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A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.
Council approves using Fla. firm for BP suit
A Florida-based law firm got the Metro Council's approval Wednesday to continue to pursue its lawsuit on Baton Rouge's behalf against oil and gas giant BP.
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Juban Crossing bill heads to House floor
The long proposed Juban Crossing shopping development takes another step forward at the State Capitol Wednesday.
Baton Rouge breakaway school district bill passes final committee, heads to House
A proposal to break away a portion of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System continued its push forward Wednesday, passing the Louisiana House Appropriations Committee.
Around Baton Rouge for May 23, 2013
DIG INTO READING SCAVENGER HUNT: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 12910 Old Hammond Highway. Children, ages 7-11, are invited to a scavenger hunt and to make bookmarks.
Gulf Coast refineries accidentally belch out a lot of chemical pollution
Gulf Coast oil refiners and chemical processors say that a lot, but regulators are doing precious little to rein in what the industry euphemistically calls "upset" emissions.
Slidell's 21st annual Mixed Media exhibit on display through June 15 at City Hall: Art East
There are only a couple of weeks left to view the City of Slidell's 21st annual Mixed Media exhibit in the cultural center.
Oyster leaseholders lose suit blaming oil spill berms for damage
Governor Bobby Jindal, center, flanked by former St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro and Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungessor, stands at the end of a dredge pipe building a berm to capture oil from the BP spill along the Chandeleur Islands, Wednesday, June 23, 2010.
LSU is not one of the nation's elite institutions, nor is it on the cusp of reaching that status, members of the university's Transition Advisory Team agreed Tuesday.
A Baton Rouge man accused of punching a man during a bar fight who later died of his injuries surrendered to authorities Tuesday, police said.
SB44 Authorizes the city of Bogalusa to levy a provider fee on the operation of hospitals within the city which may be used solely by DHH for state expenses for the Medicaid program within the city as provided for in a cooperative endeavor agreement between the department and the city, limited to those expenses for which a federal match is ... (more)
Louisiana House health panel OK's resolution urging state agencies to investigate Planned Parenthood
The shadow of an abortion opponent holding a cross near a Planned Parenthood in Dubuque, Iowa, was photographed in January 2009.
Louisiana Senate panel rejects school funding formula, will revert to 2011-2012 numbers
Louisiana Education Superintendent John White and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education President Chas Roemer defend the 2013-2014 Minimum Foundation Program, or MFP, formula to lawmakers on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Bayou Country Superfest returns to Baton Rouge May 25-26: What you need to know
Country musician Jay DeMarcus of the music group Rascal Flatts performs in LSU's Tiger Stadium during Bayou Country Superfest on Sunday, May 27, 2012.
Trio of personal care attendants face Medicaid fraud charges
Three Zachary women are charged with Medicaid fraud, each accused of filing false claims.
House should approve Medicaid money: Editorial
Lawmakers have another chance to do the right thing Tuesday when the House of Representatives considers a bill that would allow tens of thousands of uninsured residents to use Medicaid money to buy private insurance.
Man adjusts to losing most of eyesight after shooting
Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON -- Geoff Allen pets his cat Tigger. Allen was shot in the hand and head while protecting the cat.
Man wanted for murder in Baton Rouge
Police say 27 year-old Andres Gonzalez punched Raphael Domino Jr. while the two fought at Club End Zone on Plank Road on May 5th.
Attack captures attention of documentary filmmaker
An incident at a gas station has captured the attention of a man producing a documentary on violence in Baton Rouge.