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La. jobless rate falls to 7.4 percent – 12 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 22, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent in September from 7.8 percent in August. That's according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, which says the state maintained...

Seasonal flu shots start at SHC

By Adam Duvernay
Senior Staff Writer
October 22, 2009

The Student Health Center started distributing seasonal flu vaccinations Wednesday morning to prepare students and staff for the onset of the regular flu season.The Health Center will inoculate students...

Opposition mounts to new pay raise policy – 12:20 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 22, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Current and retired state employees are opposing proposed changes in the state's pay raise policies, arguing politics and favoritism will pervade the decision-making. State...

Eunice family seeks answers in body switch at funeral home

By The Associated Press
October 22, 2009

LAFAYETTE (AP) — A Eunice family is search for answers after discovering that the bodies of their mother and another women were picked up from a hospital by the wrong funeral homes, and their mother's...

LSU Day planned for University’s sesquicentennial

By Kyle Bove
Senior Staff Writer
October 22, 2009

The LSU Staff Senate discussed preparations for the University's 150th anniversary celebration at its monthly meeting Wednesday. LSU Public Affairs Director of Marketing Tricia Milford-Hoyt told Senate...

Student Government: Rock artist to be headline act for Groovin’ on the Grounds

By Xerxes A. Wilson
Staff Writer
October 22, 2009

Students have decided to rock out at this spring's Groovin' on the Grounds.Rock was the most popular genre selected by students to headline Groovin' in the survey conducted by Student Government last week,...

New application on PAWS shows holds

By Mary Walker Baus
Staff Writer
October 22, 2009

Scheduling classes is one of the most competitive activities on campus, resulting in long lines at the advisers' offices and waitlisting for popular classes.But the University Registrar's Office has made...

New Orleans hosts vampire-themed film fest – 11:40 a.m.

By Associated Press
October 22, 2009

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The spooky aura of New Orleans offers a fitting atmosphere for Friday's opening of the occult-themed Vampire Film Festival. "There's no better city on earth for this festival,"...

Police: Va. Tech Web posting not a direct threat – 12:05 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 22, 2009

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech police are investigating written messages on YouTube that threaten a mass shooting at the university, but believe there is no direct threat to the school. Police...

Chesney, Swift, Urban to headline in Tiger Stadium

By Steven Powell
Contributing Writer
October 22, 2009

Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift, Brooks & Dunn and Keith Urban will headline the Bayou Country Superfest which will be held in Tiger Stadium on May 29 and 30.Producers of the festival announced the music...

LSU Emergency Operations Center warns of impending weather – 2:30 p.m.

By Staff Reports
October 22, 2009

The University community should prepare for severe weather, likely to impact the area from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today, according to a broadcast e-mail from the LSU Emergency Operations Center. East Baton...

Christmas tree crop looks strong in Louisiana – 1 p.m.

By Associated Press
October 21, 2009

MONROE, La. (AP) — Dr. Don Reed, LSU AgCenter forestry and wildlife specialist, says everything looks good for the Christmas tree crop in Louisiana. Reed, who also is a Christmas tree grower, and...