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• Raw sewage in East Baton Rouge neighborhood

  May 16, 2013 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A raw sewage leak in East Baton Rouge Parish left some people wondering who to call. Residents in the Shadowbrook Lake Subdivision say raw sewage has been spewing from a manhole since Sunday. They called the homeowner's association and the city-parish, but claim no one will take responsibility.... more »

• Future headquarters of EBRSO uncertain Play Video

  May 2, 2013 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said it would be up to the Metro Council to decide the location of its headquarters. EBRSO was slated to move into a facility at the airport in October. Moving day was then pushed to January... more »

• EBR announces Mardi Gras collection hours

  February 5, 2013 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The city-parish announced holiday hours and garbage collection changes today for the Mardi Gras holiday in East Baton Rouge. Mardi Gras will be observed with all city-parish offices closed on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Solid waste and recyclable material will be collected as normal. Interim Public... more »

• Search for missing firefighter to continue Friday Play Video

  January 31, 2013 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A day of searching on the Belle River ended without good news for the family of a missing Baton Rouge firefighter. Teams from five different agencies used divers and SONAR-equipped boats in their search for Jacob Lewis, 28, who went into the river last night while... more »

• Child death under review in Baton Rouge

  January 29, 2013 8:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office is reassessing its case against Shelna Matamoros in the 2006 asphyxiation death of her 2-year-old stepdaughter now that Cedric Matamoros Sr. - her husband and the child's father - has died. The Advocate reports a grand jury charged both... more »

• Deadline to register for EBR election Wednesday

  January 25, 2013 10:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish have until Wednesday to register for the March 2 election. The vote will include a race between Republicans Barry Ivey and Scott Wilson to represent the 65th District in the state House. People can register to vote in three... more »

• Some hope lessons from MLK can curb BR violence Play Video

  January 21, 2013 4:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE- On a day when many people are remembering the messages of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., some say his lessons about peace are being lost in Baton Rouge's violence. The East Baton Rouge Parish murder count rose to eight over the weekend. It keeps pace with last... more »

• Alsen community braces for more rain Play Video

  January 9, 2013 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More rain means more trouble for one community trying to recover from last month's tornado. Blue tarps still cover houses with roof damage in Alsen, where people are now dealing with water damage on top of the existing wind damage. "It's been kind of tough... more »

• Baton Rouge sewer rates to increase in 2013

  December 31, 2012 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Along with the new year, East Baton Rouge Parish residents and businesses will see higher sewer fees in 2013. Since Jan. 1, 2004, Mark LeBlanc, an assistant director for the city-parish Department of Public Works, says sewer fees have gone up 4 percent each year. ... more »

• Residents begin cleanup after tornado Play Video

  December 11, 2012 3:16 PM

  BAKER - Residents spent the day assessing damage and cleaning up their properties following a tornado that tore through parts of Alsen and Baker. Carey Lee and some of his neighbors told News 2 they only had seconds to react when they heard the sound of a train. ... more »

• FEMA Mitigation Centers open in south Louisiana Play Video

  November 14, 2012 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- You can get free help from FEMA for the next two weeks for help with any rebuilding plans due to Hurricane Isaac. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set up three hazard mitigation stations across South Louisiana. There, advisors will answer questions for things like roof repair,... more »

• Two EBR Metro Council races headed for runoff Play Video

  November 7, 2012 4:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Four Metro Council Members were re-elected Tuesday, while two districts will have runoff elections. One of those runoffs involves an incumbent. Chauna Banks-Daniel believes she has what it takes to lead District 2. "No part of the district will be neglected," Banks-Daniel said. "If we will... more »

• What to do with Lee High School

  November 1, 2012 10:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will meet tonight to discuss Lee High School's future. The school board plans to rebuild the school, but where to locate the school is the problem. Some want to rebuild the school in it's current location, while others want... more »

• Long lines continue for early voting Play Video

  October 29, 2012 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Some people in Baton Rouge waited in line for two hours today to get their vote in early. The long lines caused some people to turn around at the door of the East Baton Rouge Parish governmental building on Coursey Boulevard, one of several early voting locations... more »

