#BattleOfOurTimes.Com
#LouisianaWorld.Net #BigLouisiana #Louisiana
Skip to content
  • #About
  • #CENLA-Events
  • #Haunted-Town
  • #LA-Death-Row-Watch
  • #Louisiana-TV-Radio-Stations
  • #Retro-Alex
  • #Hurricane-Tracking-Charts-Guides-Evacuation-Maps
  • #Alexandria-Zoological-Park
  • #Haunted-Zoo
  • #CONTACT
← Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat detained, questioned at Los Angeles airport
Louisiana residents missing out on $250M in tax rebates →

Graphic: In his own words - How Oscar Pistorius Killed Reeva Steenkamp

Posted on February 21, 2013 | Comments Off

Reblogged from National Post | News:

Click to visit the original post

Read more… 48 more words

This entry was posted in General and tagged General. Bookmark the permalink.
← Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat detained, questioned at Los Angeles airport
Louisiana residents missing out on $250M in tax rebates →

Comments are closed.

  • crawboot

    • 208,255 Page Views
  • #LouisianaWorld

    Map
  • Alexandria, LA

    RadarSatelliteVisible (Daylight Hours)

  • Most Viewed Posts

    • #AsiaBrijetWhiteJohnson
    • Woman gunned down in front of Algiers church just before 30th birthday
    • Baton Rouge, LA: Rapper Samuel Nicholas A.K.A. "Mista Cain" wanted for murder
    • Felix Vail arrested in Texas in wife's 1962 drowning
    • Retired 4 star admiral blows whistle on Benghazi - Bungled Kidnapping/Hostage Exchange "October Surprise"
    • KMOV's Larry Conners on Break After IRS Comments
    • Akein Scott's brother and 4 others in custody for Mother's Day shootings
    • #Haunted-Town
    • Winnfield Woman Missing - Asia Brijet White Johnson
    • …
  • RSS Breitbart Feed

    • America Waiting on Big Decisions from SCOTUS May 20, 2013
      Several major cases will be decided by the Supreme Court over the next six weeks, including historic issues such as gay marriage and affirmative action. These cases make the remainder of the Court’s term—which ends in June—one of the most carefully watched terms by millions of Americans. In addition to several significant cases that have already been decided […]
    • Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' Sparks Renewed Interest in President's Biographies May 20, 2013
      Hollywood films have a powerful impact that influences the world. As incredible as it may seem, sometimes that influence is for the good. To prove that point, director Steven Spielberg's Lincoln prompted interest in not just the Oscar-winning film but American history as well. The movie, a box office smash, likely sparked more than a few viewers to lear […]
    • Bob Costas: 'Cowardly,' 'Feckless' Senators Opposed Universal Background Checks May 20, 2013
      Appearing on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight" on Sunday, NBC sportscaster Bob Costas said senators who opposed universal background checks in the failed Toomey-Manchin bill were cowardly and "beyond feckless." Costas said, "there's a large number--or was a large number--that were beyond feckless to craven and cowardly and caved […]
    • David Beckham Respected Globally Because of Working Class Roots May 20, 2013
      Forget his prissiness, his pouty wife, his diva-like antics in the MLS, the unconventional and "hip" name of one of his sons ("Brooklyn"), the claims that he was overrated, his hairstyles, and allegations that the "pretty boy" cared more about his image off the field than on it. David Beckham's announcement on Thursday that […]
    • 'SNL' Defends IRS, Mocks Tea Party May 20, 2013
      On Saturday’s Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live, Seth Meyers and former anchor Amy Poehler touched on the IRS scandal but spared the government agency any scathing critiques. Instead, the duo used softball critiques of the IRS, such as "you're less popular than exercise," and then launched into a defense of the IRS, attacking the T […]
  • RSS Drudge Report Feed

    • WHITE HOUSE STANDS BY SARAH... May 20, 2013
      WHITE HOUSE STANDS BY SARAH...(Top headline, 1st story, link)Related stories:Anonymous IRS official -- everything comes from the top...McConnell: 'There is culture of intimidation throughout administration'...Portman: IRS will need special counsel...
    • Anonymous IRS official -- everything comes from the top... May 20, 2013
      Anonymous IRS official -- everything comes from the top...(Top headline, 2nd story, link)Related stories:WHITE HOUSE STANDS BY SARAH...McConnell: 'There is culture of intimidation throughout administration'...Portman: IRS will need special counsel...
    • McConnell: 'There is culture of intimidation throughout administration'... May 20, 2013
      McConnell: 'There is culture of intimidation throughout administration'...(Top headline, 3rd story, link)Related stories:WHITE HOUSE STANDS BY SARAH...Anonymous IRS official -- everything comes from the top...Portman: IRS will need special counsel...
    • Portman: IRS will need special counsel... May 20, 2013
      Portman: IRS will need special counsel...(Top headline, 4th story, link)Related stories:WHITE HOUSE STANDS BY SARAH...Anonymous IRS official -- everything comes from the top...McConnell: 'There is culture of intimidation throughout administration'...
    • LATEST TECH GOD BILLIONARE! May 20, 2013
      LATEST TECH GOD BILLIONARE!(Main headline, 1st story, link)
  • RSS FOXNews.com

    • Tornado Outbreak Threatens Midwest May 20, 2013
      A storm system sweeping through the Midwest that has generated tornadoes in Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa has killed at least one person, while damaging properties with high winds, rain and hail the size of grapefruit.VIDEO: Mayor: Hail, Winds 'Did a Number' on Wichita | EXTREME WEATHER CENTER | uReport: Send Us Your Photos
    • 'IRRELEVANT':Obama Adviser Offers Bold Defense of Scandals May 20, 2013
      Aide Says Obama Learned of IRS Scandal Via MediaYOU DECIDE: Time to Overhaul IRS?AP Chief Says Justice Dept. Subpoenas Will Hurt Press VIDEO: Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Weighs In on Benghazi
    • BIBLE DISPUTE:Atheist's Concern Rejected, Books Returned to Park May 20, 2013
      OPINION: Why the Bible is the Best Graduation Gift
    • CAREER ADVICE? Skip Harvard, Be a Plumber Instead, NYC Mayor Says May 20, 2013
      The Trillion Dollar Question: Is College Worth It?
    • N. KOREA PRISON SAGA: Camp Holding American Not the Worst, Experts Say May 20, 2013
      North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles Off Coast
  • RSS AP Headlines

    • Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states May 19, 2013
    • Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates May 19, 2013
    • 10 Things to Know for Monday May 19, 2013
    • Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013
    • Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town May 19, 2013
  • RSS Reuters: U.S.

    • At least one reported dead as tornadoes hammer Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa May 20, 2013
      NEW YORK (Reuters) - A tornado half a mile wide struck near Oklahoma City on Sunday, part of a massive storm front that hammered the central United States. News reports said at least one person had died.
    • Officials warn of commuter chaos from Connecticut derailment May 20, 2013
      BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters should brace for travel chaos on Monday as Metro-North workers repair damage on the United States' busiest rail line caused by the collision of two trains, officials warned on Sunday.
    • For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fate May 20, 2013
      DETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and bond insurers, and tough talk with unionized workers are on the agenda as Detroit's emergency financial manager tries to meet a self-imposed, six-week deadline to decide whether the city can get through its financial crisis without a bankruptcy filing.
    • Officials warn of commuter chaos from Connecticut derailment May 19, 2013
      BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters should brace for travel chaos on Monday as Metro-North workers repair damage on the United States' busiest rail line caused by the collision of two trains, officials warned on Sunday.
    • Severe Kansas tornado prompts stark National Weather Service warning May 19, 2013
      NEW YORK (Reuters) - A dangerous, half mile-wide hurricane struck near Oklahoma City Sunday afternoon, part of an extreme weather system moving through the central U.S. and stretching from north Texas to Minnesota.
  • RSS Top Stories – Google News

    • Tornadoes hit Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa as storms sweep through Midwest - Fox News May 20, 2013
      Philly.comTornadoes hit Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa as storms sweep through MidwestFox NewsA severe storm system that is sweeping through the Midwest has generated tornadoes in Kansas, Oklahoma and Iowa and has left at least one person dead in Shawnee, Okla. Dozen of counties in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, ...Four-state tornado outb […]
    • Yahoo Is Planning to Buy Tumblr for $1.1 Billion - New York Times May 20, 2013
      Hindu Business LineYahoo Is Planning to Buy Tumblr for $1.1 BillionNew York TimesThe board of Yahoo, the faded Web pioneer, agreed on Sunday to buy the popular blogging service Tumblr for about $1.1 billion in cash, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, a signal of how the company plans to reposition itself as the technology ...Yahoo Deal Shows Po […]
    • WILLIAMS: A week of scandals proves the incompetence of liberalism - Washington Times May 20, 2013
      Philly.comWILLIAMS: A week of scandals proves the incompetence of liberalismWashington TimesScandals are nothing new in Washington. Just about every president has faced an accusation of misconduct, whether moral or criminal. It should be no surprise that the Obama administration finds itself in the midst of one (well actually three).Obama's Counsel Told […]
  • RSS Yahoo! News – Latest News & Headlines

    • At least one dead after Tornadoes rip through Plains, Midwest May 20, 2013
      A twister half a mile wide struck near Oklahoma City on Sunday, part of a massive storm front that hammered the central U.S.
    • Why IRS investigation is already Obama's Watergate May 19, 2013
      Will Benghazi become President Obama's Watergate? Or perhaps the IRS scandal?
    • McConnell: ‘There is a culture of intimidation throughout the administration’ May 19, 2013
      Republican Senators Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell and Rob Portman continued Sunday to press the Obama administration on the Internal Revenue Service scandal that's engulfed the White House.
    • Obama delivers Morehouse commencement May 19, 2013
      President Obama took a break from the trifecta of controversies—IRS, Benghazi, Department of Justice—swirling around the White House on Sunday to deliver the commencement at Morehouse College, the historically black, all-male institution in Atlanta.
    • Officer shot in Marathon showdown wants to work May 19, 2013
      With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said Sunday he's determined to return to duty.
  • RSS CNN.com – Top Stories

    • What Jolie forgot to mention May 20, 2013
      I first saw the headline early Tuesday on Real Clear Politics, a political news site where I generally start my morning. It's not where I expect to see a story on breast cancer.
    • It's not voyeurism, it's art May 18, 2013
      I'm not a voyeur; I'm an artist
    • Brazile: Pointing a gun at democracy May 18, 2013
      Donna Brazile says we're endangering our democracy with extremism, as shown by the IRS and Justice Department witch hunts.
    • 'So I took her phone and tossed it' May 18, 2013
      'So I took her phone and tossed it'
    • Aimee Copeland uses new bionic hands May 18, 2013
      Flesh-eating bacteria amputee Aimee Copeland now uses the latest technology in prosthetic hands to chop vegetables, pick up tiny items like Skittles, and comb and iron press her hair.
  • RSS ABC News: Top Stories

