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• Cannon fire to be heard at state Capitol

  May 21, 2013 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police say cannon fire will be heard in downtown Baton Rouge Thursday morning as the state House of Representatives remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. As part of the ceremony, a 21-gun salute will be conducted. Residents,... more »

• News 2 Investigates: Top Ticket Violators

  May 2, 2013 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Parish Attorney's Office partnered with the City Clerk of Court will now withhold state income tax returns from people with outstanding parking tickets. Weekly, city court judges sign more than 200 money judgments allowing tax returns to be seized to pay off what's owed. ... more »

• News 2 Investigates: Top Ticket Violators Play Video

  May 1, 2013 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The top ten parking ticket violators from 2012 account for 291 tickets, and most of those haven't been paid. More than 3,000 people were cited for a parking violation last year and 5,079 tickets were outstanding as of March when the city provided News 2 the... more »

• Downtown BR streets to close for movie shoot

  May 1, 2013 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City-parish leaders said several streets around downtown Baton Rouge will close starting Thursday for a movie shoot. The closures will take place over two weeks for the filming of "Search Party," according to Mayor Kip Holden. "We welcome our friends from Gold Circle and Universal... more »

• IBM recruiting at Southern University Play Video

  April 16, 2013 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - IBM is staking its claim in Baton Rouge by recruiting students from Louisiana universities. Today, IBM was at Southern University as part of its efforts to hire 800 people over the next four years for the new IBM Services Center in Baton Rouge. The company is... more »

• IBM reps at Southern University

  April 16, 2013 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - IBM representatives are at Southern University today talking to dozens of students and others about some 800 new well-paying technology positions that the computer giant will be filling over the next several years. IBM is bringing those jobs to a new office and residential space in... more »

• Concert crowds expected to overflow downtown BR

  March 29, 2013 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The River Center is anticipating its largest crowd in history this weekend, which could also mean historic traffic downtown. Friday's Elton John and Anthony Hamilton concerts will bring an estimated 13,000 people to the Baton Rouge venue. Hamilton's concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the... more »

• BRPD Officer punched in face after parade downtown Play Video

  February 9, 2013 3:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A Baton Rouge Police Officer was injured and transported to the hospital after an incident at Florida and Lafayette Streets downtown. According to BRPD, a 18-year-old Christopher Hensley of Zachary was arrested around 2:45 p.m. Saturday following the Spanish Town Parade after he punched a uniformed Baton... more »

• Super Bowl events around Baton Rouge

  January 31, 2013 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Can't make it to New Orleans for the big game? There's plenty going on this Super Bowl weekend in downtown Baton Rouge. Super Bowl Fan Fest Experience Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., North Boulevard Town Square BANDS Friday - The... more »

• Downtown grocery to open in May Play Video

  January 3, 2013 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Investors plan to open a grocery store in downtown Baton Rouge, at the corner of Third Street and Florida Blvd., later this spring. A grocery store is one of the key retail needs identified in a recent Downtown Development District report. The group of investors say the... more »

• Planned location for downtown BR condos sold Play Video

  January 2, 2013 6:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The developer for a key piece of property in downtown Baton Rouge sold the land recently, after years of delays and obstacles to building condos in the location. Richard Preis sold the spot on Lafayette Street between Laurel and Main to Shaw Group CEO Jim Bernhard... more »

• Wednesday unveiling set for new downtown apartments

  November 26, 2012 10:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Wednesday the ribbon will be cut on a new living space in the city's downtown area. The development, 438 Main Street, has been in the works for about two years. It has 22 units with one and two bedrooms. It's a mixed income property. The... more »

• No more tows from downtown garage

  November 15, 2012 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Towing is over at a state parking garage in downtown. Thursday, garage managers decided to cancel towing after a controversial night of towing last week. On busy nights, dozens of cars are hauled out of reserved parking spots inside the garage, at the corner of Third... more »

• EPA to aid Baton Rouge's greening design

  September 14, 2012 7:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with Baton Rouge to help create more green spaces and trails to connect the LSU area to downtown. Baton Rouge was one of five cities selected for the EPA's Greening America's Capitals program. The others are Indianapolis, Des Moines,... more »

