Acadian Place, LA News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/acadian-place-la The latest Acadian Place, LA news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Law changes impact planned studio There are some new developments concerning a multi-million dollar movie studio planned for Baton Rouge. Plans call for a $665 million studio to be built off O'Neal Lane, but new... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766573/law-changes-impact-planned-studio Family purchases stolen from car A family in Baton Rouge has no presents to put under the tree because thieves stole their Black Friday loot last week. Someone broke into their car in a parking lot near Airline... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766215/family-purchases-stolen-from-car Digital bookmobile comes to BR If you like to read, Baton Rouge has a treat for you. A digital bookmobile is coming to town this week. Emily Smart with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library joined us with... http://www.yourstreet.com/4763971/digital-bookmobile-comes-to-br 'A Christmas Carol' at Manship Theatre The Legendary Dickens' tale, "A Christmas Carol," will be on stage at the Manship Theatre starting this week. Melanie Couvillion with Playmakers of Baton Rouge joined us on 2une... http://www.yourstreet.com/4763970/a-christmas-carol-at-manship-theatre Trial for former N.O. broadcaster begins Monday in Lafayette BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - The second-degree murder trial for former New Orleans broadcaster Vince Marinello begins tomorrow in Lafayette. The 71-year-old is accused of killing... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759789/trial-for-former-n-o-broadcaster-begins-monday-in-lafayette State lawmakers know little about the budget BATON ROUGE — The more Louisiana lawmakers talk about the state budget, the more it becomes clear a slew of them had little idea what they approved in this year's nearly $30... http://www.yourstreet.com/4760747/state-lawmakers-know-little-about-the-budget LSU defeats Troy 92-57 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Marcus Thornton scored a season-high 32 points as LSU defeated Troy 92-57 on Sunday night. Thornton, who had scored in double figures just once in the Tigers... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759547/lsu-defeats-troy-92-57 Contractor: Hurricane response problems cost La. BATON ROUGE, La. -- A contractor who helped carry out a state emergency food stamp program following Hurricanes Gustav and Ike says the state's lack of planning made the firm's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4758659/contractor-hurricane-response-problems-cost-la LSU E-car finishes second in national competition BATON ROUGE, La. -- Could two ingredients, one that adds a tart flavor to soft drinks and candy and another used in laundry detergent, become the next car fuel combinations of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4758200/lsu-e-car-finishes-second-in-national-competition Analysis: Lawmakers know little about the budget BATON ROUGE, La. -- The more Louisiana lawmakers talk about the state budget, the more it becomes clear a slew of them had very little idea what they approved in this year's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4758201/analysis-lawmakers-know-little-about-the-budget Unidentified man killed in early morning crash Baton Rouge, LA (WAFB) Louisiana State Police are investigating a single-vehicle accident that happened just after 2 a.m. on O'Neal Lane, north of I-12. http://www.yourstreet.com/4758181/unidentified-man-killed-in-early-morning-crash Cancienne shakes things up in Iberville http://www.yourstreet.com/4756082/cancienne-shakes-things-up-in-iberville Murder in old Baton Rouge http://www.yourstreet.com/4755898/murder-in-old-baton-rouge Centenary beats Alcorn State 64-51 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Nick Stallings scored 19 points and Centenary defeated Alcorn State 64-51 on Saturday night. Anthony Gatlin scored 15 points and nine rebounds for the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755785/centenary-beats-alcorn-state-64-51 Perkins Rowe kicks off the holidays with bright lights Baton Rouge's upscale retail center lit up the sky with fireworks and the lighting of a 50-foot Christmas tree. http://www.yourstreet.com/4755584/perkins-rowe-kicks-off-the-holidays-with-bright-lights Troy crushes Northwestern State 100-63 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Travis Lee scored 21 points to lead Troy to a 100-63 victory over Northwestern State on Saturday night. Lee shot 6-for-9 from the