    • Toranadoes Rip Through Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa May 20, 2013
          
    • Full Episode: World News 5/19 :President, First Lady Offer Words of Wisdom to Class of 2013 May 20, 2013
      New Video From Commuter Train Derailment;Wait Begins for Owner of Winning Powerball Ticket    
    • Hofstra Student Accidentally Killed by Police May 20, 2013
      Students at Hofstra University wore white ribbons at their graduation ceremony today to honor a fellow student who was accidentally killed by a police officer who exchanged gunfire with an armed intruder.    
    • Fla. Town Abuzz Over Winning Powerball Ticket May 20, 2013
      A single ticket matching all the numbers in Saturday's $590.5 million Powerball drawing was sold at a Zephyrhills, Fla., grocery store, according to lottery officials.    
    • Watch: Monster Twisters Caught on Tape May 19, 2013
      At least four tornadoes touch down in Kansas; heavy rain and winds on its way.    
  • RSS Breaking News: CBS News

    • Benghazi-disciplined diplomat a prolific poet May 19, 2013
      Raymond Maxwell, former deputy assistant secretary for the Maghreb region, has been venting in verse since being put on leave
    • Republicans continue beating Benghazi drum May 19, 2013
      As Democrats try to put the controversy over Benghazi attack to rest, the GOP hit the Sunday circuit, hammering home their concerns
    • Full coverage of the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi December 20, 2012
    • Could cop have avoided accidentally killing NY student? May 19, 2013
      L.I. officer made split-second decision when gunman had Hofstra student in a headlock; Andrea Rebello honored at commencement
    • Long Island police defend Hofstra student killing May 19, 2013
      Known criminal had Hofstra student Andrea Rebello in a headlock after robbery; officer fired eight bullets, killing both
  • RSS Top NBCNews headlines

    • Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma May 20, 2013
      People in two states were taking shelter amid wailing warning sirens Sunday as tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in Kansas and Oklahoma as part of an extreme weather system plowing through the nation's midsection.The system, which stretched from North Texas to Minnesota, also heaved hail -- dime to softball sized -- as well as heavy rainfall […]
    • In Syria, 'winning' is a relative term May 20, 2013
      News analysisDAMASCUS, Syria – It's early Friday morning, a holy day in Syria's capital. But war is no respecter of dawn or devotion; dense smoke is rising from several suburbs and the birdsong is punctured by the thud of falling artillery shells.This is Damascus today; a city filled with the noise of war. MiG warplanes swoop overhead en route to r […]
    • Making mentally ill defendants ready for trial May 19, 2013
      KERRVILLE, Texas -- The judge ascended the bench. He looked down at cafeteria-style tables marked "Prosecuting Attorney" and "Defense Attorney." To his left, two men sat in a box marked "Jury." The witness stand was marked "Witness.""Sustained," proclaimed the judge, who wore a striped polo shirt, a thick goa […]
    • Get an online sneak peek at Comet ISON, potential 'comet of the century' May 19, 2013
      The much-anticipated incoming Comet ISON, which some scientists hope will become the "comet of the century" later this year, may not be visible to the naked eye yet, but you don't have to wait months to see this icy wanderer. The comet takes center stage in an online telescope webcast on Sunday.Comet ISON was first discovered last year and is […]
    • How to prepare for your parents' retirement May 19, 2013
      When Eileen Crehan thinks about her parents’ retirement plans, she worries.The 27-year-old PhD candidate, like many young adults, knows that her parents’ future finances aren’t only a source of concern for them—they directly impact her life as well.“They are careful spenders and savers, but they hit some bad luck when the mortgage broker industry tanked and […]
  • RSS Unknown Feed

    • An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
  • RSS The Wall Street Journal

    • Chinese Credit Surge Raises Property Fears May 20, 2013
    • Yen Weakness Boosts Nikkei May 20, 2013
    • States Bank On Online Sales Tax May 20, 2013
    • Don't Cry for Me, Euro Zone May 20, 2013
    • Campbell Looks a Little Thin These Days May 19, 2013
  • RSS Arkansas Online

    • Most Arkansas schools opting out of campus gun law May 19, 2013
    • Small Florida city wonders who won Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013
    • Suspect shot during Blytheville hostage incident May 19, 2013
    • White House: Obama was not involved in IRS May 19, 2013
    • Obama to speak on legality of drone program May 19, 2013
  • RSS Courier Journal – Louisville Times

    • Dalai Lama in Louisville | Buddhist leader issues plea of compassion to 15,000 at KFC Yum! Center May 20, 2013
    • IU target Quentin Goodin building a following on Kentucky AAU circuit May 20, 2013
    • Indy 500 | Young Americans waste no time qualifying for Indianapolis race May 20, 2013
    • D. Wayne Lukas, Oxbow heading back to Louisville following Preakness win May 20, 2013
    • Bellarmine golf earns trip to NCAA Division II nationals May 20, 2013
  • RSS Memphis Daily News

    • Local Demand Drives Southwest Service
    • Capital of ’Cue
    • National Economy Headlines Seminar
    • Commission Begins Busy Week on Schools Front
    • Club 152 Makes Appearance in Environmental Court
  • RSS The Sun Herald – Biloxi – Gulfport Mississippi

    • An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
  • RSS Clarion Ledger – Jackson Mississippi

    • Serial killing suspect: Vail collected insurance, didn't pay burial costs May 19, 2013
    • Clinton homicide victim identified as Mark Nichols, 21 May 19, 2013
    • Plastic surgeon Gregory Antoine, who worked on Boston Marathon victims, honed skills in Miss. upbringing May 19, 2013
    • Regatta at the Rez: Dragons breathe fire May 19, 2013
    • Medicaid fix: Some Miss. lawmakers eye Ark. plan May 19, 2013
  • RSS Statesman – Austin Texas

    • Police: Man stole iPhones from purses at bar May 19, 2013
    • Austin may require more disabled-accessible features in new homes May 19, 2013
    • Circuit to ask City Council for help in attracting X Games May 19, 2013
    • Wear: Looking at what the Legislature HAS done on transportation May 19, 2013
    • Burnet County sheriff: Capital murder suspect found dead in jail May 19, 2013
  • RSS The Dallas News Net

    • Live Derek Holland Rangers try to wrap up series vs. Tigers with a win May 20, 2013
    • Sounders FC 4 FC Dallas 2 video highlights and a lot of postgame notes May 20, 2013
    • Rangers proceeding with caution with injuries May 20, 2013
    • Murphy looking for positives while hitting second May 20, 2013
    • J.R. Smith very likely to test free agency and leave Knicks MAY 19 May 20, 2013
  • RSS Beaumont Enterprise

    • May 8: Mid-County / Port Arthur Enterprise
    • Texas residents missing after tornadoes found safe
      Texas residents missing after tornadoes found safe Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 1:17 pm, Friday, May 17, 2013 People who were missing in the wake of the destructive tornadoes in North Texas have been found safe, officials said Friday, […]
    • Businesses, workers lament possible post office closure
      Businesses, workers lament possible post office closure Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2013 Beaumont Enterprise. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:42 am, Friday, May 17, 2013 If the U.S. Postal Service closes its Walden Road mail processing and distribution facilility in Beaumont, it m […]
    • College Street fire was arson, department says
      College Street fire was arson, department says Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2013 Beaumont Enterprise. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:37 am, Friday, May 17, 2013 Firefighters have determined that an early morning fire was arson, according to information from Beaumont Fire and Rescue […]
    • Jobless rate holds about steady at 9.8%
      Jobless rate holds about steady at 9.8% Beaumont Enterprise Copyright 2013 Beaumont Enterprise. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9:37 am, Friday, May 17, 2013 The sharpest drop in a job category, however, was in mining, logging and construction in which the loss of 1,000 jobs occurred b […]
  • RSS The Examiner

    • Baby steps for a bull rider May 16, 2013
      Screen-shot-2013-05-06-at-10.07.44-AM.jpg DSCN0702.jpg Less than two months after 25-year-old Nome native and rodeo star Beau Schroeder felt the wrath of an animal named 800 Night Moves, Beau sat on a bull again — the first time he had done so since an accident left him with a torn trachea and two collapsed lungs. Friday, May 3, Beau and his grandfather Icke […]
    • Kountze run-through banners constitutional May 16, 2013
      Kountze1-web_1.jpg Almost a year after a group of Kountze High School students sparked a national debate when they made high school run-through banners with Bible verses for Friday night football games, Judge Steven Thomas’ 356th District Court in Hardin County officially ruled last week that the girls can have their religious banners. read more […]
    • Teen pleads guilty to assaulting two Port Arthur educators May 16, 2013
      Trahan-Jaylon-Marquis-07-06-95.jpg An 18-year-old Port Arthur man pleaded guilty Monday, May 13, to two counts of assault on a public servant after attacking two teachers in what the victims say was a violent and brutal display of aggression at Memorial High School in Port Arthur. read more
    • Port Arthur mayor wins re-election May 16, 2013
      Prince,-Bobbie.jpg Although the turnout for Port Arthur elections wasn’t as large as 2010, which saw 4,241 total votes cast for mayor, the result was the same with the incumbent Deloris “Bobbie” Prince retaining her seat as mayor for a third straight three-year term. According to City of Port Arthur election result data, only 3,244 votes were cast for mayor […]
    • City of Orange welcomes two new council members May 16, 2013
      Ferguson-oath-1.jpg McKenna-oath-3.jpg At their meeting Tuesday, May 9, the Orange City Council swore in two new members who are taking over the council seats for Districts 2 and 4. Tommy Ferguson unseated District 2 incumbent Cullin Smith with the final vote tally standing at 353 to 224. Mary McKenna overtook incumbent Annette Pernell in a close race, winni […]
  • RSS SETX Southeast Texas

    • An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
  • RSS KBMT – Beaumont Texas

    • Police identify woman found dead with throat cut in Nederland home May 19, 2013
      Nederland police investigating the city's second homicide of the year.
    • Southeast Texans catch "Powerball fever" May 19, 2013
      $600 million dollars... that's all anybody had on their mind at the Dos Amigas convenience store Saturday, as people flocked to get their Powerball ticket.   Lottery officials released the winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11.
    • Quiet weather continues May 20, 2013
      Warm and humid are the best ways to describe the weather and that will continue through the week.  By the second half, many of us will eclipse the 90 degree mark.  Now it seems that Mother Nature really wants an early start to June.
    • It's warm out there May 19, 2013
      The wind has been blowing and the sun has been shining.  I has been a great day across Southeast Texas.  This is the kind of weather most people would like to see every weekend.  The warm temperatures are here to stay.  Same with the sunshine, at least until mid-week.
    • HCSO: Sergeant killed by suspected drunk driver May 19, 2013
      A sergeant with the Harris County sheriff's department was killed in a car crash in north Houston.
  • RSS KFDM Beaumont Top Stories