• Hilton sale, hotel construction good signs for downtown BR Play Video

  September 10, 2012 5:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hospitality industry experts see good things in Baton Rouge's future, after the recent sale of the Hilton Hotel downtown. Prism Hotels and Resorts, a management group, purchased the Hilton for about $40 million. Experts said they don't expect big changes at the well-known property in the... more »

• Building boom in downtown Baton Rouge continues

  July 20, 2012 10:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Expect more businesses to pop up in downtown Baton Rouge. Plans are in the work to develop the area even more in the near future. News 2's Olivia LaBorde is speaking with developers. Watch her report tonight for more information on what's next for downtown Baton... more »

• Romney arrives for Baton Rouge fundraiser

  July 16, 2012 11:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is in downtown Baton Rouge today to raise money in his bid for the White House this fall. Streets are blocked off and security heightened downtown as Romney arrived at the City Club for a $50,000 per plate luncheon. ... more »

• Downtown gears up for Fourth of July celebration Play Video

  July 3, 2012 5:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews and vendors spent hours Tuesday building stages and stocking trucks in anticipation of thousands of people for the Fourth of July celebration. Baton Rouge Police have assigned more than 100 officers to patrol downtown during the festivities. "We're going to try to do everything... more »

• One shot, killed in Baton Rouge

  June 5, 2012 1:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is dead after a shooting near downtown Baton Rouge. It happened just after Noon in the 1100 block of S. 10th near Myrtle. Police say the shooter walked up to 21 year-old Telly Heard, shot him to death, then took off in a... more »

• River Rd. in downtown BR back open

  May 11, 2012 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Department of Public Works reopened River Road in downtown Baton Rouge after several it was completely closed earlier this week. Workers closed the road Monday between North Blvd. and Florida Street to complete sewage and overflow work in the area. Other work on the... more »

• Section of downtown BR street to close

  April 27, 2012 3:14 PM

  Baton Rouge- An alert for drivers in downtown Baton Rouge. The 100 block of St. Louis Street will be closed from Louisiana Avenue to North Boulevard beginning 6 a.m. Monday morning, April 30th, for infrastructure work. Drivers will be able to access both River Center Parking Garages from... more »

• Large rocks strengthen downtown levee Play Video

  April 17, 2012 5:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Large rocks and boulders will provide added strength to a vulnerable section of the levee in Downtown Baton Rouge. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started building the rock berm in February. Ten thousand tons of rock was laid on top of the downslope of the... more »

• Homeless create tent city near downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 20, 2012 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On the banks of the Mississippi River, on the other side of the railroad tracks, and near the Pentagon Barracks, dozens of tents sit hidden inside the brush. They've been there for months, and the people that call it home say they can't get jobs in... more »

• Tent city spotted in downtown Baton Rouge

  March 20, 2012 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On the banks of the Mississippi River, on the other side of the railroad tracks, and near the Pentagon Barracks, dozens of tents sit hidden inside the brush. They've been there for months, and the people that call it home say they can't get jobs in... more »

• Monroe to conduct downtown parking study

  February 22, 2012 3:03 PM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - The city of Monroe is planning to conduct a feasibility study to look into adding more parking downtown. Myra Gatling-Akers, Downtown Economic Development District director, tells The News-Star the item is slated for consideration at the city's next council meeting. Gatling-Akers says parking downtown has been... more »

• Work begins to remodel Baton Rouge park

  February 13, 2012 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Construction is underway on Baton Rouge's Repentance Park, the green space off River Road bordered on three sides by the River Center, the Old State Capital and City Hall. The $3.5 million renovation is expected to be completed by Sept. 3. The project is funded through state... more »

• Andrew Zimmern brings food show to Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 25, 2012 12:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Food enthusiasts met downtown Wednesday to watch Travel Channel star Andrew Zimmern enjoy Louisiana specialties for his upcoming new web show. Two previous winners of the Gonzales jambalaya cookoffs served Zimmern with their best dishes, an oddity for Zimmern as he is known for eating strange... more »