field, including 5-for-8... http://www.yourstreet.com/4754907/troy-crushes-northwestern-state-100-63 New oyster-permitting process off to bumpy start BATON ROUGE, La. -- A state official says new $15 permits meant to keep out-of-state harvesters away from Louisiana's oyster beds may be barring some Louisiana residents from... http://www.yourstreet.com/4754475/new-oyster-permitting-process-off-to-bumpy-start Grab lunch or take kids to playroom, buy a car BATON ROUGE, La. -- When Fiesta Linton brought her car in for an oil change at the Price LeBlanc Toyota dealership in Baton Rouge earlier this month, she had more than a dog... http://www.yourstreet.com/4753988/grab-lunch-or-take-kids-to-playroom-buy-a-car New study: Lots of Louisiana kids gambling BATON ROUGE, La. -- Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes have the highest rates of youth-related gambling in all of Louisiana, says a newly released study, which also places them... http://www.yourstreet.com/4753986/new-study-lots-of-louisiana-kids-gambling Trim damaged trees to cut storm cleanup costs BATON ROUGE, La. -- Prevention effort is needed to avert in the future the level of devastation caused by trees knocked down in storms, Southern University and LSU tree experts... http://www.yourstreet.com/4753989/trim-damaged-trees-to-cut-storm-cleanup-costs OCS comes up short BATON ROUGE — Christian Life running back Shane Andrus put on another brilliant running display and the Crusaders held off a furious second half Ouachita Christian rally to... http://www.yourstreet.com/4752300/ocs-comes-up-short LSU tops Centenary 64-58 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Chris Johnson scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead LSU to a 64-58 win over Centenary on Friday night. Johnson shot 6-for-14 from the field, and... http://www.yourstreet.com/4751227/lsu-tops-centenary-64-58 Narcille A. Ferrara BATON ROUGE, La. — Narcille Agnes “Narky” Ferrara, 80, of Baton Rouge died at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 26, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4751399/narcille-a-ferrara Advisory issued for holiday travel BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has advised drivers of road work schedules for interstate and major projects throughout Louisiana for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4751832/advisory-issued-for-holiday-travel Northwestern State tops Alcorn State 77-65 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Damon Jones scored his team-high 21 points in 18 minutes as Northwestern State beat Alcorn State 77-65 on Saturday night at the LSU Invitational. http://www.yourstreet.com/4750314/northwestern-state-tops-alcorn-state-77-65 Nucor plant announcement delayed BATON ROUGE, La. -- Word on whether Nucor Corp. will build a $2 billion pig iron plant in Louisiana has been pushed back from December to early next year. http://www.yourstreet.com/4748737/nucor-plant-announcement-delayed Jefferson to start at QB for LSU BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU's Jordan Jefferson will take the first snap on Friday when the Tigers face Arkansas in a Southeastern Conference game. http://www.yourstreet.com/4748196/jefferson-to-start-at-qb-for-lsu Service allows state and local taxes to be paid online BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana revenue officials say a new program that lets people pay state and local sales taxes from their computers has already collected more than $50 million in... http://www.yourstreet.com/4747974/service-allows-state-and-local-taxes-to-be-paid-online Law center official to help Baton Rouge DA BATON ROUGE, La. -- An official at Louisiana State University's law center has been named interim first assistant district attorney in Baton Rouge. http://www.yourstreet.com/4746486/law-center-official-to-help-baton-rouge-da Around Baton Rouge for Nov. 28, 2008 http://www.yourstreet.com/4745583/around-baton-rouge-for-nov-28-2008 Grab some lunch, buy a car BATON ROUGE, La. -- When Fiesta Linton brought her car in for an oil change at the Price LeBlanc Toyota dealership in Baton Rouge earlier this month, she had more than a dog... http://www.yourstreet.com/4745080/grab-some-lunch-buy-a-car Trim trees to cut costs BATON ROUGE, La. -- Prevention effort is needed to avert in the future the level of devastation caused by trees knocked down in storms, Southern University and LSU tree experts... http://www.yourstreet.com/4745079/trim-trees-to-cut-costs Youth not immune to games of chance BATON ROUGE, La. -- Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes have the highest rates of youth-related gambling in all