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• Livingston Schools shut down all operations due to stay-at-home order

  March 22, 2020 7:10 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent, Joe Murphy, announced Sunday afternoon that he is shutting down all operations for the school district, effective immediately. The cause of action is in response to the governor’s call for a statewide stay-at-home order that will be effective until April 12. ... more »

• Historic hotel approved for redevelopment Play Video

  May 15, 2019 7:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, the metro council considered a proposal to preserve a historic hotel in the capital city, which dates back to the 1950s. Hotel Lincoln has been sitting next to Webb’s Barber Shop on Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive for years. "I heard it was famous... more »

• Property caving in for years, homeowner can't find relief Play Video

  June 5, 2018 6:50 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A drainage pipe busted underground and it's been causing problems for a homeowner for nearly a decade. Keith Bradford says he can't seem to find anyone who wants to take responsibility and it should have been repaired a long time ago. "It was a little small... more »

• New Prairieville fire rating could save you money Play Video

  September 1, 2017 6:30 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Some Ascension Parish residents might want to check with their insurance providers for possible savings. The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) has raised the Prairieville Fire Department's rating from a four to a three. It means the city's protection has improved and it could also mean... more »

• Denham Springs Antique District looks to holiday shopping to bounce back from flood

  November 25, 2016 7:16 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – In Livingston Parish, the Antique District of Denham Springs hopes that it can use the shopping season as a way to bounce back from the August flood. The Antique District is known for its variety of antique shops and unique items imported from around the world.... more »

• Ascension Public Schools remain fourth ranked public school district in the state

  November 17, 2016 10:31 AM

  ASCENSION – Ascension Public Schools remain ranked as the fourth top performing public school district in the state according to the 2015-2016 school report cards released Thursday by the Louisiana Department of Education. Ascension has maintained its "A" ranking for the fifth consecutive year with an overall performance score... more »

• Richmond defeats EBR Mayor for 2nd congressional district

  November 8, 2016 6:48 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Congressman Cedric Richmond keeps his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, beating out-going Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden. Richmond and Holden, both Democrats, faced each other in the oddly-shaped 2 nd Congressional District. In addition to having held the seat since 2011, the fact that... more »

• Antique shops managing to pick up the pieces after flood Play Video

  August 22, 2016 8:08 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The shops in the Denham Springs Antique District are known for the pieces of history they collect and sell. Now, these items, some hundreds of years old, are left in shambles. "I didn't know the force of the water," Deanna Welch, of Louisiana Purchase Antiques, said.... more »

• Defense doesn't want pictures of gruesome murder scene shown in court

  May 12, 2016 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An attorney for a man accused of killing a sex offender who abused his girlfriend submitted motions to prevent photos of the murder scene from being shown at the trial and asking the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office to recuse itself from proceedings.... more »

• lawmakers-looking-to-expand-wedgewood-crime-district Play Video

  March 17, 2016 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Wedgewood neighborhood crime district could soon be expanded. Baton Rouge State Representative Barry Ivey is moving a bill at the legislature that would expand the crime district and raise fees. That bill passed a house committee this morning. Michael McCory has been living in... more »