    • Name released: 67 year old woman died from cut to the neck May 19, 2013
      NEDERLAND -The Nederland police department are at the scene of a homicide in the 1500 block of 27th Street.Police Chief Darrell Bush says a neighbor found a woman inside her home with her throat cut at about 10:45 am, Sunday.Police identify the woman as 67 year old Patricia Dale Hebert. ...
    • Inspectors continue search for suspect in postal carrier slaying May 19, 2013
      HOUSTON -- Law enforcement agents from around the country have been looking for 36-year-old James Wayne Ham. Postal inspectors said he is the lead suspect in the investigation into the slaying of 52-year-old Marie Youngblood. She was a U. ...
    • DEA agent shoots suspect ouside The Houstonian Hotel May 19, 2013
      HOUSTON -- It was a case no one was supposed to know about and no one was ever supposed to see. At about 1 p.m. Saturday, the Drug Enforcement Agency was working an undercover narcotics case and closing in on four suspects in a parking lot. The lot is used by employees of the Houstonian, one of the city’s finest hotels. ...
    • Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida May 19, 2013
      TALLAHASSEE, Fla (WPMI) - Florida Lottery officials confirm a lone winning Powerball ticket was sold at a grocery store in Zephyrhills, Florida, according to NBC News. The news organization reported the ticket was sold at a Publix Grocery store. The winning numbers are 10-13-14-22-52-11. ...
    • Lamar University president Jimmy Simmons attends his last graduation as president May 19, 2013
      Lamar university president doctor jimmy simmons shook the hands of hundreds of students crossing the stage for the final time as president.     More than 16-hundred students received diploma's today.    Dr. Simmons served as the keynote speaker at the ceremony. ...
  • RSS Houston Chronicle

    • 2 dead at W. Houston apartment complex
    • Hummer flips, kills driver on Allen Parkway
    • Aviation museum needs helpers
    • Police investigate drowning death of 3-year-old
    • HPD: Harris County Sheriff's deputy killed by drunk driver
  • RSS New York Times

    • The Caucus: White House Aide Calls Criticism of Obama ‘Offensive’ May 20, 2013
    • Tornadoes Level Homes in Okla., Hit Other States May 20, 2013
    • Music Review: James Levine Returns to the Podium at Carnegie Hall May 20, 2013
    • Game 2: Bruins 5, Rangers 2: Tuukka Rask Boosts Bruins Past Rangers for 2-0 Series Lead May 20, 2013
    • Yahoo to Buy Tumblr for $1.1 Billion May 20, 2013
  • RSS New York Post

    • Rah-rah-rah for family-friendly RHAW May 20, 2013
    • Morning music May 20, 2013
    • Bad nudes for ‘GoT’ May 20, 2013
    • Arias Force May 20, 2013
    • PSY and Kelly vid over 1M May 20, 2013
  • RSS Los Angeles Times

    • USC made its offer to neuroscientists a no-brainer May 18, 2013
    • Labor group won't back away from campaign mailer May 18, 2013
    • Ex-Compton fire official charged with arson, theft May 18, 2013
    • Democrats seeking office have their eye on Sacramento May 18, 2013
    • In Mexico, immigrants' relatives watch U.S. debate, and hope May 18, 2013
  • RSS Sam Francisco Chronicle

    • 'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
    • Swift leads, Miguel hurts fans at Billboard Awards
    • Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states
    • US adviser on board of firm that sold anthrax drug
    • Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice
  • RSS National Post – Top Stories

    • U.S. braces for ‘Swarmageddon’ as billions of cicadas expected to emerge after 17 years underground
    • Neil Reynolds, an editor who refused to run with the pack, dies at 72
    • ‘Subject to parliamentary approval’: Harper government buys prime-time ads to promote job grant program that may never exist
    • Officer accidentally kills university student after masked intruder takes the 21-year-old hostage
    • Search teams recover bodies of two missing New Brunswick fishermen
  • RSS The Guardian

    • FBI agents die in Virginia training accident May 19, 2013
    • Shooting of gay man in New York was a hate crime, police say May 19, 2013
    • The Republican wolves are out for Obama but they are yet to draw blood | Gary Younge May 19, 2013
    • Obama: partisan battles in Washington holding back US economy May 19, 2013
    • Bob Dylan 'unworthy' of the Légion d'honneur? It's time for a protest song | Fiachra Gibbons May 19, 2013
  • RSS Daily Mail

    • Massive tornadoes hit Kansas and Oklahoma as Midwest and Southern states are placed on high alert May 20, 2013
    • Hilarious moment husband caught cheating wife - as her boyfriend escapes from window May 20, 2013
    • Telescope catches the moment a 40kg rock hits the moon and creates a giant ball of light which could be seen from Earth May 20, 2013
    • Nathan Walsh: Spectacular paintings of Big Apple and Chicago that are so realistic even seasoned residents would look twice May 20, 2013
    • Elliot Morales: Chilling moment Greenwich Village gay hate killing suspect laughed and boasted about 'murder' minutes after attack May 20, 2013
  • RSS The Independent

    • British skier falls to his death in French Alps May 19, 2013
    • Postcard from... Brussels May 19, 2013
    • British man confesses to slitting two children's throats in Lyon flat May 19, 2013
    • British man confesses to slitting his two children's throats in Lyon flat May 19, 2013
    • Match made in cyberspace? Yahoo! poised to buy Tumblr for $1.1bn May 19, 2013
  • RSS RT

    • Yahoo poised to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion – report May 19, 2013
    • Israel’s ‘illegal’ military entry permit bars selected tourists from West Bank - report May 19, 2013
    • US robots, Israeli drones to help make 2014 World Cup in Brazil 'one of safest sporting events ever' May 19, 2013
    • Austerity on the side: EU hits restaurateurs with olive oil law May 19, 2013
    • Syria in frame: Netanyahu vows ‘continued’ protection of Israel against ‘leakage of weapons to Hezbollah’ May 19, 2013
  • RSS AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)

    • Syrian army attacks rebel stronghold Qusayr May 19, 2013
    • Salafist group clashes with police in Tunisia May 19, 2013
    • Nigerian army blockades Boko Haram base May 19, 2013
    • Pakistan politician buried as re-polling held May 19, 2013
    • Chinese premier arrives in Delhi for talks May 20, 2013
  • RSS Newsmax – Newsfront

    • Rubio: Obama's 'Culture of Politics' Created Scandals May 20, 2013
    • Paul Ryan: Obama's Second Term Marred by 'Arrogance of Power' May 19, 2013
    • Extreme Global Warming Seen Further Away than Previously Thought May 19, 2013
    • Untitled May 19, 2013
    • Bob Woodward: White House Acts Like It "Wants to Be Nixonian" May 19, 2013
  • RSS The Daily Caller

    • NYT buries lede … in the lede! May 20, 2013
    • Gowdy: Benghazi not Paul Ryan’s fault [VIDEO] May 20, 2013
    • Gowdy blasts administration: ‘We should be very, very offended at a base level’ [VIDEO] May 19, 2013
    • AP president rips ‘unconstitutional’ Obama administration investigation May 19, 2013
    • SNL cold open spoofs MSNBC’s ‘Politics Nation’ host Al Sharpton May 19, 2013
  • RSS The Heritage Foundation

    • U.N. Human Rights Experts: More Transparency and Accountability Required May 16, 2013
    • The Taxman Cometh: The IRS’s Role in Implementing Obamacare May 16, 2013
    • Net Tax Increase in Obama’s Budget Over $1 Trillion May 16, 2013
    • Syria Crisis: U.S. Leadership Needed to Coordinate Allies May 16, 2013
    • President Obama’s 2014 Budget: A Second-Term Vision for Economic Decline May 16, 2013
  • RSS National Review Online

    • An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
  • RSS Red State

    • Obama’s scandal atmosphere and 2014 Democratic recruitment efforts. May 19, 2013
    • Tech at Sunday Morning: We now know why the MetroPCS / T-Mobile deal went through. What to do about Google Glass. May 19, 2013
    • The tax reform moment May 18, 2013
    • Supersecret IRS Obamacare Qualification Form Revealed!! May 18, 2013
    • Personalizing Gatsby’s “Green Light” May 18, 2013
  • RSS CNS News

    • Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town May 20, 2013
    • 10 Things to Know for Monday May 20, 2013
    • Tornadoes level homes in Okla., hit other states May 20, 2013
    • 'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes May 20, 2013
    • Swift leads, Miguel hurts fans at Billboard Awards May 20, 2013
  • RSS Town Hall

    • Something at the IRS Doesn't "Add Up" May 19, 2013
    • Put Jack Lew Under Oath May 19, 2013
    • White House Advisor Attempts to Defend the Handling of the IRS Scandal May 19, 2013
    • Bloomberg: Skip College and Become Plumbers May 19, 2013
    • Just Following Their Leader May 18, 2013
  • RSS The Blaze

    • Powerful Tornado Flattens Mobile Homes Near Oklahoma City May 20, 2013
    • ‘Arrogance…Abuse of Power…Rotten to the Core’: Paul Ryan Steamed Over IRS, Benghazi May 20, 2013
    • She’s Back! Conservative Favorite Mia Love Announces 2014 Bid for Congress May 20, 2013
    • CNN Poll: Obama’s Approval Rating Unchanged Since Scandals Hit May 19, 2013
    • ‘Unconstitutional’: AP CEO Blasts ‘Abusive’ Justice Dept. in First TV Interview Since Scandal Broke May 19, 2013
  • RSS Hot Air

    • Quotes of the day May 20, 2013
    • Yay! Tax dollars for “prison poetry” May 19, 2013
    • About those “doctored” Benghazi e-mails… May 19, 2013
    • White House word of the day – Irrelevant May 19, 2013
    • Could we have any Gosnells in Minnesota? May 19, 2013
  • RSS Pajamas Media

    • Scott Pelley’s POS (Particularly Odious Speech) May 19, 2013
    • Obama, the Betrayer May 19, 2013
    • ‘British Tea Party’ Makes Big Gains in UK Election May 19, 2013
    • Islam Vs. Islamism: A Case for Wishful Thinkers May 18, 2013
    • Farm Bill Irks Conservatives with Food Stamp Allocations May 18, 2013
  • RSS NewsBusters

    • Politico's Gerstein Assumes GOP and Other Efforts to Get at the Truth Are About 'Claim(ing) a Trophy Firing' May 20, 2013
    • Political Satirist Andy Borowitz: 'Obama Denies Role In Government' May 20, 2013
    • On NPR Stations, Business Anchor Demands Rumsfeld Apologize for Bush Policies, Compares Iraq to Vietnam May 19, 2013
    • Crowley to Obama Advisor: 'Why Didn't the President Just Say, Yeah, Benghazi Was a Terrorist Attack?' May 19, 2013
    • Bowling for Dollars....to Pay for Baby Deaths May 19, 2013
  • RSS Twitchy

