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2012 BR stats show drop in serious crimes
February 25, 2013 3:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - Despite an uptick in violent crimes, police in Baton Rouge said the number of major crimes dropped overall last year. Baton Rouge Police released the FBI's 2012 uniform crime report, which showed the city had a 3.65 percent decrease in total major crimes. The report... more » -
Zachary releases latest crime statistics
February 13, 2013 7:29 AM
ZACHARY - Crime in Zachary rose slightly by some measures and fell by others during 2012. Police Chief David McDavid delivered the crime figures to the City Council on Tuesday. Larceny thefts and burglaries increased slightly, from 258 thefts and 10 burglaries in 2011 to 368 and 26 in 2012,... more » -
Child sex abuse bill approved
March 29, 2012 10:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - The State Senate has approved a bill that would make it a crime to not report child sex abuse. The bill states any adult who sees child abuse would be required to report it, or face a felony charge with a prison sentence up to five years.... more »
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John Paul II moves a step closer to sainthood
June 19, 2013
VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. A Vatican official says a commission of theologians approved a miracle... more » -
Seafood board oversight shifted to lt. governor
June 19, 2013
BATON ROUGE - Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne has received new responsibilities from state lawmakers, giving him oversight of a board that promotes Louisiana seafood. Dardenne... more » -
Cazayoux to join Long Law Firm
June 19, 2013
BATON ROUGE - U.S. Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux Jr. will be joining the Long Law Firm in early July when he leaves his federal job.... more » -
White Castle ferry shutting down a week early
June 19, 2013
BATON ROUGE - The White Castle ferry is shutting down a week early because the state has no staff to continue operating it. The... more » -
6 Terrebonne Parish oystermen arrested
June 19, 2013
HOUMA - Authorities say six Terrebonne Parish oystermen were arrested for taking oysters during a closed season. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested... more »
