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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:21pm

Vitter introduces North American Wetlands Conservation Act

By Luke Bolar, Office for U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.)
U.S. Sen.

Unclaimed Powerball prize set to expire May 16

By Louisiana Lottery
As of today, no one has stepped forward to claim a $10,000 Louisiana Lottery Powerball prize won on November 17, 2012.

Louisiana's top young auto students compete in state finals

By Media Release
Twenty juniors and seniors representing 10 high schools across Louisiana will meet in Alexandria to face-off in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition.

Boston Marathon officials release statement evening after bombing

By Boston Athletic Association
The following statmement was released from the Boston Athletic Association, event organizers for the Boston Marathon, on their website in light of Monday's bombing.

Horror at Boston Marathon: Three confirmed dead, numerous injured and maned in bombing

By OFFICIAL REPORTS
Two bombs exploded at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time near the finish line of the world's oldest marathon, the Boston Marathon, twelve minutes apart on Monday.

Officials warn about possible donation scams for Boston victims

By Samantha Morgan
Many are generously donating money to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. However, officials warn that potential scammers are already trying to take advantage of the tragedy.

Tianlang Guan, 14 year-old Masters phenom, will play in 2013 Zurich Classic

By Zurich Classic New Orleans
Steve Worthy, CEO of the Fore!Kids Foundation, announced today that Tianlang Guan, the youngest player ever to compete in the Masters Tournament, will tee it up at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans April 25-28, 2013.

Manda expands its meat recall to include additional products

By Samantha Morgan
Manda Fine Meat, the East Baton Rouge-based meat company, is expanding its recall.

Louisiana runners registered to participate in Boston Marathon total 95

By Samantha Morgan
A total of 95 runners from Louisiana were registered to participate in the Boston Marathon, where two explosions were set off near the finish line. In all, 26,839 runners and wheelchair racers registered.

Grand Isle hosts 15th annual Migratory Bird Celebration this weekend

By Media Release
The Grand Isle Community Development Team, Town of Grand Isle, The Louisiana Nature Conservancy and Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program will host the 15th annual Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration April 19-21, 2013, at various loca