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Jindal signs movie, sound, vehicle tax credit laws
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana movie industry officials applauded Thursday the signing into law of legislation designed to help the state regain prominence as a premier location for making movies.
Railroads challenge PSC regulations
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Railroad Association is challenging the Public Service Commission enforcement of a state law regulating the closure of railroad crossings.
Fire claims possessions at storage facility
A fire at a storage facility in Baton Rouge Wednesday night forced people to salvage what they could.
Three found dead in car on Byron Street
Two men and a woman were found shot to death today inside a car at 6047 Byron St., Baton Rouge police said.
Jindal Launches Statewide Tour
Gov. Bobby Jindal has kicked off a summer tour around the state. Jindal said Wednesday that he'll visit all 64 parishes within a few months, to talk about the state's economy and to hear from voters.
Baton Rouge residents tune in to Jackson memorial
As thousands gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to remember the "King of Pop", millions more tuned in via television.
Teen shot and killed in Gardere area
Devon B. Corbin, 17, was shot and killed Sunday in the 8000 block of Granite Drive near Gardere Lane, an East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said in a news release.
Ailing economy causes Southern black mayors group to postpone development conference
The recession is causing organizers to delay a three-day conference that was designed give black mayors from six southern states a chance to discuss economic development strategies and ways to tap into the federal stimulus program.
Legislature goes after speed traps
BATON ROUGE - A new state law seeks to curb a growing trend of small communities annexing property along interstate highways and padding their budgets by posting police cars to catch speeders.
Inside Baton Rouge: Wit and wisdom on display in halls of state Legislature
'Everything starts from a beginning,' explained state Rep. Henry Burns, which might seem like an obvious statement, except for legislators who learned to take nothing for granted in the recently adjourned legislative session, which was light on substance but slippery on process.
'Summer Of Stormy' Brings Adult Film Star To Shreveport, Monroe 13min
Apple pie. Fireworks. Stormy Daniels. It was an unusual Fourth of July mix in Shreveport and Monroe, as the adult film star brought her self-titled "listening tour" to some of the more conservative parts of Louisiana.
Execution Date Pending For Baton Rouge Serial Killer Derrick Todd Lee
Dr. Lorrie Metzler Has anyone forgotten Derrick Todd Lee, the 2004 convicted Serial Killer? Lynne Marino, the outspoken mother of slain victim Pam Kenamore, certainly has not.
Interim pastor held in thefts, fraud
The interim pastor of Fairview Baptist Church on Braddock Street was arrested Wednesday for allegedly opening several lines of credit using the church's name and tax identification number.
Jindal to decide fate of Louisiana's tax credits
BATON ROUGE "'- In a year that the state is digging for money to pay bills and laying off thousands of workers, legislators sent to the governor more than $150 million in tax breaks for businesses and individuals.
BESE member Tammie McDaniel asked to resign, she says
BATON ROUGE -- The administration of Gov. Bobby Jindal has asked state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member Tammie McDaniel to step down, McDaniel confirmed Wednesday morning.
Three-year-old found dead in day care van
A three-year-old girl was found dead inside a day care van in Baton Rouge Wednesday afternoon.
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