• EBR DSNAP locations only open five days

  September 24, 2012 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People applying for disaster food aid in East Baton Rouge Parish have fewer days to do so than other parishes. According to the Department of Children and Family Services, DSNAP locations in the parish will only be open for five days this week. Other parishes have... more »

• FEMA assessing damage in EBR Play Video

  September 7, 2012 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Today FEMA spent the day assessing hurricane damage in East Baton Rouge and St. Martin parish to determine if people can get individual assistance. The teams will survey conditions and present a report to Washington and Governor Bobby Jindal. The governor could then officially request individual... more »

• People in EBR prepare for Isaac's arrival Play Video

  August 27, 2012 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE- People across East Baton Rouge Parish spent the day getting ready for Isaac's arrival. Gas stations and hardware stores were packed with people picking up supplies. At local gas stations, lines were so long attendants had to direct traffic in the parking lot of the "B Quik"... more »

• EBR preparing for possible curfew, closures

  August 27, 2012 3:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Parish leaders in East Baton Rouge said they were preparing for a number of issues as tropical storm Isaac approaches Louisiana and is expected to impact the city-parish. Mayor-President Kip Holden said the parish school system canceled classes for the next two days, but city workers... more »

• Alsen residents want help over terrible fire rating Play Video

  August 8, 2012 4:16 PM

  ALSEN- Residents in one part of East Baton Rouge Parish want the Metro Council to help them achieve a lower fire rating. The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana issued the worst possible rating, a 10, for Alsen last year. It caused big problems for people living in the area... more »

• Phone line open for school bus questions

  August 2, 2012 10:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE- School buses will be rolling out Wednesday, for the first day of school in East Baton Rouge Parish. To find out what bus your student will ride, parents can call a bus hotline starting this week to get student bus route information, times of pick ups and... more »

• Central Thruway set to open June 2013 Play Video

  July 11, 2012 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Central Thruway is scheduled to open next year as work continues on the project. It is broken up into two phases. Right now, the Green Light Plan website shows Phase One is complete. However, our cameras captured concrete still missing on a large part of... more »

• Presence of West Nile Virus increases in local mosquitoes Play Video

  July 10, 2012 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to recent tests, the amount of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus has increased. "They are terrible, and have been very, very bad," said resident Willie Mae Williams. They're so bad, she avoids outside activity as much as possible. "I couldn't come out in... more »

• Search for accused rapist in Baton Rouge

  July 2, 2012 7:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a man they say forced his way into an apartment early Monday morning and then fled out a window when deputies arrived. Sheriff's official say it happened just after 6 a.m. in the 8100 block of Jefferson... more »

• Millage rollbacks to be discussed in upcoming meetings Play Video

  June 25, 2012 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Millage rates in East Baton Rouge Parish will be the center of discussion at more than a dozen upcoming organization's meetings. The BREC board is scheduled to vote Thursday on rolling a property tax millage forward. It would raise more than $1.4 million dollars for the... more »

• West Nile Virus found in the area Play Video

  June 13, 2012 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's mosquito season, and they are here in large numbers. East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control says the insects are already causing problems, and testing positive for the West Nile Virus. "Usually June is when we start seeing mosquitoes test positive and that's... more »

• Time running out for those with misdemeanor warrants Play Video

  June 12, 2012 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Time is fast running out for people to take care of any outstanding misdemeanor warrants they may have in Baton Rouge. It was a busy day at the Baton Rouge City Court House, as more than 2,200 people walked into the city court house to settle... more »

• Hooper Road extension plan on track Play Video

  June 11, 2012 5:27 PM

  CENTRAL- Plans to build a new bridge connecting East Baton Rouge Parish with Livingston Parish are on track, according to Central city leaders. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development revealed plans for the route connecting Central to the Watson area last week. A new bridge crossing the Amite... more »

• Dozens of animals seized from suspected hoarder

  June 11, 2012 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Control is investigating a hoarder case. This morning, 43 animals were seized by investigators from a house of an alledged hoarder. News 2's Adrian Pittman gets answers on what kind of conditions the animals were found in, and what will... more »

• Breakaway school district fails to clear the legislature Play Video

  June 1, 2012 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The plan to carve out a new school district out of the East Baton Rouge Parish School District failed for a second time in three days. In a 61-35 vote lawmakers decided not to send the final decision to statewide voters in November. Opponents of... more »

