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  • Ohio woman claims she was fired for Obama vote

    February 20, 2013 8:51 AM

    DAYTON, Ohio- A southwest Ohio woman says she was fired three days after the November election because she voted for President Barack Obama. The woman has filed a lawsuit in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court seeking damages starting at $25,000 against Q-Mark Inc. and its president. The Dayton-based company is... more »
  • Report: Online holiday sales up 14 percent

    January 3, 2013 4:25 PM

    RESTON, Va. - A report released Thursday says holiday shoppers spent $42.3 billion online in November and December, 14 percent more than in the same months a year ago. ComScore found that shoppers started the holiday season strong in November but a dip in consumer confidence hurt early December sales.... more »
  • Home sales trending higher in Baton Rouge market

    December 28, 2012 5:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge housing market is ending this year with positive numbers. Home sales were up 16 percent compared to last year's numbers with the average sales price up $30,000 dollars. Realtors say there's a shift taking place in Baton Rouge from a buyers' market to... more »
  • Louisiana payrolls jump most in nation in November

    December 21, 2012 2:22 PM

    Louisiana payrolls rose by 13,000 jobs in November or 0.9 percent, the largest jump in percentage from October levels of any state in the nation. Payroll employment pushed to an all-time high of 1.96 million in the state, moving beyond the pre-Hurricane Katrina peak of 1.95 million for the first time,... more »
  • La-licensed casinos win $192.9M in November

    December 11, 2012 2:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's state-licensed casinos took in $192.9 million from gamblers in November, up from October's total of nearly $185 million, and a strong improvement from the $175.3 million in November 2011. Gamblers lost $28.5 million at the only state-licensed land casino, Harrah's in New Orleans. That was up... more »
  • Sign-up period for Nov. 6 election runs this week

    August 14, 2012 2:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's decision-time for anyone still on the fence about jumping into a race for Louisiana's Nov. 6 election. Candidates must file paperwork this week if they want to run for office. Qualifying starts Wednesday morning and runs through Friday at 5 p.m. Top of the ballot around... more »
  • Lee announces candidacy for Walker chief

    July 31, 2012 9:38 PM

    WALKER- Marliam Lee announced he's running in an upcoming election to be the town's top police officer. Lee is currently serving out the remainder of Chief Hunter Grimes term. Grimes resigned recently. " I would like the opportunity to serve as Chief for the next four years," Lee... more »
  • 9 constitutional amendments on November ballot

    June 12, 2012 9:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana voters will face a list of questions in the fall election, constitutional changes proposed by lawmakers, including provisions about gun rights and pension revocation. Nine proposals to amend the Louisiana Constitution will be on the Nov. 6 ballot after the action of the legislative session.... more »
  • Gay marriage bill signed

    March 1, 2012 4:38 PM

    ANNAPOLIS, MD. - Maryland's governor has signed a bill legalizing gay marriage, joining seven other states and the District of Columbia. Governor Martin O'Malley signed the bill today one week after its final passage by the Maryland Legislature. The law is scheduled to take effect in January 2013.... more »
  • Construction bonds on ballot for Zachary Schools

    October 28, 2010 10:49 AM

    There are big plans in Zachary to improve schools, but it's up to residents to decide if they want to keep their current tax load to pay for it. The current rate of 36 mills includes a former bond issue passed in 2003 and set to expire soon. School officials... more »
  • Clinton says Dems can win in Nov.

    September 22, 2010 11:33 AM

    Former President Bill Clinton says Democrats can still pull the November elections out of the fire if they refute Republican arguments and keep the vote from becoming a referendum on President Barack Obama. In an interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday, Clinton warns that "if it's a referendum... more »
  • Release date pushed back in Jindal's book

    August 23, 2010 11:04 AM

    Governor Jindal's book has a new release date. "Real Hope, Real Change: New Conservative Solutions to Rescue America," will be released in November. The book, which the governor is writing with a co-author, was supposed to go on sale in July. The massive oil spill in the Gulf... more »
  • November wholesale prices rose faster than expected

    December 15, 2009 9:41 AM

    Inflation at the wholesale level surged in November, reflecting price jumps in energy and other products. The bigger-than-expected increase is certain to raise the attention of Federal Reserve policymakers beginning at two-day meeting on interest rates. The Fed has been able to keep interest rates at record-low levels to... more »
  • Baker leaders endorse EBR tax proposal

    November 3, 2009 11:27 AM

    The $900 million tax proposal in East Baton Rouge Parish was endorsed Tuesday by Baker Mayor Harold Rideau, Baker Police Chief Mike Knaps and the fire department. The leaders made the announcement at a press conference with Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. The tax proposal includes more than... more »
  • November Gardening Tips

    August 6, 2009 1:41 PM

    Keep fire ants under control by using bait type fire ant killers. Continue to chill spring flowering bulbs such as tulip, hyacinth, and crocus. Fertilize cool season annuals to keep them actively growing. Quarantine houseplants for a few days that are being reintroduced to the indoors. Mow, edge, trim and... more »

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