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US Airways plane goes down in Hudson River – 3:14 p.m.

By David Caruso
The Associated Press
January 15, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown says the US...

LSU fragrance available in April – 11:40 a.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Masik Collegiate Fragrances, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., created a new fragrance line to connect with one's memorable college experience.Masik is launching a LSU fragrance that will be available...

HOLIDAY: Multicultural Affairs to hold day of service for MLK

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Contributing Writer
January 15, 2009

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is planning a day of service to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. on the eve of President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration.The day of service, to be held Monday, will...

Saints hire Williams as defensive coordinator – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints hired Gregg Williams to fill their vacant defensive coordinator's post and revive a defense that allowed 339.5 yards per game. Coach Sean Payton announced...

Enrollment Services: In-state applicants decrease – 1:50 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

Enrollment Services: In-state applicants decreaseAccording to Jim McCoy, vice provost of enrollment services, in-state applicants for the incoming freshmen class are down 3 percent for this time of year.McCoy...

Looking back, looking forward: Bush says goodbye – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush's farewell speech is more than a goodbye to the nation that elected him twice. It is his last chance in office to define his tumultuous presidency in his...

Company creates new LSU inspired fragrance

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 15, 2009

The stately oaks that grace campus, the luring glow of purple and gold and the strength of the "Fighting Tigers" are being bottled up into two high-end fragrances for students, alumni and die-hard fans...

Senate panel backs Clinton as secretary of state – 11: 50 a.m.

By Associated Press
January 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted overwhelmingly on Thursday for Hillary Rodham Clinton to become the next secretary of state, with lawmakers saying they were hopeful...

Board of Sups member West finalist for NFLPA job

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
January 14, 2009

LSU Board of Supervisors member Rod West has an impressive football background — a 1988  national championship at Notre Dame.And 21 years later, West could soon be moving to the professional...

BESE panel to debate school takeover plan – 12 p.m.

By The Associated Press
January 14, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's education board is considering whether the state should take control of 10 troubled public schools, eight in Baton Rouge and two in Caddo Parish. State Superintendent...

La. man accused of killing dog with samurai sword – 12:30 p.m.

By The Associated Press
January 14, 2009

SULPHUR, La. (AP) — Authorities say a man accused of killing a dog with a samurai sword on New Year's Eve in Sulphur has been arrested and booked with aggravated cruelty to animals. Calcasieu Parish...

Freezing weather threatens La. strawberries – 12:20 p.m.

By The Associated Press
January 14, 2009

PONCHATOULA, La. (AP) — Vast stretches of white fabric cover farmer William Fletcher's 92,000 strawberry plants in the Ponchatoula area. Fletcher is hoping the cover will protect his crop from multiple...