Print Edition #1: December 1, 2005

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What's up with that?

Why a police department and a sheriff's office?

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

An even better one might be 'why don't both law enforcement agencies duke it out for supremacy in a police academy-style cop-a-thon?'
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Lucky No. 6

Jerry Arbour finally wins one

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

This fall, attorney Jerry Arbour finally came up a winner Read story.

Google This: It's Smiley's world

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

But the most interesting find: A 2002 Anders column about epitaphs that was swiped and posted by FuneralWireNews.com, Read story.

The Regimen

While LSU competes for the SEC campionship, Alley broussard fights to come back

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

His leg was twisted in a pile up when he felt the unmistakable pop of the rubber band-like anterior cruciate ligament tearing. Read story.

Step away from the car

David Alexander decides two wheels are better than four

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

"I found myself driving home as fast as possible so that I could get home and squeeze in a workout." Read story.

"We need to act now on global warming," Liu says. "Elected officials need a long-term perspective when planning for hurricanes, but they usually don't think beyond the four- or six-year election cycles." Read story.

Is Baton Rouge turning – dare we say it - cosmopolitan?

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

From our first issue: Even before Kat Rita wrecked homes and shifted our population, Baton Rouge was changing. Read story.

Music scene blossoms

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

song after song of sublimely sugary pop tarts with a slap dash of true grit Read story.

Troupe Dreams

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

Four years after the project launched, Renee Chatelain and co-founder Cecile Bankston expanded the company to include children with physical and developmental disabilities. Read story.

The Cat wants to explore his space

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

The plan is to record a weekly show, probably two hours, of The Cat's special blend of straight jazz, Latin jazz, rhythm and blues, Louisiana artists and world music. Read story.

Kill them with kindness

Reception is suspected releases debut album the new american etiqette

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

For two button-down nerd rockers sporting ties and sweating their glasses off in front of mobs of fans bobbing and shaking to songs that sound like a Commodore 64 took a big bite out of Led Zeppelin, it's the details that make the night special. Read story.

Dining in stages

Above, Unique Cuisine Executive Chef Ken Naron stocks up at Vinh Phat Asian Market

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

Sides of green beans, black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes and more are bursting with homey flavors. More corn bread muffins, please. I love this place. Read story.

Quick hits for the best eats in town

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

I've brought a New Orleans-style Sunday brunch to Baton Rouge--eggs hussard, eggs benedict, champagne…things you don't see in Baton Rouge that are common to New Orleans Read story.

Sound bites from the beat of the City

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

It's kind of anti the flashy, brand new sounds of the 80's Read story.

Editorial: A city challenged

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

Now, in more ways than anyone was prepared for, Baton Rouge has become a big city Read story.

Right this way, please

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

It's called Port Allen. It's a short hop across the I-10 Bridge (yes, the New one), to a city where leaders have evolved beyond draconian restriction. Similarly, Ascension Parish and Prairieville retailers just beyond the southeastern parish line will happily sell you a bottle of pinot noir for your Sunday lunch, even if you're serving fish. Read story.