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McCain, Landrieu lead in new Louisiana poll – 12:45 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain has a double-digit lead over Democratic opponent Barack Obama in Louisiana, according to a new independent poll. But support...

Audit critical of Louisiana utility regulators – 11:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 28, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's utility regulators continue to accept free food and drink from the companies they oversee and have failed to correct more than a dozen other problems found in...

Campus Crime Briefs – 10-28-08

By
October 28, 2008

STUDENT ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATEDA University student was arrested Friday at 7 a.m. after passing out in his car in the middle of the road.Ross P. Doran, 20, of 8830 Darby Ave., Baton Rouge,...

Geaux Vote asks “Are You Red or Are You Blue?” tonight -11:55 a.m.

By Staff Reports
October 28, 2008

University students will express political views, asking peers, "Are You Red or Are You Blue," at student-led discussion about 2008 presidential election campaign issues tonight at 7 in the Journalism...

AACC and T.H.I.N.K. organize political debate

By Lisa Palacio
Contibuting Writer
October 27, 2008

Univerity alumnus David Augustine, also known as "Dee-1," approached the podium at The African American Cultural Center and initiated a round of cheers as he began reciting "One Man Army," his new song...

La. 5th in watchdog group’s open gov’t rankings – 1:20 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 27, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A national government watchdog group ranks Louisiana fifth in the nation when it comes to government transparency and accountability, and the state stands to improve when new laws...

Basketball Block Party scheduled Wednesday near Union – 12:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 27, 2008

The LSU Basketball Block Party will be held Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Tower Drive near the LSU Student Union and Free Speech Plaza.Both the men's and women's basketball teams will be...

Group critical of state’s education goal – 12 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 27, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A national education group says Louisiana's goal of a 65 percent high school graduation rate is among the lowest in the country and needs adjusting. The Education Trust, which...

GOP’s Treen backs Dem. Landrieu in Senate race – 2:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 27, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Democrat U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu picked up backing Monday for her re-election bid from Louisiana's first Republican governor since Reconstruction. Citing bipartisanship, Former...

Spooky economy not scaring Halloween partygoers – 11:45 a.m.

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 27, 2008

The struggling economy won't scare away Halloween shoppers this year. Instead, consumers are using the holiday to as an excuse to let loose during a tense period.Halloween spending is expected to reach...

Attendance appears strong at State Fair – 12 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 27, 2008

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The economy may be down, but it appears that attendance at the State Fair in Shreveport is up. The fair opened Thursday and runs through Nov. 9. Overall figures for attendance...

Tulane won’t reveal quarterback until Saturday – 9:20 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 27, 2008

As LSU coach LSU Miles and the Tigers deal with their own quarterback questions following Saturday's loss to Georgia, their next opponent has opted to not decide on their own starting quarterback until...