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New Chimes location to open

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 18, 2009

The owners of the The Chimes Restaurant and Tap room are expanding their business past Baton Rouge. The new location: Covington. The Chimes owners recently purchased a little more than 7 acres of land...

La. launches stimulus spending Web site – 11:30 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 18, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Wondering where the state's spending its slice of the federal stimulus package? The Jindal administration has launched a Web site to track the spending once it begins. The...

Upcoming symposium to discuss Louisiana architecture, art – 12:35 p.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 18, 2009

The LSU College of Art & Design and the LSU Museum of Art are teaming up with other area organizations to present a discussion about Louisiana architecture and art. "The Institutes's First Annual Symposium:...

Free health screenings available at upcoming Wellness Fair – 11:00 a.m.

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 18, 2009

The Student Health Center's 26th annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union's Cotillion Ball Room will offer free health screenings for students, faculty and...

Research center head resigns

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 18, 2009

Dr. Claude Bouchard announced on Wednesday he is stepping down from his executive director position at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Bouchard led the research center — part of the LSU...

Jindal plan aimed at ending repeat offenses in La. – 11:25 a.m.

By Associated Press
March 18, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration wants a program of "pre-release" services to help prevent inmates held in local jails from returning to a life of crime once they are set...

Perkins Road I-10 overpass closed for construction

By Joy Lukachick
March 18, 2009

Traffic stopped Wednesday at the Perkins Road Interstate 10 overpass.That's because construction workers barricaded off the area to begin the city-parish project to repair the worn down bridge.A landmark...

Upcoming budget cuts threaten staff jobs

By Ryan Buxton
Contributing Writer
March 18, 2009

The Staff Senate is bracing itself for staff members to take a hit from the upcoming budget cuts.Budget concerns were the primary topic Wednesday at the Staff Senate' meeting. Staff Senate President Patricia...

Last unidentified Hurricane Katrina victim identified – 12:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 18, 2009

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A coroner says the last unidentified Hurricane Katrina victim in Harrison County is 20-year-old Frank Jones of Gulfport. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove revealed the...

SG Candidates to participate in Greek debate – 11:50 a.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 18, 2009

Presidential candidates for the Student Government election will participate in the Greek Debate tonight at 6 p.m. at the Sigma Chi House.The debate is open to the public and will feature members from...

Miller Hall to host “Dirty Laundry” event tonight – 12:15 p.m.

By Alice Womble
Contributing Writer
March 18, 2009

Miller Hall will host its "Dirty Laundry" event tonight at 8 p.m., which will focus on evaluating New Year's resolutions.Students will discuss the resolutions they made and the importance of community...

LSU Readers and Writers weclome poet, pianist and author – 12 p.m.

By Adam Duvernay
Staff Writer
March 18, 2009

The LSU Readers and Writers will host poet and concert pianist Oni Buchanan and author Victor Gischler on Sunday, March 22 at 5 p.m. in the LSU School of Music Recital Hall.Buchanan is the author of "Spring",...