FOR LOUISIANA in conjunction with B&C Group will be hosting its first annual back to school event “Kicks 4 Kids”. Young men ages 10 through 17 will be provided free new or gently used sneakers and free haircuts. There will also be free food and entertainment. Come out and support our youth on Monday, August 8 at LaBella Banquet Hall, 7607 Tom Drive. For more information about FOR LOUISIANA or to make a donation, visit www.forlouisiana.webs.com or call (225) 435-9704.

FOR LOUISIANA is a non-profit organization.

Louisiana's annual sales tax holiday continues today, August, 6. It was also held yesterday, Aug. 5/p>

During the two days, the first $2,500 of the purchase price of eligible items is exempt from the 4 percent sales tax.

The items are largely for personal, non-business use.

Vehicle purchases aren't covered by the holiday. Neither are most services, tickets for recreational events and restaurant meals.

The state revenue department says expenses for school supplies, uniforms and educational equipment required by schools also are eligible for deductions on 2011 state income tax returns.

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The day just got sweeter at WAFB Channel 9. Baton Rouge Police Department Spokesman Sargeant Donald Stone just sent over a cookie cake decorated with our logo.

He thanked us for working well with him during his first six months on the job and says he looks forward to working together in the future.

We really appreciate it Sgt. Stone!  Thank you for our dessert!