| Shooting-plot suspects admits to conspiracy COVINGTON, La. (AP) -- The last of three teenagers accused of plotting a shooting spree at Lakeshore High School near Mandeville has ended with him admitting to conspiracy to commit terrorizing and... | |
| Tom Cruise movie headed for Louisiana NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Universal Pictures has had such a good run making movies in Louisiana that the studio is returning to the Bayou State next month for the making of its next big project - an action... |
| Ex-La. Gov. Roemer can get fed campaign match NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Excluded from debates and largely ignored by the Republican establishment, former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer has become the first presidential candidate to qualify for federal... |
| Louisiana 1st-time jobless claims increase BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending Jan. 28 increased from the previous week's... |
| I-TEAM: Chasing the Chief GONZALES, LA (WAFB) - A Gonzales police officer who tried to stop a speeding driver was led on a nearly three-mile chase before realizing the people he was chasing were his own comrades including... |
| Three arrested, two wanted in Donaldsonville burglaries DONALDSONVILLE, LA (WAFB) - Three men have been arrested and two are still wanted for a string of burglaries in Donaldsonville.Deputies arrested Marcus Ester, 18, Fredrico Turner, 18, and Andre... |
| Arizona man sentenced for failing to register as sex offender BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - An Arizona man has been sentenced to just under two years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender.Noel Carlson, 38, was initially convicted of attempted... |
| Closing arguments have started in Stampley trial BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The defense has rested in the quadruple murder trial involving Trucko Stampley, and closing arguments have begun. Stampley is on trial for four murders; Marie and Denise... |
| Eggs recalled in Louisiana and 33 other states MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota company is recalling cooked eggs distributed in 34 states because of possible listeria contamination. Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, is recalling eggs in brine... |
| EBR Superintendent announces early departure BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Citing health concerns, current Superintendent John Dilworth revealed Friday to members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and his Executive Leadership Team that... |
| Copper thieves hit Live Oak High construction site LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA (WAFB) - Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says copper thieves climbed a 16 foot utility pole and stole a security camera at the Live Oak High School construction site... |
| Teenage death sheds more light on controversial pardons OXFORD, MS (CNN) - Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour granted nearly 200 pardons on this way out of office, and most of the controversy has focused on the release of four convicted murderers. ... |
| Duncan, Parker lead Spurs past Hornets 93-81 SAN ANTONIO: Tim Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third in a row, beating the New Orleans Hornets 93-81 Thursday... |
| No Decision Made on Louisiana Citizens Judgment Appeal Commissioner Jim Donelon says a decision won’t be made until next week on whether the state’s property insurer of last resort will pursue a U.S. Supreme Court appeal of a $93 million... |
| New Orleans Plants 10,000th Tree Since Katrina New Orleans is getting greener -- and leafier. .The devastation to the canopy of trees in the city by Hurricane Katrina is being repaired by the nonprofit Parkway Partners, which has been replanting... |
| This Week in the Civil War ---- This Week in The Civil War, for week of Sunday, Feb. 5, 1862: Battle of Roanoke Island, N.C. This week 150 years ago in the war, Union Brigadier Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside leads an amphibious... |
| Michael Foods widens egg recall Michael Foods, of Minnetonka, is recalling eggs in brine sold in 10- and 25-pound pails for institutional use in 34 states. The eggs carry six brand names: Columbia Valley Farms, GFS, Glenview Farms,... |
| Aetna challenges state's health care pacts BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- Aetna Better Health has asked a state district court to throw out contracts awarded to three private companies involved in the state's new health care delivery system... |
| Man gets prison time for computer scam BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- A 41-year-old Denham Springs man has been sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison after pleading guilty to a charge that he participated in a scheme to steal $157,366... |
| Funeral arrangements set for "Chef Ya Ya" BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for a popular Baton Rouge chef who passed away a week ago. Christopher Raby, best known as "Chef Ya Ya," died at his... |
| Fire sparks at old Brandywine Condos BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A vacant unit of the old Brandywine Condominiums caught fire Friday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the 10900 block of Darryl Drive, but the fire had... |
| 'They use you up': Hall of Famer Dorsett suing NFL Tony Dorsett, 57, is one of at least 300 former players suing the National Football League, claiming the NFL pressured them to play with concussions and other injuries and then failed to help them... |
