News news 2008-05-10 Andanh.com

I-10 Eastbound in Ascension snarled due to accident

Hezbollah to Withdraw Gunmen From Beirut Sat, 10 May 2008 11:16:31 GMT
Hezbollah says it will withdraw all its gunmen from Beirut in compliance with an army request. An opposition statement says the move comes after the army called on gunmen to get off the streets and reopen the roads. (May 10)

Myanmar Junta Politicizes Cyclone Aid Sat, 10 May 2008 08:40:06 GMT
Cyclone aid is flowing to Myanmar, but it is becoming part of a propaganda exercise by the military junta there. The government is also holding a referendum on a new constitution as the country struggles with the possibility 100,000 are dead. (May 10)

'Jacob,' 'Emily' Top Baby Name List Sat, 10 May 2008 13:24:08 GMT
Jacob and Emily are the year's most popular baby names, according to the Social Security Administration. It's been keeping a list since 1997, and has naming data going back to 1880. (May 10)

President Bush Offers Mother's Day Greetings Sat, 10 May 2008 07:49:47 GMT
President Bush, on the day of his daughter's wedding, is paying thanks to mothers. He also offered special words for new mothers and those who are grieving for sons or daughters killed in war. (May 10)

Obama: Clinton Would Be on Anyone's List for VP Sat, 10 May 2008 02:52:48 GMT
Campaigning in Oregon Friday, Barack Obama refused to speculate on potential running mates if he were the Democratic nominee, but he said rival Hillary Clinton would be on anyone's short list. (May 10)

Cofer pursues University of Louisiana System presidency Sat, 10 May 2008 00:28:00 EST
James E. Cofer, president of University of Louisiana at Monroe, announced Friday his candidacy for president of the University of Louisiana System.

iLEAP scores rise overall statewide Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Louisiana education officials are pleased with iLEAP test scores released Friday by the state Department of Education. The scores, although mixed, show a general gain statewide.

In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice Fri, 09 May 2008 23:17:00 EST
Looking at the families of four fallen soldiers seated in a semi-circle, one is struck by how young they are. These are young parents and families of even younger men who gave their lives in a war that still wages in a foreign desert.

Work under way to get veterans cemetery Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Newly appointed secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Lane Carson said work is under way on the early stages of getting federal approval to build a veterans cemetery somewhere in the northeastern Louisiana region.

Tech offers minor in business of sports marketing Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
RUSTON — The sports industry generates an estimated $200 billion in revenue every year in the U.S. — not an implausible amount considering that a single 30-second Super Bowl ad can cost more than $3 million.

Positive West Nile virus pool found Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A mosquito pool recently collected in Monroe tested positive for West Nile virus according to information released Friday by the Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District.

The News-Star picks up seven first-place finishes in competition Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
The News-Star staff won seven first-place awards in the annual Louisiana-Mississippi Associated Press Managing Editors competition.

Traffic stop nets drugs Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A Monroe man was arrested by Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies late Thursday on illegal drug allegations.

Man faces various charges Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A local man was arrested by Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies late Thursday on illegal drug allegations and a traffic violation.

Report: Woman kidnapped Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A local man was arrested by Monroe police early Friday for reportedly pulling a woman into a car and refusing to release her.

UPDATE: Airline stumbles in Class 5A semifinals Sat, 10 May 2008 14:17:00 EST
DENHAM SPRINGS - Airline's run for its first Class 5A baseball championship ended in the semifinals as four-time champion Barbe knocked off the Vikings, 8-7, at A.B. Netterville Park on Saturday.

GSU choral director named to regional post Fri, 09 May 2008 23:26:00 EST
The director of choral activities at Grambling State University has been named central west regional conductor of national historically black colleges and universities choir.

Louisiana Lottery results listed Fri, 09 May 2008 23:22:00 EST
Following are the numbers drawn Friday in the Louisiana Lottery games.

Bossier man dies in motorcycle wreck Sat, 10 May 2008 15:31:00 EST
A 27-year-old Bossier City man was killed in a single motorcycle crash early this morning. Police identified the motorcyclist as William M. Hudnall.

