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Women in combat: Baton Rouge veterans respond Play Video
January 24, 2013 5:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lifted the ban on combat for women and said, "if they can meet the qualifications for the job, then they should have the right to serve." With those words, roles are changed. A change that will open over 200,000 jobs including infantry,... more » -
White House says Obama supports women in combat
January 24, 2013 3:50 PM
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says allowing women to serve in combat marks another step toward the country's founding ideals of fairness and equality. Obama says in a written statement he expressed strong support for the decision to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who lifted the combat ban Thursday. Obama says... more »
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Thieves hit church, steal 300lb. safe and cash
May 23, 2013
WALKER- Police are looking for leads after a church was burglarized and a 300 lb. safe was stolen overnight. "It appears that the offenders... more » -
Judge won't let New Orleans out of police reform
May 23, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge has refused to let the city of New Orleans out of a potentially expensive agreement to reform its troubled... more » -
Jindal declares NWLA emergency due to wind damage
May 23, 2013
BATON ROUGE - After last week's severe weather in Northwest Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency for the area. The National... more » -
Senate panel approves 2-cents tax on cell phones
May 23, 2013
BATON ROUGE - A new 2-cents monthly tax on cell phones to help provide services for people with hearing impairment has been approved by the... more » -
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
May 23, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted... more »
