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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.

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.
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Bill making sexual activity illegal between mental health professionals and patients shelved

By Alex Deiro
A bill that would have made sexual contact between a psychotherapist and his patients illegal was shelved today.
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Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office remembers fallen brethren at ceremony

By Kris Cusanza
Kind words, flowers, and prayers offered fallen law enforcement officers a moment of peace.

Local educational organization wants voucher program, will hold rally at Capitol on Wednesday

By Kris Cusanza
The fight to find another way to pay for Louisiana's school voucher program begins tomorrow at the Capitol.

New LSU Board of Supervisors student member elected

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
LSU junior John Woodard has been elected the new student member of the LSU Board of Supervisors.

Parents concerned about future of Belfair Elementary School

By Danielle Grossman
Parents and with their school board members spoke out Monday night about their concerns for the future of Belfair Elementary School.

Powerball jackpot increased to $360 Million, third largest in history

By Louisiana Lottery
The Powerball jackpot for the May 15 drawing climbed to $360 million Tuesday, the third largest Powerball jackpot of all time.

Arsonist sets empty house ablaze near downtown Baton Rouge

By Rhett Guillot
A vacant house in Baton Rouge caught fire, damaging a neighboring home; investigators believe to be arson.

Capitol City receives 'bronze'-level award for its commitment to cyclists

By Alicia Pekema
Baton Rouge has earned a bronze medal for being a bicycle-friendly community.

Pedestrian struck by truck, killed in Tangipahoa Parish

By Louisiana State Police
A Springfield man was killed after being hit by a vehicle while walking on an unlit section of a highway.

Brett Gerald’s sentenced reduced to 35 years from 70 after Judge’s ruling

By Samantha Morgan
Jail time was reduced by half for the drunk driver convicted of causing a crash that killed 7 people.