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Man evaded law enforcement on ATV, arrested days later after deputy recognized him
June 15, 2022 12:22 PM
PLATTENVILLE - A man who escaped law enforcement while riding an ATV was later captured because a deputy recognized him. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy spotted the reckless rider Saturday on a highway near Plattenville. The officer gave chase to the vehicle and reportedly recognized the... more » -
Southern University getting additional $7 million to stop campus erosion Play Video
June 1, 2022 2:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - An additional $7 million in federal funding is going toward efforts to protect Southern University's campus from erosion. The United States Department of Agriculture will give the state a $7.62 million grant to use in the $35 million Bayou Baton Rouge erosion improvement project to conserve... more » -
Dirt pile cleared from cemetery, headstones found after 2 On Your Side report Play Video
May 20, 2022 3:35 PM
WALKER - A large pile of dirt that was dumped on graves has been removed. Several people responded after Wednesday night's 2 On Your Side story offering to help. Kelly Trahan with Total Dirt Solutions LLC volunteered his time to scoop and haul off the dirt at Vickers Cemetery... more » -
Authorities flabbergasted over ATVs and bicyclists seen weaving through I-10 traffic lately
May 11, 2022 9:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - Amazingly, authorities did not receive complaints about renegade ATV riders seen driving across the New Bridge Tuesday. An image circulating social media showed dirt bike riders and an ATV rider popping wheelies as they drove from Baton Rouge over the river on I-10 and exited in... more » -
Ravenous fans snatch up hunks of Tiger Stadium sod, clear out supply in minutes Play Video
December 1, 2019 6:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU fans had a chance to take a piece of Tiger Stadium home Monday, and it didn't take long for them to snatch up every single yard. LSU Athletics announced Sunday it would allow fans to take home sod from Tiger Stadium just days after the... more » -
Ascension to vote on development restrictions Play Video
May 3, 2019 10:51 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Restrictions on dirt-fill for elevating new houses could soon be approved by the parish council. The debate stems directly from the 2016 flood that inundated thousands of existing residents. Many blame the use of dirt-fill in flood prone areas as a contributing factor to flooding. Wednesday,... more » -
Ascension council could soon vote on fill moratorium Play Video
February 7, 2019 11:42 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - More than two years after the 2016 flood, parish council members are considering a temporary ban on certain types of developments. Councilman Aaron Lawler wants a moratorium on developers hauling outside dirt in to high risk flood zones to build houses on top. "If you put... more » -
Moldy MHU ruins flood victim's belongings Play Video
June 23, 2017 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Another blow for a flood victim who's manufactured housing unit has become a haven for mold. Monique Commodore says the mold has been festering for a couple weeks. She's watched as the mold has taken over her personal belongings. "More and more mold, everywhere," she... more » -
FEMA dirt pile creating mess for property owner Play Video
April 17, 2017 6:12 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Large mounds of dirt have been creating an issue for a homeowner who recently moved back into his home following the August flood. Donald Spencer says the dirt washes from the property next door onto his yard every time it rains and sits on his property.... more »