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LSU mourns the loss of Oscar Richard

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS

Oscar Gabriel Richard III, former LSU director of public relations and member of LSU’s Ole War Skule Hall of Honor and the Manship School’s Hall of Fame, died on Tuesday, May 7, at the age of 91, surrounded by his children and grand

Two runaway teens from Florida missing since February located in Crowley

By Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office

Two Florida teens reported missing since February 15, 2013 was located in Crowley earlier this week.

BREC Burbank Dog Park needs your votes for improvement contest

By David Lippman

A few clicks of the mouse will get dogs' tails wagging at BREC's Burbank Dog Park. The park and the BREC Foundation are nominated for a $100,000 prize presented by PetSafe.

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Mississippi River's waters creeping to flood stage

By Danielle Grossman

Baton Rouge residents who live near on, or near, River Road need to stay mindful of the rising waters of the Mississippi.

House lawmakers agree on a Budget deal

By Alex Deiro

With four weeks until the end of the legislative session, it looks like Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives have come to an agreement.

Flood insurance information number changes for Louisiana residents

By FEMA

Louisiana residents who have questions about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have a permanent helpline to call to get the most up-to-date information.

Gonzales man wins $269,243 prize from Easy 5 lotto ticket

By Louisiana Lottery

Norbert Godchaux said it felt like a dream when he realized Monday morning that he had won the $269,243 Easy 5 jackpot prize from the Louisiana Lottery’s May 4 drawing.

Attorney General’s Office wins two Louisiana Supreme Court cases

By Attorney General's Office

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office has won two cases that were brought to the Louisiana Supreme Court. The two cases heard were State of Louisiana v. Timothy Bazile and State of Louisiana v. Joe Bob Clark.

Tornado Season 2013: A quiet start

By Kyle Myers

According to the Storm Prediction Center, this year is one of the least-active starts to tornado season in U.S. history.

Baton Rouge Magnet Science Bowl team comes in at seventh nationally

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System

After being undefeated in March at the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored state Science Bowl, the Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) recently finished seventh overall in the national contest.