Tobacco tax revived despite previous veto Associated Press June 22, 2011 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana House reinvigorated a proposal Monday to renew...
U.S. sends ‘radiation hardened robotics’ to Japan Associated Press and Associated Press March 29, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is sending some robotic help to Japan to help regain control...
Japanese residents express uncertainty of Japan’s future Associated Press and Associated Press March 16, 2011 Line after line, a list on the wall of city hall reveals the dead. Some are named. Others are identified...
Universities pushed to eliminate programs Associated Press and Associated Press March 3, 2011 The University of Louisiana System has put 138 degree programs — many education certification...
Jindal redirects funds to oysters Associated Press and Associated Press March 3, 2011 Gov. Bobby Jindal intends to redirect $12 million in state and federal coastal restoration funding to...
[Photo] Louisiana governor announces smaller budget cut Melinda Deslatte January 20, 2011 God. Bobby Jindal speaks Jan. 3 after meeting with members of the Louisiana Hospital Association and...
Washington parade threatened Associated Press January 20, 2011 A bomb left at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade in Spokane, Washington was sophisticated, with a remote...
LA school failed to follow security policy Associated Press January 20, 2011 The incoming superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District says a review indicates security...
Jindal urged to stay home from LSU SGA president Associated Press October 21, 2010 Complaining that Gov. Bobby Jindal spends more time out of state than in Louisiana, Louisiana State University's...
[Photo] Professor remains optimistic during oil spill disaster Mike Cartozzo June 24, 2010 James McGee vacuums oil in Barataria Bay on the coast of Louisiana on June 20.
[Photo] House passes tuition increase for higher education Staff Reports and The Associated Press June 24, 2010 Representatives Harvey LeBas, from Ville Platte, and Lowell Hazel, from Pineville, confer May 24 during...
NTSB: Engineer did not hit brakes before train crash Associated Press September 18, 2008 LOS ANGELES - The engineer whose commuter train struck an oncoming freight train in Los Angeles last...
LSU law renovation Associated Press March 6, 2008 BATON ROUGE - Some renovations ordered by the former chancellor of the Louisiana State University law...
Patriot accused of marijuana posession Associated Press February 28, 2008 New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk was issued a misdemeanor summons last Friday for possession...
New Orleans Carnival goes to the dogs Associated Press January 31, 2008 NEW ORLEANS - Carnival season in New Orleans is the prime time to see all the crazy people. Just add...
Boston College quarterback wins 2008 Manning Award Associated Press January 24, 2008 Boston College senior quarterback Matt Ryan is the winner of the 2008 Manning Award, presented by the...
[Photo] Faith-based prison programs grow in America David Crary (Associated Press) October 18, 2007 Jim McNeill, a re-entry specialist, holds two cross key chains to be given to inmates being released...
Jindal criticized for health issues stance Associated Press October 18, 2007 BATON ROUGE (AP) - Bobby Jindal faces a looming potential dilemma that could put his gubernatorial campaign...
Saints fall to Titans 31-14 in home opener Associated Press September 27, 2007 With teams all over the NFL unveiling nostalgic uniforms, the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans...
Prosecutors reduce charges for Jena 6 teen Associated Press September 13, 2007 JENA, La. (AP) - Prosecutors are continuing to reduce charges against black Jena High School students...
Blanco may testify in nursing home trial Associated Press August 23, 2007 ST. FRANCISVILLE - The Louisiana Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether Gov. Kathleen Blanco...
Voodoo line-up announced Associated Press June 28, 2007 NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Rage Against the Machine and the Smashing Pumpkins are among the acts set to headline...
Nagin: N.O. needs help fighting crime Associated Press March 29, 2007 BATON ROUGE (AP) - Mayor Ray Nagin said Monday that New Orleans will need crime-fighting help from state...
Young Louisiana filmmader goes to festival Associated Press March 29, 2007 SHREVEPORT - Hunter Gorman just got his braces off, which feels weird, and his short movie accepted into...
Harvard abstinence group fights “mindless” campus sex Associated Press March 29, 2007 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Sometime between the founding of a student-run porn magazine and the day the campus...
LSU basketball player gives up Associated Press March 22, 2007 LSU's "Big Baby" is moving on to the next stage of his basketball life. Glen Davis announced Tuesday...
Teacher attacked at basketball game Associated Press March 22, 2007 A physical education teacher whose jaw was cracked by an attacker at a youth basketball game says he...
Taped conversations could confirm running back’s guilt Associated Press February 1, 2007 SAN DIEGO (AP) - The existence of taped conversations between Reggie Bush or members of his family and...
Independence Bowl renamed Associated Press August 24, 2006 After three years as the plain old Independence Bowl, the postseason game has landed a sponsor with roots...
Colts in search of backup quarterback Associated Press August 24, 2006 Jim Sorgi's shoulder injury may force the Indianapolis Colts to bring in a new backup quarterback.Coach...
Saints season ticket business booms Associated Press March 9, 2006 NEW ORLEANS-Without the team running a single advertisement, renewals for New Orleans Saints season tickets...
New Orleans mayor authorizes forced evacuations Associated Press September 8, 2005 By Cain BurdeauAP WriterNEW ORLEANS-As flood waters receded inch by inch Tuesday, New Orleans Mayor C....
Lafourche teen won’t be charged in friend’s death Associated Press April 28, 2005 THIBODAUX, La.-A Lafourche Parish teenager who had faced a murder charge in connection with the December...
South Louisiana deaths may be linked Associated Press April 28, 2005 HOUMA, La.-Houma police, worried that the deaths of five men in the last 2 1/2 years may be the work...
Early to lead ULM basketball in Sun Belt Conference this year Associated Press April 14, 2005 Orlando Early, an assistant at Alabama for the past four years, will lead the Louisiana-Monroe men's...
Vatican looks to balance finances Associated Press April 14, 2005 Vatican City- The next pontiff will not only have to care for the souls of his 1 billion-member flock...
Children learn about filling papal shoes Associated Press April 7, 2005 The question of who will serve as Pope John Paul II's successor has given way to unique opportunities...
Bill may give tax credits to landowners Associated Press April 7, 2005 New Orleans-Landowners who do coastal restoration and wetland preservation on their own could get a federal...
Restaurateurs love food, life Associated Press April 7, 2005 That sausage pizza you had the other night - what did it mean to you?Well, maybe it reminded you of your...
Gov. Blanco meets with Fidel Castro Associated Press March 17, 2005 Baton Rouge-Gov. Kathleen Blanco never planned to meet with Cuban President Fidel Castro on her trip...
Columbia memorial erected in New Orleans Associated Press February 3, 2005 NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Workers at NASA's New Orleans plant dedicated a memorial for the space shuttle Columbia...
