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Stored items tell more about ‘Granddad Bandit’
A search of a vehicle and a storage unit authorities say were used by a Baton Rouge man dubbed the “Granddad Bandit” revealed several items tied to emergency rescue agencies, two weapons and a “hold-up” note, a federal search warrant return says.
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Killer gets 70-year term
Three-time felon Marlon “One Black’’ Washington, described by a prosecutor as “unsalvageable,’’ was sentenced under heavy security to 70 years in prison Thursday for the 2007 slaying of a man on Leonidas Street.
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Health care critics speak
Ricky Landry, of Zuppardo’s Family Supermarket, in Metairie, is concerned that the new federal health-care plan will force his business to increase grocery prices.
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Suit seeks damages in recalled La. cheese
A 75-year-old man whose attorney claims he spent more than a month in an intensive-care unit after eating Veron Foods head cheese has sued the Prairieville company.
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Two men shot to death in one day
Two Baton Rouge men were killed seven hours apart Thursday in unrelated shootings, police said, bringing the number of people killed by gunfire in Baton Rouge to four since Sunday.
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Driver of truck dies in accident on I-12
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Many offices to close for Labor Day
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Police and fire briefs for September 3, 2010
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Man gets 30 years in BR shooting death
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Woman gets 10 years for role in drug deals
A Baton Rouge woman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Thursday for assisting her Mississippi boyfriend as he sold crack cocaine to Louisiana residents.
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Another Gulf rig burns
Gerald Herbert/AP
Boats spray water on an oil and gas platform that exploded Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana. All 13 crew members were rescued.
An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico with seven oil-producing wells caught fire Thursday morning about 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana, but all 13 workers on board survived after they jumped into the water. By Thursday afternoon, the fire on the platform, owned by Mariner Energy Inc. of Houston, was extinguished, said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Peter Troedsson, chief of staff for the Eighth Coast Guard District. Continue reading →
Sales tax holidays hit La. hunters’ bull’s-eye
Louisiana’s second annual sales tax holiday on hunting supplies is the key reason that Mike Melancon will likely buy a rifle scope today.
“That is going to make the difference,” Melancon said of the tax break, which will be in effect statewide today, tomorrow and Sunday. Continue reading →
Plan would spend fines from red lights
LAFAYETTE — City-Parish Traffic and Transportation Director Tony Tramel proposed Thursday to begin spending the growing pot of fines collected from a traffic camera enforcement program the started in 2007. Continue reading →
Driver of truck dies in accident on I-12
DENHAM SPRINGS — A man died Thursday night after the tractor trailer he was driving on Interstate 12 near the 4-H Club Road overpass ran off the road and into a concrete culvert, a Denham Springs Police spokesman said. Continue reading →
Another Gulf rig burns
An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico with seven oil-producing wells caught fire Thursday morning about 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana, but all 13 workers on board survived after they jumped into the water. By Thursday afternoon, the fire on the platform, owned by Mariner Energy Inc. of Houston, was extinguished, said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Peter Troedsson, chief of staff for the Eighth Coast Guard District. Continue reading →
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New DWI tactic tried
Law enforcement authorities said Wednesday they plan to launch Louisiana’s first statewide crackdown on drunk driving that features a new strategy to prevent drivers from refusing blood-alcohol content tests. The effort will cover Labor Day weekend — from Friday at 6 p.m. to Tuesday at 6 a.m.
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Chavis not afraid to think outside box
It’s a little ironic, really, that John Chavis has adopted a battle cry for his defense of loading up the box this season. Because the second-year LSU defensive coordinator isn’t about to let his coaching style be put in a box.
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Letter: Mosque proposal provocative act
I am getting tired of all the people who cite the fact that not all Muslims are terrorists or that we are a nation that has religious freedom to justify the building of the mosque near ground zero in New York.
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Letter: What has happened to our country?
This is a sad day in America. I have been following the uncivilized debate about the building of the Park 51 Muslim Community Center with dismay and utter sadness. What has happened to America?
