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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 3:21pm

Rally brings attention to motorcycle safety

By Alex Deiro (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
With May temperatures warming up, more motorcyclists are taking to the roads and highways again.

Project Runway's Anthony Ryan Auld to teach sewing class in Baton Rouge

By ALL Brands
All Brands, a leading supplier of innovative products for the home sewing enthusiast in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is pleased to announce that Anthony Ryan Auld, the winner of Project Runway All Stars 2, will be appearing in person to teach an upc

SCAM ALERT: Hang up on new utility bill phone scam

By Better Business Bureau
Utility companies throughout the US and Canada are warning their customers about a new con. Scammers are calling residents and impersonating utility staff, claiming to be collecting on late bills. How the Scam Works:

Draft party for former Tiger Tharold Simon canceled after arrest

By Samantha Morgan
A draft party planned for a former Tiger has been canceled after he was arrested for public intimidation.

Local study: Vitamins may ease diabetes symptoms

By Arthur Nead - Tulane University
Vitamin therapy is a promising avenue to improving symptoms of pain, tingling and numbness in hands and feet typical of diabetic neuropathy, a study by Tulane University researchers concluded.

Dutchtown's Eric Reid drafted by 49ers

By Matt Boudreaux (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge,La.)
Eric Reid became the second LSU Tiger selected in the 2013 NFL Draft when the 49ers took him with 18th overall pick. San Francisco traded up 13 spots to get Reid.

LSU's Mingo selected sixth overall by Cleveland

By Matt Boudreaux (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge La.)
It didn't take long for the LSU talent to start falling of the draft boards Wednesday night in New York. With the sixth overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft the Browns selected former LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo.

Jindal voices support for delaying teacher evaluations

By Alex Diero (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge,La.)
Governor Bobby Jindal is voicing his support for a bill that would delay starting the teacher evaluation system known as COMPASS. It passed through the House Education Committee with no problem.
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Lawmakers weigh allowing online gambling

By Alex Deiro (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
From the water to the web, lawmakers are looking at winning big and taking a gamble with legalizing online gambling. It's a relatively new concept, legalizing online gambling.

Return to Tigerland aimed toward vets, highlights training

By Sgt. 1st Class Ken McCooey, US Army
The 162nd Infantry “Tiger” Brigade hosts “Return to Tiger Land” on North Fort Polk from 9 .am. to 2 p.m. May 4.