• Judges ban smoking near district courthouse Play Video

  December 6, 2011 6:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Judges at downtown Baton Rouge's district courthouse had enough of the "smoke tunnel" they describe in the entrance to the building. Now, they are enforcing an old city ordinance passed in 2005 that bans smoking within 25 feet of the entrance to a public building. Chief... more »

• City leaders, developer break ground on new hotel downtown Play Video

  November 30, 2011 3:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A new hotel means more than 50 new jobs and the potential for economic growth in Downtown Baton Rouge. Construction is underway at the corner of Lafayette and Main Street for the new Hampton Inn and Suites. The $17-million project is expected to be complete by... more »

• Downtown EBR streets closed for "Breakout Kings"

  October 19, 2011 10:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities announced today that drivers in downtown Baton Rouge will see some road or lane closures as filming of the TV show "Breakout Kings" gets underway. The A&E series, which is about a group of prisoners working with U. S. Marshals to track down fugitives, relocated... more »

• Metro Council deciding on bars opening Sundays

  October 12, 2011 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle wants to lower the food sales requirements of bars and restaurants in order to stay open on Sundays. Currently food sales must meet 60 percent of a restaurants total monthly sales. Marcelle wants to lower that number to 55 percent in the... more »

• Mayor Pro Tem says more dialogue about new library

  October 5, 2011 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Mayor Pro Tem Mike Walker says communication improved before the Metro Council's recent approval of a new downtown library. East Baton Rouge voters had already approved the money before the Metro Council voted last night to move the project forward. Walker says the library will be... more »

• New downtown library plan stays in place

  October 4, 2011 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Metro Council voted Wednesday night to leave the rebuild plans for the River Center Branch Library in place. It took two hours to come to the 8-2 decision. The council was revisiting the issue following a summer where attitudes about the new... more »

• Metro Council schedules special meeting

  September 29, 2011 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council scheduled a special meeting for next Tuesday to continue work left unfinished by a lack of a quorum during last night's meeting. The special meeting will be held Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The... more »

• Galvez Plaza canopy in limbo

  September 14, 2011 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council votes tonight to approve funding of a massive stainless-steel canopy hanging over a stage in downtown Baton Rouge. The canopy and stage will be used for outdoor concerts and other performances. The $1 million project has drawn some... more »

• Council to consider bid for estimated $37 million Goodwood Library rebuild

  August 19, 2011 10:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Next week, the Metro Council considers bids for a new Main library. But some ask why it hasn't caught as much attention as the new Downtown library, even though it's twice the price. Controversy still swirls around the $19 million downtown Baton Rouge library. The debate... more »

• New downtown library project in limbo, again

  August 11, 2011 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A new downtown library could be off the table next week, due to flack about the project. The Library Board will vote on whether to put the work on hold, a complete 180-degrees after weeks of arguing over it last year. The project costs nearly $20... more »

• Fire prompts evacuation at downtown bar overnight

  July 16, 2011 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Firefighters evacuated about 100 people from a bar because of a fire in downtown Baton Rouge early Saturday morning. Investigators have not determined what started the blaze in a storage room at MAPP Construction, located next to the M Bar on 3rd Street. When firefighters got... more »

• "Fireworks on the Mississippi"

  July 4, 2011 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's the biggest 4th of July fireworks show in Louisiana at 9 pm and you're invited! The fireworks can be seen from the Mississippi River levee, from both Port Allen and Baton Rouge. Other events that fill the day downtown this Independence Day are as... more »

• Levee reopens in downtown Baton Rouge

  June 11, 2011 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A portion of the Downtown Levee is now open again to pedestrians and cyclist. The levee river walk was closed while high water threatened Baton Rouge and to prevent accidents near flood protection equipment. Dozens of people returned to the levee Saturday to revisit the river. "It's... more »

• Part of Baton Rouge levee opens as river falls

  June 11, 2011 10:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Part of the Mississippi River levee is reopening to pedestrians and bicyclists in downtown Baton Rouge. Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden closed the levee May 13, as crews put sandbags and other flood-control devices in low areas because record high water was expected. Since the river began... more »

• Downtown BR levee to reopen Saturday

  June 10, 2011 2:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People will once again be able to walk the levees in downtown Baton Rouge this weekend. Mayor-President Kip Holden's office said the levee north of the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino will no longer be off-limits to pedestrians and cyclists starting Saturday. Jim Ferguson with... more »