    • Ouch: Did Miguel injure a fan at #BBMAs? [video] May 20, 2013
    • #BBMAs wardrobe watch: Justin Bieber’s saggy pants are getting old May 20, 2013
    • ‘Haters gonna hate:’ Taylor Swift dons unicorn t-shirt at #BBMAs May 20, 2013
    • Burn: Kid Rock throws shade at lip-syncing performers on #BBMAs [Vine video] May 20, 2013
    • Billboard Music Awards viewers agree: Chris Brown can’t sing May 20, 2013
  • RSS Mediaite

    • Amazing Footage Of Oklahoma Tornadoes Demolishing Homes, ‘Tearing Up Everything In Its Path’ May 20, 2013
    • On ‘Scandals’, President Obama Should Borrow From An Unfamiliar Playbook: Bush And Cheney May 19, 2013
    • GOP Rep. Darrell Issa Was Informed About IRS Investigation Last July May 19, 2013
    • Bob Schieffer Tears Into WH Adviser Over Response To Scandals: ‘Is The President Out Of Touch?’ May 19, 2013
    • Woodward Blasts Benghazi Response On NBC: Some In Admin ‘Acted As If They Wanted To Be Nixonian’ May 19, 2013
  • RSS WND

    • Impeachy keen May 20, 2013
    • 1 John 4:19 May 20, 2013
    • Dog days May 20, 2013
    • 'To boldly go' in a biblical direction May 19, 2013
    • Aaron Klein Investigative Radio May 19, 2013
  • RSS Human Events

    • An error has occurred; the feed is probably down. Try again later.
  • RSS Jason Mattera

    • Harrison Ford – Pollution Pimp! May 7, 2013
    • Journalist Accosted By Security Over Mayor Bloomberg Gun Control April 26, 2013
    • Messina: Obama Never Attacked Fox News, Rush March 22, 2013
    • Dem Congresswoman admits handgun ban next: March 11, 2013
    • Lib lawmaker not so sure about Obamacare now March 4, 2013
  • RSS Allergic to Bull

    • One Year Ago May 17, 2013
    • Untangling Michelle Goldberg’s Confused Thinking on Abortion May 13, 2013
    • Gosnell Found Guilty! (Updated with Details on the Verdict) May 13, 2013
    • The IRS’s Selective Investigations and Non-Investigations May 12, 2013
    • How Ariel Castro May Have Violated the Constitution May 10, 2013
  • RSS The Other McCain

    • Experience Matters: Old Man Schieffer Puts Young Punk Pfeiffer in His Place May 20, 2013
    • @SpeakerBoehner, Sir, Please Don’t Bore Me With Mere Talk Of Jail May 19, 2013
    • Shorter Dan Pfeiffer: ‘Your Partisan Questions Are So Largely Irrelevant and Offensive, I’m Not Going to Answer Them’ May 19, 2013
    • ‘Diversity Is Our Strength’ — And Also Leads to Hate-Crime Murder in New York May 19, 2013
    • FMJRA 2.0: All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down May 19, 2013
  • RSS Velvet Revolution

    • Thank you, Museum of Communism June 21, 2012
    • Canada, A New Addition To The Family Of Civilized Nations June 21, 2012
    • Thanks, And An Update On The Status Of The Velvet Revolution Project June 18, 2012
    • The Aaron Worthing Case Has Been Dismissed! June 16, 2012
    • Freedom (or: a Velvet Revolution) Begins at Home June 16, 2012
  • RSS Reason.com

    • A New Kind of Republican May 19, 2013
    • Abolish the IRS (and the Income Tax With It) May 19, 2013
    • The IRS Abuse Scandal Keeps Growing May 18, 2013
    • Ag Gag Laws Sputtering May 18, 2013
    • Future of Spaceflight: XCOR's Doug Jones Talks With Brian Doherty May 18, 2013
  • RSS The Dana Show

    • Tea Parties Across The Nation To Protest The IRS TUESDAY May 19, 2013
    • Progressives Have No Idea About Guns May 18, 2013
    • Piers Morgan: Hey, Maybe Government Can Be Tyrannical Afterall May 18, 2013
    • Rep. Mike Kelly’s Epic Dress-Down Of IRS’s Steven Miller May 17, 2013
    • Larry Conners’s Lawyer: My Client Is Muzzled May 17, 2013
  • RSS Pat Dollard

    • Sunday Night Jihadi Bitch Slaying: 4 Rifles – Op Herrick – Badass Compilation May 20, 2013
    • Obama Stands Behind IRS Exec Who Helped Lead The Agency’s War On His Enemies, Now In Charge Of Obmacare May 20, 2013
    • ‘Arrogance, Abuse of Power, Rotten To The Core’: Paul Ryan Steamed Over IRS, Benghazi May 20, 2013
    • True The Vote: IRS Demanded Record Of Every Meeting Since Inception May 20, 2013
    • State DOJ: Recent Busts Reveal Unprecedented Drug Cartel Presence In Oregon May 20, 2013
  • RSS Weasel Zippers

    • Chicago Teachers Union, Buttressed By SEIU And Occupy, March Against Rahm Emanuel And School Closures May 20, 2013
    • Obama’s Chief Lawyer Told IRS Had Been Targeting Conservatives Weeks Ago… May 20, 2013
    • CIA Drone Airstrike Kills Four Al Qaeda In The Arabian Peninsula Fighters In Southern Yemen… May 20, 2013
    • Amazing Tornado Pictures From Kansas May 20, 2013
    • White House Stands Behind IRS Official Who Led Division Targeting Anti-Obama Groups… May 20, 2013
  • RSS I Hate the Media Article Feed

    • Was Chief Justice Roberts Blackmailed Into Supporting Obamacare? Maybe. May 20, 2013
    • Anonymous Cincinnati IRS official: “Everything comes from the top.” May 19, 2013
    • Don’t tell Sean Penn, but Venezuela is imploding May 19, 2013
    • Obama Uses Commencement Address to Recall Jim Crow May 19, 2013
    • Staple non-blurry photo of yeti to back of form May 19, 2013
  • RSS Barracuda Brigade

    • Judge Jeanine Nukes Obama ~> "No One In This Administration Knows ANYTHING!" ~> Epic Video May 19, 2013
    • Attention TEXAS ~> Help Needed ~> Runaway Teenager ~> Please Share May 19, 2013
    • IRS Also Targeting Christian Groups ~> Must See Video May 19, 2013
    • Congressman gets standing O for NAILING IRS chief ~> Epic Rant ~> Video May 18, 2013
    • It’s Time To Discuss The Secret CIA Operation At The Heart Of The Benghazi Scandal May 18, 2013
  • RSS Daily Paul

    • Banking philosophy article published in the United States Bankers' Magazine in 1892 May 18, 2013
    • 54 Colorado Sheriffs File Suit Against Anti-Gun Bills May 18, 2013
    • The Internet Archive. May 17, 2013
    • Industrial Hemp Action Alert : Phone Calls Needed in 48 States by Monday Morning! May 17, 2013
    • Rep. Mike Kelly Receives Standing Ovation at Ways & Means Hearing on IRS Scandal May 17, 2013
  • RSS The Smoking Gun

    • FBI Spent 44 Months Probing Leak To TSG May 17, 2013
    • Friday Photo Fun Match Game May 17, 2013
    • Cops: Woman Bit Boyfriend's Penis Over Sex Refusal May 16, 2013
    • Motorist Blames "Bad" Chinese Food For His Decision To Flee Accident Scene May 16, 2013
    • Craigslist Auto Sale Ends With Man's Kidnapping May 15, 2013
  • RSS Infowars

    • Breaking: Feds Disappear Adam Kokesh!
    • NYPD Cops Arrest Woman Recording Them, Apparently Stealing Wrong Memory Card
    • Tunisian police clash with Islamists over banned rally
    • Epic Lego Star Wars Laser Battle Shows Power of Civilian Lasers
    • North Korea Test Fires Four Missiles Off Coast Over Weekend
  • RSS POLITICO – TOP Stories

    • GOP senators stave off primary foes May 19, 2013
    • Va. pick compared Planned Parenthood, KKK May 19, 2013
    • Eric Holder's liberation May 19, 2013
    • Obama: 'No longer any room for excuses' May 19, 2013
    • Va. GOP launches tea party ticket May 18, 2013
  • RSS The Huffington Post

    • Selena Gomez Billboard Awards Dress Looks Like A 'Spring Breakers' Costume (PHOTOS) May 20, 2013
    • Parade Car Crash: Driver Likely Had Medical Condition, Official Says May 19, 2013
    • Climate Change Study Shows Pace Is Slowing, But Extreme Action Still Vital May 19, 2013
    • Ke$ha Billboard Music Awards Dress Is 'More Naked Than Usual' (PHOTOS) May 19, 2013
    • Conductor James Levine Returns To Lead Metropolitan Opera Orchestra After Partial Paralysis May 19, 2013
  • RSS Family Survival Protocol – Microcosm News

    • NYC Spectators learn about beauty of Falun Dafa, as well as persecution of the practice in China May 19, 2013
    • An event to support the 138 million Chinese who have quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its affiliated organizations was held in front of the United Nations building in New York City May 19, 2013
    • Experts: In 20 Years Time No Water Will Be Left In China May 19, 2013
    • Monsanto Protection Act May Soon Be Repealed Thanks to Activism May 19, 2013
    • IRS faces class action lawsuit over theft of 60 million medical records May 19, 2013
  • RSS Missing & Unidentified People

    • Timothy J. Corcoran (16) Missing From St Louis County, MO May 17, 2013
    • Three women who have been missing for a decade, found ALIVE just a few miles from where they lived (HUFFINGTONPOST) May 7, 2013
    • Authorities in Florida and Louisiana Have Issued An Alert For Two Children Abducted By Their Non Custodial Parents (UPDATED!) April 17, 2013
    • Several Unidentified Females Found In 2009 In Pima County, AZ April 15, 2013
    • Paige Aiello, NJ College Student Missing Since Tuesday After Her Purse Was Found On The George Washington Bridge April 12, 2013
  • testswirllwn

  • "We need more voices, not fewer."

  • #LWN

    • #BattleOfOurTimes.Com
    • #LouisianaMultiverse
    • #LouisianaUniverse
    • #LouisianaWorld.Net
    • "I don't know, and I don't like it…"
  • Louisiana World Network

    "It's the battle of our times."

    But what do I know? I'm just an average guy with a blog.

