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Holden wants investigation into mailer Fri, 1 Aug 2008 23:14:02 CDT
Mayor-President Kip Holden on Friday said he is calling for a criminal investigation into a political mailer that alleges he had an affair with a married woman and was beaten up by her husband.

LSU picked preseason No. 6 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:19:01 CDT
The Tigers finished the 2007 football season ranked first, but they will start this year ranked sixth in at least one poll. The USA Today Coaches Poll was released on Friday, and the preseason prognosticators picked the Tigers as the sixth best team in the land.

St. Helena looking for playoff run Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:16:47 CDT
The St. Helena Hawks are looking to taste success again after a shocking turnaround. Coach Dwayne Severio took over last year and says his team has the offense and the attitude to play in week 11 this year.

Jags looking for more success Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:13:58 CDT
The Southern Jaguars aren't changing their championship mentality heading into the 2008 season.

SUV recovered, items missing Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:02:18 CDT
The search is on for SWAT gear and electronics that were inside an SUV stolen from a Livingston Parish Sheriff deputy's home. The unmarked unit was stolen north of Walker. News 2's Mike Steele explains where the vehicle was recovered, and what's being done to recover the missing items.

Changes in store for Central schools Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:55:03 CDT
Changes are in store for some students in Central. When the bell rings in the school year, fourth and fifth graders will be in a different building, as the school system is leasing space from the old Starkey Academy.

Mayor calls for investigation into flyers Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:47:07 CDT
A mailer filled with personal charges against Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden is causing a storm in the Capital City. Holden says the charges are false, and he says Kurt Sharper, the brother of Metro Council member Byron Sharper, has distributed some of the flyers.

Family urges others to get vaccinated Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:22:11 CDT
The family of LSU student Kaleigh Guy, who died of bacterial meningitis Wednesday, is urging others to take action. Guyâs family members said they were devastated by the sudden loss, but they want everyone to know the importance of getting vaccinated.

WBRZ weather forecast for August 1 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:16:30 CDT
Rain is expected to hang around the area into Saturday. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.

Turning the corner

SU reports for preseason camp

Faith Matters for Aug. 2, 2008

Religion Bulletins for Aug. 2, 2008

Canada Bus Attack Suspect Appears in Court Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:39:50 GMT
The man who witnesses say stabbed and beheaded his seat mate aboard a Greyhound bus traveling across Canada made his first court appearance Friday on second degree murder charges. Police have offered no motive for the savage attack. (August 1)

Brazil Suspect on 'Drugs' When Teen Killed Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:45:38 GMT
The Brazilian man accused of dismembering a British teenager and stuffing her torso in a suitcase told The Associated Press on Friday that he doesn't remember most of what happened the night she died because he was high on cocaine. (Aug. 1)

Today in History for August 1st Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:12:57 GMT
Highlights of this day in history: A shooting rampage takes place at the University of Texas clock tower; Germany declares war on Russia in World War I; Adolf Hitler opens the Berlin Olympics; Author Herman Melville born; MTV debuts. (Aug. 1)

Raw Video: Naked Man Goes Berserk, Gets Tackled Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:11:45 GMT
Watch as police in Cleveland tackle a naked man who was yelling about having a bomb at a gas station. His backpacks were detonated by the bomb squad. (Aug. 2)

Man With 0.49 Blood Alcohol Pleads Not Guilty Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:02:52 GMT
A man who authorities say had a blood alcohol level six times the legal limit has been arraigned on a drunken driving charge. Stanley Kobierowski, of North Providence, appeared briefly in court Friday. (Aug. 1)

Missing Girl's Grandparents Meet With Officials Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:12:25 GMT
The grandparents of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony held a scheduled meeting with Florida officials. Authorities say the grandparents are cooperating, but the girl's mother, who is jailed on child neglect charges, is not. (Aug. 1)

In brief Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST
The right southbound lane of U.S. 167/63 from the north service road to the south service road will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting, Wednesday, to conduct activities associated with the State Project Number 023-10-0056.

New photo gallery: Sports vs Pelicans Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:17:00 EST
Check out images from the Shreveport Sports baseball game against the Pensacola Pelicans August 1, 2008.

Authorities seek car thief Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:21:00 EST
Bossier Parish sheriff's office is investigating the theft of vehicles from a local dealership.

Coats for Kids teams with 'Everything Green' Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:15:00 EST
The local Coats for Kids annual drive will team later this month for the city's first "Everything Green Expo" to recycle coats, event organizers say.

PHOTO GALLERY: Louisiana Film Summit Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:45:00 EST
Check out a photo gallery of images from today's Louisiana Film Summit at Shreveport Convention Center in downtown Shreveport.

Haughton man charged with threatening his family Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:10:00 EST
A Haughton man was arrested Thursday for threatening to kill his wife and children.

NEW PHOTO GALLERY: Beach erosion and pollution Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:54:00 EST
From Cameron Parish to Grand Isle, Department of Health and Hospitals signs warn visitors against swimming or participating in water activities if there is a chance of ingesting contaminated water. See the report in Sunday's Times.

Shreveport woman sentenced in food-stamp fraud case Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:41:00 EST
A 35-year-old Shreveport woman received a suspended sentence and supervised probation after pleading guilty to charges of illegally obtaining $3,074 in food-stamp benefits.

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