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  • Prairieville Fire Department hosts ceremony marking the 20th Anniversary of September 11th Play Video

    September 11, 2021 2:41 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE- In Ascension Parish, the Prairieville Fire Department took time to host a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. "Quite a bit of time has gone by since that fateful day, so we just consider this to be a very important anniversary 20 years down... more »
  • Rural EBR voters reject property tax increase intended to bolster fire station Play Video

    December 7, 2020 7:29 PM

    CHANEYVILLE - Peggy Moak lives in Chaneyville, a rural part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It has an all volunteer fire district, and voters here rejected an increase in property taxes to improve fire protection. "Well I think it's sad. But so many people are out of work... more »
  • Krewe of Oshun parade made its debut in North Baton Rouge Play Video

    February 8, 2020 11:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Scotlandville is celebrating a Mardi Gras of their own this year. Saturday afternoon people enjoyed Scotlandville's first Mardi Gras Parade. "Scotlandville is coming back alive." With more than 60 entries the parade turned out to be a success. Southern University's marching band known as "The... more »
  • Saints legend Steve Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal

    December 20, 2018 4:32 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Saints legend and ALS awareness advocate Steve Gleason will receive the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow, the Congressional Gold Medal. The House of Representatives unanimously approved the award on Thursday. The next step will be for President Trump to approve it next year.... more »
  • Livingston sheriff thanks Bass Pro for its help during 2016 flood

    December 7, 2017 12:28 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office took to a local Bass Pro Shops Thursday in order to thank the store and its workers for their help during last year's historic flood. With water levels reaching a record high in Livingston Parish last August, the sheriff's office was... more »
  • Firefighters adopt puppy after saving him from burning apartment

    August 13, 2017 9:45 PM

    NEWBURGH, NY - One lucky puppy who was rescued from a burning apartment is now being adopted by the firefighters who saved his life. When the firefighters of the City of Newburgh Fire Department in New York were called to the second floor of a three-story apartment building in... more »
  • Search warrant startles suspect, fires at SWAT

    June 30, 2017 8:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriffs were executing a no knock search warrant on a home when the suspect started shooting at them. According to police documents, EBRSO SWAT members were looking for Roderick Harris. After entering the house, shots were fired at the members from another room.... more »
  • Gonzales Police receive first batch of body cameras Play Video

    April 6, 2017 8:03 PM

    GONZALES – The Gonzales Police Department received a shipment of body cameras for officers to use. Chief Sherman Jackson said that the cameras could change how the department does business. "Maybe this could make the difference and tell the story," Jackson said. "This will help us we'll... more »
  • 'Sesame Street' to introduce viewers to first Muppet with autism

    March 20, 2017 6:27 PM

    Next month, viewers of "Sesame Street" will be introduced to Julia, a Muppet with autism. The newest member of the cast with red hair and green eyes has been present on digital properties and printed works for some time. Now she'll get her TV debut in April. On... more »
  • Governor Edwards, First Lady host equal pay summit

    March 9, 2017 5:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards hosted the Louisiana Equal Pay Summit on Friday morning. The summit was held in collaboration with the Governor's Office on Women's Policy. And we're off. @LEDLouisiana Secretary @DPiersonLA talks about how equal pay is good... more »
  • Local enforcement honored Sunday morning

    November 15, 2015 7:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local leaders honored law enforcement officers and military personnel Sunday morning at the First Pentecostal Church. State Senator David Vitter and State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson were among those who praised the servicemen and women for their contributions. "I've been doing this for 35 years,... more »

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