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Should the State Fair of Louisiana Ban Certain Rides? [POLL]

Justin Massoud — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 06:41:48 +0000

Twenty-year-old Klarissa Graves was seriously injured when she was thrown from a ride at the Louisiana State Fair during its closing weekend. Graves suffered two spinal fractures and a break near her hip. Investigators are currently looking into the cause behind the accident.

Do you think fair organizers should reconsider allowing such rides to be a part of the event?

Drug Bust Nails Louisiana State Fair Carnival Workers, Attendees

Associated Press — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:51:23 +0000

Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator and Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw say a drug operation at the Louisiana State Fair netted three carnival workers and five fair-goers.

A Good State Fair Run, Despite Negative News

Angela Thomas — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:09:12 +0000

The final numbers aren't in yet, but preliminary estimates indicate one of the State Fair of Louisiana's better years. Fair General Manager Chris Giordano says it was the weather, more than the negative news, that kept some people away