  • Post Archives

    February 2013
    S M T W T F S
    « Jan   Mar »
     12
    3456789
    10111213141516
    17181920212223
    2425262728  
  • Archives

  • Recent Posts

    • Bob Schieffer: Spare Me the Talking Points May 19, 2013
    • Serial killing suspect: Felix Vail collected on wife’s life insurance, didn’t pay for burial May 19, 2013
    • Rand Paul claims revealing memo exists in IRS scandal May 19, 2013
    • Boustany in the spotlight for high-profile IRS probe May 19, 2013
    • Woman gunned down in front of Algiers church just before 30th birthday May 19, 2013
    • Remembering Mickey May 19, 2013
    • Alexandria Zoological Park honors Les Whitt with statue May 19, 2013
    • The Phony “Fairness” of the Internet Sales Tax May 19, 2013
    • City Sues 'Robin Hood' Group May 19, 2013
    • Taco Bell Sued By Prisoner for ‘Stealing’ Doritos Locos Idea www.privateofficer.com May 19, 2013
    • Seattle Man Hovers Drone Over a Family's House for 'Research' May 18, 2013
    • Akein Scott’s brother and 4 others in custody for Mother’s Day shootings May 18, 2013
    • SWLA Tea Party blasts IRS May 18, 2013
    • Felix Vail arrested in Texas in wife’s 1962 drowning May 18, 2013
    • Treasury Knew of IRS Targeting Last June May 17, 2013
    • Dalai Lama offers condolences to Mother’s Day violence May 17, 2013
    • Brothers Arrested in NOLA Parade Shooting May 16, 2013
    • Teen arrested in brazen Mother's Day parade shooting spree that wounded 19 May 16, 2013
    • Dalai Lama Arrives in New Orleans Thursday May 16, 2013
    • Bail set at $10 Million for Mother's Day Shooting Suspect May 16, 2013
  • #LouisianaWorld #BigLouisiana #Beet’sB.O.O.T.

    The B.O.O.T. State

    The B.O.O.T. State

  • RSS #LouisianaUniverse

    • British astronaut Tim Peake set for five-month mission to International Space Station May 19, 2013
    • Comet ISON: How to See Potential ‘Comet of the Century’ Online Today (May 19) May 19, 2013
    • Cloning Stem Cells: What Does It Mean? May 19, 2013
    • ScienceCasts: Bright Explosion on the Moon May 16, 2013
    • NASA Astronauts, Star Trek Crew Connect via Google+ Hangout May 16, 2013
  • RSS #LouisianaMultiverse

    • It's off again: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart 'break-up' after nearly four years together May 19, 2013
    • Trent Richardson won't be prosecuted for assault that resulted in lawsuit May 19, 2013
    • 'Saturday Night Live' finale recap: Ben Affleck shines, but Stefon and Fred Armisen steal the show May 19, 2013
    • David Beckham breaks down in tears after Paris Saint-Germain send-off May 19, 2013
    • Kenwyne Jones exacts revenge over pig's head prank on wrong Stoke player May 19, 2013
  • RSS #BigCrime #BigTragedy

    • Hofstra Student Killed by Police During Break-In May 19, 2013
    • Toddler Reunited With Parents May 19, 2013
    • Cops On The Lookout For Bronx Teen Missing Since Early Saturday May 19, 2013
    • Police: 'People Of Interest' Identified In UK Girl's '07 Disappearance May 19, 2013
    • Man dragged under car for four miles in James City County May 19, 2013
  • RSS KALB Alexandria

    • Remembering Les Whitt May 19, 2013
      ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Friends and Family of late Alexandria Zoo director Les Whitt unveiled a statue in honor of the man who made Alexandria Zoo what it is and touched countless lives.
    • Keeping Tradition Alive May 18, 2013
      MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - For Native Tribes in Central Louisiana, the Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow is part of their tradition. In its 18th year, the tribes come together as family. 
    • Avoyelles Parish Escapee Captured May 18, 2013
      MARKSVILLE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Avoyelles Parish deputies say escaped inmate Christopher Roy was recaptured by Marksville city police on Saturday morning, May 18th.
    • Tips for Safe Summer Travel May 17, 2013
      ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - Traveling this holiday weekend? Or just taking a quick visit to Grandma's house? News Channel 5's Matt Jordan has some helpful tips on keeping your home and your self safe while traveling.
    • The Grand Theatre Unveils GPX May 17, 2013
      ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The Alexandria Grand Theatre has unveiled its new GPX technology on the big screen.
    • Buckle up or you could get a ticket May 17, 2013
      ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KALB News Channel 5) - The St. Landry Parish police say buckle up or you will get a ticket.
    • Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered May 17, 2013
      By KEVIN McGILLAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Days after sudden gunfire brought a chaotic and bloody end to a Mother's Day neighborhood parade in New Orleans, news of six arrests gave an organizer
    • Harrell Stadium reopens May 17, 2013
      NEW ORLEANS, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – (May 17, 2013) –  Harrell Stadium reopens.
    • Agencies assist during bad weather conditions May 17, 2013
      BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and state agencies are continuing to monitor bad weather conditions. Northern
    • LSU ROTC cadets graduate May 17, 2013
      BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB News Channel 5) –There was 18 students commissioned during the May 16th LSU spring graduation. Retired Major James W. Graves, who is former assistant to the chairman of the Joint
  • KALB TV Twitter Feed

    • UPDATE: One ticket sold in Zephyrhills, Florida matched Saturday night's winning Powerball numbers. The jackpot... fb.me/1nsGxU9vj 15 hours ago
    • Tonight's winning Powerball numbers: 22-10-13-14-52 Powerball: 11. 1 day ago
    • Here are our Current Conditions in Louisiana. Turn the tv to News Channel 5 for Weekend Edition. T - 5 mins fb.me/MCGftMr2 1 day ago
    • Are you holding a Powerball ticket worth $600 million dollars? Watch the drawing tonight during News Channel 5's... fb.me/25HyC0idf 1 day ago
    • Here is our Evening Panner, Cenla! Meteorologist Dorrell Wenninger fb.me/1juGlsbAO 1 day ago
    Follow @KALBtv5
  • RSS The Town Talk Alexandria

    • Obama tells grads: 'No longer any room for excuses' for black men May 19, 2013
      President Obama on Sunday told the graduating class at Morehouse College, the country's pre-eminent historically black college, there is "no longer any room for excuses" for this generation of black men and that it was time for their generation to step up professionally and in their personal lives.
    • Questions remain over future of Huey P. Long Medical Center May 19, 2013
      State funding for the operation of the Huey P. Long Medical Center in Pineville will expire June 30 when the Louisiana fiscal year ends, a fact that concerns some members of the Senate Finance Committee since there is no public-private partnership in place to assume management of the charity hospital.
    • Hasten: Louisiana may need special session to deal with budget May 19, 2013
      Three weeks remain in the 2013 Louisiana legislative session and some of the most important bills of the session are just halfway through the process.
    • Florida ticket hits $590M jackpot May 19, 2013
      Check those Powerball tickets, Florida residents: One of you is holding the winning ticket in the record $590.5 million jackpot.
    • Finishing touches: Alexandria prepares Bringhurst Field in advance of Aces season opener May 19, 2013
      Bringhurst Field has been bustling with activity as city of Alexandria and United League Baseball crews work to have the historic ballpark ready for the Aces season opener Thursday.
    • Analysis: 'Obamacare' asks Native Americans to prove they are 'Indian enough' May 19, 2013
      SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers all her medical needs.
    • IRS routinely questions nonprofit applications, but targeting raises furor May 19, 2013
      CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The mushrooming controversy over the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status shines a harsh light on the usually super-secret culture and procedures at the government's tax collecting agency.
    • Native American culture celebrated at pow wow in Marksville May 19, 2013
      Native American culture was celebrated and possibly preserved Saturday at the 18th annual Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow.
    • Records: Serial killer suspect collected on wife's life insurance, didn't pay for burial May 19, 2013
      JACKSON, Miss. -- Despite collecting on his drowned wife's life insurance policies in 1962, Mississippi native and serial killer suspect Felix Vail, who was arrested Friday in Texas on a murder charge, didn't pay for the Louisiana woman's funeral, burial, plot or marker, according to records and interviews by The Clarion-Ledger.
    • Analysis: Louisiana Legislature may take action on tax breaks for movie production May 19, 2013
      After years of fighting attempts to tweak or lessen the generosity of Louisiana's film tax break program, industry leaders have come to the negotiating table.
  • RSS Leesville Daily Leader

    • Leesville water lines project set to begin in June May 17, 2013
      Leesville Mayor C. Robert Rose has announced the beginning phases of a $4.8 million project to repair water line leaks throughout the city is expected to begin in early June.
    • Third Circuit Court of Appeals denies rehearing request May 17, 2013
      The State of Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Lake Charles denied a rehearing filed by the City of Leesville concerning former Chief of Police Bobby Hickman on May 15.
    • Relay for Life Friday May 17 at Vernon Parish Fairgrounds May 15, 2013
      The American Cancer Society hosts the Relay for Life of Vernon Parish each year to raise awareness about cancer.This year's event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Vernon Parish Fairgrounds.Teams will set up camp sites until midnight, each with the goal of keeping a person on the track at all times.Relay for Life brings together people from […]
    • City recognizes James Turner May 15, 2013
      Mayor Robert Rose presented James Turner with an award for his service to the Leesville community at the City Council meeting May 13. Turner is a retired landscape architect, artist, illustrator, author, and teacher. Turner has worked on many local projects including the Polk Theatre, neckdown project, and Main Street. He is a great supporter of local arts, […]
    • Brister is employee of month at Leesville City Hall May 15, 2013
      Gary Brister, of the City of Leesville Public Works Department, was named employee of the month at the Leesville City Council meeting on May 13. The announcement was made by Courtney Christian, City Administrator. Brister, a mechanic, was described as a jack of all trades, and always willing to help out.
  • RSS Daily World Opelousas

    • Sports Briefs May 19, 2013
    • On the Air May 18, 2013
    • New tech for aiding searches May 19, 2013
      St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz spent part of last week searching the bottom of Bayou Courtableau near the mouth of Bayou Teche in Port Barre for a missing truck.
    • Whitney, Hancock banks to close branches in La. May 19, 2013
      Whitney and Hancock banks, with branches in Opelousas and Eunice, are expected to close 40-45 area branches this year in all five states in which they operate, including Louisiana,Hancock Holding Co. President and CEO Carl J. Chaney has announced.
    • Sports Briefs May 19, 2013
      The LSU Eunice baseball team is heading back to the NJCAA World Series next week following their 5-0 victory over Pearl River Community College in the Region 23 Tournament Championship game Saturday night.
  • RSS KTBS Shreveport

    • Arrest made at Broadmoor Duck Pond May 20, 2013
      Folks enjoying the Broadmoore duck pond witnessed a very bizarre arrest Sunday afternoon. A man tried to escape from police by jumping into the water. Authorities say he ran from them after being told he was arrested for child desertion. The man apparently left a three year old unattended while fishing at the pond. The child was separated from him for nearly […]
    • Ark-La-Tex in Depth: Desoto Parish School System Setbacks May 20, 2013
      The last few months haven't been easy for the Desoto Parish School System.
    • Local man loses home in storms May 19, 2013
      The Whippoorwill Drive community and others along Linwood Avenue are cleaning up after Thursday's powerful storms.
    • Shreveport police arrest homicide suspect May 19, 2013
      Frederick Gipson, 33, was arrested Saturday night on one count of second degree homicide for the shooting of 20-year-old Buford Johnson. 
    • Power Ball May 19, 2013
      The winning numbers for the largest multistate Powerball jackpot are: 22, 10,13,14, 52 and the Powerball number is 11.
  • RSS KTAL Shreveport

