News 2008-04-29 Andanh.com

Smoking bill goes up in smoke
One Louisiana politician wants to make it a crime to smoke in a car carrying kids under 18. The bill has since gone up in smoke, but some people believe it would have been a good idea.

Public comment on Jindal budget begins

Repeal of edict planned

Livingston $1.56 million in red

Livingston Council hears erosion plan

You Can Do It Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:06:18 CDT
You Can Do It

Wright Tries To Explain Comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:05:52 CDT
Wright Tries To Explain Comments

People Speak Out Against Loop Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:05:01 CDT
People Speak Out Against Loop

Hornets up 3-1 over Dallas Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:01:11 CDT
The New Orleans Hornets are one win away from locking up a place in the Western Conference Semi-Finals. The Hornets are up three games to one after defeating the Dallas Mavericks on the road on Sunday.

Tigers sweep South Carolina Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:00:20 CDT
Paul Mainieri and the LSU baseball team completed a three-game sweep of South Carolina on Sunday, giving the Tigers more hope when it comes to the postseason. LSU used solid pitching and timely hitting to down the Gamecocks in three consecutive games.

6th District election this Saturday Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:15 CDT
There are just five more days of campaigning left before Election Day. The race to fill U.S. Rep. Richard Baker's seat will come to an end on Saturday. The 6th Congressional District covers most of the capital city area.

Strip club sting leads to 17 arrests Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:56:13 CDT
A strip club sting in Ascension Parish has ended in 17 arrests. The sting was the result of a three month investigation by the sheriff's office. Deputies received a tip a few months ago that there was illegal activity at three strip clubs in Prairieville. During the sting, owners, managers, dancers and even patrons were arrested.

WBRZ weather forecast for April 28 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:05:49 CDT
Will your lows actually dip into the 40s Monday night? WBRZ Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.

Levee district checks levees for erosion Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:03:18 CDT
Our River Watch continues as concerns emerge over levee erosion. The Pontchartrain Levee District is checking levees to see how they've fared as the Mississippi River starts to recede. Inspectors are looking to prevent sluffing, which is when receding water erodes the dirt that's backed tightly along the backside of the levee.

Lawmakers debate budget spending Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:50 CDT
Are some instances of non-governmental organizational funding just unnecessary spending, or are they meeting community needs? That's what state leaders have to determine about dozens of organizations across the state that are asking for money during ongoing budget talks.

Health insurance options Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:31:41 CDT
Do you have health insurance? If so, do you have enough or the right plan? And where can you get all the information you need? Well, it starts on 2une In.

WBRZ, BBB holding shredding day Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:26:17 CDT
Thousands of people in the Baton Rouge area fall victim to identity theft every year.

Fest For All comes to downtown Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:25:21 CDT
Get ready for a rockin' weekend in Baton Rouge, as Fest For All hits the downtown area.

This week is Safe Kids Week Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:56:23 CDT
Summer is almost here, and that's a busy time for you and your kids. This week is Safe Kids Week, where the Safety Council of Greater Baton Rouge is focusing on kids' safety.

Jindal mentioned as possible VP candidate Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:22:51 CDT
Newly elected Governor Bobby Jindal has been mentioned as a possible running mate for John McCain by Internet bloggers and conservative radio talk show hosts, such as, Rush Limbaugh.

LSU Baseball Heating Up Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:16:45 CDT
The LSU tigers continue to roll and beat South Carolina eleven to three.

Former Tiger Arnold hoping for selection Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:13:30 CDT
As NFL teams prepare to take in their future players, the talent in the draft waits around to hear their cell phones ring. One former Tiger is on the outside looking in. All Will Arnold wants and needs is a team to take a shot on him.

Saints talk trades ahead of draft Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:09:38 CDT
Heading into the 2008 NFL Draft there is news out of New Orleans that the Saints are looking to climb up the list. The Saints are rumored to be offering around left tackle Jamaal Brown in order to move up into the top three picks in the first round.

BRPD recruiting officers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:40:06 CDT
The Baton Rouge Police Department isn't just looking for criminals, it's looking for new officers. There are still 10 vacancies in the department due to an assortment of reasons.

Surplus bill would give tax rebates Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:36:59 CDT
Lawmakers are debating a bill that deals with the state's surplus cash. This is the second bill to deal with returning a surplus to taxpayers. While the first would only give lawmakers the option of doing so, this latest bill deals more specifically with the anticipated surplus and would send about $900 million back to Louisiana's taxpayers.

Volunteers help remodel homes of needy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:54:48 CDT
Hundreds of volunteers fixed up 10 houses across Baton Rouge in one day as part of "Rebuilding Together." Volunteers remodeled the homes of needy families, doing everything from painting to installing air conditioners.

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