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• Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returning to EBR this fall

  July 17, 2023 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a short-lived move to Ascension Parish, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is returning to its long-running location on the parish border. Fair President Cliff Barton announced the event's return to the Airline Highway Park fairground on Monday. The fair kicks off Oct. 26 and... more »

• Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins retiring after 13 years in NFL

  March 30, 2022 10:08 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Malcolm Jenkins, who won Super Bowl titles with two different teams after being drafted by the Saints in 2009, is leaving the NFL after 13 seasons. Jenkins made the announcement during an interview with ESPN's Ryan Clark, which debuted Wednesday morning. 2 time Super... more »

• Woman shot armed robber during Facebook Marketplace meet-up

  October 7, 2021 2:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman shot a man after he tried to steal her Xbox at gunpoint. The confrontation happened Sept. 28 after the woman — who was selling the game console over Facebook — set up a meeting with 20-year-old Dane Johnson. The victim told police that... more »

• Senators pushing for Louisiana to reduce unemployment aid Play Video

  May 11, 2021 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – More governors across the nation have decided to opt out of pandemic unemployment aid Tuesday, and John Bel Edwards is not one of them. His office, along with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, says there’s been no talk about it yet. Pressure to do so is building... more »

• Cruise ship docks in downtown Baton Rouge, the first in over a year Play Video

  March 23, 2021 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It was a rainy but warm welcome for tourists hopping off the American Jazz cruise ship and into their tour bus. "We are all thrilled to meet and greet and welcome these visitors," said Karron Alford, with Visit Baton Rouge. Despite the weather, their excitement... more »

• New Orleans' Zurich Classic returns in April; up to 10,000 fans can attend

  March 22, 2021 2:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The PGA Tour will return to New Orleans next month with as many as 10,000 spectators in attendance each day. Organizers announced Monday the Zurich Classic will be back in the Crescent City April 22-25 with "unique" ticket options. The tournament was canceled in 2020 due... more »

• Drew Brees' retirement decision likely coming this month, Sean Payton says

  February 3, 2021 2:09 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints Head Coach Sean Payton says fans should know whether Drew Brees will end his historic football career in a matter of weeks. During an interview on CBS Sports' Pick Six Podcast, Payton said an announcement on Bress' potential retirement is imminent. “I think that’s... more »

• Internal investigation, COVID biggest priority nearing the end of LSU's fall semester Play Video

  December 7, 2020 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The independent investigation into LSU’s handling of sexual assault claims is expected to begin this week. A USA Today investigation alleged systemic failure on the part of the university. It singled out LSU football players and others accused of abuse. During a Zoom Press Club meeting,... more »

• No changes to Ascension schools' learning model in phase 2, superintendent says Play Video

  November 24, 2020 6:01 PM

  Governor John Bel Edwards announced the state of Louisiana would go into a revised Phase 2 this week following a spike in COVID-19 cases, but says each parish will have the choice to make modifications to school guidelines. Ascension Parish Superintendent David Alexander released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying... more »

• Ochsner CEO says hospitals seeing fewer coronavirus patients

  April 17, 2020 1:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The head of the Ochsner Health System says hospitals are finally seeing a decline in coronavirus patients in Louisiana, meaning staff might soon be able to use more resources on surgeries and other procedures. Ochsner CEO Warner Thomas told WWL-TV Friday that its New Orleans-area hospitals... more »

• Non-profit groups donate to Harvey first responders Play Video

  September 3, 2017 7:40 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - In Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Central, two non-profits, "Back the Blue" and "Behind the Line," spent their weekend collecting hundreds of donations. Saturday the volunteers collected at BRPD Headquarters on Airline Hwy. and Sam’s Club in Denham Springs. Sunday, the two groups collected donations at... more »

• Completing your child's back-to-school health checklist Play Video

  August 3, 2017 8:42 PM

  There are only a few days left before kids go back to school and it's important to make sure they have all they need — including a clean bill of health. Students may need vaccinations or necessary physicals for extra-curricular activities, but little thing such as getting them in... more »

• Some Ascension Parish students to return to school on Wednesday

  August 22, 2016 6:17 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Public Schools are set to reopen in two phases as the surrounding community continues to recover from catastrophic flooding. All APS employees are to report to work on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Students attending schools in Donaldsonville will also return on that day. All other students in... more »