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• Land in Central to be cleared as community expands Play Video

  May 2, 2023 6:01 PM

  CENTRAL - The City of Central is finalizing the permit process to allow for the clearing of 87 acres of land adjacent to the Village at Magnolia Square. The move is part of plans to expand that burgeoning subdivision. A spokesman for Tower Capital Corporation, the developer, tells WBRZ... more »

• Repeat flood victim bought out by state for interstate project, relieved to move on Play Video

  October 15, 2021 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state has started buying up properties for the I-10 expansion project in Baton Rouge. One man, who has been interviewed by 2 On Your Side before, says he recently received his buyout payment and he's very relieved. Robby Huey got his check a few days... more »

• Neighborhood hires off-duty deputy to help alleviate traffic headache Play Video

  February 5, 2019 6:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Expansion of urban areas could be trapping people in their own neighborhoods. There's so much traffic during the early morning hours from Iberville Parish on LA 30, one neighborhood has hired a sheriff's deputy to help direct traffic. Since they have the money to do this,... more »

• I-10 widening project comes to College Drive Play Video

  August 31, 2018 12:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The third and final public meeting for the I-10 widening project was held near College Drive at the Marriott Hotel. More than 200 people participated, asking questions and submitting comments. >>CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT INFORMATION AND RENDERINGS. The project would add lanes, increase capacity and... more »

• DOTD hosts first I-10 widening meeting Play Video

  August 29, 2018 12:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of drivers and residents filled the cafeteria at McKinley Middle Magnet School Tuesday evening to view the details of the I-10 widening project. "This will allow another 90,000 plus people to have much more ability to move through Baton Rouge," said DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson.... more »

• Officials to hold groundbreaking ceremony for LA 42 widening project Play Video

  November 30, 2017 8:46 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- The Department of Transportation and Development is holding a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the expansion of LA 42. The $27.48 million project will widen 3.7 miles of LA 42 from two to four lanes between Airline Highway and North Burnside Avenue. Additionally, a six-foot sidewalk will be... more »

• Multi-million dollar expansion at BRCC announced

  June 26, 2017 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System announced a multi-million dollar expansion project at the Baton Rouge Community College Acadian Campus on Monday. The governor says the expansion will bring much needed workforce training and career opportunities to north... more »

• Residents against landfill expansion in Sorrento Play Video

  January 3, 2017 6:29 PM

  SORRENTO – A controversial landfill is up for discussion in Sorrento Tuesday night. The BFI Colonial Landfill is trying to renew a permit and apply for a football field-sized expansion. However, residents who live close to the landfill are not happy with the proposed expansion. One resident, Tony... more »

• Leaders break ground on Howell Community Park expansion

  September 23, 2016 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Local leaders broke ground on the major expansion to Howell Community Park on Winbourne Avenue Thursday. The new expansion will repurpose the park’s existing 18-hole golf course into 75-acre area for playgrounds, athletic fields, basketball courts and a fishing and paddling pond. The Howell Community... more »

• Campus expansions announced for BRCC, Delgado, Central Louisiana Tech. College- Alexandria

  September 6, 2016 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards announced three new campus expansions within the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The expansions will take place at the Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, the Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria and Delgado Community College in New Orleans.... more »

• Enrollment up 278,000 after Medicaid expansion

  August 10, 2016 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Since Medicaid eligibility expansion to cover working adults went into effect on July 1, more than 278,000 people have gained access to preventive and primary care through the Healthy Louisiana program, according to the State Department of Health. The DHH says the goal is cover 375,000... more »

• Officials see bright future for Medicaid expansion

  July 28, 2016 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The state’s expanded Medicaid program, dubbed Healthy Louisiana, is expected by officials to become the blueprint for expansion of the program across the country. Health Secretary Rebekah Gee says the state has created a plan that allows food stamp applicants to sign up for Medicaid, making... more »

• Medicaid expansion sign-up begins Play Video

  June 1, 2016 7:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sign up for Medicaid expansion started Wednesday at CareSouth Health Clinic in Mid-City. There weren't lines out of the door since many people are signing up over the phone or by mail. "We're not being bombarded. A lot of people thought that would happen because today is the... more »

• Paychex announces 100-job expansion in Baton Rouge

  May 26, 2016 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Payroll and HR services company Paychex has announced a 100-job expansion for its operations in Baton Rouge. Gov. John Bel Edwards and Paychex Senior Vice President of Service John Gibson made the announcement Thursday. Paychex is a provider of human capital management solutions for payroll, human... more »

• New 911 center under construction in Ascension Parish Play Video

  April 20, 2016 6:22 PM

  GONZALES - As Ascension Parish grows, the sheriff's office is expanding with it. Construction crews have already broken ground for a state-of-the-art facility for first responder operations. Dispatchers and administrative staff are currently based out of the Ascension Parish courthouse in Gonzales. "We have the best trained employees,... more »

• Lawmakers to discuss expanding medical marijuana regulation Play Video

  April 13, 2016 8:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana legislators will discuss expanding regulations of medical marijuana for more patients on Wednesday. Some lawmakers are seeking to expand the regulations to include epilepsy patients. Last year, state lawmakers legalized cannabis oil, a form of medical marijuana. This medicine has very low level of... more »

• Major expansion at Walker High moving forward Play Video

  April 4, 2016 5:28 PM

  WALKER - A major expansion is coming to Walker High School in Livingston Parish as the project is set to go out for bids this week. The $20 million project will add more than 30 new classrooms along with career and technology classrooms, a new band room, a new... 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 »

• Medicaid expansion expected to roll out in May

  January 27, 2016 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state health department hopes to start signing up eligible people for Medicaid expansion by May, a spokesperson said Wednesday. Officials at the Department of Health and Hospitals believe 300,000 more Louisianans will have Medicaid cards 'in hand' and can start using them July 1. DHH... more »

• Popular Livingston Parish library expanding

  December 8, 2015 5:29 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The most popular library branch in Livingston Parish is set for a more than $3 million expansion. The Denham Springs-Walker branch sees about 200,000 people each year. That's equal to the other four Livingston Parish libraries put together. With all the growth going on in the parish... more »

• I-12 expansion nearly finished Play Video

  August 28, 2015 5:50 PM

  WALKER - Expansion work on Interstate 12 in Walker should be finished by October, according to the Department of Transportation and Development. The $26.5 million expansion started last year and will bring I-12 from four lanes to six lanes from Walker to nearly Satsuma. For motorists in Livingston Parish going... more »

• Police department expansion a 'huge improvement' Play Video

  August 25, 2015 5:38 PM

  KILLIAN - A major upgrade is on the way for the Killian Police Department in Livingston Parish. Right now the department is without an interrogation room, and its evidence locker is in the same room as the department's toilet. Killian Police Chief Dennis Hill says first responders started brainstorming an... more »