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Startup auto company moving into former GM plant
January 3, 2013 12:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - A startup car company called Elio Motors is moving into the former General Motors plant in Shreveport, where it would build three-wheeled, low-price vehicles. Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Thursday that Elio is buying part of the plant to assemble its unusual-looking car. The company says the two-seat... more » -
GM auto sales drop 7 percent in August
September 1, 2010 9:56 AM
General Motors says its August sales dropped 7 percent compared with July, as the shaky economy discouraged customers from buying new cars and trucks. U.S. auto sales in July were a strong point for the economy, helping to boost consumer spending. But high unemployment and a declining stock market have... more » -
Vehicle sales figures released
October 1, 2009 1:31 PM
Ford, Lincoln and Mercury third quarter sales showed a 10.5 percent increase in the Southeast area (including Baton Rouge) when compared to the same period a year ago. Auto manufacturers released their sales numbers for September today. For Ford go to: http://www.ford.com/about-ford/news-announcements/press-releases/press-releases-detail/pr-ford26rsquos-strong-new-products-31055 General Motors' third quarter numbers and September... more »
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Katrina-damaged La. theater goes for 1927 glory
May 25, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans officials are celebrating the renovation of a downtown theater as another milestone in the city's recovery from Hurricane Katrina. A... more » -
Actor/Director Tyler Perry donates $100K to Ohio schools
May 25, 2013
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has surprised middle school students in Ohio by showing up at a musical concert and donating $100,000... more » -
NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations
May 25, 2013
NEW YORK - The New York Police Department is investigating allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that she was sexually assaulted by officers arresting her... more » -
Ore. teen accused of planning to attack school
May 25, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore. - An Oregon high school student is being charged with attempted murder after the authorities say he planned to attack his high school... more » -
After voucher ruling, online course plan pared
May 25, 2013
BATON ROUGE - A state program to offer public school students online courses provided by colleges or private companies is being scaled back. The "Course... more »
