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USS Kidd celebrates 30th anniversary in Baton Rouge 27 Aug 2013 | 03:46 pm
Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of a key piece of the Baton Rouge riverfront. The USS Kidd, known as the "Pirate of the Pacific," opened its doors in Baton Rouge on August 27, 1983.
Robotics teams face off in Red Stick Rumble 27 Aug 2013 | 02:37 pm
Students from several states will be in Baton Rouge this week for a robotics competition known as Red Stick Rumble. Woodlawn High is hosting the event.
AP source: 49ers trade LB Haralson to Saints 27 Aug 2013 | 08:32 am
A person with knowledge of the trade says the San Francisco 49ers have sent linebacker Parys Haralson to the New Orleans Saints, who are in desperate need at the position as a pair of would-be starter...
Thieves targeting air conditioning units in Baton Rouge area 27 Aug 2013 | 08:20 am
A string of thefts in the Sherwood Forest area comes on the heels of several thefts in North Baton Rouge.
LSU's Miles vague on RB Hill's status vs. TCU 27 Aug 2013 | 08:17 am
Les Miles is keeping TCU guessing about whether LSU running back Jeremy Hill, the Tigers' leading rusher last season, will play in Saturday night's 2013 opener.
Councilman: Turn CATS over to a private operator 27 Aug 2013 | 06:41 am
A Baton Rouge Metro Councilman is proposing to turn over operations of CATS to a private company.
Hearing set for 8-year-old accused of shooting 90-year-old caregiver 27 Aug 2013 | 04:37 am
A hearing has been scheduled for the 8-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting his elderly caregiver in the back of the head while she was watching television.
LSU Parking Director: Plenty of parking on campus 27 Aug 2013 | 03:53 am
LSU students are back in school which means more cars are on campus, the parking director says they have plenty of spaces for everyone.
Prosecutors will use past crimes in Musso murder trial 27 Aug 2013 | 03:45 am
The man accused of killing and burning his own grandfather had to face other members of his family in court Monday, and they were not happy.
Hammond man arrested for car dealership burglary 27 Aug 2013 | 12:55 am
A Hammond man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly burglarizing a used car dealership.