News 2008-04-27 Andanh.com

Downpour doesn't stop Jazzfest Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:40:03 GMT

Layfayette police learn Spanish Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:40:03 GMT

Taffaro launches a plan in St. Bernard to buy empty lots next door Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:40:03 GMT

La. shrimpers may benefit from report on abused workers in Asia Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:40:03 GMT

NOPD and FBI arrest a 20-year-old for a killing by City Park Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:40:03 GMT

Morocco Factory Fire Kills As Many As 55 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:29:19 GMT
Moroccan officials say a fire roared through a mattress factory in Casablanca killing up to 55 workers and injuring as many as 24 others. (April 26)

President Bush Pokes Fun at Presidental Hopefuls Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:21:22 GMT
They might not have been in the audience, but the president's potential successors were not forgotten at the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. Guest of honor President Bush took playful jabs at each of them. (April 26)

Saints Select CB Tracy Porter In 2nd Round Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:27:24 CDT
The New Orleans Saints use their second-round draft pick to select Indiana cornerback Tracy Porter.

N.O. FBI Chief Interested In Mayoral Run Reassigned Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:15:22 CDT
A tough-talking FBI chief sent to New Orleans three years ago to fight public corruption is reassigned after he said he was interested in running for mayor.

2008 NFL Draft Tracker Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:51:58 CDT
Follow the 2008 NFL draft pick-by-pick through the first three rounds.

10 Saved, 2 Missing From Raft In Gulf Of Mexico Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:24:08 CDT

13 Dead In Mexico Border Shootouts Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:13:28 CDT
Mexican police have gathered up more than 1,500 spent shell casings following massive gun battles in Tijuana that left 13 dead and nine injured.

Bell's Fiancee Says 'System Let Me Down' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:34:22 CDT
The fiancee of an unarmed man killed by police on his wedding day says "the justice system let me down" after the detectives were acquitted.

Wisconsin Struck By Storm, Possible Twister Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:19:55 CDT
A series of storms that included a reported tornado causes significant damage in central Wisconsin.

Factory Fire Kills 55 In Morocco Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:39:33 CDT
Morocco's official news agency says 55 people have been killed in a fire at a mattress factory in Casablanca.

SoCal Waters Scoured For Signs Of Shark Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:57:51 CDT
Beaches will be closed in parts Southern California throughout the weekend as searchers look for a shark blamed in a swimmer's death.

NFL Draft Gets Off To Long, Long Start Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:00:29 CDT
The Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams took Jake Long and Chris Long with the first two picks in the NFL draft.

Deadly Crash Into Chicago Station Probed Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:23:16 CDT
Police question a man who was at the wheel of a semitrailer that plowed into a crowded bus shelter and elevated train station stairwell.

Winehouse Released After Night In Jail Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:48:12 CDT
Amy Winehouse is released by London police after a night in custody for questioning about an assault.

Another Quake Shakes Reno Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:32:42 CDT
Another earthquake in the Reno area dumps cans off shelves, knocks pictures off walls and sends rocks off hillsides.

NASCAR Crash Sends Franchitti To Hospital Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:39:28 CDT
NASCAR driver Dario Franchitti, last year's Indy 500 winner, is injured in a Nationwide Series race.

Bobcats' Vincent Out As Head Coach Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:49:19 CDT
The Bobcats relieved the first-year head coach Sam Vincent of his duties.

Security, Protests At Torch Relay In Japan Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:25:35 CDT
Minor scuffles break out along the Olympic torch route in Nagano, Japan.

Clinton Urges Debate Sans Moderator Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:06:35 CDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton is taking the debate dispute to a new level, challenging her opponent Barack Obama to face off with her in a debate without a moderator, Lincoln-Douglas style.

Baseball 1st Round: Parkview Wins, Live Oak Falls

LSU Gymnastics Fifth at Super Six
The LSU gymnastics team ended its historic season Friday evening by finishing fifth with a score of 196.350 in its first appearance in the NCAA Super Six at the Stegeman Coliseum.

LSU Gets Past Gamecocks in Opener
Left-hander Blake Martin hurled 8.1 sensational innings, and the LSU bats erupted for 15 hits as the Tigers cruised to an 11-3 win over ninth-ranked South Carolina Friday night in Alex Box Stadium.

Chiefs Grab Dorsey with #5 Pick, Saints Get Ellis at #7
The Kansas City Chiefs selected LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey with the fifth pick in the NFL draft. Dorsey was an All-American and helped the Tigers win the national title last season.

Dorsey, Steltz Among LSU Draftees
The St. Louis Rams own the number two pick, and LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey looks like their man, but the league has asked them to hold off on announcing the selection until after the live broadcast goes on the air.

UL Softball Super Frosh in Focus
UL rookie pitcher Ashley Brignac has lived up to the hype. She's racked up 21 wins, including nine shut-outs and three no-hitters. We caught up with the John Curtis product before the Cajuns left for Troy.

Mavs Pull Back Into Series vs. Hornets
Chris Paul and David West struggled mightily on the way to a 97-87 New Orleans loss in Game 3 that puts Dallas right back into this series.

BROKEN BRIDGES

Baton Rouge marchers gather on levee calling for tolerance

LSU finishes sweep of South Carolina

Flynn, 5 other Tigers drafted

Marine group returns to BR

Jenkins: Get backers to polls

Cazayoux touts health plan

Crowds enjoy festival’s musical diversity

The Advocate wins top honors in LPA awards

Jazz Fest festivities undampened

Pointing the way

People in Business for April 27, 2008