Bastrop, LA News
Bastrop, LA News
Week in review: Meet the balancing dog
Post cards from Berlin
Local youth writes award winning essay
Patrols to step up for holiday
Today in the news: Escaped penguin captured
Morning Jolt: Dog refuses to leave dead partner
Looking forward
Complaints aired about ballfield
Students recognized for modeling citizenship
Today in the news: Americans don’t use their full vacation time
Morning Jolt: Do you have any Bigfoot hair?
Today in the news: DC Comics superhero to come out of closet
Morning Jolt: Stolen pig statue back home
Today in the news: Pastor under fire for comments on gays
Morning Jolt: $1M for parking spot
New super adapting to new demands
Local seniors invited to picnic in park
Today in the news: Ex-Rutgers student gets 30 days for webcam incident
Morning Jolt: ‘Pet tax’ quickly nixed
This week: Geek Pride Day is Friday
Week in review: What really happened in Trayvon Martin death?
Local sales tax revenues going strong
Fundraiser for cancer research has personal resonance for local family
Fanciful fun slated for this weekend
Today in the news: Facebook makes its stock market debut
Bain to render anthem at Preakness
Top BHS scholars reflect on journey
Clearing the way
Man takes morning stroll with drugs, gun to boot
Morning Jolt: Escaped penguin enjoying life
Head Start pedals with heavy hearts
Program gives school dropouts H.O.P.E.
Park’s new walking trail opens next week
A time to remember
Citizens to voice concerns about Sterlington ball field in meeting
Reading program to kick off May 31
Tree to serve as memorial to teacher
Twin City opens new outdoors store
Today in the news: White babies no longer the majority
Video report: Donna Summer dies at 63
Morning Jolt: Haunted home for seniors?
Today in the news: Fake cop killing Miss. drivers?
Law officials, Special Olympics’ athletes step toward games
Morning Jolt: Family saves kitten tossed out of car
Horse-thief confesses to multiple business burglaries
Local painters’ works a focus for cotton festival
Today in the news: JPMorgan CEO gets $23 million
Sterlington Middle finishes first year
Police dept. may see addition in force
Proposed bill addresses driving and technology
Lights, legacy
Morning Jolt: Bit by snake at Wal-Mart?
Jury may add ‘some teeth’ on signs’ laws
Morehouse cancer fundraiser is Saturday
Today in the news: Woman with flesh-eating bacteria doing well
Arkansas driver killed in Morehouse accident
Morning Jolt: Man wins Powerball 6 times
This week: ‘Battleship’ takes off
Week in review: Gay rights top the news
Bastrop man arrested for aggravated incest
Adult ed to remain in area
Educators recognized for their service
Six means simplify
Local pastor travels to Belize to shepherd boy for eye surgery
Tragedy on the tracks
Alcohol one step closer to Sunday sales
Yesteryear arts, crafts on hand at Starr Homeplace
Today in the news: FBI: Girls saw kidnapper kill himself
Morning Jolt: Giant pasta box on sale
Today in the news: Flesh-eating virus claims woman’s leg
High honors
Morning Jolt: Angry dentist story a hoax
City to consider Sunday liquor sales
Adult Learning Center to close
Today in the news: President Obama says he supports gay marriage
Voter Education Week efforts aim to turn around low voting participation
Morning Jolt: Meet Mr. T-Rex
Woman charged with stealing from nursing patient
High school grad starts college career as a junior
Today in the news: Nevada OKs Google’s autonomous car
Handle with care
Morning Jolt: Maurice Sendak remembered
LRCA Rodeo again at MAC
Camera to shine on bayou’s trail
Today in the news: Skype death not murder, Army says
Morning Jolt: Loch Ness Monster must leave river
This week: Don’t forget Mother’s Day
Week in review: Junior Seau’s brain to be studied
Lowe's awards Keep Morehouse Beautiful $5,000 grant
City responds to complaints about pit bulls
Company offers $5,000 reward for arrest of power line thieves
Local girls invited to get fancy at Visitor Center
2012 Mr. and Miss Prairie View Academy named
Today in the news: ‘Super moon’ to shine Saturday
New club’s photo art display unveiled at Snyder Museum
Morning Jolt: Mensa admits 2-year-old
Transportation officials survey roads targeted for bayou canoe access
Consultant contract renewed over industrial park work
Saturday’s walkathon helps needy, honors two pastors
Today in the news: Kentucky Derby could see first white horse winner
Leaders explore help for entrepreneurialism
Morning Jolt: What’s Seinfeld’s secret project?
