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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.
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LSU needs more than $100M to finalize hospital privatization plan

By David Lippman
The true cost of shutting down Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital is just emerging.

Honor for the lives lost: National Peace Officers week

By Media Relations
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.

REMINDER: Don’t forget to file your state taxes; due May 15

By Media Relations
The deadline for filing 2012 Louisiana Individual Income Tax returns is Wednesday, May 15.

Two children not wearing seatbelts killed in single-vehicle crash

By Samantha Morgan
Two juveniles died yesterday after the car they were riding in crashed and hit a tree. Both were seated in the back seat and were unrestrained.

Sharing the road: Cyclists share dangers, horror stories of road

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By Emily Turner
You’ve seen the memorials around town and heard the horror stories, but local cyclists say drivers are not phased.

Gosnell horror fuels fight for abortion laws

By Josh Levs CNN
The depraved acts Dr. Kermit Gosnell is accused of committing have sparked a new turn in the nationwide battle over abortion laws.

LSU Museum of Art, LPB partner to premiere documentary as part of upcoming Herman Leonard, Ed Pramuk exhibit

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
 As part of an upcoming exhibit at the LSU Museum of Art focusing on the photography of famed jazz photographer Herman Leonard and works by LSU professor emeritus and painter Ed Pramuk, Louisiana Public Broadcasting will premiere a half-ho

Women's retreat to focus on wellness on May 14

By Louisiana Center for Health Equity
Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE) is hosting its final free community women’s wellness retreat in Baton Rouge with emphasis on HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention.

Senators in standoff over EPA nominee

By Gregory Wallace CNN
The top Democrat on the committee considering President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency indicated late Friday she may attempt to break an impasse over the nomination this week.

Lightening strike causes building fire

By Baker Fire Dept.
Baker Fire Department responded to a reported building fire Saturday around 5:30 a.m. in Baker at 4504 Groom Rd. at Roses Florist and Gift, and I H Tax Service building.

Local agencies hold 14th Annual Baton Rouge Area Tour of Ponds and Gardens

By Deep South Koi and Pond Society
Harb’s Oasis and Deep South Koi and Pond Society will host the 14th annual Baton Rouge Area Tour of Ponds and Gardens, Saturday, May 18 thru Sunday, May 19. Tickets are available at Harb’s Oasis, 225.756.2720.

BREC hosts Sunshine Social Masquerade Ball

By BREC
BREC presents the Sunshine Social Masquerade Ball on Fri., May 17 from 6-9 p.m. at BREC’s Womack Ballroom, 6201 Florida Blvd.

NPR’s Cokie Roberts to speak at LSU's May commencement

By Rhett Guillot
Cokie Roberts, a senior news analyst for National Public Radio, will deliver the keynote address at LSU’s spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m.