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Medvedev: Russian Troop Withdrawal on Monday Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:38:28 GMT
Russia's president said troops would begin pulling out of Georgia on Monday. Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said the former Soviet republic would not relinquish South Ossetia or Abkhazia. (Aug. 17)

McCain, Obama Woo Conservative Christians Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:13:27 GMT
Republican John McCain used anecdotes and carefully honed campaign positions, while Democrat Barack Obama responded philosophically to questioning by one of the nation's most influential evangelical pastors. (Aug. 17)

Visitors Urged to Leave Fla. Keys Ahead of Fay Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:16:25 GMT
A light stream of traffic headed out of Key West Sunday morning as officials urged visitors to leave the string of low-lying islands ahead of Tropical Storm Fay, which forecasters said could strengthen to a hurricane. (Aug. 17)

Postville, Iowa Struggles on After ICE Raid Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:10:17 GMT
On May 12th, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the largest employer of Postville, Iowa; severely rattling the small American town. (Aug. 17)

AP Photos: This Week on the Campaign Trail Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:42:46 GMT
The AP's David Ake has the behind the scenes stories from this week's best photos from the campaign trail. (Aug. 17)

Olympics '08: Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:07:22 GMT
Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious U.S. 400-meter medley relay team, breaking a tie with Mark Spitz for most golds in a single games. (Aug.17)

Primary care physicians abandon area Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:50:00 EST
Dr. Kerry Anders had expected some free time Friday.

Dupree apologizes to teachers Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:51:00 EST
An e-mail apology from Superintendent James Dupree to "colleagues" in the Monroe City School system has hit many teachers as "too little, too late."

Unusual weed takes over Cheniere Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:27:00 EST
Cheniere Lake resident Bob Dossett began noticing an unusual weed along the shoreline of his property last year.

Natural gas prices inflate utility bills Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
BATON ROUGE If you had a time machine and went back 10 years, chances are you would find a much lower electricity bill but it's not because the power company is charging more money for what it does.

Downtown awaits word on 'quiet zone' Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
The city of Monroe's engineering department has completed the tedious process of applying for a Federal Railroad Administration "quiet zone" through downtown.

School calls in legislators to help with road access Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Ouachita Parish School System has asked local legislators to help resolve an apparent impasse between the system and the state transportation department over road access to the site of a new elementary school in Sterlington.

Former Sen. 'Billy' Boles dies at 81 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Former state Sen. William R. "Billy" Boles Sr., an attorney and businessman, died Saturday in Monroe. He was 81 and semi-retired at the time of his death.

Jury finds Redfearn guilty of aggravated incest, sexual battery Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
A 4th District Court jury convicted Franklin C. Redfearn of aggravated incest and sexual battery Saturday after about 2 ½ hours of deliberation.

Celtic Fest unveils new look for '08 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
This year's Northeast Louisiana Celtic Fest has a new look and a new lineup.

ULM broadcasting names new director Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:39:00 EST
Joel Willer has been named the new director of university broadcasting at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

New Photo Gallery: Olympic Swimming 081708 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:33:00 EST
Check out images from the Olympic swimming events for August 17, 2008.

New Photo Gallery: Olympic Events for 081708 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:29:00 EST
Check out images from the August 17, 2008 day of events at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.

New Photo Gallery: Destination Beijing Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:25:00 EST
Check out images from Times photographer Greg Pierson as he covers the Mens Shooting event in his ongoing Destination Beijing assignment.

Gem show brings out rock hounds Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Blister pearls, turquoise, Louisiana opals, amber, troglodytes, coral and fossils were for sale and on display in all forms at the Ark-La-Tex Gem and Mineral Society's annual show Saturday at the Bossier Civic Center in Bossier City.

Caddo seeks to strengthen its school leaders Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
As children prepare to return to school Monday, they may be relieved to know the focus isn't solely on them.

Citizens offer shale wish list Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
DeSoto residents start a wish list for the $28.7 million the parish Police Jury received last month for leasing mineral rights on 1,045 acres.

