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• West Baton Rouge Parish sues local news outlet's founder after public records request dispute Play Video

  May 4, 2026 11:08 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Officials in West Baton Rouge have filed a lawsuit against the founder of a local news outlet following disputes over fees for public records requests. In March, the West Baton Rouge Parish government sued John Summers, the editor and main reporter for the West Baton Rouge... more »

• Livingston Parish president releases statement after parish government ordered to pay $37,000 in legal fees Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte released a statement on Friday after the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the Livingston Parish government to pay over $37,000 in legal fees. A former board member of the Livingston Parish Convention and Tourism Board, Harold Marcell Parker Jr., filed a lawsuit against... more »

• West Baton Rouge wants to set public document fees at 4 times Louisiana's rate and require large deposit Play Video

  October 8, 2025 1:49 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council on Thursday will consider a resolution supporting the parish president's plan to charge four times as much as the state does for copies of public records. The West Baton Rouge Independent reported Wednesday that the parish plans to charge $1... more »

• Friday's Health Report: Cold feet could mean circulatory, autoimmune issues Play Video

  February 14, 2025 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sometimes, cold feet simply mean you need warmer socks. But if your feet are always cold, no matter the weather, it might be something more. "Anything from circulatory problems, not having adequate blood flow, heart condition problems, immune or autoimmune conditions such as like having thyroid... more »

• Federal judge hears arguments over law mandating public stay 25 feet from law enforcement officers Play Video

  December 11, 2024 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments over a recently implemented law that would make it a crime to be within a 25 feet of a working police officer after being instructed to move away. The arguments centered on whether the law is constitutional and specific... more »

• North Baton Rouge residents pushing for early polling location, saying lack of site creates barrier Play Video

  October 28, 2024 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With early voting ending Tuesday, some residents in North Baton Rouge are raising concerns about limited access to polling sites in their area. Charles Bethley is a longtime resident of North Baton Rouge and said that traveling from the heart of North Baton Rouge to the... more »

• Louisiana drivers facing fines for lapsed insurance getting some relief Play Video

  June 7, 2024 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For years, people have been facing large fines for lapsed insurance. Pending the governor's signature, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is making some changes intended to help people who owe large fines. The purpose of the fines is to encourage people to get and retain... more »

• 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 »