Local sailor is Blue Angels crew chief Sat, 10 May 2008 01:38:00 EST
A variety of civilian and military airplanes will spice the day today for people attending Barksdale Air Force Base's Defenders of Liberty Air Show.

Caddo rallies against proposed cuts Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Caddo will lead a grass-roots effort to derail the progress of two recommendations that could cost the school district hundreds of thousands of dollars.

House to debate campus guns Monday Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Louisiana House of Representatives will vote Monday on a bill that would allow those with conceal-carry permits to bring their weapons on college campuses.

Benton man takes his cause to Legislature Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A Benton man wants Louisiana to do something about boys who become disenfranchised when they no longer can play high school sports.

Events to raise heart rates, test fitness today Sat, 10 May 2008 02:00:00 EST
Fit for Life Weekend today and Sunday will continue to encourage local residents to get moving.

General urges hard work in technology fields, networking Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
The chief of war fighting integration and chief information officer for the Air Force secretary at the Pentagon is blunt with his advice to top area students honored Thursday night at DiamondJack's Casino in Bossier City.

La. boosts income projection by $824 million Sat, 10 May 2008 01:51:00 EST
Louisiana's income estimates are boosted by $824 million, giving the state another windfall that will feed into an ongoing legislative debate about whether to cut income taxes and, if so, by how much.

Angels land safely, capping day at BAFB Sat, 10 May 2008 07:10:00 EST
The Blue Angels are safely back on the ground at Barksdale Air Force Base, capping the day's air show that will be repeated Sunday. The team performed its precision flight demonstration under a cloudy sky.

Community Briefly: Chief names new Bossier City Jail head Sat, 10 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
Bossier City Police Chief Mike Halphen has announced the appointment of a new jail superintendent.

Regional Briefs: Third teen charged in milk contamination case Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A third teenager is charged in connection with the contamination of milk at Lakeview High School that was ingested by two preschoolers.

LSU opens final Alex Box series in style Fri, 09 May 2008 23:56:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — It was like the good old days at Alex Box Stadium Friday night, unless you were from Mississippi State.

Dream wrecked: Acadiana falls in semifinal Sat, 10 May 2008 00:57:00 EST
Rams fall short of first final appearance

Make visitors feel at home during vacation season Sat, 10 May 2008 00:02:00 EST
Summer's coming and so are your house guests. It's time to start thinking about how to be the perfect host who anticipates his or her guests' every need.

New Iberia pawn shop owner killed Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:00 EST
Police still searching for 2 male suspects

Gas jumps above $3.67 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
NEW YORK - Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela could cut exports from the OPEC member. Gas prices, meanwhile, rose above an average $3.67 a gallon at the pump, following oil's recent path higher.

Legislators' pay should not be quadrupled Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Fortunately, state Sen. Ann Duplessis of New Orleans has little chance of success in her move to give legislators a pay raise of more than $50,000. The senator's bid to quadruple legislators' pay from $16,800 per year to $70,000 per year is absurd. It would - and should - generate outrage on the part of the state's taxpayers.

THEY'RE ALL TOP MOMS: Meet our Top Mom Nominees Fri, 09 May 2008 18:28:00 EST
The winning mom will receive dinner at Bailey's and a spa package from Europe Spa. Don't miss out. ENTER THE TOP MOMS CONTEST TODAY.

Cajuns reach SBC title game Sat, 10 May 2008 00:56:00 EST
TROY, Ala. - UL's Melissa Verde continued her recent hot streak at the plate at Troy's Softball Complex on Friday night.

Mills Addition in transition Fri, 09 May 2008 23:57:00 EST
Abandoned buildings have made subdivision a home to transients

Debt means business Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A bad economy isn't bad for everyone.

Acadiana Gardening: Maintain grounds with free, recycled plants Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
QUESTION: Several of your tips for gardening and maintaining townhouse properties were very interesting to me. I am involved with planting and maintaining church grounds, and I would appreciate seeing a list of low-maintenance plants that your group has found to be useful. Also, I would like more information about the services that the pest-control company provides. Do these services include care of plants or just monthly spraying of homes?

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