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Advocate Columnists
FeedAt Random for September 3, 2010
Kids are so drawn to the indoors these days, perched at either the TV, computer or video games, that when our 9-year-old son suggests an outside activity, we feel obliged to cheer him along.
Opinion & Commentary
FeedOur Views: Economic revolution
The Press Club of Baton Rouge is a popular forum for state and local government officials to speak about the affairs of the day.
2theadvocate poll
All pollsGov. Bobby Jindal is pressing for the lifting of the deep-water drilling moratotium, citing possible damage to Louisiana's economy. What is your opinion on the moratorium?
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The moratorium should be lifted immediately.
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The moratorium should remain in place until better safety measures are implemented.
37%
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The moratorium should not be lifted.
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I have no opinion.
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Today's sports
FeedNo respect
T.J. Yates has been the starting quarterback for the entire Butch Davis era at North Carolina.
That the Tar Heels have been considered a rising defensive team in that stretch says volumes about how the redshirt senior is perceived in Chapel Hill. Continue reading →
Local News
FeedAnother Gulf rig burns
An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico with seven oil-producing wells caught fire Thursday morning about 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana, but all 13 workers on board survived after they jumped into the water.
By Thursday afternoon, the fire on the platform, owned by Mariner Energy Inc. of Houston, was extinguished, said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Peter Troedsson, chief of staff for the Eighth Coast Guard District. Continue reading →
Entertainment
FeedLouisiana's Fall Festivals
Where but Louisiana can you witness the re-enactment of a famous duel, enter a drumstick eating contest, and watch Native Americans drumming and dancing all in the same month? Continue reading →
People & Features
FeedSilly toy, serious trend
Silly Bandz are silicone bands that come in all kinds of different shapes — hearts, cars, dolphins, food, etc. Put one on your wrist and it looks like a regular rubber band. Take it off and all of a sudden it’s a dinosaur. Continue reading →
Food & Dining
FeedCanning survives
GROSSE TETE — Charlotte Cheeseman Hoffman is pleased canning is coming back. Of course, she said, it never was “out” in her house. Hoffman, who grew up in Armour, S.D., during the Depression (generally defined as 1929-1939) helped her mother garden and can fruits and vegetables from their garden.
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Multimedia
FeedCatholic vs. Istrouma High School Football
Catholic High beats Istrouma High at Olympia Stadium. Continue reading →
Police & Fire News
FeedTwo men shot to death in one day
Two Baton Rouge men were killed seven hours apart Thursday in unrelated shootings, police said, bringing the number of people killed by gunfire in Baton Rouge to four since Sunday.
Business
FeedChain restaurant Pita Pit branch to open near LSU
Pita Pit, a chain restaurant promoting itself as the healthy alternative in the fast-casual segment, is opening today in the Northgate area near LSU and plans another four in Baton Rouge over the next few years.
Legislature
FeedLawmakers let Jindal’s vetoes stand
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s veto of 14 bills from the 2010 legislative session will stand. More than the required majority of both the House and Senate returned ballots by midnight Monday declaring there is no need for a veto override session.


















An oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico with seven oil-producing wells caught fire Thursday morning about 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana, but all 13 workers on board survived after they jumped into the water.
By Thursday afternoon, the fire on the platform, owned by Mariner Energy Inc. of Houston, was extinguished, said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Peter Troedsson, chief of staff for the Eighth Coast Guard District.
T.J. Yates has been the starting quarterback for the entire Butch Davis era at North Carolina.
That the Tar Heels have been considered a rising defensive team in that stretch says volumes about how the redshirt senior is perceived in Chapel Hill.
Silly Bandz are silicone bands that come in all kinds of different shapes — hearts, cars, dolphins, food, etc. Put one on your wrist and it looks like a regular rubber band. Take it off and all of a sudden it’s a dinosaur.