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Great Rover Road Run promotes exercise, animal health

By Matthew Barnidge
Contributing Writer
March 22, 2009

In a chorus of barks, a tangle of leashes and a stampede of two and four-legged racers, the Vet School continued its theme of community involvement and outreach with two races on campus Saturday morning....

La. homeowners have 2008 tax breaks – 2:21 p.m.

By The Associated Press
March 20, 2009

(AP) — Louisiana homeowners have several ways to save money on their 2008 taxes. State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is reminding homeowners that they can get a tax rebate if they were charged...

EBR School Board selects new superintendent – 2:23 p.m.

By The Associated Press
March 20, 2009

(AP) — After two failed attempts by the East Baton Rouge School Board at making a choice for superintendent, one board member switched his vote, paving the way for the selection of Montgomery, Ala.,...

Students excited for spring weather

By Mary Walker Baus
Contributing Writer
March 20, 2009

Today's arrival of the vernal equinox gives students the re-assurance for many nice summer days to come. Sabrina Bauggue is one of many University students excited for the end of winter. With the spring...

Labor: Unemployment money wouldn’t have to be repaid – 2:10 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 20, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A letter sent to U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu may clear up a major sticking point in the haggling over whether Louisiana should accept $98 million in federal stimulus money to...

Oak Alley is backdrop for Food Network show – 2:15 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 20, 2009

VACHERIE, La. (AP) — Southeast Louisiana's Oak Alley Plantation is the backdrop for an episode of a popular cable television show.Friday night's "Ace of Cakes" show on the Food Network is about a...

Vet School hosts its 16th annual Great Rover Road Run – 1:20 p.m.

By Matthew Barnidge
Contributing Writer
March 20, 2009

The School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 16th annual Great Rover Road Run on Saturday, March 21 in order to raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise for animals. The...

Education chief eyes ‘new era’ in science teaching – 2:20 p.m.

By Associated Press
March 20, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Friday he wants to launch a "new era" of science education in the United States, one that encourages students to ask tough, challenging questions...

New La. jobless claims remain steady – 2:27 p.m.

By The Associated Press
March 20, 2009

(AP) — Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana remained virtually unchanged last week, but were still nearly double the number from a year ago, the Louisiana Workforce Commission reported...

International Chili Society hosts chili cook off Sunday – 1:20 p.m.

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
March 20, 2009

The International Chili Society is hosting the Louisiana State Chili Off, Sunday 10 am – 5pm, at the LSU 4-H Mini Barn.The contest will contain four categories for judging – red chili, chili...

New Chimes location to open

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
March 19, 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...

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

By Kyle Bove
Chief Staff Writer
March 19, 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:...