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Flyer Investigation Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:02:17 CDT
Investigation continues into flyer that contained allegations against Mayor Kip Holden.

Residents live in fear of arson threat Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:58:33 CDT
Residents at a condominium complex in Baton Rouge live in fear of the next fire. Brandywine Condominiums have had three fires in the last years.

Low-rent housing being built in EBR Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:27:45 CDT
A helping hand for hardworking families in East Baton Rouge Parish is coming in the form of new homes. A new subdivision is currently under construction and the rental price is well below what you might expect.

Former Tiger turns to mixed martial arts Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:22:41 CDT
Former LSU Tiger fullback Shawn Jordan is stepping off the field and stepping into the octagon. Sports 2's Chad Sabadie caught up with the mixed martial arts fighter as he takes a swing at a new profession.

Officials speak out against loop Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:17:54 CDT
Building the highway loop around Baton Rouge could be losing support. At least two elected officials from parishes hosting the loop have voiced concerns over money and other issues.

Shelter decision questioned by animal group Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:17:05 CDT
An animal rights group is protesting the decision to kill all of the dogs and cats in the Tangipahoa Animal Shelter earlier this week. Parish officials say about half the animals were infected with a highly contagious virus, but members of the Humane Society of Louisiana say conditions at public shelters are often not acceptable.

Woodlawn confident in District 5-5A Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:02:08 CDT
The start of the high school season is just about three weeks away, and the Woodlawn Panthers and Coach Don Jones think they have enough team speed and senior leadership to take a stab at the 5-5A title.

WBRZ weather forecast for Aug. 7 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:10:37 CDT
There look to be plenty showers in the area come Friday, but what about your weekend? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.

School year opens at Capitol High Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:07:23 CDT
Some students noticed a change as they entered Capitol High Academy on Thursday. The school is now a charter school run by the group 100 Black Men, and close to 500 students are enrolled there for 2008-09.

Former Sheriff Litchfield laid to rest Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:07:21 CDT
Former East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Elmer Litchfield was buried on Thursday. Litchfield took office in 1983 and was elected six times to serve a total of 23 years as sheriff.

Balloons take flight over BR Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:43:29 CDT
The Balloons are back in Baton Rouge. Balloon pilots kicked off the 2008 Pennington Balloon Championships with a media flight on Thursday morning, and our own John Pastorek was there.

WBRZ weather forecast for August 7 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:28:23 CDT
There look to be plenty of showers in the area come Friday, but what about your weekend? WBRZ Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum has your forecast.

Ascension Parish heads back to school Thu, 7 Aug 2008 12:49:05 CDT
Thursday was the last morning for students in Ascension Parish to sleep in, as Friday marks the first day of school.

Manship Theatre gears up for season Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:56:13 CDT
The Manship Theatre is gearing up for a new season of spectacular performances. Janie Oldfield joined us with a preview of this season's hottest acts.

Rib-eating contest benefits charity Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:54:11 CDT
If you like ribs, we have the event for you. This weekend you can head enter a rib-eating contest and help raise money for the Battered Women's Shelter. Javonne Miller joined us with more on 2une In.

Hornets draw Cavs in home opener

LFWC ups limit on wood ducks

Payton to evaluate players in game situations

Snow to Go

IN THE YARD: Summer Plant Sale

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Today in History for August 8th Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:35:00 GMT
Highlights of this day in history: President Richard Nixon says he'll resign; Thieves stage Britain's 'Great Train Robbery'; Nazi saboteurs in the U.S. executed during World War II; Mexico's Emiliano Zapata and actor Dustin Hoffman born. (Aug. 8)

Raw Video: Final Day of Olympic Torch Relay Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:36:47 GMT
The final leg of the Olympic torch relay is underway in Beijing. The flame will be taken to the Olympic stadium for the games' opening ceremony later today. (August 7)

New Video Terror Threat Against Olympics Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:21:44 GMT
A Chinese Islamic faction that has threatened to attack the Olympics released a new video warning Muslims to stay away from the Beijing games and avoid buses, trains, planes and buildings used by Chinese. (Aug. 7)

Bush Visits Refugees on Thai-Myanmar Border Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:31:40 GMT
First lady Laura Bush, meeting with refugees who fled a brutal campaign by Myanmar's military junta, urged China and other countries on Thursday to join the U.S. in imposing sanctions against the country. (Aug. 7)

Rice Marks Decade Since U.S. Embassy Attacks Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:59:46 GMT
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke Thursday at a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy bombings in Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam. (Aug. 7)

Olympics '08: Just One Day Away Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:39:02 GMT
The Olympic opening ceremonies are just one day away, but there are still plenty of worries about air quality and security in Beijing. (Aug. 7)

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