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Central Florida’s Neal injured in Baton Rouge shooting incident - ESPN.com (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 12th, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida cornerback Johnell Neal was injured during a shooting in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La. His condition wasn’t immediately clear, the university said. Coach George O’Leary said he spoke with Neal and the player’s Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana’s income estimates were boosted Friday by $824 million, giving the state another windfall that will feed into an ongoing legislative debate about whether to cut income taxes and by how much. The state’s revenue Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state’s revenue forecasting panel boosted Louisiana’s income projections by $824 million. That’s $462 million in additional cash for the current year’s budget year and $362 million more for next year. That puts new money Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Figures released today show that the youngest students taking Louisiana’s standardized tests did worse in three out of 4 subjects than they did last year. Fifth- and ninth-graders did better in every subject. Louisiana Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. — A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk. When he Read More

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La. Legislature looks to streamline state's recovery - WXVT (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 11th, 2008


La. Legislature looks to streamline state's recovery
WXVT, MS - May 10, 2008
AP - May 10, 2008 6:34 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita roared ashore in 2005, Louisiana officials set up a patchwork of

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House committee makes changes to next year's budget plan
WXVT, MS - 1 hour ago
AP - May 11, 2008 5:54 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The House's budget committee is putting the first legislative stamp on Governor Bobby Jindal's $30.1
Report: beware La. tax phase-out The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Income Projection Boosted for La. KALB-TV Newschannel 5
Chair: La. tax cut vote on Monday WXVT
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Pilgrim’s Pride Natchitoches Processing Plant Draft Water … - KALB-TV Newschannel 5 (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 11th, 2008


Pilgrim’s Pride Natchitoches Processing Plant Draft Water
KALB-TV Newschannel 5, LA - May 9, 2008
The application, draft permit, and fact sheet are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.

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BILL OF INFORMATION IN BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, CHARGING UNLAWFUL
Media Newswire (press release), NY - May 8, 2008
BATON ROUGE, LA th United States Attorney David R. Dugas announced DONALD P. AUZINE, age 38, of Prairieville, Louisiana, was charged in a Bill of

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La. Legislature looks to streamline state's recovery
WXVT, MS - May 10, 2008
AP - May 10, 2008 6:34 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita roared ashore in 2005, Louisiana officials set up a patchwork of

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House committee makes changes to next year's budget plan
WXVT, MS - 1 hour ago
AP - May 11, 2008 5:54 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The House's budget committee is putting the first legislative stamp on Governor Bobby Jindal's $30.1
Report: beware La. tax phase-out The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Income Projection Boosted for La. KALB-TV Newschannel 5
Chair: La. tax cut vote on Monday WXVT
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KALB-TV Newschannel 5

Jindal Speaks to SU Graduates
KALB-TV Newschannel 5, LA - 19 hours ago
By Leigh Culbert - Weekend Anchor/Reporter AP BATON ROUGE, La. - Governor Bobby Jindal has urged Southern University graduates to dream big and travel the
House committee to take up income tax proposal WXVT
House committee approves limited construction bjt The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Louisiana Senate approves labor department revamp Houston Chronicle
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Central Florida’s Neal injured in Baton Rouge shooting incident - ESPN.com (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 11th, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida cornerback Johnell Neal was injured during a shooting in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La. His condition wasn’t immediately clear, the university said. Coach George O’Leary said he spoke with Neal and the player’s Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. — A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk. When he Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Figures released today show that the youngest students taking Louisiana’s standardized tests did worse in three out of 4 subjects than they did last year. Fifth- and ninth-graders did better in every subject. Louisiana Read More

Johnell Neal’s condition wasn’t immediately clear, the university said The shooting took place in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida cornerback Johnell Neal was injured during a shooting in his hometown of Baton Read More

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Patriots lose road match - El Paso Times (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 11th, 2008


Patriots lose road match
El Paso Times, TX - 6 hours ago
BATON ROUGE, La. — The El Paso Patriots lost 2-0 to the Baton Rouge Capitals on Saturday night in a Premier Development League Mid-South Division match.