• Tiger Dam being removed from BR levees

  June 6, 2011 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The downtown levee in Baton Rouge could be open soon, as Department of Public Works are beginning to remove the Tiger Dam system used to protect against possible floods. Workers will take up to ten days to completely drain, remove and store the system before the levee... more »

• Levees, River Road downtown being reopened

  June 3, 2011 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A section of River Road in downtown Baton Rouge that was closed due to the rising Mississippi River is back open, and the downtown levees should soon follow suit. DOTD removed sandbags and traffic barriers today from River Road near the Hollywood Casino, which had been... more »

• Discussions begin to reopen downtown levee

  June 2, 2011 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Department of Public Works is discussing a time line to reopen parts of the downtown levee to pedestrian and bike traffic. Officials with DPW tell News 2 that once the go-ahead is given, the department would need eight to ten days to remove the Tiger Dams... more »

• Galatoire's closes, relocating in Baton Rouge

  May 31, 2011 4:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fans of Galatoire's Bistro can breathe a sigh of relief: the popular restaurant is not closed for good, just for now. The restaurant is moving to a new location, so it closed its branch at 17451 Perkins Road on Sunday, May 30. According to a... more »

• Steps taken to prevent flooding in downtown BR

  May 12, 2011 7:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Flooding concerns caused officials in Baton Rouge to shut off some traffic lights and take other measures downtown until the water recedes. Traffic signals on River Road at Hollywood Casino, the State Capitol and River Park were turned off today and will function at four-way stops.... more »

• Sandbags placed on levee at North Street

  May 6, 2011 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Ten thousand sandbags were placed on the levee at North Street in downtown Baton Rouge today to prepare for heightened river levels. A crew of about 40 stacked the sandbags four to five feet high in areas where the levee dips. The low points are... more »

• Sandbags being deployed in East Baton Rouge Parish

  May 6, 2011 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sandbags started going out today along lower points of the levees in East Baton Rouge Parish ahead of expected record-breaking river levels. Dozens of Department of Public Works employees were out early putting up sandbag barricades along the levee at River Road and North Street in... more »

• BRPD arrests suspect in parking meter thefts

  April 15, 2011 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police believe they've caught the person that damaged and stole from dozens of parking meters in downtown Baton Rouge. Sgt. Don Stone said officers arrested Marcus Wayne Smith, 39, in suspicion of 42 counts of felony theft and criminal damage early Friday morning. Stone said... more »

• Preparing for New Year's Eve parties

  December 31, 2010 3:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- As the clock counts down to the final seconds of 2010, restaurants across the capital city are prepping for their year end parties. At Juban's Restaurant, workers are expecting more than 500 people to fill the seats throughout the evening. Across town the Camelot Club is gearing... more »

• Purse-snatching suspect arrested after search

  December 16, 2010 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police say a man suspected of stealing a woman's purse in the Capitol area has been arrested after a short pursuit and manhunt. Trooper Russell Graham said Dept. of Public Safety officers chased the man into the Spanishtown area after the incident occurred. Baton... more »

• Library in, Bayou Country money out of EBR budget

  December 8, 2010 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An action to remove the downtown library from the 2011 budget for East Baton Rouge Parish has failed, but moving money that was intended to help the Bayou Country Superfest has been approved by the Metro Council. Council members voted 7 to 5 in favor of... more »

• Wanted man arrested after chase in downtown BR

  November 19, 2010 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A man wanted for armed robbery was arrested after a foot chase and search in downtown Baton Rouge this morning. 27-year-old Anthony Louis was charged with armed robbery, and had outstanding warrants for robbery and theft from district court and Baker Police. Investigators with the East Baton... more »

• Library supporters, opposers voice opinons at council meeting

  November 16, 2010 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - About a dozen Baton Rouge residents attended the budget meeting held by the metro council to discuss what the fate of the downtown library. Davis Rhorer and a library board member have spoken in support of the 19 mill downtown library project. Those opposed have suggested... more »

