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• Nurse retires after working at OLOL for 35 years Play Video

  August 20, 2021 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A local registered nurse Cathy Jones retired after 37 years of service helping those in dire need of medical care. "It's been a long journey. I have enjoyed it. I don't have any regrets," Jones said. She leaves behind her second family only to spend time... more »

• City buses will resume charging fares in May

  April 22, 2021 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System will begin collecting fares for the first time in over a year. CATS announced Thursday that the free rides around the area will come to an end starting May 16. The usual fare for most trips is $1.75. The service... more »

• City finds company to install smart parking meters downtown, needs approval Play Video

  February 10, 2021 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – New parking meters are close to becoming a reality in downtown, which means drivers could soon say goodbye to their coin bags. The city, introducing the item at Wednesday’s metro council meeting, is looking to hire the company ‘FlowBird’ to provide and install new smart parking... more »

• Social distancing is the new normal Play Video

  April 18, 2020 11:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Signs promoting social distancing are posted everywhere at the LSU lakes, so joggers and bicyclists can see these friendly reminders. The sign reads "You are 6 ft. & a TBD amount of time away from the best hug," reminding readers to practice social distancing. "We... more »

• Central church members celebrate Palm Sunday with car parade Play Video

  April 5, 2020 11:39 PM

  CENTRAL - Reverend Pattye Hewitt, the Pastor at Blackwater United Methodist Church in Central and her Associate Pastor, Angela Robertson, were excited to see church members on Palm Sunday. Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak the pastors were very happy to see church members whom they haven't seen in... more »

• Community safely celebrates little girl's birthday amid COVID-19 pandemic Play Video

  March 27, 2020 4:01 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - With guidelines set to prevent the spread of COVID-19, one little girl got a safe surprise for her birthday. June Baker celebrates her 6th birthday while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. June is battling leukemia, making it even more urgent to take extra precautions... more »

• New red-light camera contract could give city-parish enforceability option Play Video

  November 26, 2019 8:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE -- The East Baton Rouge Metro Council gave the green-light to a four-year extension for the red-light camera program Tuesday night. The program has been around for eleven years already, with the new contract running through 2023. The current contract allows the company that... more »

• Developers in Gonzales could see spike in building permit fees Play Video

  February 8, 2018 5:25 PM

  GONZALES- If the Planning and Zoning Commission gets its way in the City of Gonzales, developers might have to pay 80 percent more for building permits. Currently, the City of Gonzales charges developers $10 per lot that is developed. Ascension Parish charges $100, according to Gonzales Chief Administrative Officer... more »

• Ascension Parish council waives reconstruction permit fees Play Video

  November 17, 2016 5:15 PM

  GONZALES – The Ascension Parish Council will consider waiving all permit fees for repairs and reconstruction of flood affected homes, President Kenny Matassa said Thursday. Matassa’s office said the passage of the resolution would extend the permit fee waiver issued by executive order after August’s historic flooding for another... more »

• Tangiaphoa Parish to waive permit fees as residents rebuild

  September 2, 2016 4:21 PM

  AMITE - Officials in Tangipahoa say they’re waving permit fees for residents who are making repairs and rebuilding after last month’s flooding. Building permits are required for all structural improvements in Tangipahoa, but local leaders say they will waves those fees as people begin to rebuild. Permits are... more »

• Ascension Parish waives permit fees for flood damage repairs

  August 29, 2016 4:59 PM

  GONZALES – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced that parish residents and business owners who are repairing damage from the flood will not be charged for a permit. "If you've had flood damage and you have work to do that does require a permit, there will be no charge... more »

• Maringouin residents upset at spike in water bills Play Video

  August 1, 2016 10:30 PM

  MARINGOUIN - Some residents in Maringouin say their water ates have more than double within the past month, and they're not happy about it. "Do it gradually," said resident Wanda Mills. "They don't know our pocket book, they don't know our income. I make $732 a damn month. I... 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 »