Construction is underway on an 110-million dollar expansion and renovation at the LSU College of Engineering. Scott Carwile has the story…

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The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 58-year-old Belle Rose man after his attempt to rape a woman was thwarted by her 16-year-old son. Authorities say after Henry Buggage gave the victim a ride home, he began to attack the woman in the living room of her home. That’s when the woman’s 16-year-old son stepped in and Buggage ran from the house. Buggage is charged with attempted rape and home

The falling price of oil is having a negative impact on the state’s oil and gas industry. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Don Briggs says the low prices for oil are forcing companies to pull back and reassess their budgets…

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Many analysts say layoffs are in the industry’s near future.

Retired US Army General Wesley Clark is in Louisiana promoting the federal free cell phone program despite opposition from Senator David Vitter. The Senator claims the program is riddled with fraud but Clark says many steps have been taken to ensure the privilege is not abused…

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Vitter says he would like to see the Lifeline program restored to its original intent of land-lines and he’s challenged Clark to a debate which was accepted Monday.