Coming off record year, Lee Michaels eyes further expansion
On the heels of a historic year for sales, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry is looking at opportunities to add more stores, says market president Scott Berg. "We're looking at a couple of different places at this time," Berg says. "I wouldn't say [where]...
DATE: May 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
More La. students testing at 'basic' level
About 69% of Louisiana students in grades 3-8 this year tested at the "basic" level or above in four core subjects, the Louisiana Department of Education says. That's one point better than last year and nine points better than in 2008, the...
DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
LSU beats Alabama in its opening SEC Baseball Tournament game
The three runs scored by LSU in the first inning of its opening SEC Baseball Tournament game against Alabama were all the Tigers needed to win. The Tigers' 3-0 win over Alabama today means LSU will next take on Arkansas at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Cody...
DATE: May 22, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Body Mechanics moving to site off College Drive
After a decade at its Corporate Boulevard location, Body Mechanics Personal Fitness will be relocating later this year to 4550 Concord Ave., off College Drive, in the building that was home to Phil's Oyster Bar for several years in the mid-2000s.
DATE: May 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Audit says LDOE skipped steps in monitoring charters
The state Department of Education had gaps in its monitoring of the academic and contractual performance of Louisiana charter schools last year, according to a legislative audit released today. The review by Louisiana Legislative Auditor Daryl...
DATE: May 20, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Nearly 700 city-parish employees could be made to take driver safety course
After taking the four-hour course himself earlier this week, Metro Councilman Buddy Amoroso says he's moving forward with his push to require all city-parish employees who drive municipal vehicles—except those in the police and fire...
DATE: May 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
State receives applications for more than 100 charter schools
Editor's note: This is a press release provided to Daily Report by the Louisiana Department of Education.
DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: News
Grab a beer for American Craft Beer Week
American Craft Beer Week is in full swing. You still have some time to celebrate by grabbing a specialty brew at your favorite Baton Rouge pub. Below, we've got a few special events you shouldn't miss if you're in the beer spirit.
DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Dine) Foodies
This year's La. charter school applications double 2012's
Seven of the country's strongest charter school operators—including two with proven track records of success in New Orleans—have applied to open charter schools in north Baton Rouge. The groups are among 35 organizations that have...
DATE: May 16, 2013 | CATEGORY: Daily Report
Tin Roof flexes beer muscles during National Craft Beer Week
Tin Roof Brewing will be showing off a few special beers and hosting special tasting events around the area for National Craft Beer Week.
DATE: May 09, 2013 | CATEGORY: (Dine) Calendar
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