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Since the start of production in 2007, Bosch has supplied half a million starter-based start/stop systems to BMW and MINI.

Rodney D. Robinson Sr. and Tracey M. Jenkins announce their engagement to be married Aug.

For a few extra tips on how to bring the family together in physical fitness and nutrition, the YMCA is offering an easy-to-follow guide.

Drag racers call it the Christmas tree. A symmetrical array of lights descending from amber to green, the Christmas tree - or tree for short - will flash its lights on the verge a drag racer's obsession: the ...

The floods in the midwest could work to the advantage of Louisiana's corn farmers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - If Tim McGraw isn't looking for trouble, it must've been looking for him.

The floods in the midwest could work to the advantage of Louisiana's corn farmers.

Kevin and Carla Franks of Rayville are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Cody Michelle, to Matthew Stephen Hays, son of Stephen and Donna Hays of Start.

NEW ORLEANS - Steve Slack didn't heed the evacuation warnings before Hurricane Katrina swamped New Orleans, and ended up suffering with thousands in the Superdome waiting for buses to take them out of town.

Louisiana's budding ethanol industry has had significant boosts in the past two weeks with the first steps of actual construction of a plant in Lacassine taking place last week, and an analysts' and investors' ...

Sierra Dannielle Roberts and James Roy Holloway III exchanged marriage vows at 6:00 p.m., May 3, 2008 at the residence of Mr.

“Research demonstrates that three- and four-year-old children who participate in high-quality, academically rigorous early childhood programs have higher scores on math and reading tests, greater language abilities and higher graduation rates”

One of the lessons of the debate about accountability and school performance in Louisiana - a major policy focus for a generation of state leaders - is that there are few silver bullets for improvements of ... via 2theadvocate.com

The Lourdes Foundation hosted its annual Grant Awards Reception on April 30 in the Fitzsimons Auditorium at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. via The Daily Advertiser

CLARKS - Odell Cheek Allen, a homemaker, died Wednesday. Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Riser Funeral Home, Columbia. via News-Star

SQUEEZED into a narrow storefront on a touristy block of the Sunset Strip, the tiny Amarone resembles a North Beach trattoria in its physical layout with just four tables downstairs and another handful located ... via Los Angeles Times

“And he sent that man to save our lives.”

' After spending seven hours in the cold waters of Old River Richard Taylor thought he was near the end of his life. via Natchez Democrat

The YMCA of Northeast Louisiana and the Youth Volunteer Corps will be hosting their Fifth Annual Safe Night Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Saul Alder Recreation Center. via News-Star

“But we need to make sure that first it's economically feasible and environmentally safe, and that those safeguards be in place. It's all about taking risks and understanding the benefits.”

A plan to allow industrial-scale fish farms in the Gulf of Mexico has come up against strident opposition from environmental and fishing interests in recent months, forcing federal fisheries regulators to ... via NOLA.com

LIL'S ON THE TECHE 2nd ANNUAL JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF If you're in the mood for good times and good fun, please join us at Lil's on the Teche for their 2nd Annual Jambalaya Cook-Off on April 19th, 2008. via The Daily Advertiser

The Tour My Southern Garden fundraiser for Family Promise of Acadiana will run April 11-13. The event, which is hosted in the gardens of Harold and Sarah Schoeffler, 3502 E. Simcoe St., Lafayette, near ... via The Daily Advertiser