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EBR councilman says Aztek Cove proposal 'reeks' of politics, calls for peers to oppose it
October 9, 2023 2:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - An ongoing political spat over a controversial mixed-use development near the Country Club of Louisiana intensified Monday as the Metro Council is just days out from voting on a proposal to give its developer a tax break. The Aztek Cove development is already cleared to go... more » -
Allegations of cheating led to massive brawl aboard cruise ship, reports say
June 29, 2022 3:14 PM
The U.S. Coast Guard had to escort a cruise ship back to shore after a melee broke out among its passengers in international waters. Officials said the fight, which involved up to 60 people, erupted around 2 a.m. on a Carnival cruise ship bound for New York. Theresa... more » -
WATCH: Massive offshore Florida brawl caught on drone video Play Video
May 12, 2022 11:13 AM
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Video shows a massive brawl at a party on the water in Central Florida this past weekend. The incident happened Saturday in what was billed as a "huge flotilla-gathering" called "Mayhem at Lake George 2022." An estimated 800 people attended the event. Several... more » -
Sheriff's deputy hurt in fight with accused shoplifter; suspect returned to store days later
March 11, 2022 11:14 AM
BATON ROUGE - A suspected shoplifter who ended up in the hospital after fighting a sheriff's deputy went back to the same store just days later to do it all over again, and jail records say he tried to pin the crimes on his sibling. It all began Feb.... more » -
Raxx Bar and Grill can keep its state liquor license despite being the scene of deadly shooting last month Play Video
October 5, 2021 6:27 PM
ERWINVILLE - Raxx Bar and Grill will keep its state liquor license despite being the scene of a deadly shooting last month. But, the ultimate decision on whether or not the business will be able to serve alcohol will be in the hands of local authorities. State regulators... more » -
Livingston sheriff's deputy, 40, dies from COVID
August 5, 2021 5:34 PM
A local sheriff's deputy has died after a weeks-long battle with the coronavirus, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Sheriff Jason Ard said Corporal Robert McKinney served with the department for 10 years. Ard added that McKinney was "proud to wear the badge" and loved his coworkers. ... more » -
West Baton Rouge in serious need of volunteer firefighters Play Video
June 27, 2021 8:27 PM
PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department has a serious shortage of manpower and they are asking parish residents to step up. "We're actually at an all-time low in volunteers," Capt. James Hartley said. Hartley says the shortage is concerning for the fire department because they... more » -
Sheriff: Intoxicated man arrested after throwing beer can at deputy's head
June 21, 2021 4:41 PM
NAPOLEONVILLE - A man was arrested after he allegedly threw a can at a deputy's forehead and doused other deputies with beer. Ashton Trevon Johnston, 23, was arrested Saturday morning at the Napoleonville Community Center after the sheriff's office was called to disperse a large crowd. Authorities said... more » -
Teen charged in double stabbing at Zachary Walmart Play Video
April 28, 2021 9:10 PM
ZACHARY - A juvenile is facing criminal charges after allegedly starting a fight inside a Walmart that left two teenagers stabbed. A fight involving six people, ages 13 to 18, broke out before 6 p.m. Wednesday in the grocery section of the Zachary Walmart. Two of the teens were... more » -
Students now facing less severe punishment after fight club videos appear on the news Play Video
December 3, 2019 8:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - Schools officials are reversing course on punishments for 24 students at Lee Magnet High School after faculty found videos depicting student-on-student boxing matches in a restroom. A statement from the East Baton Rouge school system Wednesday said the students are now facing suspensions rather than the... more » -
Father arrested after 4-year-old child dies from 'play fighting' Play Video
December 13, 2016 11:27 AM
BATON ROUGE – A 25-year-old man has been arrested after his four-year-old child that he was "play fighting" with died from his injuries. Kristopher Carter, 25, was arrested on one count of negligent homicide. Around 7 a.m. on Nov. 30, homicide detectives responded to Oschner Medical Center in... more » -
New emergency response boat comes to Livingston Parish Play Video
July 2, 2016 11:39 PM
SPRINGFIELD - The latest weapons to fight fires on the waters in Livingston Parish Fire District 2 was built to take a beating. The new aluminum fire fighting boat can pump water by the tons and is fully equipped to save lives. "It's a strong hull. I knew... more »