    • Arkansas state official arrested for extortion May 20, 2013
      An Arkansas state official was arrested by the FBI Saturday and charged with extortion.
    • Shreveport man fighting for his life May 20, 2013
      A Shreveport man is fighting for his life after suffering from a single gunshot wound.
    • Police arrest Shreveport man accused of murder May 20, 2013
      A suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Shreveport man is now in police custody following a traffic stop.
    • Hundreds graduate from LSUS May 19, 2013
      Hundreds of local college students celebrate a major milestone Sunday.
    • Two local women share their experiences with Caddo Animal Control May 19, 2013
      Two Shreveport women have stories to tell involving two important dogs in their lives.  Both had run-ins with Caddo Parish Animal Control.
  • RSS KSLA Shreveport

    • Six arrested in prostitution sting at Bossier City hotel May 19, 2013
      Bossier police arrested six people in a prostitution sting Thursday night at a Bossier City Hotel.
    • Storm victims still cleaning up from Thursday's storm May 19, 2013
      Tree limbs still cover the ground on Barron road in south Caddo Parish, all thanks to a supercell thunderstorm that produced a downburst with winds up to 105 miles per hour.
    • Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month May 19, 2013
      Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.
    • Bossier City man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in mother's stabbing death May 18, 2013
      A Bossier City man accused in the brutal stabbing death of his mother has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
    • Multiple colonies of honeybees found in abandoned ETX building May 18, 2013
      The old Rosborough Springs building south of Marshall, TX has been empty for years, but as Richard Givens recently discovered, the place is still buzzing with activity.
  • RSS Houma Today

    • Nicholls State University awards 600 degrees May 19, 2013
      More than 600 graduates donned caps and gowns Saturday and walked across the stage at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux to accept their hard-earned degrees.
    • Coroner seeks change to treatment options of mentally ill May 19, 2013
      BATON ROUGE — Now winding through the final weeks of the regular session is an amendment that would allow parish coroners, in concert with “interested parties,” to initiate court orders forcing people with mental illnesses and related histories of high-risk behavior to receive outpatient treatment.
    • Fletcher chief receives honorary doctorate May 19, 2013
      After decades of service in education, Travis Lavigne Jr., chancellor of Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, received Nicholls State University’s highest tribute — an honorary doctorate of humane letters.
    • Vandebilt Catholic graduates 177 May 19, 2013
      Vandebilt Catholic High School’s new graduates were advised to hold on to the values instilled in them by their Catholic education as they move on to college and careers.
    • Terrebonne leading the way on regional coalition to combat ozone May 19, 2013
      On Monday, the Terrebonne Parish Council is expected to approve a measure aimed at forming a region-wide coalition to curb ozone pollution to meet imminent federal government air-quality standards.
  • RSS KNOE Monroe

    • Mississippi River near Vicksburg reaches crest May 20, 2013
      VICKSBURG, Miss. (KNOE 8 News) - The Mississippi River has reached its crest, according to forecasters. 
    • Wicked weather sweeps some parts of the nation May 20, 2013
      TOPEKA, Kan. (KNOE 8 News) - Severe weather is bringing tornadoes to some parts of the country Sunday. 
    • President Obama speaks at a Georgia college May 20, 2013
      ATLANTA, Ga. (KNOE 8 News) - President Obama speaks to graduates at a college in Georgia. 
    • UPDATE: Powerball winning ticket sold in Florida May 20, 2013
      MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The Powerball jackpot drawing is Saturday night. gas stations are seeing long lines for a chance to get some of that cash. 
    • State treasurer accused of extortion May 19, 2013
      LITTLE ROCK, Ar. (KNOE 8 News) - A state leader is on her way to face a judge after being accused of extortion.  
  • RSS KATC Lafayette

    • Gas Station Shooting Leaves 1 Critical May 20, 2013
      According to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, at 8:17 this evening shots were fired at the Chevron Station off of Highway 35 in Branch. Deputies say, three people were hit by gunfire. Two of the victims have non life threatening injuries. We are told the third is currently in critical condition.Deputies say, a previous altercation elevated to the inc […]
    • Shooting in Branch Area May 20, 2013
      We are receiving reports of a shooting in Branch, where multiple units are responding. We have a crew on the way and will udpate as more information becomes available. 
    • Summer Has Finally Arrived May 20, 2013
      This weekend has been the warmest one so far this year, with temperatures reaching 87 on Saturday and 88 on Sunday. Not overly remarkable temperatures, in fact they are average, but they are the two warmest days of the year.As we mentioned earlier this week we have not hit 90 degrees yet, which hasn't happened in at least 30 years, but at long last temp […]
    • Hunter Hayes Goes Home Empty Handed From Billboard Awards May 20, 2013
      Some early winners have been announced for the Billboard Music Awards. Unfortunately, Acadiana Native Hunter Hayes did not take home the awards for Top Country Artist or Top Country Song for "Wanted". Still, a huge Congrats to Hunter for his nominations!
    • UL Baseball Draws FIU To Open SBC Tournament May 19, 2013
      LAFAYETTE - The Ragin' Cajuns baseball team will open play in the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Tournament on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. against FIU at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field. The 2013 Sun Belt Conference tournament is scheduled to run Wednesday-Sunday, May 22-26 at "The Tigue". It's the fifth time the friendly confines serves […]
  • RSS The Advertiser Lafayette

    • Remembering Mickey May 19, 2013
      Today, the pain is still fresh for those who knew the university student, and for a Lafayette community stunned by the abduction and killing. One year later, the case is still etched in the memories of those involved.
    • Lafayette cop dies in off-duty wreck May 19, 2013
      A veteran Lafayette police officer was killed Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish that occurred while he was off duty.
    • New marketing efforts have made buying Louisiana seafood even more irresistible May 19, 2013
      The Vermilion Bay Sweet White Shrimp gumbo pack was the first to bear the state of Louisiana's imprimatur for Louisiana seafood.
    • Applause May 19, 2013
      Camille Guidry, a seventh-grade student at Parks Middle School, attended the Duke TIP State Recognition Ceremony at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches on May 6, and has been invited to attend the Grand Recognition Ceremony at the Duke Universit
    • Lights and sirens May 19, 2013
      These people were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. The names listed were provided by the inmate or arresting agency at the time of arrest:
  • RSS KLFY Lafayette

    • 3 people shot in Acadia Parish May 20, 2013
      Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating a shooting in the community of Branch.
    • What do we eat? New food map will tell us May 20, 2013
      Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought. Same goes for soda.
    • Lafayette residents gather for drive-in theater May 19, 2013
      The weather was perfect Saturday for the first edition of the drive-in theater put on by Downtown Lafayette
    • UL Lafayette students celebrate graduation May 19, 2013
      UL Lafayette's class of 2013 moved their tassels to the left and officially entered the real world. Over a thousand students were in attendance Saturday for the Spring Commencement Ceremony.
    • Hundreds pack Downtown Lafayette for The Mercy Brothers May 19, 2013
      The Mercy Brothers played Jazz Fest, Festival International and SXSW. But the band's frontman says there's no place like Acadiana and especially on a Friday for Downtown Alive.
  • RSS Ruston Daily Leader

    • Tech student charged May 19, 2013
      T. Scott Boatright A Louisiana Tech student is facing charges of filing a false police report after a Friday incident alarmed students when a text alert was sent out by the university. The text alert, sent out by Tech Police Chief Randal Hermes at 3:07 p.m. Friday, said “The Louisiana Tech University Police Department has just received a report of an armed s […]
    • Angels of hope May 19, 2013
      Recipient feels 2013 HabiTECH home a heavenly gift T. Scott Boatright HabiTECH 2013 house recipient Peggy Albritton cuts a ribbon officially opening up her new home Saturday afternoon as Louisiana Tech students who designed and built the house look on. It’s always good to have an angel looking over your shoulder. It’s even better to have 12 angels building y […]
    • Grambling gearing up for Juneteenth celebration May 19, 2013
      Lacey Sharp The City of Grambling’s annual Juneteenth celebration will be held from June 7-19. The City of Grambling will come alive with entertainment, good food and multiple activities during its annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival next month. From June 7- 19, ongoing festivities will include a pageant, health fair, parade, a banquet honoring the “Gallot T […]
    • Lessons from a Tech legend May 19, 2013
      Retiring Tech president presides over final graduation Leader News Service Louisiana Tech University President Dan Reneau, left, hands out a diploma during his final commencement exercise Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center. A near record 879 graduates began their journey on the road of life Saturday during commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech Univers […]
    • Beware of leaving kids, pets in car May 19, 2013
      Sunscreen and shorts have begun to make their appearance around town, and the temperatures are unlikely to force them into hiding again until the fall. While the temperatures may be pleasantly warm now, it won’t be long before they are scorching. And, a recent crime report has shed light on one of the biggest summertime concerns. Full text of this article is […]
  • RSS The News Star Monroe

    • Cultural groups rely on the fine art of fundraising May 19, 2013
      Members of the local arts community say that as federal and state funding opportunities decrease, creativity, careful planning and community support become even more essential to sustaining the arts in northeastern Louisiana.
    • Guice to build upon Tech's strengths May 19, 2013
      On July 1, Les Guice will take the helm of Louisiana Tech University amid uncertain economic times.
    • 879 Tech graduates get life lessons May 19, 2013
      A near record 879 graduates began their journey on the road of life Saturday during commencement exercises at Louisiana Tech University.
    • Dragons found on Bayou DeSiard May 19, 2013
      Nuns, dragons and Elvis had one thing in common Saturday: Bayou DeSiard.
    • 4-H adapts with times May 19, 2013
      Even with extended use of social media and technology to reach today's youth, the core principle of Louisiana's 4-H youth development program remains the same after 100 years.
  • RSS American Press Lake Charles

