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BR chamber issues education strategy

Bill forbids masking by sex offenders

Gas crunch forces hands of drivers
For many the cost of gas is forcing some tough spending choices, especially when the paycheck just doesn't stretch far enough. As financial times grow tougher, some Americans are wrestling with how far they're willing to go for a little extra cash. On Wednesday we found some folks who were willing to bleed for it.

Jindal backs eliminating Stelly Plan
There could be a difference in your paychecks starting next year. Gov. Bobby Jindal is backing a bill that eliminates the Stelly Plan tax increase. If passed, the bill could mean hundreds of dollars in tax relief, but it's only part of what some lawmakers hoped to accomplish.

WBRZ weather forecast for May 14
There is a good chance of rain both Wednesday and Thursday, but will the skies clear in time for your weekend? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.

Charter school decisions questioned
Groups were chosen to take over troubled schools in the Baton Rouge area, but a lot of people didn't like the decision. Under the recommendations by the state Board of Education, Advance Baton Rouge and 100 Black Men will be running three of the schools in the area. An independent panel put made the recommendations, and they weren't approved without a fight.

Bill prompted by Anna Pou case gets House panel approval

Carter, Connick support Habitat

Former LSU QB Perrilloux picks Jacksonville State

LSU bests UNO in 15 innings Wed, 14 May 2008 19:20:03 CDT
Tuesday night's matchup between UNO and LSU in the Wally Pontiff Classic was nothing short of an instant classic. Neither team gave an inch in their final mid-week game of the year, but once the game wrapped up after midnight, LSU had a 13-game winning streak, thanks to a win on the 14th day of the month in what was a 15th inning affair.

Jindal supports cutting Stelly Tax Wed, 14 May 2008 14:02:48 CDT
Louisiana taxpayers may see a savings in their paychecks starting in January. Gov. Bobby Jindal offered his support to eliminate the Stelly Plan, a plan approved in 2002 that resulted in a tax increase for most people.

Three named as 'Teachers of the Year' Wed, 14 May 2008 11:32:28 CDT
Three teachers in East Baton Rouge Parish have been named as a "Teacher of the Year," and they dropped by 2une In Wednesday morning before heading to class.

Battling mental health Wed, 14 May 2008 11:30:50 CDT
Two and a half years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two-thirds of the coastal parish's residents say the storms have affected the mental health of their community. Of those surveyed, 60 percent said there are few specialized health care services and medicines available for mental health care.

Ruffino's prepares 'Heirloom' salad Wed, 14 May 2008 11:29:38 CDT
Our May Chef of the Month, Ruffino's, joined us Wednesday morning to prepare its Heirloom Tomato Stack Salad.

Early detection key with prostate cancer Wed, 14 May 2008 11:28:30 CDT
Prostate cancer is a silent killer, but it doesn't have to be. It is curable in the event of early detection and treatment.

News 2 weather forecast at 6am Wed, 14 May 2008 10:52:05 CDT
News 2 weather forecast at 6am on May 14, 2008

Crab Cakes

Robotic Conductor Finds His Rhythm Wed, 14 May 2008 12:20:42 GMT
A Honda Motor Company designed robot conducts the Detroit Symphony in a performance of "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha." (May 14)

Rescuers Reach Epicenter of China Quake Wed, 14 May 2008 14:35:52 GMT
Chinese rescuers funneled relief supplies to the epicenter of a powerful earthquake for the first time Wednesday, scouring flattened mountain villages for tens of thousands of missing and buried victims. (May 14)

Tearful Bush Marks Israel's Birth Wed, 14 May 2008 14:34:38 GMT
A teary-eyed President Bush marks Israel's 60th birthday by offering his well-wishes, and promising to stand firm with what he calls the oldest and best friend of the United States. But Palestinians are marking the occasion with protests. (May 14)

Raw Video: Aftermath of Israel Rocket Attack Wed, 14 May 2008 10:20:41 GMT
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip exploded in a shopping center in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon on Wednesday, wounding at least 14 people, rescue officials said. (May 14)

Possible Second Cyclone Headed Toward Myanmar Wed, 14 May 2008 09:26:32 GMT
Heavy rains and another powerful storm are posing a serious threat to relief operations in Myanmar's cyclone-devastated delta, where so little aid has arrived that the U.N. warned of additional deaths. (May 14)

Exclusive Raw Video: China Earthquake Wed, 14 May 2008 08:52:54 GMT
The Associated Press has obtained exclusive amateur video of the moment a major earthquake struck in China. The cameraman was motorbiking with friends in a mountain region near Chengdu when the temblor began. (May 14)

Moment of Silence at Torch Relay Wed, 14 May 2008 02:39:20 GMT
The Olympic torch relay continued through China, despite the earthquake that has killed nearly 20 thousand people. There was a moment of silence before today's relay to remember the victims of this week's disaster. (May 14)

Edwards: Obama the 'One Man' to Lead America Wed, 14 May 2008 17:30:14 GMT
After much speculation, John Edwards is endorsing Barack Obama for president. Edwards ended his own presidential campaign in January. (May 14)

Edwards Gives Long-Awaited Endorsement to Obama Wed, 14 May 2008 16:10:53 GMT
Democrat John Edwards is endorsing former rival Barack Obama, fresh signs of the party establishment embracing the likely nominee even as Hillary Clinton refuses to give up her long-shot candidacy. (May 14)