• EBR school district property in question

  May 11, 2012 10:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE- An effort to lessen the blow of budget cuts in East Baton Rouge Parish Schools is causing confusion. The district is trying to sell excess land to make money, but there's a big question of what still belongs to the district to sell. The land is... more »

• New travel rules delayed in East Baton Rouge

  April 19, 2012 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has delayed a vote on a proposal to change its travel rules so all employees get a flat daily per diem for meals rather than having to submit original receipts. A couple of board members did not like a... more »

• State education leaders support effort to create new SEBR school district

  April 12, 2012 10:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Members of the BESE board, that oversees public schools across the state, say East Baton Rouge Schools are troubled, and they applaud any effort to do something different, even if it's parents doing something on their own. Baton Rouge member Chas Roemer says what's worked for breakaway... more »

• Bus driver charged with aggravated rape Play Video

  March 26, 2012 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Donald Bordelon, 61, was paid to drive students to school. Instead he's in jail, charged with the aggravated rape of a student on his school bus. The 18-year-old special needs student told her mother and an administrator at her school that Bordelon had forced her to... more »

• Parents split on school closure for teachers

  March 13, 2012 10:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE- No school today has parents in East Baton Rouge Parish shrugging their shoulders for an alternative to their childrens' classrooms. Classes were canceled after so many teachers requested Wednesday off to protest Governor Bobby Jindal's education reform plan at the Capitol. A House committee takes up the... more »

• EBR superintendent search continues

  March 13, 2012 11:40 AM

  The race for the superintendent for East Baton Rouge Parish schools is getting bigger. Find out what one school board member thinks about the candidates and when decisions will be made. More on the candidates tonight on News 2 at 6. more »

• EBR School Board to form safety panel

  March 2, 2012 6:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is forming a school safety task force to identify and implement procedures to ensure schools are safe from violence. Board member Jerry Arbour requested the creation of the task force at this week's school board meeting, citing recent incidents involving... more »

• Sam steps into interim EBR superintendent role Play Video

  February 24, 2012 5:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As John Dilworth leaves as the East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent, his temporary replacement Carlos Sam has his hands full. Over the next few months, Sam will work with the current administration to tackle the looming budget deficit the school system faces. "Ultimately we're... more »

• DOTD to take a closer look at I-12 Play Video

  February 15, 2012 10:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - When it's rush hour on I-12, drivers know where they don't want to be. Getting between Livingston and Baton Rouge is chaotic. Bang ups have caused miles and miles of back ups and some drivers have started fearing for their lives. Now, the state Department... more »

• Walker to announce candidacy for Mayor Play Video

  February 14, 2012 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Mayor Pro-Tempore Mike Walker sent a letter today to supporters announcing his plans to run for Mayor-President. Walker says he will announce his candidacy Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Cortana Mall. Watch News 2 tonight for comments from candidates Walker, Jim Mayer and... more »

• Litter ordinance changes up for council debate Play Video

  January 31, 2012 10:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Department of Public Works wants city leaders to sign off on big changes to the litter law. DPW is taking over operating the city-parish litter court and wants to strengthen the consequences for nuisances like over-grown lots, dump sites and illegal signs. If the proposed... more »

• Deputies looking for debit card thief

  January 25, 2012 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Detectives are looking for a man who went on a spending spree with a stolen debit card. The thief used the card nine times at gas stations and restaurants for a total of $287.63. The victim told investigators the card... more »

• Dispute over fire coverage, funding Play Video

  December 30, 2011 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Baker Fire Chief Danny Edwards says he was given an ultimatum by the District 1 Fire Protection Board. He was told to take less money for help covering Northwest East Baton Rouge Parish or receive none of the tax money from that area. Baker did not accept... more »

• EBR Library director resigns Play Video

  December 15, 2011 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system abruptly resigned from his position earlier this afternoon, according to library board members. The board received an email around 2 p.m. from director David Farrar which stated he was resigning. In a copy of the email... more »

