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  • Tips to survive 'Black Friday'

    November 22, 2012 8:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Planning to brave the crowds Friday to get the big deals? Remember to stay calm, and be nice. Other advice from experts: - Plan your route based on what you need to buy, and stores' opening hours. - Do your research. - Check websites. You might be... more »
  • St. Landry waterline extension work begins

    November 20, 2012 3:18 PM

    KROTZ SPRINGS - Construction is under way on a $1 million project to extend waterlines from the Krotz Springs municipal system to serve an area along La. Highway 105 dotted by residential water wells that have shown high levels of arsenic. The Advocate reports the project has been driven mainly... more »
  • Long lines don't deter voters

    November 6, 2012 4:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Precincts around East Baton Rouge parish brought long lines and heavy traffic. The average wait time was an hour, some waited up to two. Despite the long waits, most voters didn't seem to mind. "It wasn't too long considering what we're doing here," said Tony... more »
  • Large turnout expected in La. on Election Day

    November 6, 2012 10:24 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Large numbers of Louisianians are expected to show up at voting booths to make decisions for president, congressional representatives and a lengthy list of local races around the state. Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Secretary of State Tom Schedler expects long lines in urban areas and... more »
  • Schedler expects long lines in La. on Election Day

    November 5, 2012 3:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's top elections official is telling voters to be patient on Election Day, do their homework about the ballot and expect a lengthy wait to get in the voting booth. Secretary of State Tom Schedler predicted turnout for the election Tuesday could top 70 percent in Louisiana... more »
  • New York skyline to be lit up again tonight

    November 2, 2012 3:55 PM

    NEW YORK - For the first time since Superstorm Sandy struck at the start of the week, the Manhattan skyline is expected to be mostly lit up tonight. Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the utility Con Edison is hoping to have most of Manhattan's outages resolved by midnight. But the progress... more »
  • Tweaks offered to LA House district plans

    March 21, 2011 6:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Members of the LA House and Governmental Affairs Committee are considering tweaks to the initial house district plan. Lawmakers are considering where to redraw district lines based on the 2010 census data. Each of the 105 districts will be reworked to have about 43,000 people. ... more »
  • Post Hurricane Problems Being Resolved

    September 1, 2009 5:36 PM

    Gas stations are better prepared for hurricane related problems. State emergency response leaders say many new stations are required to have a backup power source. A state task force will also help determine which stations have gas and where it's most needed after an emergency. Gas stations throughout entire parishes... more »

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