Historic apartments gaining more than tenants
Library advocates computer literacy
Recovering the past for the future
Today in the news: Junior Seau dead of self-inflicted gunshot to chest
Board favors pilot online learning software
Morning Jolt: Bin Laden killed 1 year ago
Fundraiser hopes to help student’s recovery
Today in the news: Bin Laden wanted Obama assassinated
Flea market to fund maintenance
Morning Jolt: Occupy protests today
Governor’s wife has local ‘hands-on’ visit
Relay for Life event collects close to 50 grand
Flooding cancels tree-planting efforts in refuge
Today in the news: Barnes & Noble Nook gets boost from Microsoft
Morning Jolt: Ground zero tower is tallest in NY
This week: ‘The Avengers’ in theaters
Week in review: George Zimmerman still free – for now, at least
Admin assistants honored
‘To celebrate life’
Today in the news: Michael Jordan’s team is worst ever
Morning Jolt: Relax like this frog
Today in the news: More Secret Service misconduct
Board weighs summer school options
Morning Jolt: 'Royals book guy' goes viral
Funds from barrel races to highlight competitors
Suspect arrested in Peoples homicide
Today in the news: Teens getting drunk on hand sanitizer
Morning Jolt: $5k wedding for dogs
Today in the news: Deion Sanders has wife arrested for assault
Morning Jolt: Best doughnuts in the U.S.
Today in the news: Metta World Peace may face suspension
Morning Jolt: John Edwards, Jennifer Hudson in court
This week: Anniversary of Chernobyl
Week in review: Woman died of too much Coke?
Affordable housing complex on hold
Workshop aims to educate on savings
Senior overcomes language barrier
Citizens, state hope to restore Bussey
Today in the news: George Zimmerman gets $150K bond
All smiles
Firm’s oil well acreage keeps growing
Morning Jolt: Starbucks getting rid of bug extract
New academic curriculum for students on the horizon
Representatives honor one of their own
Today in the news: Ted Nugent questioned by Secret Service
Morning Jolt: Most Influential People in the World
Today in the news: Mom killed while trying to save kidnapped baby
Clinton lauds scholarship program for seniors
Morning Jolt: Frozen cows found in cabin
Today in the news: The end of Twinkies?
Morning Jolt: Mega Millions winner to come forward
A new shine
Police chief’s appeal of suspension over when mayor reverses stance
Bastrop senior perseveres
Today in the news: Wesley Korir wins the Boston Marathon
This week: Brad and Angelina's engagement
Week in Review: North Korea fails rocket launch
‘Ready to move forward’
Bayou brochure to promote local tourism
Youngest alderman joins village council
Four charged in March shooting
Volunteers seek to curb park vandalism
Today in the news: North Korea fails rocket launch
Ready to sail
George Noflin is next schools super
Exhibit to tell parish story in words, photographs
Morning Jolt: What's that structure on Mars?
City to look at swapping Naff Avenue with state
PVA prepares for graduation
Today in the news: J.K. Rowling announces details about new book
Bond election is ‘not all or nothing’
The right fit
Morning Jolt: Ohio man arrested for putting puppies in suitcase
Creative economy enters 10th year
Today in the news: Apple sued over e-book pricing
Morning Jolt: Pizza with a hot dog crust
Six store clerks ticketed in police spot check of alcohol sales to minors
New protocol ready for roadside vendors
Today in the news: Real Maryland Mega Millions winners claim prize
Bastrop becomes first in region to deem all parks tobacco free
Morning Jolt: UFO in South Korea
Jury eyes “swapping” key roads with LDOTD
Lions offer free eye screenings
Today in the news: Facebook buys Instagram
Morning Jolt: Tiny town of Buford sold for $900K
This week: 100th anniversary of Titanic sinking
Week in review: Generous firefighters top the news
Jury to look at peddling proposal
Hunt for Easter eggs is today
Today in the news: Navy jet crashes into apartment
Morning Jolt: Dog eats owner's Masters tickets
Today in the news: Ghost ship sunk by Coast Guard
Together again
Morning Jolt: YouTube to start offering Paramount movies
Run rabbits run
Flower sales up with holiday
Today in the news: Puppies rescued by firefighters
Ready for take off
Morning Jolt: Flying cars coming soon?