    • Thousands turn out for annual Relay for Life event May 19, 2013
      About 3,000 people joined together at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Friday and Saturday for the area’s 20th annual Relay for Life to raise money to cure cancer. Ariel Caraway, American Cancer Society community representative, said the event was on track to raise $221,000 — $150,000 of which had been raised by local groups and businesses before the relay e […]
    • Natural gas prices expected to remain stable for rest of 2013 May 19, 2013
      A group of energy sector executives expect natural gas prices to remain around $4 per million British thermal units through the rest of 2013. That information bodes well for companies like Louisiana Pigment, Sasol North America, Westlake Chemical, Cheniere, BG Group, and Magnolia LNG — which use natural gas as feedstock or are expanding or initiating natural […]
    • Hickman’s pay continues to accrue despite prison stay May 19, 2013
      Although he is in prison, former Leesville Police Chief Bobby Hickman’s pay continues to accrue, his lawyer said. Leesville fired Hickman in January 2011, although the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal nullified the termination because the city had not followed protocol. The court said the investigation was not completed within 60 days as required by civil service […]
    • McNeese State graduates record class May 19, 2013
      Watch out for flying mortarboards and tassels. McNeese Sate University’s spring commencement ceremony took place at 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday at Burton Coliseum. Friends, family, fellow students, and McNeese faculty gathered to celebrate the end of a four-year journey for some, others even longer. “It’s been a good experience. I’ve been able to p […]
    • Hobbs Column: The inmates gleefully running the asylum May 19, 2013
      Hmmm. Just a little too convenient, don’t you think? Conspiracists are checking into it but, even if indeed it turns out to be creative bookkeeping, it appears that no NCAA rules will have been sidestepped. LSU didn’t have much to play for when the series began. When the Tigers won the first two games, they’d set every possible school regular-season record f […]
  • RSS The Advocate Baton Rouge

    • WBR deputies arrest man who led police on chase May 19, 2013
      Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21Advocate staff reportWest Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man accused of leading Baton Rouge police on a pursuit Friday night from Government Street to West Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge police said Sunday. Deputies have Louis Northern in custody and Bat...
    • Lafayette police officer killed in Iberville motorcycle crash May 19, 2013
      Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21Advocate staff reportA 23-year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department died Saturday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on La. 3000 north of Interstate 10 in Iberville Parish, a State Police spokesman said. Lt. Richard “Ricky” Rees, who was off duty at the time of the w...
    • Pets May 19, 2013
      Sun, 19 May 2013 17:29:21He’s a 5-year-old black Labrador retriever mix.Companion Animal Alliance, 2680 E. Progress Road, has adoptable cats and dogs of every age and size. The center is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays. The center is closed...
    • Police and fire briefs May 18, 2013
      Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20Sheriff’s Office: Boy, 12, shoots brother, 8 A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother Saturday at a home on Old Rafe Mayer Road, sending the 8-year-old to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff...
    • EBR deputies: 12-year-old boy accidentally shoots 8-year-old brother May 18, 2013
      Sat, 18 May 2013 17:29:20Advocate staff reportA 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother Saturday at a home on Old Rafe Mayer Road, sending the 8-year-old to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office reported. The 12-year-old found a .38...
  • RSS WBRZ Baton Rouge

    • BRPD fugitive caught in Iberville Parish May 19, 2013
      IBERVILLE PARISH - A man who evaded Baton Rouge Police Friday was captured by Iberville Sheriff's deputies Sunday, according to BRPD Cpl. Tommy Stubbs.The pursuit began Friday night when officers tried to stop a car. The driver, Louis Northern, failed to stop and headed west on I-10.Eventually, Northern exited in Iberville Parish and made his way into W […]
    • 11-year-old struck by truck on Perkins Rd. May 19, 2013
      BATON ROUGE, La. - An 11-year-old boy is seriously injured after being hit by a truck on Perkins Rd. and Metairie Dr. near Siegen Ln. Sunday around 11:45 a.m., according to State Police.The boy was transported to a local hospital and is in critical condition. Witnesses say the boy crossed into traffic, and there was nothing the driver could have done to avoi […]
    • Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot May 19, 2013
      ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. On Sunday, Zephyrhills residents wondered who the winner of Powerball's highest jackpot in history might be. The ticket-holder hadn't come forward yet. The sto […]
    • 8-year-old accidentally shot by older brother May 18, 2013
      BATON ROUGE - An 8-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his 12-year-old brother in Baton Rouge, according to East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn Hicks.Hicks says the boys were at their grandparents' house on the 400 block of Old Rafe Meyer Rd. when the 12-year-old accidentally shot the 8-year-old in the shoulder.He was tran […]
    • Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot May 18, 2013
      DES MOINES, Iowa - Powerball is a game of numbers, and lottery officials say the majority of possible combinations have already been purchased ahead of Saturday night's near-historic $600 million drawing. The odds of winning the game's largest jackpot remain astronomically high: 1 in 175.2 million. But since about 80 percent of the possible combina […]
  • RSS WAFB Baton Rouge

    • Young boy seriously injured after being struck by car May 20, 2013
      An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car on Perkins Road near Siegen Lane Sunday morning.
    • Candlelight vigil held in solidarity for those affect by AIDS May 20, 2013
      Dozens marched downtown Sunday to raise awareness for AIDS at the 30th Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial.
    • LSU softball drops 1-0 decision to No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette May 20, 2013
      The No. 9 national seed LSU softball team was unable to climb out of the loser's bracket at the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional as No. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette picked up a 1-0 victory over the Tigers.
    • New Orleans teen sets home on fire while playing with a lighter May 19, 2013
      A 13-year-old who said he was playing with a lighter, started a fire that destroyed his home Saturday afternoon.
    • LSU Softball advances through loser's bracket May 19, 2013
      After losing to Louisiana-Lafayette 3-0, the Lady Tigers eliminated Central Connecticut State 11-0 and advanced through the loser's bracket to face ULL again in Sunday's regional final.
  • RSS NOLA Headlines

    • Dalai Lama talks globally, boogies locally at Tulane commencement May 18, 2013
      Like the 2,800 Tulane University graduates massed before him Saturday morning in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Dalai Lama was clearly ready to party. That was obvious when he got up to boogie -- discreetly -- with his very own second-line...
    • Family members remember slain skateboarder May 20, 2013
      A week before he was gunned down, 30-year-old Zachary Carpenter pressed his hands into soil beneath Interstate 610, and built a community garden under an underpass.The space, near the corner of Paris Avenue and Pleasure Street in Gentilly, was adjacent...
    • New Orleans police seeking armed robber who struck twice early Saturday May 20, 2013
      New Orleans police are looking for an armed robber who confronted two sets of victims in short succession early Saturday. The two incidents took place Uptown, blocks away from each other and 10 minutes apart. In the first incident,...
    • Phillies get back-to-back homers to walk off against the Reds, 3-2, plus more NL scores May 20, 2013
      PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth innings Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory. Chapman (3-2) blew his...
    • LSU softball loses a Baton Rouge Regional final heartbreaker, 1-0 May 19, 2013
      Sunday's loss is the second time in as many days LSU fell to ULL (46-13), which pushed its postseason win streak against the Tigers to five consecutive games tracing to 2008.
  • WWL Radio Twitter Feed

    • Report: New Orleans VA hospital is $370M over budget bit.ly/14l09Qb 7 hours ago
    • Interest in charter schools soars in Louisiana bit.ly/16HZ6gE 11 hours ago
    • Organizers formally launch St. Tammany coroner recall effort bit.ly/1153u0T 11 hours ago
    • Program offers free meals for kids in Denham Springs bit.ly/1153f61 11 hours ago
    • Handgun class offered in Lafourche bit.ly/115376B 11 hours ago
    Follow @WWLAMFM
  • RSS WWL New Orleans

    • Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget May 19, 2013
      A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.
    • Hundreds attend second line dedicated to Mother's Day shooting victims May 19, 2013
      For the first time since the Mother's Day shooting, hundreds gathered in New Orleans for a second line on Sunday as a sign of New Orleans' resilience in a time of tragedy.
    • Family of missing teacher wants FBI to take over investigation May 19, 2013
      Family members of missing teacher Terrilynn Monette are hoping the FBI will take over the search for her.
    • New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines' May 19, 2013
      New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.
    • Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget May 19, 2013
      AMITE, La. (AP) — The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund balance to come within $1 million of a balanced budget for 2013-14.
  • RSS WDSU New Orleans

    • Residents fed up with waterfall of waste in New Orleans East May 20, 2013
      Residents in a New Orleans East community are fed up with a waterfall of waste in their neighborhood.
    • World War II veteran meets the Dalai Lama May 19, 2013
      Sidney Walton has seen a lot in his 94 years, but even with so many decades behind him, the World War II veteran was still able to cross something new off his list on Saturday.
    • Family wants to expand search for missing teacher May 19, 2013
      The family of a missing teacher seeks to expand the search nationwide.
    • Amtrak train bound for Chicago derails May 19, 2013
      An Amtrak train that departed New Orleans on Saturday bound for Chicago has derailed.
    • Boy, 8, accidentally shot by brother May 19, 2013
      Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
  • RSS WVUE New Orleans

    • Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice May 20, 2013
      The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced perhaps the most harrowing decision in law enforcement: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high...
    • 8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R. May 19, 2013
      Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.
    • $590M-plus Powerball: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla May 19, 2013
      It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.
    • Woman stabs boyfriend for ‘farting in her face’ May 14, 2013
      Police say that a Florida woman stabbed her boyfriend late last week because he "farted in her face."
    • End of ferry service could mean local jobs in jeopardy May 19, 2013
      1500 jobs could be in jeopardy if the Algiers-Canal Street ferry goes out of service because of lack of funding. That's according to a local non-profit who recently surveyed riders.
  • RSS WGSO

    • The Bench May 19 May 20, 2013
    • Louisiana Prep Report May 18 May 18, 2013
    • Canon Hospice Health Care Hour May 18 May 18, 2013
    • Three Tailgators May 18 May 18, 2013
    • All Things Local May 18 May 18, 2013
  • RSS The Wildcat

    • ‘You can always be what you want to be’
      LC Spring '13 Graduation day of mixed emotions
    • Pinned to the past… and the future
      LC Nursing students honored in ceremony marking graduation
    • Great while it lasted!
      Wildcats' magical run ends with 10-4 loss to UT-Tyler in ASC Championship game
    • Looking to Extend History
      Wildcats Baseball to face ASC's best in Tyler
    • LC gets $10 million donation (Video)
      Dr. Aguillard makes announcement at news conference
  • RSS The Daily Reveille

    • Campus expands at unprecedented rate May 5, 2013
      As a dusty haze descended upon campus this semester, from it rose projects like the parking garage and Tiger Stadium renovations — and the dust is far from settling. 
    • Fraudulent job postings increase as technology takes over market May 5, 2013
      If a job posted online seems so great it might as well be a steal, then it is probably trying to steal from you.
    • SG election overshadowed by drama May 5, 2013
      Student Government saw a particularly volatile election cycle this semester — one filled with multiple complaint and University Court hearings as well as elections.
    • Downtown Grocery holds grand opening May 5, 2013
      Downtown Grocery is the newest business to call the downtown area home and will hold a grand opening Monday, joining the ranks of other new businesses in a thriving and growing section of Baton Rouge.
    • Atheist and LGBT communities see organized action May 5, 2013
      From the third annual Louisiana Queer Conference to the Bayou State’s first secular convention, the University’s LGBT and atheist students saw an increase in organized action within their communities
  • RSS The Maroon

