Wednesday, May 14, 2008
May 15, 2008
There could be a difference in your paychecks starting next year. Gov. Bobby Jindal is backing a bill that eliminates the Stelly Plan tax increase. If passed, the bill could mean hundreds of dollars in tax relief, but it's only part of what some lawmakers hoped to accomplish.
May 14, 2008
For many the cost of gas is forcing some tough spending choices, especially when the paycheck just doesn't stretch far enough. As financial times grow tougher, some Americans are wrestling with how far they're willing to go for a little extra cash. On Wednesday we found some folks who were willing to bleed for it.
Tuesday night's matchup between UNO and LSU in the Wally Pontiff Classic was nothing short of an instant classic. Neither team gave an inch in their final mid-week game of the year, but once the game wrapped up after midnight, LSU had a 13-game winning streak, thanks to a win on the 14th day of the month in what was a 15th inning affair.
May 15, 2008
Groups were chosen to take over troubled schools in the Baton Rouge area, but a lot of people didn't like the decision. Under the recommendations by the state Board of Education, Advance Baton Rouge and 100 Black Men will be running three of the schools in the area. An independent panel put made the recommendations, and they weren't approved without a fight.
May 14, 2008
Louisiana taxpayers may see a savings in their paychecks starting in January. Gov. Bobby Jindal offered his support to eliminate the Stelly Plan, a plan approved in 2002 that resulted in a tax increase for most people.
Two and a half years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two-thirds of the coastal parish's residents say the storms have affected the mental health of their community. Of those surveyed, 60 percent said there are few specialized health care services and medicines available for mental health care.
Our May Chef of the Month, Ruffino's, joined us Wednesday morning to prepare its Heirloom Tomato Stack Salad.
Prostate cancer is a silent killer, but it doesn't have to be. It is curable in the event of early detection and treatment.
Three teachers in East Baton Rouge Parish have been named as a "Teacher of the Year," and they dropped by 2une In Wednesday morning before heading to class.
There is a good chance of rain both Wednesday and Thursday, but will the skies clear in time for your weekend? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
The Baker City Council approved video bingo 3-2 after considering the subject for a month. Forty-five percent of profits must go to charity.
A sting operation by the Alcohol Beverage Control Board busted several stores for selling to minors.
May 13, 2008
A bill limiting what records the governor and his staff can keep private is once again drawing debate. Supporters of the bill say public distrust will be created by allowing too many exemptions, while those opposed to it say state negotiations with business leaders could be damaged without some privacy.
Police have made an arrest after finding what appeared to be a bomb outside of a grocery store in Livonia. David Clemons, 46, is charged with manufacturing and possessing a bomb. The incident happened at Soprano's Supermarket on Highway 190 Tuesday morning.
May 14, 2008
Homeowners in Baton Rouge want to know who is responsible for fixing roads that were damaged by high water from the Mississippi River. Over the past month the high river caused water to bubble up and leave holes in a road in the Laurel Estates neighborhood behind the Riverbend subdivision.
The downtown riverfront is about to get a whole new look. The River Park development will be built along River Road near the Hollywood Casino. The idea behind the project is to bring more people downtown to live, work and play.
May 13, 2008
Expect to deal with rain showers during the day Wednesday.
A highway in West Baton Rouge has been reopened after police found an explosive device. Early Tuesday morning police closed portions of Highway 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish.
A professor at LSU is gathering and cataloging high tech wearable pieces of art. Professor Susan Ryan joined us with a look at some of the interesting items she's researching.
Are you looking for a great place for your teenagers to go after school or during the summer? Well, BREC's Free Dreams Teen Center might be just what you are looking for.
Dr. Jennifer Jeansonne joined us on 2une In Tuesday morning to discuss some events in Baton Rouge being held to increase awareness and show support for cancer survivors and their loved ones.
The road to wealth can take many paths. For one local businessman, it meant leaving his comfort zone.
A fire inspector in Denham Springs is fighting for his job after he was fired last month. Mitchell Jacobs says Mayor Jimmy Durbin asked him to overlook certain code violations and he was fired for refusing. A civil service board is trying to determine whether the firefighter deserves to get his job back.