City near choosing industrial park site
Truck goes off-road, looms over ditch
Local man arrested in undercover sting
Today in the news: Firefighters donate Mega Millions winnings
Fair Housing Month brings hope of new, affordable homes in Bastrop
Morning Jolt: Want to be buried in a bacon coffin?
New owners to invest in youth health hospital
Carter Park Clean Up was ‘huge success’
Best Home Health closes local office
Today in the news: 7 dead in shooting at university in California
Area under severe storm watch
Morning Jolt: Who won Mega Millions?
This week: NCAA championship is Monday
Election landscape
Week in review: George Zimmerman, Mega Millions the talk of the week
Former Saint visits Bastrop
Surprise warrants served Friday
Historical treasures in Snyder Museum’s attic
Local salon offers innovative results
Today in the news: George Zimmerman’s brother speaks out
Morning Jolt: Man saved from cougar attack by bear
Today in the news: Mega Millions jackpot a new world record
Morning Jolt: Vermont residents aim for cowbell record
Today in the news: Mega Millions jackpot reaches new record
Morning Jolt: 'Harry Potter' now in e-book format
Today in the news: Dog found in trash gets sight back
Morning Jolt: Highest gas prices are in Chicago
Law officials target dangerous road zone
7,125 mineral acres leased in March
Local physician receives award for quality healthcare
Morehouse goes for Santorum primary election
Today in the news: CNN poll finds 73 percent want George Zimmerman arrested
Morning Jolt: March 26
This week: Earth Hour takes place Saturday
Enhancing the view
Book features Bastrop square
New owners restoring historic home
Second round of superintendent interviews today
Cypress tree planting moved to May
Week in review: Whitney Houston's cause of death revealed
Today in the news: Geraldo Rivera blames Trayvon Martin's death on hoodies
Maintaining the flow
EPA closes race track case
Big top, family fun coming to the MAC
Bastrop man found guilty in New Year's shooting
Today in the news: Whitney Houston died of accidental drowning, coroner says
Weather delays, doesn’t stop help
Straight line winds cause damage
Store robbery leads to high-speed chase
Super candidate to promote 'rigor' in local schools
Today in the news: Tim Tebow traded, Sean Payton suspended
Today in the news: New witness in Trayvon Martin case
Today in the news: Peyton Manning in, Tim Tebow out in Denver
This week: ‘Hunger Games’ opens Friday
Week in review: Baby koalas get an exam
First wave interviewed
Turnout low for early voting
Drowning victim’s body found
Food, music, fun coming to 12th annual Crawfest
Guirlando sees potential for ‘world class’ school system
Local cypress tree a state treasure
Today in the news: New iPad a big hit on first day
Today in the news: Blagojevich enters prison
Benefit to raise funds for cancer patient
Bayou dumping can lead to costly penalties
Motorist leads deputies on dangerous chase
No leads yet in search for missing boater
Super candidate Noflin 'strong disciplinarian'
Law officials address A/C thefts
Bastrop man found guilty in double homicide
Today in the news: Encyclopaedia Britannica to stop print editions
Today in the news: Why are people stealing Tide?
