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Track where the presidential candidates are traveling in the run-up to November 2012 with this interactive calendar. Check back often for updates.

The westbound lanes on South Claiborne Ave. between Cambronne St. in Orleans Parish and Dakin St. in Jefferson Parish will close for two years, the City of New Orleans said today in a press release.

The closure, set to begin Sept. 17, is due to work being conducted on the drainage system beneath the street and neutral ground. Motorists will be detoured onto the eastbound lanes of South Claiborne.

A 57-year-old man was shot and killed by his wife today in the Lower 9th Ward, according to a press release issued by the New Orleans Police Department.

Police say the man's wife mistook him for an intruder, and shot him once. The man, whose name is being withheld by authorities pending the notification of his family members, was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Say hello to Magnolia Eleanor Rhein, the newest member of the Music Inside Out family.

Magnolia is the beautiful daughter of producer Jason Rhein and his wife Kelleye. In addition to his work on Music Inside Out, Jason is also the founder and Creative Media Director at Elephant Quilt Productions, and is the bassist and co-songwriter/producer in local rock group Rotary Downs.

Alligator hunters are now free to pursue their quarry across the state, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

The 2012 Wild Alligator Harvest Season opened in the state's West Zone today, following the East Zone opening this past Saturday. However, due to the impact of Hurricane Isaac, hunters in some areas may have to wait until floodwaters recede and power is restored, the state said.

Alligator hunters are advised to verify their buyers have opened before actually taking any alligators, and to use extreme caution when hunting in flooded areas.

Join Frank James, with help from Elise Hu, as they host an online chat featuring Neal Carruth live at the Democratic National Convention. They'll be joined by special guests, and will take comments and questions from our audience throughout the evening.