May 12, 2008
A proposal to allow guns on college campuses in Louisiana is running into some heavy opposition. Prominent members of the LSU community are speaking out against the bill that is winding its way through the Legislature. More than 20 coaches and directors signed a letter asking the House not to approve the bill.
Two women are behind bars in Livingston Parish after police say they left a baby alone in a car while they were out drinking and doing drugs. The baby was found at the Super Stop in Livingston.
The cleanup is under way in West Feliciana Parish after the Mississippi River flooded homes and businesses. The river crested last month in the area, and flooding displaced at least four families and caused several businesses to shut down.
The LSU baseball team said goodbye to Alex Box Stadium on Sunday as the Tigers completed a three-game sweep of Mississippi State and ran LSU’s winning streak to 12 games.
May 13, 2008
Legislators need more time to figure out how to give you tax relief. On Monday a committee postponed a vote on a bill to eliminate the state income tax.
A single mom in Baton Rouge has the keys to a new house, thanks to a pro football player. Warrick Dunn is a Baton Rouge native and a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New 2's Michele Krumm has more on how two groups helped make one mom's Mother's Day wish come true.
May 12, 2008
It's a bit cooler in Baton Rouge on this Monday, but will the middle of your work week be all wet? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
Check out your payroll check stub, or your tax return, and you'll see hundreds or thousands of dollars you pay every year in state income taxes. But what if you got to keep that money instead? It's one of the many moves under way at the State Capitol.
A program called "Returning Hearts" is bringing families together, but it needs your help, and your heart. Judge Bob Downing joined us Monday morning on 2une In.
May 10, 2008
There's an emotional weekend on tap as Tiger fans get ready to bid farewell to Alex Box Stadium.
The LSU Tigers played host to Mississippi State as the end of an era at Alex Box nears.
May 9, 2008
DNA evidence exonerated Gene Bibbins six years ago, setting him free after he was wrongfully convicted of raping a child. The same DNA sample also linked him to another rape. Now Bibbins is suing the city for $1 million as a form of compensation for the time he served in prison.
The state attorney general is working with Facebook to make the site safer for young users. A total of 49 states have entered into an agreement with the popular social networking site to push through changes and safeguards to protect your kids from predators and inappropriate content online.
There's an emotional weekend on tap as Tiger fans get ready to bid farewell to Alex Box Stadium. The final three-game series pits LSU against Mississippi State, and a variety of festivities are planned through Sunday.
May 10, 2008
It was a big day for hundreds of college students Friday as Southern University graduated 685 students. Southern officials can't say exactly how many graduates have jobs that will keep them in state, something that would help stem the "brain drain" from Louisiana that even Gov. Bobby Jindal complains about.
Four more construction projects in the Baton Rouge area are in line to get state money. Lawmakers have added more than $9 million in projects to the list, including the Pride Volunteer Fire Department, which could get close to $100,000.
May 9, 2008
The weekend has arrived, but will too much heat and humidity get you down? WBRZ Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
It's time to head outdoors with Joe Macaluso, where he's at a familiar and popular place in time for the weekend.
Some creepy crawlers that come out at night are blood-suckers, and they could be in your bed. Health experts warn of a resurgence in hotels, apartments and homes across the country.
Louis Miller takes a trip down the Nile, as he shows you how to grow a flowering plant that loves containers.
"Girls Night: The Musica" follows five friends as they re-live their past, celebrate the present and look to the future during a wild and outrageous girls night out at a karaoke bar.
A plan that spun off of another senate discussion to phase out income tax has gone to committee.
A doctor once accused of killing patients is now pushing for a change in medicine for future disasters. Dr. Ann Pou wants the Legislature to make the change to protect patients and doctors during disasters.
The third-seeded Tigers beat sixth-seeded Auburn in the Southeastern Conference's postseason softball tournament.
May 8, 2008
Is there any chance for rain this weekend? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
A couple from Metairie finally collected on the largest Powerball jackpot in state history. After five months the couple came forward on Thursday to claim January's $97 million jackpot.
A showdown is brewing over your state income taxes. On Thursday, a House committee debated a bill to eliminate them -- one the Senate had already passed. Many people are keeping an eye on this bill because of its potential impact.
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