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• Ukraine crisis not entirely to blame for steeper fuel prices Play Video

  March 3, 2022 11:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The price for a gallon of gas in the capital city continues its daily climb. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas Thursday in East Baton Rouge parish was $3.53, above the statewide average of $3.48. Thursday's Baton Rouge average... more »

• FEMA will reimburse storm victims for generators, chainsaws

  September 6, 2021 12:43 PM

  Those with post-storm expenses tied to Hurricane Ida may be eligible for compensation from the federal government. FEMA has approved funds for those who spent money on items like generators and chainsaws in the wake of the storm. Congressman Garret Graves said the program will cover generator expenses up... more »

• Baton Rouge tax preparer arrested for 'ghost company' fraud scheme

  January 31, 2017 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge tax preparer faces felony charges for a tax fraud scheme involving “ghost” companies and phony business losses that cost Louisiana taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. Joseph A. Gillies of Baton Rouge prepared and submitted hundreds of tax returns that contained fabricated business... more »

• Overtime in the millions following violent protests in Baton Rouge Play Video

  July 26, 2016 5:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE- In the wake of those violent protests in Baton Rouge, overtime figures are beginning to come in for law enforcement that worked tirelessly. Following the shooting death of Alton Sterling, officers from around the state were called in to Baton Rouge to help. Law enforcement did what... more »

• Governor to discuss sinkhole response efforts

  May 20, 2013 11:38 AM

  BAYOU CORNE - Buyouts and outstanding costs for dealing with a sinkhole in Assumption Parish could be on Governor Bobby Jindal's agenda for a press conference scheduled for this afternoon. The governor scheduled the event for 1:20 p.m. at the Bayou Corne Sportman's Landing on Hwy 70 South. ... more »