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Kentucky Derby
10:42 am
Fri May 3, 2013

3 Horses To Know In The Kentucky Derby

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Goldencents training at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2013. Note: Due to an error in information provided by Getty Images, the original image with this post was of Golden Soul during one of its training sessions. We removed that image at 9:25 a.m. ET on May 5 and replaced it with this photo.
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Originally published on Sun May 5, 2013 8:27 am

This is a post for everyone (like us) who tunes into horse racing just once a year, on the first Saturday in May when the Kentucky Derby is run. Here are three horses that those who pay much closer attention say you should know about:

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WRKF
10:09 am
Fri May 3, 2013

Interviews: State Senator Ben Nevers, Journalist Jeffrey Marks, Olympian Carl Lewis

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Originally published on Fri May 10, 2013 12:43 pm

Bogalusa Senator Ben Nevers (D) discusses the state's reluctance to accept the Medicaid expansion included in the federal Affordable Care Act, an his proposed legislation to accept the Medicaid money. 

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jeffrey Marks and his friend, Olympic track &  field Gold Medalist  Carl Lewis, talk about sports & achievement...and about their support for organ donation.

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New Orleans Zephyrs
1:20 pm
Wed May 1, 2013

Zephyrs Game Suspended Due To Rain

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Wednesday’s matchup between the New Orleans Zephyrs and the Omaha Storm Chasers was suspended due to heavy rains over Zephyr Field.

The game, which was scoreless, will be resumed Saturday, May 25, at 4 p.m. The game will go the full nine innings, while the following regularly scheduled game will last just seven innings.

The team says tickets for Wednesday’s game can be redeemed for a ticket to any other Zephyrs game for the remainder of the 2013 season. Ticket holders can call (504) 734-5155 for more information.

WRKF
10:40 am
Wed May 1, 2013

High Sschool Football Playoff Controversy To Be Resolved Outside of Legislature

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Originally published on Wed May 1, 2013 6:45 pm

A bill filed in response to a decision by high school principals to change football post-season play has been voluntarily deferred.

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Zurich Classic
7:00 am
Mon April 29, 2013

Zurich CEO Pledges Continued Regional Support

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Zurich CEO Martin Senn

The chief executive officer of the Zurich Insurance Group played golf and dodged some heavy rain during the Zurich Classic golf tournament in Avondale. Martin Senn also found time to meet with business leaders while in New Orleans, and reaffirm the company’s commitment to the region.

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New Orleans Saints
8:50 am
Fri April 26, 2013

2013 NFL Draft: Saints Take Kenny Vaccaro In First Round

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The New Orleans Saints are coming off the worst defensive season of any team in NFL history, and Thursday night’s selection of safety Kenny Vaccaro is intended to be a critical piece in the shake up of their troubled secondary.

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