• New Pride-Cheneyville EBRSO substation opens Play Video

  December 14, 2011 5:37 PM

  CHENEYVILLE- There are new neighbors in the Pride-Cheneyville area, and people living there are thrilled to see them. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office officially opened a new substation today on the grounds of the old Northeast High School. The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board donated the... more »

• Mosquitoes at their worst in years, say officials

  September 21, 2011 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE-- How many mosquito bites are you covered in? If it's a lot more than usual, join the crowd. Mosquito Abatement in East Baton Rouge Parish estimates there are millions of bloodsuckers roaming the parish, thanks to Tropical Storm Lee. The storm dumped water that's stuck around as... more »

• Flooding plagues people in Central

  September 5, 2011 3:37 PM

  CENTRAL- High floodwaters are plaguing people who live in areas of the Bridlewood Subdivision in Central. News 2's cameras captured several feet of water in driveways and streets. Neighbors say they are completely frustrated dealing with the flooding. "Some of the neighbors down the street have to come... more »

• Committee developing possible crime tax plan meets for first time

  August 22, 2011 10:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The committee tasked with tailoring a crime-focused tax plan laid out their needs list on Monday. It was the first time the group, made up of all law enforcement agencies in the parish, along with departments and organizations with ties to crime-fighting, met. The concept arose... more »

• Family gets son in school at last minute

  August 9, 2011 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With school starting Wednesday morning in East Baton Rouge Parish, many parents are making last minutes preparations so their children are ready. Over the years Rosalie Scott has bounced her son Qade from school to school searching for the right fit, and Tuesday she received a... more »

• Teachers encourage attendance through "walkabout"

  August 8, 2011 5:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A group of teachers and other staff members from Highland Elementary hit the streets in an effort to get kids ready for the first day of school this Wednesday. The group went door to door talking to students and parents in a neighborhood off Gardere Lane in... more »

• Judge cracks down on multiple-DWI offender

  August 4, 2011 3:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who's been busted five times for drinking and driving went before a judge in Baton Rouge today. Jacob Achee's most recent arrest was this week in Baton Rouge. Only two of his five arrests have been after his 21st birthday, and that record raised... more »

• DOTD orders emergency closure of bridge

  August 2, 2011 5:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Parish workers closed the North Flannery Bridge over Lively Bayou this afternoon after inspectors found it was no longer safe for traffic. State inspectors said the bridge, which was built in 1965 between Florida Boulevard and South Choctaw Drive, was too dangerous to remain open to... more »

• Mosquitoes hatching after days of wet weather

  July 19, 2011 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Mosquitoes are hatching after several days of wet weather and East Baton Rouge Mosquito Control is working to eliminate the pesky insects. Inspector Marcus Goss visits a dozen or more homes a day. He looks for standing water where mosquito larvae thrive and also fogs the area... more »

• Mayor presents Future EBR plan

  June 22, 2011 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Mayor Kip Holden and planning consultant John Fregonese presented the draft for the Future EBR plan today at the Old State Capitol. Community members helped mold the plan for development in East Baton Rouge Parish over the next 20 to 30 years. For most people, the number... more »

• Man sought in gun thefts from EBR Walmart

  June 9, 2011 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man seen stealing guns from the Sullivan Road Walmart in East Baton Rouge Parish earlier this week. Casey Hicks with EBRSO said on June 7 the man came into the store twice, at 3:40 a.m. and 5:27 a.m., and stole... more »

• EBR Schools to start superintendent search

  June 1, 2011 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will start the process of searching for a new superintendent Thursday. The board is set to meet for its monthly Committee of the Whole gathering, but will take up the superintendent topic in a special meeting that will follow. ... more »

• Lack of local money puts Superfest's future in question

  May 27, 2011 3:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A lack of local money could make this the last year the Bayou Country Superfest is in Baton Rouge. The Parish Metro Council voted not to include $300,000 in matching funds for the festival in this year's budget. Today, festival director Quint Davis told News... more »

• Next BRPD chief to be named Friday

  May 26, 2011 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Kip Holden will announce the next Baton Rouge Police Chief tomorrow morning, according to his office. Mayoral aide Scott Dyer said Holden would announce his choice at 10 a.m. from the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. That person would replace Charles Mondrick,... more »

