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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.
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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