http://www.2theadvocate.com 2theadvocate.com | Powered by The Advocate and WBRZ News 2 Louisiana en-us Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:53:18 -0500 Copyright (C) 1992-2007, 2theadvocate.com, WBRZ, Louisiana Broadcasting LLC and The Advocate, Capital City Press LLC, All Rights Reserved. http://www.2theadvocate.com/help/3412486.html 15 http://rss.swagit.com/2wbrz.gif http://www.2theadvocate.com News 2 weather forecast at 10pm for July 18, 2008 http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07182008-28.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07182008-28.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:19:37 CDT The Advocate Weather News 2 weather forecast at 10pm Officials Want To Synch Lights For Smoother Traffic in Baton Rouge http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-27.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-27.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:08:49 CDT The Advocate Officials Synching Lights For Smoother Traffic Four people were killed and seven were injured when a massive crane collapsed at LyondellBasell's Houston refinery on Friday afternoon. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-26.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-26.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:07:19 CDT The Advocate Houston refinery crane collapse kills 4 Coach Lydell Key will be in his first year as head coach at Belaire this fall, and after an 0-10 season in 2007, there is only one direction the new coach can take the Bengals -- up. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07182008-23.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07182008-23.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:15:48 CDT The Advocate Sports Belaire looks to improve in '08 Every off-season fans of LSU football receive a special invitation to learn from the entire Tiger coaching staff. The only catch is that this boot camp is just for the ladies. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07182008-22.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07182008-22.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:13:02 CDT The Advocate Sports LSU holds football crash course for women Mosquitoes are building a resistance to certain chemicals being sprayed to stop them, but that's only one of the problems mosquito control experts are fighting. Mosquitoes are finding certain populated areas in East Baton Rouge Parish perfect for breeding. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-21.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-21.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:10:49 CDT The Advocate Mosquitoes breeding, building resistance There is controversy between council members and Mayor-President Kip Holden over a meeting to inform you about the mayor's tax plan. Pat Culbertson says the mayor should attend the meeting he's holding with voters in his district so they can make an educated decision about whether or not to approve the mayor's bond proposition. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-20.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-20.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:06:18 CDT The Advocate Controversy over tax proposition continues State senators are rejecting a possible veto session over the use of your tax money, but a letter from Sen. Yvonne Dorsey to other lawmakers could still get her in hot water. Some lawmakers said they were surprised by the racial overtones in the letter, which urges legislators to support a veto session. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-19.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-19.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:05:10 CDT The Advocate Lawmakers surprised by Dorsey letter What can you expect from your weekend weather? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07182008-17.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07182008-17.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:11:30 CDT The Advocate Weather WBRZ weather forecast for July 18 There's a warning for people in a neighborhood near downtown Baton Rouge to stay away from a site where chemicals were dumped illegally. Ten 55 gallon drums were dumped, but DEQ says the chemicals do not pose an immediate threat to nearby homes. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-16.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-16.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:10:36 CDT The Advocate Chemicals illegally dumped near downtown The mayor of Walker can't run for reelection because he didn't watch the clock, a judge ruled Friday. Last Friday was the qualifying deadline for candidates, but Travis Clark showed up minutes late. Bobby Font, Clark's opponent, sued to have the mayor's name taken off the ballot. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-15.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-15.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:09:13 CDT The Advocate Walker mayor can't run for reelection What can you expect from your weekend in weather? WBRZ Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum has your forecast. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07182008-4.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07182008-4.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:09:42 CDT The Advocate Weather WBRZ weather forecast for July 18 Joe Macaluso is ready to head to the Louisiana coast this weekend to enjoy some good fishing. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-3.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-3.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:56:08 CDT The Advocate Fishing along the La. coast Louis Miller is out in the garden with tips on the Natchez Crepe Myrtle. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-2.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-2.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:55:06 CDT The Advocate Gardening tips for Natchez Crepe Myrtle Acorn Housing Corporation is a non-profit organization that helps people become homeowners while also preventing them from losing their home through foreclosure. Barbara Key joined us on 2une In Friday morning with details on a housing fair the company is hosting. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-1.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07182008-1.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:53:19 CDT The Advocate Acorn Housing Corp. holding fair WBRZ News 2 weather forecast for July 17, 2008 at 10pm. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07172008-41.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07172008-41.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:13:39 CDT The Advocate Weather WBRZ News 2 Weather at 10pm Mayor wants to expand the River Center despite an overdrawn budget. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-40.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-40.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:05:20 CDT The Advocate Proposed River Center Expansion Former LSU Tiger and current Dallas Maverick Brandon Bass is back in town this offseason, trying to shape the minds of young, aspiring athletes. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07172008-32.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07172008-32.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:52:23 CDT The Advocate Sports Bass inspiring BR youth This fall will mark year two of the Sid Edwards era at Central High School. After a successful campaign in 2007, the Wildcats plan to use the momentum to propel the program to its first playoff victory in 30 years. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07172008-33.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Sports/07172008-33.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:52:21 CDT The Advocate Sports Central looks to build on 8-2 season Voters in Central will decide the fate of a proposed tax for schools this weekend. The election will have two propositions, one for a three-quarter-cent sales tax and the other for a new property tax. The money would be used to build a $95 million school complex to house all students in the Central district. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-31.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-31.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:39:35 CDT The Advocate Taxes would fund Central school complex Mayor Kip Holden wants voters in East Baton Rouge Parish to approve a billion-dollar tax increase for economic development, traffic and public safety issues. Some metro council members and taxpayers would like the package broken up into separate property and sales tax issues on the ballot. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-30.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-30.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:36:20 CDT The Advocate Council, residents want tax package broken up Is the chance of rain sneaking slowly back into your forecast? Find out from Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07172008-28.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07172008-28.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:48:44 CDT The Advocate Weather WBRZ weather forecast for July 17 WBRZ needs your help to help school kids in Baton Rouge. On Thursday we were stuffing a bus full of school supplies at the Office Depot on College Drive. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-29.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-29.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:48:43 CDT The Advocate WBRZ Stuffs the Bus Voting for a tax increase in East Baton Rouge Parish could save you money. The mayor's development plan includes $135 million for a new prison. According to the Sheriff's Office, it costs taxpayers around $3 million a year to house prisoners around the state because there's not enough space, and if nothing is done the cost could double in the next two years. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-27.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07172008-27.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:36:30 CDT The Advocate Tax plan would pay for new prison Is the chance of rain sneaking slowly back into your forecast? Find out from WBRZ Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07172008-4.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate_Weather/07172008-4.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:12:30 CDT The Advocate Weather WBRZ weather forecast for July 17