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La. man sues Oprah over arrest on extortion charge – 1:55 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 23, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey, claiming she and an attorney made false statements that led the FBI to arrest him on charges that he tried to extort...

Jindal pitches Kennedy in Senate race ad – 12:15 p.m.

By The Associated Press
October 22, 2008

 (AP) – Republican Senate candidate John Kennedy is hoping to get a boost in his election chances from popular Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. A new 30-second ad that started running today shows...

University plans to boost stagnating Hispanic enrollment – 11:25 a.m.

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 22, 2008

The University's Hispanic and Latin student enrollment is at a standstill, and the number of Hispanic entering freshmen increased by only one from last fall for a total of 174. Total Hispanic undergraduate...

University develops Hispanic, Latin recruiting initiative

By Sarah Lawson
Contributing Writer
October 22, 2008

The University's Hispanic and Latin student enrollment is at a standstill, and the total Hispanic students in the freshman class increased by one student — 173 to 174 — from fall 2007 to fall...

Gaming board approves plans, design for BR casino – 10:53 a.m.

By The Associated Press
October 22, 2008

The Gaming Control Board has approved the plans and design elements for Baton Rouge's third riverboat casino.But officials from Pinnacle Entertainment and the state refused on Tuesday to reveal to the...

Professor finds ways to reduce air pollution hazards

By Steven Powell
October 21, 2008

Research by a University chemist has led to ways of reducing health hazards from air pollution and could possibly lead to billions of dollars in royalties for the University.Barry Dellinger, Patrick Taylor...

Truck catches fire in Taylor Hall parking lot — 9:34 a.m.

By
October 21, 2008

A Ford F150 truck was on fire this morning in the Patrick F. Taylor Hall parking lot.Robert Combs, Baton Rouge Fire Department public information officer, said he did not have a dollar value on the vehicle,...

Miss Teen Louisiana USA arrested – 11:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2008

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — Reigning Miss Teen Louisiana USA Lindsey Evans and three friends were arrested over the weekend for leaving a Bossier City restaurant without paying their bill. Police say...

Survey: Texting plays significant role in relationships

By Leslie Presnall
Staff Writer
October 21, 2008

The right text message sent at the right time can keep a couple's romance alive.For those who are dating, 40 percent said text messaging plays a significant role in their relationship, according to an...

Early voting starts in Louisiana – 11:15 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The election may be two weeks away but Louisiana voters don't have to wait until then to cast ballots. The early voting period for the Nov. 4 election started Tuesday and runs...

Bush meets with families of deceased soldiers – 11:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — Families of three deceased American soldiers met with President Bush during his trip to Louisiana. Among them was Kurt Nixon of Bossier City, whose brother, Travis, died in...

Melancon spreading the campaign wealth – 11:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — He is unopposed for re-election this year, so U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon is spreading the campaign wealth to other Democratic candidates. Melancon raised more than $49,000...