• Woman receives 40 years in deaths of 2 neighbors

  May 24, 2011 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - A Baton Rouge woman who claimed to have discovered the bodies of two neighbors in their mobile home in 2007 has been sentenced in their stabbing deaths. Linda Sharee Jones, who was scheduled to stand trial Monday on two counts of second-degree murder, pleaded guilty... more »

• Testimony wraps in EBR reverse discrimination trial

  April 21, 2011 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The testimony in a reverse racial discrimination wrapped up late Thursday afternoon. Closing arguments will be held on April 29, 2011 followed by Judge Wilson Fields decision on May 5, 2011. Five East Baton Rouge Parish School System witnesses took the stand including a former human... more »

• Are you smarter than an 8th-grade LEAP test taker?

  March 23, 2011 5:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - So you think you're smart, and you've got all the answers. Well, give the practice LEAP tests a try. Public school students wrapped up the first round of LEAP tests on Tuesday. They'll take math, science and social studies next month. Over the past three... more »

• EBR magnet school applications being accepted

  March 14, 2011 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has opened its second application period for some of its magnet schools. Now through June, parents can apply to get their kids into the followign schools: Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academic Immersion (FLAIM) Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Middle... more »

• Arrest made in aggravated assault

  March 2, 2011 8:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man was arrested today after police say he pulled a gun during a fight. Andre Moore, 34, brandished a weapon, until the victim ran away, during a fight yesterday on Arena Drive, according to Violent Crime Unit detectives. Moore was booked into East Baton Rouge... more »

• Gardere crime-fighting tactics heading to Glen Oaks

  February 25, 2011 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The residents of Glen Oaks will soon see a substantial increase in the number of East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies patrolling their neighborhood. Thursday, deputies were offered overtime pay to patrol the crime ridden area during peak crime hours, including overnight. "They are going to... more »

• Future plans for East Baton Rouge Parish

  February 17, 2011 11:11 AM

  A new look is in the works for East Baton Rouge Parish. It is all part of FUTUREBR, a plan for land use and development by the Office of the Mayor-President and the City-Parish Planning Commission. John Fregonese, lead planner for the FUTUREBR comprehensive master plan, talked with... more »

• Report details dangerous bridges in East Baton Rouge Parish

  February 9, 2011 4:13 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH- News 2 has obtained a list detailing nearly 60 bridges that need to be replaced across the Parish. Parish workers maintain 300 bridges across the city. The ones that need to be replaced dot the parish from the northern end to the southern end. ... more »

• EBR Schools closed on Friday, Feb. 4

  February 3, 2011 1:39 PM

  Below is a statement from EBR Parish School System regarding classes being canceled on Friday, Feb. 4: "Due to the possibility of inclement winter weather in the Baton Rouge area overnight and into the morning hours, all schools and administrative offices in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System... more »

• Classroom additions open at three BR schools, planned for nine more

  January 7, 2011 9:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Students and teachers at three schools in East Baton Rouge Parish returned to classes Friday with some new leg room. The school district received $21 million in federal stimulus money to add on to overcrowded schools. The first round of classroom additions were opened for the first time... more »

• Meeting to discuss EBR school closures underway

  January 6, 2011 5:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is set to vote on a number of issues at Thursday's meeting. So far, Superintendent John Dilworth has added to his original plan. The additions include keeping Polk Elementary open two more years, but they must improve enrollment... more »

• Tax Deadline in EBR

  December 31, 2010 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Believe it or not, about 16,000 people don't pay their taxes each year in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to Tax Director Octave Anthaume. Those who won't get delinquent notices rushed into the Sheriff's Office to pay their property taxes Thursday and Friday, some because of... more »

• Baton Rouge sewer fees to go up Jan. 1

  December 20, 2010 8:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The cost of washing a load of clothes, running a dishwasher and flushing a toilet will go up by 4 percent in East Baton Rouge Parish on Jan. 1. The fee increase is necessary to pay for $1.3 billion in federally mandated sewer improvements. An average household... more »

• Shooting investigation in Baton Rouge

  November 23, 2010 5:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish deputies are investigating a shooting. It happened just after midnight Tuesday morning at the corner of Munal and Jester. Deputies said one man was injured and taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries. more »

