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LSU Emergency Operations Center monitoring swine flu – 12:30 p.m.

By Lindsey Meaux
Staff Writer
April 26, 2009

The LSU Emergency Operations Center is monitoring the swine flu situation in conjunction with local and state public health officials, according to a University news release. The United States declared...

Natural gas bill to be discussed in Louisiana Legislature – 10:10 a.m.

By Joy Lukachick
Staff Writer
April 26, 2009

Louisiana citizens interested in purchasing natural gas vehicles or fixing their current vehicle to run on natural resources may receive tax incentives from the state if a proposed bill passes. When the...

Obama: Swine flu not a reason for ‘alarm’

By Associated Press
April 26, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Monday the threat of spreading swine flu infections is cause for concern but "not a cause for alarm," as the United States stepped up border monitoring...

40 swine flu cases in US; agents checking borders – 11 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 26, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Monday the threat of spreading swine flu infections was a concern but "not a cause for alarm," while customs agents began checking people coming into...

La. lawmakers OK $133 million in stimulus spending – 11 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 26, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Four more highway projects, including the widening of Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge, will be funded with Louisiana's share of the federal stimulus package after receiving quick...

Gov. Jindal outlines state prep for swine flu – 9:10 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 26, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal says state has a plan to get ahead of the swine flu outbreak and he stresses the importance of citizens taking steps to prevent against illness. On Sunday,...

Students debate ‘Twilight’ series

By Alice Womble
Contributing Writer
April 26, 2009

While students are taught classic literature in the classroom, hit series like Harry Potter and Twilight are what's truly capturing their attention.The Department of Residential Life held a discussion...

System president appointed to Bermuda-based oil and gas company board of directors – 4 p.m.

By Nicholas Persac
News Editor
April 26, 2009

LSU System President John Lombardi was appointed to the board of directors for Nabors Industries LTD., the Bermuda-based oil and gas company announced today in a news release. The board selected Lombardi...

Gay couples begin seeking Iowa marriage licenses – 9 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 26, 2009

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Same-sex couples in Iowa began applying for marriage license on Monday after a state Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay unions took effect. The court issued an order early...

Landlord shot dead after horseshoe attack – 9 a.m.

By Associated Press
April 26, 2009

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Baton Rouge Police say a man was shot and killed after attacking a tenant with a horseshoe. Capt. James Wingate said the man was intoxicated and belligerent. Wingate said...

Volunteer LSU paints and repairs homes at FixUp! Mid City – 12:20 p.m.

By Brianna Paciorka
Contributing Writer
April 25, 2009

More than 60 students registered through Volunteer LSU spent Saturday painting and repairing homes in Mid City during FixUp! Mid City, Baton Rouge's largest all-volunteer housing repair initiative.   Six...

Orleans parish to contribute to AgCenter for the first time – 12:15 p.m.

By Matthew Barnidge
Contributing Writer
April 25, 2009

AgCenter's Orleans Parish chairwoman Bertina McGhee has worked for the last ten years to gain the support of the city of New Orleans, and now her efforts have finally paid off. The New Orleans City Council...