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La. First Lady announces new student artwork to be featured at Governor's Mansion

By Alex Deiro (WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
As a part of the Jindal family’s initiative to feature young artists, Louisiana’s First Lady Supriya Jindal announced today the artwork that was selected for display in the Louisiana’s Governor’s Mansion for the month of

Voting numbers similar to 2008 general election numbners

By Andrew Capasso (WVLA-TV, BatonRouge,L.a.)
According to the Secretary of State's Office, the number of people across the state that voted yesterday is about the same as the 2008 Presidential Election.

La. Constitutional Amendments passed: What does it mean?

By Kyle Myers (WGMG-TV, Baton Rouge, La.
Along with casting a vote for president, all Louisiana voters were given nine amendments to the Louisiana State Constitution. All, but one, passed. Here is a breakdown of what each amendment means to you:

Turn on the Holidays and Celebrate Louisiana's 200th Birthday

By Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau
“Turn on the Holidays: A Bicentennial Celebration” will kick off the holidays with a FREE celebration in historic downtown Natchitoches on Saturday, November 17.
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Controversial halftime show at Texas high school game stirs debate

By TEAM REPORTS
A Texas high school is facing intense criticism after a halftime show in which a person dressed like Mitt Romney was punched in the face by someone depicting Big Bird.

Two Dozen Louisiana State Troopers head to New Jersey

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By Alex Deiro (WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
As the northeast continues to struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Louisiana State Police has deployed more than two dozen uniformed Troopers to assist law enforcement in New Jersey with recovery efforts.

Man missing since 2008 linked to bones discovered in St. Amant

By Samantha Morgan (WVLA-TV, BatonRouge, La.)
Officials believe the bones discovered by hunters in St. Amant on Sunday belong to a man who was reported missing in 2008.

Officials: Winnsboro burn victim fabricated story of attack

By Samantha Morgan (WVLA-TV, BatonRouge, La.)
Officials say the woman who was believed to be burned during an attack may have actually set fire to herself. Winnsboro Police Chief Lester Thomas says there is no evidence to suggest that anyone else was involved in the attack.

Burn victim to have first surgery, community rallies in support

By Samantha Morgan (WVLA-TV, BatonRouge,L.a.)

Woman intentionally set on fire remains in hospital in critical condition

By Andrew Capasso (WVLA-TV, BatonRouge,L.a.)
  A woman is still in critical condition because police say she was intentionally set on fire.