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LSU to hold graduation ceremonies on May 16,17

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
Approximately 3,772 students are expected to graduate during LSU’s 280th commencement exercises on Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17.

Ascension Parish officials searching for serial thief

By Crime Stoppers
The Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office is looking for serial thief Orland Cepadro Tackno.

Charges against suspects in Mother’s Day beating being reviewed by DA, federal agents

By Samantha Morgan
The investigation continues today into the case of a family attacked on Mother’s Day at a local gas station.

St. Landry officials arrest eight in warrant round-up

By St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
The St. Landry Sheriff's Office executed a warrant round-up called "Operation Crackdown" during the early morning hours of May 14.

Investigators trying to rescue young victim from U.S. producer of child pornography, location unknown

By ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is seeking the arrest of an unidentified man for producing child pornography and the rescue of a 7 to 9-year-old victim of sexual exploitation.

Two Gonzales residents booked on drug charges

By Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
A man and woman in Ascension Parish have been booked on numerous drug-related charges.

Baton Rouge veteran get cheers from Prince Harry at Warrior Games

By Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System
Army veteran Anthony Robinson, from Baton Rouge, La., took off as Britain's Prince Harry cheered all racers during the cycling event of the Warrior Games on May 12, 2013.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to hold summer day camps in June and July

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is sponsoring two summer day camps for children 12 to 16 years old at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge this summer.
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Actors, film executives, politicians praise film tax credit compromise

By David Lippman
Actors and film executives celebrated the continued health of their industry Tuesday.

Florida Boulevard to experience lane closures all week

By DOTD
Eastbound and Westbound US 190 (Florida Blvd) in Baton Rouge from Foster Dr. to Airline Hwy., will experience lane closures in each direction through Friday night, May 17.

NOPD: Robber tells hotel clerk, 'What's up bro? Let me get that money'

By WDSU
NOPD is looking for a man who they say is in connection with an attempted robbery of a hotel.

From farm to table: The recipe that makes Abita Brewing Company a Louisiana favorite

By Britt Conway
It's no secret, people in Louisiana love their food...and drinks! There's a lot to be proud of here in South Louisiana so we're taking a closer look at some of those homemade favorites from farm to table.
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NBC33 Losing it in Louisiana: season 4 episode 2

By Kris Cusanza
The NBC33’s Losing It in Louisiana contestants hit the gym this week to get used to their new workout routines. They kicked off their workouts with a bang. They took turns doing pushups, bicycles, and weights.

Contestants blog: season 4 episode 2

By Kris Cusanza
Wendy Noble with the pink team writes:
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Baton Rouge woman celebrates 105th birthday

By David Lippman
Celia Dawson turned 105 years old this week. St. Clair Manor threw a birthday party for her Tuesday, and her granddaughters and great-great-granddaughters joined her.