Woman Admits Guilt in Spitzer Prostitution Probe Wed, 14 May 2008 15:37:55 GMT
Temeka Rachelle Lewis, a woman accused of booking johns for a high-priced call girl ring, pleaded guilty Wednesday to money laundering and promoting prostitution in the federal probe that brought down former Gov. Eliot Spitzer. (May 14)

AP Photos: This Week on the Campaign Trail Wed, 14 May 2008 14:35:19 GMT
The AP's David Ake has the stories behind this week's top photos from the campaign trail. (May 14)

Clinton's W.V. Win Does Little to Change Race Wed, 14 May 2008 13:13:31 GMT
Hillary Clinton's big victory in West Virginia did little to shake up the Democratic primary race. Clinton is trying to convince superdelegates that she would have the broadest coalition in the general election. (May 14)

Injured Teen Backs Tougher Amusement Park Rules Wed, 14 May 2008 12:31:17 GMT
14-year-old Kaitlyn Lassiter talks publicly for the first time about the amusement park ride that severed both of her feet last summer. She was on Capitol Hill to support a bill calling for federal oversight of amusement parks. (May 14)

U.S. Adds Polar Bears to the Threatened Species List Wed, 14 May 2008 12:14:38 GMT
The Interior Department has declared the polar bear a threatened species, saying it must be protected because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming. (May 14)

O'Connor Makes Personal Plea for Alzheimer's Aid Wed, 14 May 2008 11:50:43 GMT
A cause that hits very close to home has brought retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor back to Washington. She's lobbying for more research and funding for Alzheimer's disease. (May 14)

Dennis Quaid Details His Twin's Drug Mix Up Wed, 14 May 2008 10:21:53 GMT
Actor Dennis Quaid told Congress on Wednesday of a harrowing, near-fatal drug mixup in which his newborn twins were administered 1,000 times the normal dose of a blood thinner. (May 14)

McGreevey Takes Stand in Divorce Case Wed, 14 May 2008 10:09:51 GMT
Former New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, said Wednesday that he proposed writing a tell-all book with his estranged wife, but she turned him down and later wrote her own memoir. (May 14)

Obama Courts Working Class Voters in Michigan Wed, 14 May 2008 09:26:53 GMT
Barack Obama took his campaign to Michigan, a state that will be a battleground in the general election. Obama discussed the economy with workers in the state. (May 14)

Fifth Murder Suspect in Sean Taylor Slaying Wed, 14 May 2008 09:18:03 GMT
In Florida, a 16-year-old is facing a murder charge in the slaying of Washington Redskins player Sean Taylor. He's the fifth suspect in the case, where the football star was shot during a botched robbery. (May 14)

Person of Interest in Custody in Florida Fires Wed, 14 May 2008 07:41:06 GMT
Authorities in a Florida town where at least 40 homes have been gutted by wildfires have arrested a man they believe may have sparked the blazes. The man, identified as Brian Crowder was taken into custody early Wednesday morning. (May 14)

Caught on Tape: Man Goes for Gun in Court Wed, 14 May 2008 07:22:49 GMT
A man punched a sheriff's deputy and tried to grab the officer's handgun from its holster after a judge in Battle Creek convicted him of murder in the killings of his wife and son. (May 14)

Dad Jailed After Daughter Fails GED Wed, 14 May 2008 05:05:40 GMT
A man ordered by a judge to make sure his daughter hit the books was jailed because she failed to earn a high school equivalency diploma. He was sentenced to 180 days for contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a minor. (May 14)

Green Oaks Center to consolidate juvenile justice services Tue, 13 May 2008 23:27:00 EST
Construction workers are putting the finishing touches on the first leg of an expansion project at Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center that officials say will streamline juvenile services.

Experts: Congress' farm bill ignores food crisis Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON — A five-year farm bill in Congress this week does little to address the growing global food crisis. Instead, it diverts money that could be spent feeding poor children abroad to give more subsidies for U.S. farmers now enjoying record high crop prices and incomes.

Wossman graduates all in '08 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:27:00 EST
One hundred thirty-seven graduates of Wossman High School paraded to the tune of "Pomp and Circumstance" on Tuesday as they prepared to close a chapter in their lives.

Monroe City Council delays garbage, Georgia Tucker ordinances Tue, 13 May 2008 23:28:00 EST
The Monroe City Council has delayed the introduction of ordinances dealing with garbage and trash enforcement and the sale of a school for two weeks so they can be rewritten.

'My Louisiana' features famous faces Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu chose some of Louisiana's most recognizable faces in their most comfortable places as a way to pitch the state to tourists.

Henson Moore pushes 'flagship university' need Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Former Louisiana Congressman Henson Moore came to Monroe Tuesday as part of the Tiger Tour, the annual celebration that enables fans to meet with LSU coaches and officials.

Two Rayville ministers indicted for molestation Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Two Richland Parish ministers have been indicted for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old boy in December.

Man arrested on litter charge Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
A Lincoln Parish man was recently cited by state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents for gross littering.

Students use green design for shelters Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
Eleven third-year interior design students from Louisiana Tech will present their designs today for emergency shelters to assist communities affected by disasters.

Committee votes to open some of La. governor's office records Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE There's no reason that more than 60 state agencies should be able to claim exemption from public records laws that are intended for the governor's office, a House committee ruled Tuesday.

One dies in wreck involving deputy Wed, 14 May 2008 17:23:00 EST
A Webster sheriff's correction officer fell asleep at the wheel this morning, causing a three-vehicle wreck at Dixie Inn in which one person was killed, state police say.

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