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WBRZ Weather Forecast for July 12, 2008 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:11:51 CDT
The heat is here...but how long will it stay this warm? Meteorologist Chris Stevens has your True View Forecast.

Football Preview Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:02:01 CDT
With just 49 days until LSUâs 2008 football season kicks off, Sports 2 talks with LSU and Tulane players about their feelings on their chances in their match-up.

Boating and Gas Prices Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:04:10 CDT
The high price of gas isnât just affecting traffic on the road. News 2 talks to people on the water and finds out how prices put a pinch on recreational activities.

Make sure 'primitives' meet rules

The Wild Side for July 13

Outdoors Calendar for July 13

Thursday night game likely for SU in ’09

Connections for Life

Progress Cited in Fight Against Wildfires Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:50:37 GMT
Thousands of residents have begun returning to their homes as firefighters have made strides fighting wildfires in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Northern California. (July 12)

Snow Remembered As Talented Writer, Spokesman Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:07:56 GMT
The former Bush administration press secretary known for his cheerful verbal sparring matches with reporters has died of colon cancer. Tony Snow was 53 years old. (July 12)

Hog-Riding Dog 'Loves His Harley Davidson' Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:23:00 GMT
'Benjamin' is a two-year-old 'Hog'-riding beagle with a wild streak. His owner, Anthony Smith, says Benjamin used to jump on his lap every time he sat on his Harley Davidson. (July 12)

At White House Podium, Snow Enjoyed Sparring Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:18:40 GMT
White House spokesperson Dana Perino talks about Tony Snow, the man who used to helm the briefing room podium where she now stands. Snow, 53, has died from colon cancer. (July 12)

Rescued Colombia Hostages Head Home to Fla. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:18:50 GMT
Three Americans freed after being held more than five years by rebels in Colombia are giving thanks and urging people to not forget others left behind. They're heading home to Florida after 10 days of medical treatment in San Antonio, Texas. (July 12)

Marina sites weighed along Ouachita in Monroe Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:19:00 EST
Monroe officials are cautiously optimistic that a marina will be constructed along the Ouachita River, although it's been four years since the Forsythe Dock was closed, torn down and hauled away.

MARRIAGES Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Richard Leo Lyle, 37 Monroe and Melinda Kay Smim Dawson, 42, Monroe.

New state laws go into action Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — Quit text messaging while you're driving, and tell your teenager to turn off the cell while behind the wheel.

Price of fourth bridge just went up $100M Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The price tag on construction of the proposed fourth Ouachita Parish bridge will likely be $100 million more than expected, according to a state feasibility study scheduled to be completed within the next month.

Jury hung in attempted murder trial Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The attempted second-degree murder trial of Fred Kidd Sr. ended Saturday in a mistrial after a 4th District Court jury was unable to reach a verdict.

Landrieu makes Monroe pit stop Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu said Saturday that Louisiana has developed more clout in the Senate during her first two terms and used what has become a recurring slogan for her on the campaign trail.

Tax proposition turnout expected to be light at polls Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Turnout for Ouachita Parish School System's tax proposition east of the Ouachita River on Saturday will be light, if early voting is any indication.

News-Star's 'Baby of the Year' competition begins Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Is your baby the most photogenic in northeastern Louisiana?

Carousel opens at Pecanland Mall Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EST

Around campus Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Ruston — Two Louisiana Tech University journalism professors have won national awards for writing and advising, and their students have claimed 12 regional honors.

New video: Caddo Lake sewage problem Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST
Check out video as William Ayres, a resident of South Oil City near Caddo Lake, describes the problems folks have had with raw sewage being dumped into Caddo Lake.

'W.' co-stars, five others arrested here Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:12:00 EST
Actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright, in Shreveport for the filming of producer Oliver Stone's "W.," and five others are arrested during fight at a downtown nightspot, setting off publicity worldwide. See the booking and major incident reports.

Residents claim sewage spilling into Caddo Lake Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
Some Oil City residents worry raw sewage spills near their homes are impacting the water quality of Caddo Lake and threatening the health and safety of swimmers, fisherman and boaters.

Bass Pro fishing scavenger hunt creates future environmentalists Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
On Saturday morning at Bass Pro Shop, Benjamin and Lucas Haddock are deciding whether to join in a fishing scavenger hunt.

Public agencies explore mineral rights leases Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The state Mineral Board is offering its services to assist state agencies with lease process.

Take heed, there are new laws on the books Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — Quit text messaging while you're driving, and tell your teenager to turn off the cell phone while behind the wheel. Those are just two of the many new laws that went into effect July 1.

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