Decorative painters mix it up for charity Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Painting, creativity and altruism don't always sit together on the same palette. But that's the sole purpose of Loaded Brush of Northwest Louisiana, a local chapter of National Decorative Painters.

World War II veterans honored Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Barksdale Air Force Base Retiree Activities Office director hosted about 350 World War II veterans for a luncheon Saturday.

Bossier City to wait and see about recycling Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
While Shreveport gears up for curbside recycling, Bossier City has a plan of its own: wait, and see.

Pickups start Monday in Shreveport Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:00 EST
Shreveport's $3 million worth of blue bins will be be put to real use starting about 7 a.m. Monday, with the first curbside recycling pickups in the southeast part of the city. The program will roll out over the next few months in the rest of the city with Tuesday, Thursday and Friday trash pickups.

Stroller Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Celebrating a birthday today: JUDY GREGORY, of Bossier City. ... CASSANDRA JOHNSON, of Shreveport. ... KRISTEN WARE, 10, daughter of KARY and ELIZABETH WARE, of Shreveport. ... LOUIS A. RECINOS, of Longview, Texas. ... JAMES MASON, 68, of Shreveport. ... Tal Mims, of Shreveport.

Regional Briefs: DeSoto goes back to five-day workweek Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST

Community Briefly: Luau, giveaway set for Friday Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
A back-to-school luau and school supply giveaway will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at The Learning Haven, (the old J.C. Hamilton Memorial Library), 2604 Hillcrest Ave., in Shreveport. The event will include music, games, school supplies, parent information, food and door prizes. Call (318) 635-6360 for more information. The event is sponsored by 21st Century Learning Academy and BART (Become a Responsible Teen) Program.

Northeast La. waterway funding still a problem Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
MONROE —Federal funding for waterway projects throughout the northeastern Louisiana region will continue to be a challenge after this year's presidential elections, a top Army Corps of Engineers official said Friday.

LSU's Hatch leaves scrimmage Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:37:00 EST
BATON ROUGE — The LSU quarterback derby took another turn Saturday with two weeks and counting to go before the season opener on Aug. 30 against Appalachian State.

Guilbeau's take on the Top 25 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:48:00 EST
For the third consecutive year, Glenn Guilbeau of Gannett News Service will be voting in the Associated Press poll. His poll will appear with the weekly AP poll throughout the 2008 season.

Prime time: Cajuns' defense proving to have some bite Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:25:00 EST
It only took Michael Desormeaux five snaps before the whispers started.

Labor department changes more than its name Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Recent legislation turned the Louisiana Department of Labor into the Louisiana Workforce Commission, but state and local officials said the reforms constitute more than just a name change.

Shaking things up Charlene Howard to headline benefit for House Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Charlene Howard will provide a new element to a proven success story on Aug. 23 when she performs at Martinis, Masquerade and Music, a fund-raiser for programs offered by The Healing House.

Sponsor party brings holidays early Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
The holidays are coming early - at least for members of the Junior League of Lafayette. Their annual Tinsel and Treasures fundraiser is set for Sept. 25-27 at the Cajundome Convention Center and gives attendees a chance to do their seasonal shopping.

Social Calendar Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
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ESPN 1420 celebration Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
The Sports Radio ESPN 1420AM 10th Anniversary Celebration was a major victory at Como's Ice House in Broussard July 31.

Awards given at ACS gala Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
The American Cancer Society will honor four local women Saturday for their cancer advocacy in the community during its annual Reflections of Hope Gala at the Lafayette Natural History Museum.

From the inside Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Eleven years ago, Angela Angelle was in a hopeless situation.

Jerrilynn Jones and Shawn Primeaux Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Steven and Margaret Jones of Rayne, Louisiana, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jerrilynn Ashley Jones, to Shawn Michael Primeaux, son of Michael and Karen Primeaux of Crowley, Louisiana.

Joseph Pecoraro and Alonda Choate Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EST
Mr. and Mrs. David Joel Choate of Lafayette, Louisiana, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alonda Ann, to Joseph Mario Pecoraro, son of Jodie Bennett Pecoraro and Richard Joseph Pecoraro both of Lafayette, Louisiana.

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