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• BRFD: House fire started from woman smoking cigarette on couch

  April 26, 2017 9:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters put out a house fire that was started when a resident noticed a fire in her sofa. Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of Tennessee Street around 4:45 p.m. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department officials, the fire was caused... more »

• Man accused of attacking neighbor who refused to smoke with him

  March 21, 2017 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies arrested a man after they say he attacked his neighbor for not smoking a cigarette with him. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Ryan Stockstill, 26, was charged with simple battery and home invasion. On Mar. 19 around 9 p.m., deputies responded... more »

• Flood victim dies after trailer "exploded" when attempting to light cigarette inside

  January 15, 2017 12:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 44-year-old man is dead after his trailer reportedly "exploded" when he tried to light a cigarette inside. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, emergency crews were called around 1:50 a.m. Sunday morning to a reported trailer fire in the 2000 block of Park Circle... more »

• Sin tax likely to increase Play Video

  February 17, 2016 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Smokers and drinkers could soon pay more for their vices. A number of tax increases were debated at the state capitol Wednesday. These "sin" taxes are on Governor Edwards wish list for tackling the states budget deficit. The increases could come as soon as April. The proposed increases... more »