Latest news for October 16, 2012
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BRPD investigating Sharp Lane shooting
Baton Rouge police were investigating a shooting Tuesday evening at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Sharp Lane near Florida Boulevard, a police spokesman said. Continue reading → -
BR-area home sales rise in September
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Fairfield files apartment plans
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Former West Feliciana police juror’s trial begins
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Oak Hills home fire Tuesday was accidental
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2012-13 enrollment declines
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La. high court rules Johnson will be chief justice
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Camp Minden explosion causes boom
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I-10 east on-ramp from La. 1 now open
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Governor’s future forecast
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Police investigate man’s death
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Lawyers debate timing of CATS suit
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Tulane eclipses LSU on bar exam pass rates
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Teachers: Reviews threaten their jobs
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Boustany claims lead in funds with $500,000 in 3rd quarter
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Students explore career options
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Crestworth campus reopens
Debate starts at 8 p.m.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — President Barack Obama sought a steadier showing, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney strove for further political gains in their second of three campaign debates Tuesday night at 8 p.m. CDT, a nationally televised town … Continue reading →
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Our Views: Don’t gut public TV
During his recent debate with President Barack Obama, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he would propose eliminating federal support for the Public Broadcasting Service. Romney … Continue reading →
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Residents oppose rezoning
Citing the objections of more than 100 nearby residents, the city-parish Planning Commission voted 7-1 on Monday to reject developer Ben Skillman’s request to rezone his residential property … Continue reading →
Columnists
FeedSmiley Anders for Oct. 16, 2012
Janice C. Remmetter, of Slaughter, has a story of a youthful rebellion thwarted: “Our daughter, Susan Wallace, of Charlotte, N.C., was having a ‘talk’ with our … Continue reading →
Opinion
FeedOur Views: Fired faculty in spotlight
Louisiana figured prominently in a Sept. 28 cover story in The Chronicle of Higher Education, though not for a reason that anyone should feel good about. Continue reading →
Today’s Sports
FeedTyrann Mathieu may have broken NCAA rules
(AP) - Sports Illustrated is reporting that former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu might have violated NCAA rules by promoting a night club while he was still a member of the team. The magazine reports Mathieu appeared in a video made by a group of his friends that goes … Continue reading →
Entertainment
FeedAP source: Beyonce set for Super Bowl halftime
NEW YORK (AP) — All the single ladies will be watching the upcoming Super Bowl along with football lovers. That’s because Beyonce is the halftime show performer. A source familiar with the Super Bowl told The Associated Press the Grammy-winning diva will take the stage at the halftime show on Feb. 3, 2013, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Continue reading →
People & Features
Feed‘Chuck’s Eat’ visits Magazine Street
Host Chuck Hughes visits Magazine Street in New Orleans for “Chuck’s Eat the Street” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on the Cooking Channel (cable Channel 231 in Baton Rouge). Hughes starts with a crawfish pie, gets a lesson in Creole roux at Ignatius, and indulges his sweet tooth … Continue reading →
Food & Dining
FeedFarmers markets for Oct. 15
Editor’s note: The farmers markets vegetable and food product lists are featured every week on The Advocate’s website, http://www.theadvocate.com, and on the first Thursday of each month in The Advocate’s Food section. Louisiana’s farmers, food and culinary culture will be … Continue reading →
Multimedia
FeedThe Advocate Looks Back
Each week The Advocate will reminisce with its readers by showcasing a photo from days gone by. So, join us here each week as we step into yesteryear and take a look at the area that was.
Police & Fire News
FeedBRPD investigating Sharp Lane shooting
Baton Rouge police were investigating a shooting Tuesday evening at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Sharp Lane near Florida Boulevard, a police spokesman said. Continue reading →
Business
FeedBR-area home sales rise in September
Baton Rouge-area home sales rose 12 percent in September, according to figures released by the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Realtors sold 698 homes in the … Continue reading →
Elections
FeedTwo challengers not known, but still optimistic
WASHINGTON — Newcomer Libertarian Clay Grant and former gubernatorial candidate Ron Ceasar are the only people standing in the way … Continue reading →