News video 2008-05-28 Andanh.com

Cuts could come to DEQ
If lawmakers get their way, less money will be spent on protecting the environment. Should the state budget be passed, there will be a five percent cut to the Department of Environmental Quality, which equals out to a loss of nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Such a cut could force DEQ's criminal investigation division to close.

West Feliciana seeks pay for trial costs

Around the Westside for May 28, 2008

St. Tammany officials take steps to be better prepared

Guardians sentenced for school absences

Tax part of parish’s desegregation plan

Kids in Katrina trailers may face lifelong ailment Tue, 27 May 2008 23:56:07 CDT
The anguish of Hurricane Katrina should have ended for Gina Bouffanie and her daughter when they left their FEMA trailer. But with each hospital visit and each labored breath her child takes, the young mother fears it has just begun.

LSU track heading to NCAA regional Tue, 27 May 2008 18:51:37 CDT
Dennis Shaver's LSU track team will be making its way to Fayetteville this weekend for the NCAA Track Mid-East Regional. LSU is coming off a great performance at the SEC meet, thanks in part to the efforts of Richard Thompson, who took home SEC Runner of the Year honors.

No gold jerseys for LSU Tue, 27 May 2008 18:49:22 CDT
The LSU baseball team has donned gold jerseys in every game of its current 20-game win streak, but come Friday the NCAA will force the Tigers to take them off for the first time in five weeks. The NCAA has ruled LSU must wear white in its first round regional game against Texas Southern.

Emotions high as Brumfield trial begins Tue, 27 May 2008 18:48:20 CDT
Tears flowed freely in a Baton Rouge court on Tuesday, as parents came face-to-face with their son's accused killer. Police say Sanchez Brumfield was involved in the murder of a restaurant worker two years ago during a robbery.

City Park facelift nearly complete Tue, 27 May 2008 18:48:18 CDT
The facelift of Baton Rouge's City Park is nearly complete. BREC made $6 million worth of renovations to the park, including adding a new dog park and playground equipment. BREC also renovated tennis courts and the golf course while reworking the walkways throughout the park.

Recovery extends to small businesses Tue, 27 May 2008 18:48:15 CDT
Small business owners in south Louisiana could soon get another helping hand. Phase two of the Louisiana Recovery Grant and Loan Program is now under way, meaning more than $80 million in federal aid will be used to help businesses recovering from hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

WBRZ weather forecast for May 27 Tue, 27 May 2008 17:50:36 CDT
Isolated thunderstorms are expected over the next few days. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.

Fuel costs have CATS facing deficit Tue, 27 May 2008 17:38:15 CDT
The Capital Area Transit System in Baton Rouge could face a budget deficit because of high diesel prices. Last year the CATS budget was based on $2.40 a gallon, but now it is paying close to $3.70. At the current rate CATS officials are expecting an $800,000 deficit by the end of the year.

Worth the wait

Soto sparking Cajuns’ run to World Series

UNO finds stride after recent skid

Rabalais: Miles hears praise from SEC coaches in Destin

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