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The May job numbers are out and its not looking good, especially for Louisiana museums

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
LOUISIANA (FOX44) - Bad news on the job front, almost 14 million Americans are now unemployed . The May job numbers are out, and they show only 54-thousand jobs were added last month, that's the fewest in eight months.

Wondering who has the cheapest milk? There's an app for that

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
LOUISIANA (FOX44) - There is a new cool app that was created here in Louisiana. Kleinpeter Dairy with one that'll help you find where their milk is the cheapest!

Tips for Employers Hiring Young Workers

By LWCC
BATON ROUGE, La. (June 3, 2011) — With the start of summer, more than 4 million young workers nationwide will be looking for employment.

Pinnacle Entertainment confirms construction details

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
Pinnacle Entertainment filed an 8K disclosing some changes to their construction services agreement for L'Auberge Baton Rouge. There is now a guaranteed date of completion by May 31, 2012 and a maximum construction price of $229 million.

Advance Baton Rouge Charter School Association Hosts Teacher / Administrator Recruitment Fair

By Advance Baton Rouge Charter School Association
Baton Rouge, LA — The Advance Baton Rouge Charter School Association (ABR) will host its first Certified Teacher and Administrator Recruitment Fair Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Baton Rouge Marriot, 5500 Hilton Ave.

The Civil Air Patrol helping out in time of need

By Brix Fowler
Waters along the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers are still above flood stage and the Civil Air Patrol has been playing a big role in the flood fight.

Toddler found in car with dead woman

By Neeha Curtis
Authorities say a Metairie woman left her toddler inside a car with a dead body. Jessica Ockman, 33, faces child desertion and other drug-related charges after she was found unconscious in a Metairie gas station bathroom.
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Police Chief addresses citizens' concerns

By Brix Fowler
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) - — Less than a week after being named police chief, Dewayne White spent time addressing the concerns of citizens who call Baton Rouge home, Citizens like John Daniel, “we have to build relationships based up
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St. Amant family receives help from community

By Kelsey Scram
ST. AMANT, La (FOX44) — When Selena Himel was 20 weeks pregnant, she received some shocking news. Her unborn daughter was diagnosed with a rare birth defect.

'Tobacco Tax' clears Senate

By American Cancer Society
A decision by the Louisiana Senate to maintain the current tobacco tax is being praised by the American Cancer Society. In a 29 to 8 vote this morning, the Senate elected to continue a 4-cent tobacco tax that was set to rollback in 2012.