    • Senior Sendoff May 10, 2013
      By: Showcasing a few of Loyola's many graduating students and commemorating their work and efforts. ...
    • Letter to the Editor: Column was misguided May 9, 2013
      By: Mary Jane Wherritt Becker Letter to the Editor Loyola Maroon May 8, 2013   Recently, we were made aware of an article that appeared in the Loyola Maroon in late April. ...
    • Go fly a kite May 8, 2013
      Take a study break with this activity What you’ll need: this newspaper (click and print the photo) two straws tape scissors string Step 1: Cut one straw down to five inches and the other to 7 1/2 ...
    • Video: How to make a King Cake with a member of Loyola Sunday Cooks May 6, 2013
      By: The Maroon...
    • The Button Collector part X May 3, 2013
      Swain discovers the secrets of his past and his future With the closing of the door came a silence that lasted for many, many hours. This might seem like a long time to you, but to Swain it was only a moment, for he could not understand how he could feel such distress at
  • RSS The Lion’s Roar

    • Track and field places in SLC May 14, 2013
      The men and women’s track and field team put their best foot forward in the three day Southland Conference May 10 through 12 against several different competing schools. Southeastern’s Track and Field team won four event championships in the Conferen...
    • Student-athlete awarded for academic excellence May 14, 2013
      Buck Bernard receives $2,500 scholarship While many consider earning a bachelor’s degree to be difficult, the accomplishment becomes especially challenging and time-consuming for student-athletes. One motivated Lions baseball team pitcher stands out for demonstrating both athletic and academi...
    • Lions snap ranked Bearkats’ winning streak May 14, 2013
      Team loses home series, clinches last home game After two losses against the No. 28-ranked Sam Houston State Bearkats, the Lions baseball team managed to defeat the Bearkats in the last home game of the season thanks to good pitching and an aggressive defense. Initially the first game of the serie...
    • Words of end-of-semester wisdom May 14, 2013
      Prologue For some reason or another, I feel like making this a little bit informal. And by a little bit, I actually mean in your face, blatant and woefully overstated. The ideas I’m presenting will make sense, but may take some nonsensical introducti...
    • Student directors show their skills during theatre class showcase May 14, 2013
      Students from an upper-level theatre course had the opportunity to put their directing skills to practice in a Directing Showcase, which was presented on Tuesday, May 7 in the
  • RSS Louisiana Record

    • Academy Sports sues employer of man who ran into power pole and knocked out power to store May 17, 2013
      James M. GarnerGRETNA – A national sporting goods retailer is suing a delivery company after one of its vehicles was driven into a power pole serving the store, which resulted in a seven hour power outage and lost revenue. Academy Ltd. filed … Read More »
    • Alma Plantation accused of causing woman’s mesothelioma through second hand exposure May 17, 2013
      NEW ORLEANS – A Greenville, Miss. woman is suing several companies alleging each contributed to her asbestos exposure and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma. Elizabeth Gailyne Sutherland filed a lawsuit against Alma Plantation LLC, Anco Insulation Inc., Arrowood Indemnity Company, Eagle … Read More »
    • Pontchartrain Center sued by woman who claims disability after fall in puddle of water May 17, 2013
      Conrad S. Williams IIIGRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing a local convention center and its operators after she fell in a puddle of water at a trade show. Elizabeth S. Blanchard filed suit against Sysco Corporation, Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., Ponthchartrain … Read More »
    • Car wash sued by man who drove into uncovered drain hole May 17, 2013
      Marcia Suzanne Montero GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish car wash after he drove into an open drainage hole, which resulted in damage to his vehicle and injuries to him and his daughter. Charlie Taylor, … Read More »
    • Harahan couple fights Chase Home Finance claiming improper foreclosure May 17, 2013
      23GRETNA – A Harahan couple is suing an international lender for allegedly improperly foreclosing on their home. Jay Jesse and Phyllis Karmazin filed suit against Chase Home Finance LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on March. 18. The Karmazins … Read More »
  • RSS Louisiana Political Newswire

    • When It Rains, It Pours May 19, 2013
    • Gov. Jindal endorses candidate in Va. race May 19, 2013
    • EDITORIAL: House votes empower Senate May 19, 2013
    • Louisiana Legislature 2013: Full bill breakdown May 18, 2013
    • Concerns raised about La. budget proposal May 18, 2013
  • RSS Cenla News

    • 75% OF YOU DON'T CARE December 9, 2012
    • COUNCIL SEAT CAN BE BOUGHT December 5, 2012
    • OVER 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS...SO FAR October 30, 2012
    • Council At Large Race $$$$$ update October 24, 2012
    • Money Pours Into Rubin Campaign October 7, 2012
  • RSS CenLamar

    • UNCONSTITUTIONAL: Bobby Jindal’s “Moon Shot” Implodes May 8, 2013
    • Old White Men at the Louisiana Family Forum Continue to Obsess Over Screwing Gays May 5, 2013
    • Louisiana State Senator Supports Creationism Law Because Of His Experience With Witch Doctor May 2, 2013
    • An Open Letter to Conrad Appel, Chairman of the Louisiana Senate Education Committee April 26, 2013
    • Louisiana College President Joe Aguillard Accused of Fraud, Misappropriation, Criminal Misrepresentation April 25, 2013
  • RSS Louisiana Voice

    • Course Choice provider who enrolled 1100 students without their knowledge tied to Bush, Romney, Tex. dropout scandal
    • Notable Quotables (in their own words)
    • DOE run like a snow cone stand, but Course Choice fraudulent enrollments looking like a major scandal
    • Notable Quotables (in their own words)
    • White’s release of evaluation data on Shreveport teachers to Advocate reporter was in direct violation of 2010 state law
  • RSS we saw that…

    • easter bunny recycled
    • **FLASH** hummingbirds return to rapides parish la 2013
    • rapides regional medical center sued for snake infestation
    • lt gov jay dardenne issues press release to tout management of department of culture recreation and tourism during budget crisis
    • alexandria la.'s haynes best western inn & suites & convention center sued in slip n fall
  • Cenla’s Bottom Line News

    Cenla's Bottom Line News

  • RSS KSYL Alexandria

    • News For Friday 05/17/13 May 17, 2013
    • News For Thursday 05/16/13 May 16, 2013
    • News For Wednesday 05/15/13 May 15, 2013
    • News For Thursday 05/09/13 May 9, 2013
    • News For Wednesday 05/08/13 May 8, 2013
  • RSS CENLA Focus

    • 2013 Best of Cenla Reader’s Choice Awards May 6, 2013
    • Welcome Happy Morning! May 6, 2013
    • See, Save, Celebrate: Preservation Month 2013 May 6, 2013
    • Live, Leave, Give – Estate Planning at Its Core May 6, 2013
    • Eric Pawlowski May 6, 2013
  • RSS National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks

    • The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 5, 2012
    • NHC Eastern Pacific Outlook May 19, 2013
  • RSS National Hurricane Center (Atlantic)

    • The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th. December 4, 2012
  • RSS National Hurricane Center (Eastern Pacific)

    • There are no tropical cyclones at this time. May 21, 2013
    • Eastern Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook May 19, 2013
  • NWS Lake Charles Twitter Feed

    • It's Day 2 of National Safe Boating Week! Our topic today is Vessel Safety Checks (VSC). 1.usa.gov/KRtBEN #lawx #txwx 14 hours ago
    • Hey for you in Lake Charles, come out to the Prien Lake Mall and visit with us during the Hurricane expo. 1 day ago
    • Cloudy skies to start out a Saturday... but temps will warm into the 80s on south winds... Enjoy great day to be outside. 1 day ago
    • RT @stevecaparotta @NWSLMRFC @NWSLakeCharles Select rain totals from the 1953 event. Thanks for sharing! #LAwx http://t.co/5RmHF3G3uJ 2 days ago
    • It has been 60 years since the record May 1953 Floods in SW and Cen. LA. For more info: 1.usa.gov/14dmAqs http://t.co/dzLTrp6NB1 2 days ago
    Follow @NWSLakeCharles
  • RSS Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Louisiana Issued by the National Weather Service

    • Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:43PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
      ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
    • Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:43PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
      ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA... MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT RED RIVER LANDING AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE...POINTE COUPEE AND WEST FELICIANA PARISHES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT BATON ROUGE AFFECTING EAST BATON ROUGE AND WEST BATON ROUGE PARISHES
    • Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
      ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
    • Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until further notice by NWS May 20, 2013
      ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
    • Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until May 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS May 20, 2013
      ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES
  • RSS AMBER Alert

    • CANCELED AMBER Alert: Polson,MT May 19, 2013
      Child recovered and suspect in custody.
    • CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs ,GA May 17, 2013
      Zebidiah Lockette was captured in West Memphis, Arkansas. The child is safe. Information from Georgia Bureau of Investigations, Agent CIndy Ledford. Amber Alert cancelled for Kentucky.
    • CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
      Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
    • CANCELED AMBER Alert: Sandy Springs,GA May 17, 2013
      Sorelle was located and Lockette is in custody
    • CANCELED AMBER Alert: Pittsburgh,PA May 11, 2013
      victim found safe
  • To: #OccupyMyBankAccount

  • BeEtLjOoZ

    Betelgeuse (/ˈbiːtəldʒuːz/ or /ˈbɛtəldʒuːz/),[1] also known by its Bayer designation Alpha Orionis (α Orionis, α Ori), is the eighth brightest star in the night sky and second brightest star in the constellation of Orion, outshining Rigel (Beta Orionis) only rarely. Distinctly reddish-tinted, it is a semiregular variable star whose apparent magnitude varies between 0.2 and 1.2, the widest range of any first magnitude star. The star marks the upper right vertex of the Winter Triangle asterism and the center of the Winter Hexagon. http://battleofourtimes.com/

    View Full Profile →

  • The newest opportunity…

  • Tags

    Alabama Alexandria Alexandria Louisiana ASSUMPTION PARISH Assumption Parish Louisiana Barack Obama Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Louisiana Bayou Corne Bayou Corne Sinkhole Benghazi Bobby Jindal California CENLA David Vitter Florida General Houston Jaren Ann Lockhart Jefferson Parish Lafayette Lake Charles Libya Louisiana Louisiana College LSU Mary Landrieu Michaela "Mickey" Shunick mississippi Monroe NASA New Orleans New York New York City Pineville Pineville Louisiana Rapides Parish Rapides Parish Louisiana Shreveport Shreveport Louisiana Slidell Texas The Holiday Season Tioga United States
  • Locations of visitors to this page

  • Spam Blocked

    3,723 spam blocked by Akismet
  • Meta

    • Register
    • Log in
    • Entries RSS
    • Comments RSS
    • Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

    Join 5,158 other followers

Theme: Coraline by Automattic. Blog at WordPress.com.
Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 5,158 other followers

Powered by WordPress.com
%d bloggers like this: