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  1. Much to be proud of for OuachitaRead the original story

    22 min ago | Monroe News Star

    Ouachita lost in a last-second heartbreaker on Friday, tipping up a Hail Mary pass that was caught by Central-Baton Rouge for a 29-28 Wildcats win.

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    Related Topix: Louisiana High School Football

  2. Our Views: a BR reading for feedingRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WBRZ

    Although we've never seen the expression "Will read for food" on a sign, the concept seems to have promise as part of an upcoming benefit for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

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  3. Pinnacle rethinks Sugarcane Bay casinoRead the original story

    1 hr ago | WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

    ... company said in a news release Tuesday. Pinnacle also said it is proceeding with plans for its casino project in Baton Rouge, which represents an investment of approximately $260 million, excluding capitalized interest. As announced previously, the ...

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    Related Topix: Pinnacle Entertainment, Gaming, Lake Charles, LA

  4. State loses ground in number of jobsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | 2theadvocate.com

    ... fell 44,000 jobs short of a year ago, according to Louisiana Workforce Commission data released late Tuesday. Baton Rouge employment of 370,200 remained unchanged from September, but it is 7,800 lower than one year ago - the biggest annual deficit ...

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  5. USAgencies' parent begins project at Bon Carr Read the original story

    1 hr ago | WBRZ-TV Baton Rouge

    Affirmative Insurance Holdings Inc., the Dallas-area company that bought USAgencies of Baton Rouge in 2007, has signed a $1.11 million contract to renovate leased space at the Bon Carr Business Center on Florida Boulevard.

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  6. Many offices closed for ThanksgivingRead the original story

    1 hr ago | 2theadvocate.com

    ... State district court, federal court and juvenile court also will be closed Friday. City Court and the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's offices will be closed Thursday only. Neither garbage nor recyclables will be collected Thursday. Garbage ...

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    Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays

  7. Cost of Thanksgiving meal drops in 2009Read the original story

    2 hrs ago | Shreveport Times

    ... compared to $41.30 in 2008. 'These numbers are based on an American Farm Bureau Federation survey and reflect Baton Rouge area prices,' Tucker said. The shopping list includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, 9, Potatoes, Food, Vegetables

  8. Vikings' holiday focus on footballRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Daily Advertiser

    ... es Shaw at the school office at 232-0681. Advance tickets for the Acadiana High road game with Catholic High of Baton Rouge at Memorial Stadium on Friday will be sold at the front of the school from 11 to 1 p.m. Friday. Cost of the tickets are $8.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Louisiana High School Football

  9. John Maginnis: Getting advice we'd be fools not to takeRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Shreveport Times

    ... is a syndicated columnist who reports on Louisiana politics. Write him in care of Political Review, P.O. Box 6, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. Maginnis' Web site is LaPolitics.com.

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    Related Topix: Bogalusa, LA

  10. Camellia project bids openedRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | The Daily Advertiser

    ... intersection will be similar to one in use at the intersection of Siegan Lane and Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Traffic and Transportation Director Tony Tramel has said. It is designed to move more vehicles through the intersection in a shorter ...

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    Related Topix: Lafayette, LA

  11. Mildred LarkinRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | TheSpectrum.com

    ... That was a marvelous time in her life. Mildred and her sister, Berenece Darley, served a mission together in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after her retirement. They were known as the Sister Sister Missionaries. This proved to be another special time in ...

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  12. Thomas E. Shutze Jr.Read the original story

    5 hrs ago | Hattiesburg American

    ... York Shutze of Charlotte, N.C., and Charles Edward Shutze of Santa Fe, N.M.; a daughter, Sue Carter Heflin of Baton Rouge, La.; a stepson, Russell Reed Fortenberry of Hattiesburg; three stepdaughters, Robin Shutze of Hattiesburg, Rhonda Ann Hamilton ...

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  13. Menard soldiers on without star runnerRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Town Talk

    If Menard is to beat Capitol of Baton Rouge Friday and advance to the state semifinals in Class 2A, they will have to do it without one of their top players.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  14. Rapides Junior Track Club hosts regional Junior Olympics meetRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | The Town Talk

    ... to get the meet somewhere in the middle of the state. When the meet was in Monroe, it put a burden on folks from Baton Rouge and New Orleans and Hammond. We're hoping that holding the race here every year will increase participation." Initial ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  15. LSU Announces Early Signing ClassRead the original story

    21 hrs ago | Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

    BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, November 24. THE nationally-ranked LSU men's and women's swimming and diving teams have signed 15 prep standouts to National Letters of Intent for the 2010-11 season, head coach Adam Schmitt announced Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: Summer Sports, Olympic Swimming, Sports, Swimming

  16. Austin businesses prepare for holiday shopping seasonRead the original story w/Photo

    2 hrs ago | Community Impact Newspaper

    ... is our best time, but we're not dependent upon it." The 20 strongest-performing metro areas Austin, Texas Baton Rouge, La. Columbia, S.C. Dallas, Texas Des Moines, Iowa El Paso, Texas Harrisburg, Pa. Honolulu, Hawaii Houston, Texas Jackson, Miss. ...

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  17. Post a CommentRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | The Town Talk

    If Menard is to beat Capitol of Baton Rouge Friday and advance to the state semifinals in Class 2A, they will have to do it without one of their top players.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  18. Rapper speaks out before going to jailRead the original story w/Photo

    4 hrs ago | WAFB-TV Baton Rouge

    During his last few hours before heading off to prison on drug charges, a Baton Rouge rap artist sat down and talked about the decisions he has made and what's ahead for him.

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    Related Topix: Drugs, Lil Boosie, Rap

  19. Two New Sites for Krispy Krunchy FoodsRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | CSP

    Krispy Krunchy Foods announced the opening of two new locations at Raceway franchises, one in Baton Rouge, La., and the second in Little Rock, Ark., Raceway stores.

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    Related Topix: Little Rock, AR, Life, Food, Dining, Dining

  20. Rolling Offense Faces Road TestRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Arkansas News Bureau

    ... Can it be just as productive on the road? Arkansas, which carries the Southeastern Conference's top offense into Baton Rouge, La., is looking for a strong night at No. 17 LSU after struggling in road games earlier this season. The electricity the ...

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    Related Topix: Ryan Mallett, Sports, Arkansas Razorbacks NCAA Football, NCAA Sports, University of Arkansas NCAA, NCAA Football, DeMarcus Love, High School Football, Arkansas High School Football

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