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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...

Air Force asked to choose BAFB for nuclear command – 11:05 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2008

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AP) — Three Louisiana congressional members are asking the Air Force to make Barksdale Air Force Base the site of a new Nuclear Command. Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu...

Bus service from downtown to campus on gamedays canceled – 5:52 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 21, 2008

The contract to provide shuttle buses to campus for football fans has been canceled and has resulted in the discontinuation of the shuttle bus service from downtown Baton Rouge on football game days, the...

Football: Jackson named SEC defensive lineman of the week – 1:06 p.m.

By
October 20, 2008

LSU senior defensive tackle Tyson Jackson was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week, the league announced Monday. Jackson had three tackles, including two sacks, in the Tigers' 24-17...

Engineering dean candidates interviewed on campus

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
October 20, 2008

The College of Engineering completed the interviewing process for the remaining four dean candidates last week after they visited campus for a two-day interview.Richard Koubek, Jerome Gilbert, Gretar Tryggvason...

Campus safety week begins today – 9:59 a.m.

By Erica Warren
Contributing Writer
October 20, 2008

Campus Safety Week kicks off today with volunteers passing out key chains with safety phone numbers labeled on them, such as LSU Police Department and Campus Transit. Students can pick up a key chain from...

Georgia DT Wood suspended for 1 game after DUI – 11:50 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 20, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia defensive tackle Brandon Wood has been suspended for at least one game after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Coach Mark Richt said Sunday that Wood,...

Volleyball: Martinez named SEC Defensive Player of the Week – 4:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 20, 2008

Senior libero Elena Martinez was named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season on Monday for the third time.Martinez also received the honor Sept. 2 and Oct....

President Bush travels to Louisiana – 11:55 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 20, 2008

ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — President Bush is coming to central Louisiana. Bush will be meeting Monday with local bankers and business people at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria White...

Gas prices falling across state – 11:14 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Contributing Writing
October 20, 2008

Gas prices are dropping quicker than speculations. Last week Don Redman, Louisiana spokesman for AAA, said Baton Rouge and Lafayette had the highest gas prices in the state and should drop below $3.00...

Registration drives add 94,000 new voters – 12 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 20, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State officials say recent voter registration drives in advance of the Nov. 4 presidential election helped boost voter rolls in the past year by nearly 94,000 with more than...