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AG Buddy Caldwell urges citizens to prepare for Hurricane Season

By Attorney General's Office

The 2013 hurricane season, which starts today (June 1), is expected to be an above-average, active season, according to several seasonal reports. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell urges citizens to make necessary preparations well in advance.

Better Business Bureau offers tips to protect passwords from computer hackers

By Better Business Bureau

In our tech-savvy world, everything is readily accessible and convenient, even banking.

LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business offering Chinese university exchange program

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS

Beginning next spring, students of the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business will have the opportunity to take part in a life-altering learning experience.

Baton Rouge Waste and Recycling worker earns national honor

By Baton Rouge Waste and Recycling

Terrance Johnson, a garbage truck driver for Republic Services, Inc.

Hammond woman claims $88,110 Easy 5 jackpot

By Louisiana Lottery

Kulwant “KK” Kaur does not consider herself lucky, so she was surprised to find that she held the $88,110 Easy 5 jackpot-winning ticket from the Louisiana Lottery’s May 25 drawing.

La. Fuel Team and state agencies coordinating efforts for 2013 Hurricane Season

By La. Dept. of Natural Resources

The Louisiana Fuel Team held its annual meeting today at the state Department of Natural Resources to continue its preparations and plans to be ready for the 2013 Hurricane Season which begins June 1.

Registration for summer 2013 leisure classes has begun

By LSU Media Relations

Members of the LSU and greater Baton Rouge communities can use their leisure time to discover a new craft, polish a skill or learn to play a sport or musical instrument without investing a lot of time or money.

Louisiana donates food to OK tornado victims

By La. Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry

Today, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., announced Louisiana companies are donating a significant amount of food and supplies to a food bank in Moore, Oklahoma following the devastating tornado t

LSU Law Center awards degrees at 2013 commencement ceremonies

By LSU Media Relations

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center awarded degrees to 213 students during Commencement ceremonies held today at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Social media driving ban: How are they going to enforce it?

By Samantha Morgan

Although most agree on the dangers of texting and driving, a new law banning the use of social media while driving has people wondering how it will be enforced.

Two Baton Rouge Red Cross volunteers help in tornado relief

By Lauren McCoy

Five Red Cross Volunteers from Baton Rouge are helping with recovery efforts in Moore, Oklahoma after a devastating tornado.

Residents encouraged to pre-apply for Disaster Food Assistance as hurricane season begins

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By DCFS

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is encouraging residents to prepare by pre-applying online for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (DSNAP), f

Walker Police Department is urging public to donate unwanted school uniforms

By Danielle Grossman

As school comes to an end, don't throw out those old or outgrown uniforms. Now until the end of the month, you can donate them!

Starbucks pushing back smokers 25-feet from doorway

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By CNN

If you're a smoker and you like your Starbucks, you're going to have to find somewhere else to light up. The Seattle-based company will now require smokers to stand at least 25-feet away from the business while smoking.

Louisiana Has Faith in Families Act signed into law to encourage adoption of foster children

By Governor's Office

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that promotes and encourages the adoption of foster children in Louisiana during a bill signing ceremony with families in Baton Rouge.

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