Jury eyes ways to curtail curbside business sales
Photos tell story of scenic bayou
Rescue officials search Jones Lake for fisherman
Republicans to choose state delegates in April
Police chief hearing postponed again
Today in the news: Crystal Cathedral undergoing big changes
This week: March Madness begins Tuesday
Jones sees chance ‘to give back’ as super candidate
Week in review: New iPad tops the news
Early voting starts
Gardening for good health
Firefighters respond to pallet fire
Cast sought for ‘Murder Ahoy’
More storms rolling toward Bastrop
Today in the news: Another ‘Phoenix lights’ mystery
Today in the news: Invisible Children documentary about warlord goes viral
Today in the news: iPad 3 will have amazing resolution
Today in the news: Mom loses legs shielding kids from tornado
Today in the news: Penguin runs away from zoo
Oak Ridge woman victim of homicide in Oklahoma
This week: Super Tuesday, iPad 3 and Bruce Springsteen
Week in review: Midwest tornadoes and storms top the news
Relay for Life finding local support
Dogs attack, kill horses
‘Walk on the wild side’
Springtime invites bright, colorful fashion trends
Today in the news: Obama birth certificate in the news yet again
Today in the news: Birth control bill fails in Senate
Ag budget outcomes
Sales tax collections rise 5.5 percent year to date
LDOTD makes week-long traffic count in the city
While supporters advocate funds for turf at BHS, Delta runners avoid potholes
Today in the news: Davy Jones from The Monkees dies
Taste of the tropics coming to Bastrop
Author tells students: Make your dreams come true
Disney-inspired group aims at helping kids
Today in the news: 2 more students die from Ohio school shooting
Today in the news: ‘Berenstain Bears’ co-creator dies
This week: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ out in theaters
Week in review: Afghanistan violence tops the news
Thieves continue to eye scrap metal
Stephen Hill coming to Bonne ldee Assembly
Bridge work completed; key stretch of highway re-opens
Today in the news: Fake 9/11 firefighter admits lying
Bastrop a tour stop for Elvis Presley 57 years ago today
Today in the news: J.K. Rowling announces new book
Today in the news: Georgia rep. proposes vasectomy ban
Today in the news: Military dad burns N.J. flag in protest of Whitney Houston
Today in the news: Elizabeth Smart marries in Hawaii
Week in review: Whitney Houston, Gary Carter top the news
This week: Oscars are next Sunday
Superintendent search narrowed to eight
A closer perspective
City hired realtor to help assess Peoples Water
Native son, Gilbert Wilson earns nomination for Gospel award
Today in the news: Payroll tax cut approved
Today in the news: ‘Colbert Report’ suspended
Today in the news: Pekingese wins Best in Show at Westminster
Today in the news: Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky the focus of new film
Today in the news: Friends, family say Whitney Houston didn’t kill herself
This week: Great Backyard Bird Count is this week
Week in review: Contraception spat ends with compromise
New site for affordable housing
Healthy pickings
DG Foods CEO becomes honorary Bastrop citizen
Woman falls prey to lottery scam
Too much is not enough
Today in the news: Purple squirrel spotted in Pennsylvania
Today in the news: What does mortgage settlement mean for you?
Uncertainty persists on return of police chief
Firm picked to help with 10-year district map
Bastrop Choraliers present evening of love songs and poetry
A microphone and a dream
Today in the news: Moms battle Facebook over breastfeeding
Today in the news: California same-sex marriage ban ruled illegal
Today in the news: Madonna halftime show a hit?
Deputies make another bust on drugs and guns
This week: ‘Phantom Menace’ out in 3-D
Week in review: Komen and Planned Parenthood top the news
Side by side
Bandit targets wrong dogs
New reading tools help disabled better enjoy library
Keep Morehouse Beautiful gets $10,000 grant for local projects
DNA testing confirms ID of body
Today in the news: Komen changes mind on Planned Parenthood
Arrests made in Thursday night shooting
Today in the news: Group wants sugar regulated like tobacco
Today in the news: Facebook seeks $5 billion IPO
Digging deep for an impact
Today in the news: Mom gives birth to 14-pound baby
Family-owned dry cleaners press quality work onto next generation
College options on the table for parents
Collectors seek answers to discoveries’ mysteries
Today in the news: Super Bowl ad preview – and a look at the Ferris Bueller ad
This week: Super Bowl Sunday is 1 week away
Week in review: Heroic children top the news
Gov. Jindal eyes education overhaul
Report to name schools’ needs
Hairy competition
Parade marches today for fun, cause
Dental program shines on pupils at local junior high