| Brown Leads Hornets To 7A-7 District Title Haines City's Briona Brown can finally flaunt a district championship. The senior scored 23 points, 16 in the second half, to help the Hornets capture the Class 7A, District 7 title on Thursday... |
| Mayor fires back by taking responsibility for credit card use "I have accepted responsibility for any mistakes my office may have made in terms of the travel policy, assured you that all documentation has been submitted (as well as provided to the local... |
| Duncan, Parker untired as Spurs edge Hornets by 8 points Sports News: SAN ANTONIO, Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the Spurs ran away from the New Orleans Hornets in the fourth quarter to win their third in a row, 93-81 on Thursday... |
| Southeastern Louisiana Football adds Harmon as 24th signee HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University football coach Ron Roberts announced Thursday the addition of the 24th member of the 2012 signing class as defensive back Kevin Harmon signed a... |
| Florida shoots past LSU Women’s Basketball, 73-64 BATON ROUGE -- Florida shot 50 percent from the floor and took advantage of LSU turnovers as the Gators won in Baton Rouge for the first time since 1996 and handed the Lady Tiger basketball team its... |
| Lions picked second in conference poll HAMMOND – In a preseason poll, the baseball coaches in the Southland Conference picked Southeastern Louisiana to finish second in conference play during the 2012 season. A pair of Lions, Brock... |
| LSU Softball set for Saturday’s Inaugural Fan Day BATON ROUGE – The LSU softball program will play host to its inaugural fan day Saturday at Tiger Park. Festivities are slated to get underway at 3 p.m. and admission is free. Seating is based... |
| Roundup: Spurs climb past Hornets San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan collects a rebound against New Orleans Hornets forward Carl Landry during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. The... |
| Finally Time for New Orleans to Get ‘Shame’-ful first hit the film festival circuit, playing at such high profile fests as Venice and Toronto. Next, the film saw a limited theatrical release starting December 2 in NYC and LA. Then, it began slowly... |
| Water is back on in Lakeview Lakeview— NEIGHBORS IN LAKEVIEW ARE HOPING FOR A DRIER DAY AFTER A PAIR OF WATER-LINE BREAKS SHUT-DOWN THEIR WATER SUPPLY.A SIX INCH WATER MAIN ON MEMPHIS STREET CRACKED OPEN THURSDAY... |
| Spurs defeat Hornets, improve to 12-1 at home SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tim Duncan may not make the All-Star game for the first time in 12 years, or even give the San Antonio Spurs much scoring on most nights. But even in back-to-backs, he can... |
| NBA: San Antonio 93, New Orleans 81 Tony Parker was the dominant force in a fourth-quarter outburst Thursday that boosted the San Antonio Spurs to a 93-81 victory over New Orleans. The Spurs have won 12 of their 13 home games this... |
| Watchdog group: Start over on Vt. Yankee permit MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -- A group critical of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant told state utility regulators Thursday they need to start over in their review of a request to extend the... |
| NC's Heath Shuler won't seek re-election to House RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't seek re-election in what's become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the... |
| Former HBPA president gets nearly 4 years NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A former president of the Louisiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for a plot to rig the outcome of his... |
| Arkansas State defeats Louisiana-Monroe 72-64 Townsel made five 3-pointers, Sterrenberg four. Rakeem Dickerson added 12 points and Marcus Hooten 10 for the Red Wolves (10-14, 4-6 Sun Belt). Brandon Peterson had 10 rebounds. Marcelis Hansberry... |
| Louisiana Tech running back Duplessis found dead RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech running back Tyrone Duplessis was found dead Thursday at his off-campus apartment. The cause of the 21-year-old's death is unknown, pending an autopsy,... |
| Alleged drunk driver's trial pushed back BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A high profile criminal case in New Roads is delayed again, this time for a few more months. Victoria Gosserand is accused of hitting and killing Terri Parker with her car... |
| Two caught on camera using stolen card BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Detectives are looking for a couple that spent more than $2,000 Tuesday using a stolen credit card.The pair was caught on surveillance cameras buying a Kindle Fire, two Wii... |
| The Governor is pitching a plan to make Louisiana more competitive. BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The Governor is pitching a plan to make Louisiana more competitive. Four bills will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session, the Governor says, to attract more... |
| Sudden Impact: Crashes Aren't Accidents BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Traumatic injuries from car crashes are one of the major reasons teenagers end up in the emergency room. Sadly, some don't survive. Doctors and law enforcement in... |
| Duncan, Parker Lead Spurs Past Hornets 93-81 SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan scored 19 points, Tony Parker had 18 and the San Antonio Spurs won their third in a row, beating the New Orleans Hornets 93-81 Thursday night.
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