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  • Giffords, Tucson mark 1 year since deadly rampage

    January 8, 2012 12:19 PM

    TUCSON, Ariz. - Bells rang out across Tucson on Sunday to mark exactly one year since a bloody morning when a gunman's deadly rampage shook a community and shocked a nation. One year after a deranged gunman shot the Arizona congresswoman in the head and opened fire on dozens of... more »
  • Activity Increases at State Intelligence Center Play Video

    September 9, 2011 5:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE- There will be more staffing and support at the state's intelligence center during the 9-11 annivesary period. It's been ten years since terrorists attacked sites in New York and Washington, D.C. Louisiana law enforcement officials say there are no credible threats, but the Fusion Center will monitor... more »
  • Baker 911 memorial for fallen heroes Play Video

    September 8, 2011 5:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - City officials in Baker held an early memorial at the fire station Thursday to mark the 10 year anniversary of September 11th. Fire chief Danny Edwards said the purpose of the memorial was to remind people to never forget. "It's not just about the firemen.... more »
  • Governor Jindal orders flags at half-staff for 9/11 anniversary

    September 2, 2011 2:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor Bobby Jindal has issued an Executive Order calling for the flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff from September 5, 2011, until sunset September 11. The order comes as an expression of respect for Louisiana's fallen civilian and service members who lost... more »
  • Obama: On Katrina anniversary, need for vigilance

    August 29, 2011 2:16 PM

    WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina illustrates the need for the federal government to respond as best it possibly can to natural disasters. He says his administration's improved emergency readiness was evident over the weekend in reaction to Hurricane Irene. Katrina struck... more »
  • Library marks 50th anniversary of JFK inauguration

    January 9, 2011 11:16 AM

    It's been a half-century since the proverbial torch was passed to a new generation. The John F. Kennedy presidential library in Boston has added a special exhibit to mark the 50th anniversary of JFK's inauguration on Jan. 20, 1961. Retired Boston attorney and library trustee Richard Donahue was... more »
  • Sisters celebrate anniversary of kidney donation Play Video

    December 27, 2010 5:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE, La. – A pair of sisters are celebrating a decade of health together after a kidney donation ten years ago. Sylvia Essex-Winder of Baton Rouge donated her kidney to her sister Constant Young after Young struggled with lupus for 30-years. "I went in for what I though... more »
  • Students celebrate LSU's history with time capsule burial Play Video

    November 8, 2010 5:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU students are celebrating the University's 150-year history by burying a time capsule. It's known as the LSU sesquicentennial time capsule and also kicks off this year's homecoming celebrations. The homecoming theme is "Roaring into the Future." The time capsule stands at three feet tall and two... more »
  • Hurricane Katrina's mental health effects, five years later Play Video

    August 30, 2010 10:14 PM

    Mixed emotions come with yesterday's five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. While some people say looking back is still too much, it's helped others appreciate where life has taken them. Executive Director of the Capital Area Human Services District Jan Kasofsky said as the days and months passed after Katrina,... more »
  • Obama visits New Orleans on Katrina anniversary

    August 29, 2010 1:07 PM

    President Barack Obama is in New Orleans celebrating the city's revival from Hurricane Katrina and pledging common purpose with residents in the continuing struggle to protect and rebuild the Gulf Coast. The president on Sunday visited a local institution in the once-flooded midcity, the Parkway Bakery and Tavern, en route... more »
  • Sen. Mary Landrieu interview part 1

    August 27, 2010 6:43 AM

    Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast five years ago on August 29th, 2005. Earlier this week News 2's Whitney Vann sat down Senator Mary Landrieu and asked her how we've come, and how far we have to go. more »
  • More federal money announced for Katrina rebuilding

    August 24, 2010 1:04 PM

    Federal authorities announced more than $25 million in new projects for the rebuilding or replacement of property damaged five years ago by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, including $11 million to rebuild a student center at Xavier University in New Orleans. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Federal Emergency Management Agency... more »
  • Local veterans remember Pearl Harbor anniversary Play Video

    December 7, 2009 5:53 PM

    As our country remembered the 68th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, some local veterans reflected on how much Americans truly value sacrifices made by military members. Veterans and others attended a ceremony at the USS Kidd in Baton Rouge to honor the 2,400 Americans who died on... more »
  • "Sesame Street" turns 40

    November 10, 2009 10:10 AM

    The iconic children's television show "Sesame Street" celebrated its 40th anniversary Tuesday. "Sesame Street" first premiered Nov. 10, 1969 and is midway through production of its 41st season. Tuesday's episode featured first lady Michelle Obama. more »
  • Dancing Dolls celebrate 40th anniversary Play Video

    October 16, 2009 4:41 PM

    Southern University's homecoming has special meaning for some ladies picking up their dancing shoes for the first time in decades. The Dancing Dolls celebrate their 40th anniversary this weekend. They will put on a special performance during Southern's homecoming football game on Saturday. The former dolls have been... more »
  • Hurricane Ike Anniversary Play Video

    September 14, 2009 8:15 AM

    One year ago on September 13th, 2008 Hurricane Ike made landfall on the coast of Texas. Galveston suffered more than $3.2 billion in damage and destroyed or damaged thousands of other homes from the Gulf Coast into Houston -- as the costliest natural disaster in Texas history. The storm surge... more »
  • Baton Rouge firefighters have moment of silence

    September 11, 2009 8:39 AM

    At 8:59 A.M. this morning, all 19 stations of the Baton Rouge Fire Department will pull their trucks in front of the stations and conduct a moment of silence to remember the victims of September 11th. Fire fighters will stand for a moment of silence in remembrance of the 343... more »
  • Moment of silence for 911 victims

    September 11, 2009 5:55 AM

    President Barack Obama and the first lady will remember the victims of 9/11 with a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Eastern time. It is the moment the first jetliner struck the World Trade Center. Then the president will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon memorial. more »
  • Hurricane Gustav Anniversary Play Video

    September 1, 2009 5:36 AM

    Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Gustav. Gustav came ashore as a category two storm with 100 miles per hour winds. Homes were destroyed, trees pulled out the ground and power lines were down... leaving much of the area with out power for days. Many families are... more »

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