• Debate continues over new downtown library

  November 15, 2010 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Rebuild, or remodel? That's what Metro Council members will be considering for the downtown Baton Rouge library as part of ongoing budget talks. The council will consider the mayor's plan to tear down and rebuild the library. Money for the work was already approved by voters... more »

• More debate expected over BR library

  November 15, 2010 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE- More debate is expected this week as the Metro Council considers plans for a new downtown library. It is part of ongoing city-parish budget talks. Some groups like the Baton Rouge Tea Party have mounted opposition saying the plan is a waste of taxpayer money. ... more »

• New Orleans to study razing downtown interstate

  October 21, 2010 7:40 AM

  New Orleans has received $2 million in federal money to look at tearing down an elevated section of Interstate 10, that runs past the French Quarter. This section of interstate, that looms over Claiborne Avenue, has been blamed for destroying one of the city's most important black neighborhoods built... more »

• 2nd person arrested for helping escapee

  October 20, 2010 11:47 AM

  A second person has been arrested for allegedly helping Damon Cook escape custody before a sentencing hearing Tuesday morning. Hilton Hayes, 28, was arrested and charged with Principal to Simple Escape and Accessory to Simple Escape. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies believe Hayes gave Cook a ride after he... more »

• EBRSO searching for escaped inmate

  October 19, 2010 8:09 AM

  East Baton Rouge Parish deputies are searching for an inmate who escaped from the downtown courthouse around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday. Demond Cook, 34, has been previously charged with 2 counts of armed robbery, and 1 count of 2nd degree kidnapping. Cook was being transported by Catahoula deputies for a motion... more »

• Construction on downtown BR condos to start next year

  October 12, 2010 6:33 PM

  Right now, 438 Main Street is just a shell of a building, but one woman said she has the plans to change that. The building could attract more people to live in downtown Baton Rouge. It’s the latest affordable housing in the downtown area. News 2’s Michael Shingleton... more »

• Community gathers at memorial for levee murder victim

  October 8, 2010 10:11 PM

  People from all walks of life gathered to shine a light on the life of 17-year-old Darius Augustus in Baton Rouge. Augustus was shot and killed while walking on the levee downtown last weekend. News 2’s Kristy Davis was at the memorial this evening as people sent a rallying cry... more »

• EBR Metro Council wants to keep city jail open longer

  October 8, 2010 6:41 PM

  The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council wants to keep the city jail in downtown Baton Rouge open longer. The current capacity is at 150 prisoners, and 48 hours is the maximum amount of time people can be held. It could be converted for long term use, according to... more »

• Manning to open restaurant in NO

  October 8, 2010 8:08 AM

  Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning will open a restaurant in association with the Harrah's Hotel and Casino complex in downtown New Orleans. The Times-Picayune reports the restaurant, called Manning's, will have a bar and courtyard. It is scheduled to open in fall 2011. Manning, a Mississippi native, starred... more »

• Business owners react to new crime initiative

  October 7, 2010 5:34 PM

  There are mixed emotions today from downtown business owners about the plan to curb crime in Baton Rouge. Some business owners support the plan but question whether it will work. Law enforcement will have to prove it with their actions. Freddie Taylor, the owner of Po Boy Lloyds,... more »

• Teen killed on downtown Baton Rouge levee

  October 3, 2010 6:39 PM

  One teenager is dead after gunfire erupted downtown Saturday night. 17-year-old Darius Augustus had just left a haunted house downtown and was with friends when the shots rang out. It happened just before 11 p.m. on River Road near Government Street. "I'm just devastated, heartbroken. I'm not going... more »

• Lafayette council strikes down go-cup ban

  September 22, 2010 7:43 AM

  After nearly two hours of discussion, the Lafayette City-Parish Council has defeated a proposal to ban go-cups and other open alcoholic containers from downtown Lafayette and two other entertainment areas. Another ordinance, which would have banned cruising vehicles from those same areas, was pulled by city-parish officials from the council's... more »

• Mixed reactions about new downtown library

  September 17, 2010 4:53 PM

  There are mixed emotions after yesterday's board meeting to approve the destruction of the downtown library and replace it with a new one. Some said there are plenty reasons to go. "[It’s a] good place to study and to catch up on news events and some good quiet... more »