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KALB-TV Newschannel 5

Jindal Speaks to SU Graduates
KALB-TV Newschannel 5, LA - 8 hours ago
By Leigh Culbert - Weekend Anchor/Reporter AP BATON ROUGE, La. - Governor Bobby Jindal has urged Southern University graduates to dream big and travel the
House committee to take up income tax proposal WXVT
House committee approves limited construction bjt The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
Louisiana Senate approves labor department revamp Houston Chronicle
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
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Notes and quotes from the La. Legislature
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - May 8, 2008
AP BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Wardens of Louisiana's 13 state prisons should be forced to disclose their sources of income and other personal financial
Special elections set for seats previously held by Cazayoux, Scalise WXVT
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The Associated Press

Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize
The Associated Press - May 9, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a
Man who lost homes in Katrina claims huge Powerball prize Minneapolis Star Tribune
Louisiana man claims $97 million Powerball prize | KXNet.com North Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck
Louisiana man claims $97 million Powerball prize KJCT8.com
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Pilgrim’s Pride Natchitoches Processing Plant Draft Water
KALB-TV Newschannel 5, LA - May 9, 2008
The application, draft permit, and fact sheet are available for review at the LDEQ, Public Records Center, Room 127, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA.

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Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize - The Associated Press (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 10th, 2008


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Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize
The Associated Press - May 9, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a
Man who lost homes in Katrina claims huge Powerball prize Minneapolis Star Tribune
Louisiana man claims $97 million Powerball prize | KXNet.com North Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck
Louisiana man claims $97 million Powerball prize KJCT8.com
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Notes and quotes from the La. Legislature
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - May 8, 2008
AP BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Wardens of Louisiana's 13 state prisons should be forced to disclose their sources of income and other personal financial
Special elections set for seats previously held by Cazayoux, Scalise WXVT
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Report: beware La. tax phase-out - New Orleans Times-Picayune (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 9th, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — While lawmakers consider whether to eliminate Louisiana’s income tax, a research report released Friday says the move could weaken basic government services and force creation of new state taxes. The report from the Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Figures released today show that the youngest students taking Louisiana’s standardized tests did worse in three out of 4 subjects than they did last year. Fifth- and ninth-graders did better in every subject. Louisiana Read More

BATON ROUGE, La. - A Baton Rouge-based bottling plant has expanded its plans for a new facility and won a $1.4 million economic development grant from the state. The Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company president Darian Chustz said Friday the Read More

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Moment of truth nigh for La. Democrat seeking GOP House seat - The Associated Press (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 9th, 2008


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Moment of truth nigh for La. Democrat seeking GOP House seat
The Associated Press - May 3, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Republican candidate held a slim lead Saturday as votes were counted in a special election that had Democrats hoping to bolster
Dems win La. seat, but good times yet to roll, warns pollster Chicago Tribune
Democrats Flaunt Big Financial Advantage in Key La. House Race Washington Post
Panel OKs repeal of La. helmet law WXVT
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Man who lost homes in Katrina claims $97M Powerball prize
The Associated Press - 15 hours ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97 million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a
Man who lost homes in Katrina claims huge Powerball prize Minneapolis Star Tribune
Louisiana man claims $97 million Powerball prize | KXNet.com North Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck
Louisiana man claims $97 million Powerball prize KJCT8.com
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Sports Digest
The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - 15 hours ago
BATON ROUGE, La. - The third-ranked University of Alabama softball team used a walk-off single from Brittany Rogers in the seventh inning to beat
Alabama advances in SEC The Huntsville Times - al.com
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Panel OKs repeal of La. helmet law - WXVT (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 7th, 2008


Panel OKs repeal of La. helmet law
WXVT, MS - 17 hours ago
AP - May 6, 2008 11:24 AM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A House committee has approved the repeal of Louisiana's requirement that adult motorcycle riders wear
Bills dealing with retirement benefits stall WXVT
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WWL

La. bill could kill helmet law
WWL, LA - 10 hours ago
Doug Simpson / AP BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana should stop forcing adult motorcyclists to wear helmets, but begin requiring that new bikers undergo safety

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Notes and quotes from the La. Legislature - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com (Baton Rouge, Louisiana News)

May 7th, 2008


Notes and quotes from the La. Legislature
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - 10 hours ago
AP BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Bans on certain types of cell phone usage while driving won Senate approval Tuesday, as lawmakers continue to debate an array of
Lawmakers debate construction budget overhaul The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
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Panel OKs repeal of La. helmet law
WXVT, MS - 17 hours ago
AP - May 6, 2008 11:24 AM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A House committee has approved the repeal of Louisiana's requirement that adult motorcycle riders wear
Bills dealing with retirement benefits stall WXVT
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Analyst: Democrat's win in Louisiana could be false hope
The Associated Press - May 4, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Even as Democrats rejoiced Sunday at having snatched a Louisiana congressional seat long held by Republicans, an observer warned it

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Leap, GEE test results released by the state
KTBS, LA - 12 hours ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Fourth- and eighth-graders in Louisiana public schools have shown what education officials called "marked improvement" in this
Marked improvement' touted in latest LEAP, GEE results The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
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