Today in the news: Little boy writes heartwarming letter to 49ers’ Kyle Williams
Better frequency
Speaker to put fire in schools’ attitude
Unknown treasures may be ID’d at Saturday’s park event
Today in the news: Vanna White and Pat Sajak were sometimes drunk during 'Wheel of Fortune'
Today in the news: Facebook makes Timeline mandatory
Parish under tornado watch
Great expectations
Hunter’s aim at trophy could be backfire
After absence, efforts for Relay for Life restart
Morehouse part of economic alliance meeting
Suspect’s prison escape fails
Mer Rouge native revisits Pearl Harbor
Today in the news: Mitt Romney paid 14% in taxes
Today in the news: 9-year-old girl outsmarts kidnapper
This week: President Obama’s State of the Union speech is Tuesday
Week in review: Costa Concordia cruise ship captain tops the news
Late fees add to property taxes
Right angles
Report reveals presence in Rose Theatre
Residents invited to take a journey into the world of jazz
Today in the news: Etta James remembered for her legendary talent
New player enters the new shale play
Video report: Etta James dies at 73
Today in the news: Ex-wife: Newt Gingrich wanted open marriage
Expectant moms urged to keep target date
Board outlines super search
Fish Market hopes taste hooks patrons
Today in the news: Sledding crow becomes Internet sensation
Today in the news: Wikipedia, Reddit to go dark Wednesday
Experts will shed light on artifacts
Bastrop author pens to inspire women
Today in the news: Zappos hacked; 24 million people affected
Jon Huntsman withdraws from GOP presidential race
This week: Republicans debate ahead of South Carolina
Week in review: Marines top the news
City awarded a $5,000 grant toward preventing underage drinking
Redistricting evaluated
Rodeos steered younger
Board OKs plans for new affordable housing
Getting to the point
Group works to keep clean water
Countdown to road completion
Delta honors Dr. King’s legacy
Today in the news: Desecrating Marines identified
Unpaid student lunch dues get noticed
Game birds litter parish road
Police chief on leave
Today in the news: Outrage over video of Marines urinating on dead fighters
Today in the news: You can clone your pet
Financial aid event to help seniors aiming at college
Ahead of the curve
Tank Wash buys tract from city
Legislator seeks residents for advisory council
School board’s bond proposal could go before parish-wide vote in April
Chamber representative asks for harmony
Today in the news: ‘Hunger Games’ tickets on sale this month
Drilling starts on second oil well
DARE progam expands
Cardveyors in registrar’s office in need of repairs
What drought?
Today in the news: Woman survives after bungee cord breaks
This week: New Hampshire votes Tuesday
Week in review: Mitt Romney under fire
Flipsters weave tutoring, dance
School evacuates after gas leak
Tragedy when driver unloads gravel
Local man’s green thumb grows sizable vegetables
Today in the news: Accidentally deported teen headed home
Today in the news: Man’s gets a 'no' at basketball game proposal
Protest planned for board meeting
In select company
Finding fallen stars
Courses put inmates back online with basics
Today in the news: Mom shoots intruder after 911 says it’s OK to defend herself
Today in the news: Quadrantid meteor shower should be dazzling
See shooting stars tonight
Sheriff’s dept. mourns one of its own
On-line resources promote ecotourism
Pine Grove teacher becomes National Board certified
Local archaeological site reaches national audience
End of the road for Bonnie & Clyde
This week: Iowa caucuses set for Tuesday
Week in review: 2011 weather disasters
Escapees captured without incident
Raffle results to benefit shelter dogs
Beetle threatens local pine trees
Officials cross fingers for another Eve of few DUIs
Today in the news: North Korea doesn’t change policies
Chemin-A-Haut slated to expand
Old friends, good times are not forgotten
Historic building eyes alum for new tenants
Reily offers goodies for good cause
Residents combat indulgence with exercise
Today in the news: New laws for 2012 affect abortion, immigration
Exclusive: Mitt Romney, Ron Paul lead the field heading into Iowa
Today in the news: Iran threatens to block important water route
Exclusive: Presidential tracking poll released tomorrow morning
Today in the news: Facebook post saves woman’s life
This week: Kim Jong Il funeral set for Wednesday
Week in review: Kim Jong Il dies, his son is successor
Today in the news: Origins of some Stonehenge rocks discovered
Sportsmen invited to help feed families
Today in the news: Man wakes from coma just before organ donation
5 things to know about the payroll tax cut extension
Gold market good this time of year
Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Morehouse County
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