of Louisiana, says a newly released study, which also places them... http://www.yourstreet.com/4745082/youth-not-immune-to-games-of-chance WBRZ Weather Nov. 27, 2008 The WBRZ Channel 2 Weather Team brings you the latest news and weather forecast for Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. http://www.yourstreet.com/4744534/wbrz-weather-nov-27-2008 Dardenne: Early vote tally brisk BATON ROUGE, La.. -- Louisiana's secretary of state says early voting was brisk for two congressional races being decided next week. Jay Dardenne said 9,639 people voted before... http://www.yourstreet.com/4743800/dardenne-early-vote-tally-brisk La. donates leftover hurricane goods to food banks BATON ROUGE, La. -- The state has donated to Louisiana food banks 15 truckloads of nonperishable items left over from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. http://www.yourstreet.com/4743457/la-donates-leftover-hurricane-goods-to-food-banks State donates leftover hurricane goods BATON ROUGE, La. -- The state has donated to Louisiana food banks 15 truckloads of nonperishable items left over from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. http://www.yourstreet.com/4743344/state-donates-leftover-hurricane-goods Businesses can pay sales taxes via Internet BATON ROUGE, La. -- Louisiana revenue officials say a new program that lets people pay state and local sales taxes from their computers has already collected more than $50... http://www.yourstreet.com/4742923/businesses-can-pay-sales-taxes-via-internet La. House to meet for health care briefing BATON ROUGE, La. -- Louisiana's House of Representatives meets next week for a hearing on Gov. Bobby Jindal's health care plans. The governor wants to ask federal health care... http://www.yourstreet.com/4742925/la-house-to-meet-for-health-care-briefing ABCs of Baton Rouge http://www.yourstreet.com/4740040/abcs-of-baton-rouge Holiday Shopping Safety Baton Rouge Police and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's department are adding extra patrols around town.  http://www.yourstreet.com/4739503/holiday-shopping-safety Xavier stops LSU 57-48 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Dee Dee Jernigan had career-highs with 15 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 25 Xavier to a 57-48 victory against LSU on Wednesday night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4739410/xavier-stops-lsu-57-48 Thanksgiving dinner for $20? Thanksgiving dinner is usually one you don't want to scrimp on, but what if money's tight? News 2's Luke Margolis went to one Baton Rouge grocery store to see just how far he... http://www.yourstreet.com/4739115/thanksgiving-dinner-for-20 Secret Millionaire Raising Cane's is one of the most popular fast food chains in Baton Rouge and now the man behind the box combo is giving back in a big way. http://www.yourstreet.com/4738943/secret-millionaire Noose at Fire Station Baton Rouge firefighters are still trying to figure out who left a noose outside one of their stations. http://www.yourstreet.com/4738944/noose-at-fire-station Gas prices make travel cheaper If you're hitting the road for the holiday, it's going to cost you significantly less compared to this time last year. A gallon of regular gas averaged $1.89 in Baton Rouge on... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738932/gas-prices-make-travel-cheaper Fire strikes North BR home An overnight fire in north Baton Rouge sent flames shooting into the sky and neighbors running into the street. It happened just after 2 a.m. in the 1700 block of N. 15th Street... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738933/fire-strikes-north-br-home EXCLUSIVE: Fire Extinguisher Mystery Solved We have an update on an NBC 33 exclusive. We now know who illegally dumped fire extinguishers on a family's property. A top-ranking Baton Rouge fire official allegedly paid two... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738591/exclusive-fire-extinguisher-mystery-solved Thousands hit the roads and skies for the holidays It's Thanksgiving eve and thousands are hitting the roads and the skies  Wednesday night. Besides normal rush hour traffic, the roads around metro Baton Rouge are jam packed... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738533/thousands-hit-the-roads-and-skies-for-the-holidays Honeywell makes the holidays happy for BR residents The Honeywell plant makes chemicals normally but Wednesday they made a bunch of people very happy. Their annual food basket distribution led by Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden.  http://www.yourstreet.com/4738157/honeywell-makes-the-holidays-happy-for-br-residents