• Library board votes to build new library in downtown Baton Rouge

  September 16, 2010 8:28 PM

  After two years of research and debate, people in downtown Baton Rouge are closer to seeing a new library. The Library Control Board voted 5-2 tonight to recommend building a new, 57,000 square foot library to replace the current one. Members Stan Bardwell and Don Browning were the only... more »

• Third bond proposal in the works for BR

  September 8, 2010 10:12 PM

  Mayor Kip Holden surprised the Metro Council by saying he wants another bond proposal. This time, there are just improvements; no "Alive" project on the river. The mayor told the council he wants to keep this plan "lean and mean," unlike the one that failed last November, in hopes... more »

• Downtown library changes

  August 16, 2010 10:26 PM

  Changes are in store for the downtown library. Earlier this year, the library board allocated $19 million for the project. There are three options the board will choose from: renovate, renovate with expansion, or completly re-build. During Monday night's meeting, David Farrar outlined each of the three plans. To... more »

• Shaw Center could be impacted by cuts

  July 14, 2010 5:43 PM

  Many consider the Shaw Center the cultural heart of downtown Baton Rouge. LSU announced this week that potential budget cuts could put the center in jeopardy. The Shaw Center includes the LSU Museum of Art, the Manship Theater and numerous private businesses. LSU currently pays about $413,000 each year... more »

• New police office set to open downtown

  July 13, 2010 4:40 PM

  A Baton Rouge Police office will open in downtown Baton Rouge later this year. The Metro Council approved $300,000 for the project, which will make room for equipment storage, prisoner processing and work space. About five bicycle units will use the space during normal business hours. The new... more »

• Chef of the Month - Kingfish

  June 2, 2010 8:07 AM

  Ingredients: 4 - 6oz Redfish Filets 1 egg ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tsp Tabasco 1 pinch salt 1 pinch white pepper 2 cups of flour Pasta: ½ cup olive oil 4 cups cook cooked angel hair pasta ½ pounds peeled and deveined shrimp ½ lb... more »

• City workers keeping public garage clean

  May 21, 2010 4:56 PM

  A followup to a News 2 story from two months ago shows city workers are maintaining a public parking garage downtown. Numerous complaints came in about the conditions of the East Garage back in March. It is maintained by the Department of Public Works. Today, our cameras still... more »

• Committee approves River Park Development District plans

  May 10, 2010 8:49 PM

  Plans for more downtown growth in Baton Rouge got a boost today from a Senate panel. The committee approved the initial plans for the River Park Development District. News 2's Mike Steele gets answers on what the new tax district would do. more »

• Baton Rouge Blues Festival brings unique sounds to city

  April 24, 2010 3:29 PM

  The 2010 Baton Rouge Blues Festival kicked off today at noon despite the threat of dismal weather. The free festival welcomed a Grammy nominee and some other famous names to the stage. Playing this years line up include: 2009 Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster; Chris Thomas King; Tony Joe White; Sonny... more »

• Davis Rhorer discusses downtown projects

  April 22, 2010 9:15 AM

  Davis Rhorer with the Downtown Development District discussed Blues Fest, new restaurants, bars, and a town square this morning with Whitney Vann. more »

• Lafayette gets ready for annual festival

  April 19, 2010 7:59 AM

  Lafayette is getting ready for the annual Festival International de Louisiana which returns to downtown Thursday through Sunday. There will be an increased focus on children's activities Saturday and Sunday. New technology will also help you keep up with this year's musical lineup with a free Festival International iPhone application. more »

• Earth Day celebration in downtown Baton Rouge

  April 18, 2010 5:14 PM

  The green revolution took over downtown Baton Rouge today. People at the Louisiana Earth Day Festival tested out environmentally friendly gadgets like a solar powered backpack that charges electronic devices. A group of students from Baton Rouge High School showed off their homemade solar powered car. There... more »

• Gretna suspends tickets for downtown meters

  April 15, 2010 5:19 AM

  The Gretna City Council is suspending ticket violations for parking meters in downtown Gretna. Mayor Ronnie Harris projected a budget increase of $30,000 in revenue from parking fines and meters because of more enforcement. The council voted unanimously to stop city workers from issuing tickets for expired meters. Enforcement of... more »