• Baton Rouge man indicted in shooting death

  November 4, 2010 6:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has indicted Travis Griffin in the July 9 shooting death of a New Orleans man. Travis Montrell Griffin is accused of shooting and killing Devone Johnson Sr. after the two got into a fight. more »

• EBR officials keeping Halloween on Oct. 31

  October 25, 2010 1:49 PM

  Officials in East Baton Rouge said today they’re keeping their trick-or-treating hours on Halloween, which falls on a Sunday this year. Mayor-President Kip Holden’s office sent out a press release which said the parish’s official trick-or-treat hours were set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. According to the... more »

• Household hazardous materials collection day

  October 23, 2010 10:52 AM

  East Baton Rouge Parish residents can drop off household hazardous materials at Memorial Stadium until 1 p.m. Saturday. The following household hazardous materials will be accepted: fertilizers, pool chemicals, insecticides, pesticides, gasoline, cleaning products, latex and oil paint and paint products, automobile tired, auto products including used oil, antifreeze,... more »

• Lawmakers delay Jindal plans for juvenile prison

  October 21, 2010 4:31 PM

  Lawmakers have slowed Jindal administration plans to build a new juvenile prison facility in East Baton Rouge Parish, questioning its cost and impact on state debt limits. The Bond Commission delayed a vote Thursday on the $25 million borrowing plan for the Baker facility after legislators on the panel raised... 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 »

• Baton Rouge man indicted on murder charge

  October 14, 2010 7:06 AM

  An East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury has indicted a 19-year-old man in the deadly shooting of another man at a Baton Rouge apartment complex. Douglas Dorsey of Baton Rouge was charged with second-degree murder Wednesday in the June 11 slaying of 21-year-old Kendrick Foster. Police said Foster lived at... more »

• Baton Rouge school board scales back construction

  October 12, 2010 6:02 AM

  The East Baton Rouge Parish school system is scaling down plans for construction because of a sharp falloff in sales tax revenue. Superintendent John Dilworth released some initial proposals callin for closing three elementary schools in May, and drastically rewriting construction plans. Dilworth said the ideas are preliminary and may... more »

• Two die, several injured in early-morning wrecks

  October 8, 2010 12:08 PM

  Two people died and several were injured in early-morning accidents around the area. Louisiana State Police say 21-year-old Benjamin J. Moreno of Covington was killed and his four passengers injured after his Honda Civic ran off the road. Investigators said he was heading east on U. S. 190 near the... more »

• BR official accused of taking bribes put on leave

  October 8, 2010 11:44 AM

  The East Baton Rouge Parish official accused of receiving gifts in exchange for rewarding a no-bid contract for crime cameras has been put on administrative leave. Mayor-President Kip Holden's office put out a press release saying he had accepted the retirement of Don Evans, the city-parish Director of Information... more »

• BR tech director accused of taking bribes is retiring

  October 7, 2010 4:30 PM

  An East Baton Rouge Parish official accused of taking bribes in return for awarding no-bid contracts for crime cameras is retiring. Don Evans, the city-parish's Director of Information Services, will be leaving his post on November 1 according to retirement administrator Jeff Yates. He said Evans probably filed for... more »

• FUTUREBR Workshops

  September 23, 2010 8:55 AM

  Upcoming Workshops: Thursday, September 23 Mid City Workshop Baton Rouge Community College Bonne Sante Wellness Center Arena 5310 Florida Blvd. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 19 North Baton Rouge Workshop Coca Cola Facility 9696 Plank Road 6:30-8:30 p.m. ... more »

• Murder investigation on Bayou Fountain

  September 23, 2010 8:41 AM

  East Baton Rouge Parish deputies are investigating a murder on Bayou Fountain Avenue. When detectives arrived, they found Brandon Wesley Steward in the parking lot. He was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, where he later died. Deputies say Steward was shot when he walked out of his... more »

• Items stolen from Central High School

  September 11, 2010 3:21 PM

  East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a burglary that occurred at Central High School while the school's football team played a game down the street at Central Middle School. According to investigators, unknown subjects entered the locker room yesterday, cut the locks off of the lockers and... more »