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Better cell service expected during Gustav

By
August 31, 2008

Cell phone users can expect better service during Hurricane Gustav than three years ago during Hurricane Katrina, according to spokespersons from AT&T, Sprint and Verizon Wireless.AT&T is "much...

BR under hurricane wind warning, flash flood watch

By Kyle Whitfield
August 31, 2008

Baton Rouge is under a hurricane wind warning and a flash flood watch, the National Weather Service announced Sunday. The official forecast for the area calls for heavy rain Monday and a northeast wind...

University: classes canceled Wednesday

By JJ Alcantara
August 31, 2008

The University will be closed Wednesday because of Hurricane Gustav's threats to south Louisiana, according to a University press release.Gustav, a strong Category 3 hurricane, is expected to make landfall...

More than 1 million residents fleeing Gustav

By Becky Bohrer
The Associated Press
August 30, 2008

NEW ORLEANS -- Spooked by predictions that Hurricane Gustav could grow into a Category 5 monster, an estimated 1 million people fled the Gulf Coast Saturday — even before the official order...

Hurricane Gustav strengthens to Cat 3

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August 30, 2008

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Hurricane Gustav strengthened into a dangerous storm Saturday, and as city officials started evacuation plans, some residents weren't waiting to be told to leave. As of the...

Early gametime fosters heat-related incidents

By Amy Brittain
Chief Sports Writer
August 30, 2008

High temperatures and humidity at Saturday's 10 a.m. contest in Tiger Stadium caused an increase in heat-related health incidents, according to Acadian Ambulance operations supervisor Martin Lustig.Temperatures...

RAs meet with students choosing to weather Hurricane Gustav

By Jay St. Pierre
Contributing Writer
August 30, 2008

Residential Life is preparing for Hurricane Gustav.Residence Hall Assistants met with students who chose to stay on campus during Hurricane Gustav on Friday night to discuss hurricane instructions and...

Gustav explodes to Cat 4 strength — 1:10 p.m.

By Staff Reports
August 30, 2008

Hurricane Gustov is now a dangerous category-4 storm as the storm continues to gain strength over the warm water in the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center issued a special advisory update this afternoon,...

Classes canceled, Unversity closed Tuesday

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
August 29, 2008

The University will be closed Tuesday as a safety measure for Tropical Storm Gustav, forecast to be a Category 3 hurricane, according to a University news release.All University sanctioned activities are...

Martin outlines overview of University’s plans for Gustav

By Lindsey Meaux
August 29, 2008

Chancellor Michael Martin, during the filming of a television broadcast message for students, said Saturday's 10 a.m. football game with Appalachian State would not interfere with the University's preparations...