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  • Duke removes blackface photo of lacrosse player

    November 13, 2012 10:33 AM

    DURHAM, N.C. - The Duke athletic department has removed a photo from its website showing a women's lacrosse player dressed in blackface at a team Halloween party. The team held the party and costume contest at head coach Kerstin Kimel's house. The junior class dressed as characters from "The Little... more »
  • Denver mail carrier steps past man who died

    November 12, 2012 12:41 PM

    DENVER - The U.S. Postal Service is defending a mail carrier who walked past a Denver man who collapsed and died near his front door. Dale Porch was dropped off at home last week after working the night shift for the Regional Transportation District but never made it inside. Family... more »
  • Retailers are starting Christmas early

    November 8, 2012 5:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with several stores already stocking the shelves with holiday items. According to the National Retail Federation nearly 40 percent of holiday shoppers get started around Halloween. Retailers seem more than happy supply the demand. But not everyone... more »
  • Sex offender arrested at Halloween event

    November 2, 2012 7:11 AM

    MARKSVILLE - A Simmesport man has been arrested for violating his contract as a registered sex offender by participating in Halloween activities. 49-year-old Bryant Washington was booked Wednesday with sex offender violation and failure to provide a proper identification card. Avoyelles Parish sheriff's deputies observed Washington handing out... more »
  • Two arrested, 4 wounded in USC campus shooting

    November 1, 2012 9:58 AM

    LOS ANGELES - Two men have been arrested for the Halloween shootings of four people on the University of Southern California campus. USC police Capt. David Carlisle says two men outside the Ronald Tudor Campus Center party were arguing at about 11:30 p.m. when one of them pulled a... more »
  • Agents go door to door checking on sex offenders Play Video

    October 31, 2012 10:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Probation and Parole agents hit the streets of East Baton Rouge Halloween night to make sure sex offenders stayed out of sight. Sex offenders with underage victims have to either be at mandatory treatment meetings on Halloween night, or stay indoors with the front lights as... more »
  • 'Ghosts of Louisiana' team hunts for spirits Play Video

    October 31, 2012 2:24 PM

    DARROW - Hunting for ghosts is for professionals only. Professionals like the "Ghosts of Louisiana Paranormal Society," a group of paranormal investigators who check out haunted places in southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. Each member of the group, also called GOLAPS, specializes in a certain type of phenomena. The... more »
  • Trick or Treat Times 2012

    October 25, 2012 3:11 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH Gonzales Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donaldsonville Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sorrento Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rural areas Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ASSUMPTION PARISH Parishwide Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30... more »
  • Police: Permits not secured for annual Carlotta St. bash Play Video

    October 15, 2012 5:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police in Baton Rouge said organizers of the annual Carlotta Street Halloween bash have not filed for permits to hold the event, the first time in the past 10 years. The annual street party near the North Gates of LSU the weekend before Halloween is a... more »
  • Study: Visibility keeps kids safe on Halloween

    October 29, 2011 4:35 PM

    Ghosts, super-hero's and fairy princesses are getting ready to hit the streets Halloween. WBRZ gets answers on how costumes can help keep safe when they trick or treat. Crystal Mooney and her husband are just a few of the parents News 2 saw out shopping for Halloween costumes for... more »
  • Trick or Treat Times 2011

    October 28, 2011 4:41 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH Gonzales Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donaldsonville Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sorrento Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rural areas Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ASSUMPTION PARISH Parishwide Monday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ... more »
  • Ohio dentist offers to buy back Halloween candy

    October 23, 2011 3:53 PM

    MANSFIELD, Ohio- An Ohio dentist is offering to buy kids' trick-or-treating booty this Halloween, and he's even throwing in a toothbrush to sweeten the deal. The Mansfield News Journal reports that dentist Craig Callen and his associates are offering kids $1 per pound of candy they bring in, with... more »
  • Four teens arrested in Walker armed robbery

    November 8, 2010 11:11 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH – Four teens have been arrested after authorities said they broke into a Livingston Parish home and stole several items while holding the owners at gunpoint. 17-year-old Wade Riddle and 18-year-old Cody Boyette were arrested along with two 16-year-old juveniles on Nov. 4 after investigators recovered all the... more »
  • Trick-or-Treat hours

    October 30, 2010 1:26 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH Gonzales Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donaldsonville Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sorrento Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rural areas Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ASSUMPTION PARISH Napoleonville Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rural areas Sunday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ... more »
  • Livingston Parish families torn between trick-or-treat days

    October 29, 2010 9:52 PM

    Some families in Livingston Parish are trying to decide what day to take children trick-or-treating. The parish, and some cities in it, have split on when to hold the holiday since it falls on Sunday. Children News 2 talked to said they are excited to get three days of... more »
  • Trick-or-Treat times/days for your community

    October 27, 2010 11:41 AM

    Communities across the Capitol Area are holding trick-or-treating festivities on different days and times. Here's the list: ASCENSION PARISH Donaldsonville Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gonzales Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sorrento Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Rural areas Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ... more »
  • HSUS gives tips to keep pets safe, happy this Halloween

    October 26, 2010 4:16 PM

    Halloween can be a good time for children and adults, but sometimes the holiday can be scary for pets. The Human Society of the United States reminds pet owners that companion animals aren’t used to doorbell-ringing, costumed creatures and general hustle-and-bustle that come into our homes this time of year.... more »
  • Livingston Parish deals with Halloween hassle

    October 25, 2010 6:28 PM

    Kids in Livingston Parish could rack up on candy this Halloween, after confusion on when the parish will celebrate the holiday. In 2004, the parish council voted to celebrate Halloween on the following Monday if it fell on a Sunday. Council members didn't want to interfere with high school... more »
  • LPSO: People can't be punished for trick-or-treating

    October 25, 2010 3:31 PM

    Officials with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office said today there’s nothing outlawing residents of the parish from trick-or-treating on Halloween this Sunday. However, if they want to take advantage of increased patrols to keep them and their children safe, they’ll have to go out the night before. This comes during... more »
  • EBR officials keeping Halloween on Oct. 31

    October 25, 2010 1:49 PM

    Officials in East Baton Rouge said today they’re keeping their trick-or-treating hours on Halloween, which falls on a Sunday this year. Mayor-President Kip Holden’s office sent out a press release which said the parish’s official trick-or-treat hours were set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. According to the... more »
  • Bow Wow Ween

    October 12, 2010 5:58 AM

    Bow Wow Ween Saturday, October 30th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Train Station in Denham Springs $20 for Costume Contest For more information on the Livingston Parish SPCA click here . more »
  • Ozzy to headline Voodoo Experience

    June 22, 2010 1:23 PM

    Ozzy Osbourne, Muse and Weezer bring their unique sounds to the 2010 Voodoo Experience, which runs three days over the Halloween weekend. Osbourne, who is making his Voodoo debut, says he can't think of a better way to celebrate Halloween than with a performance in New Orleans. The... more »
  • Two arrested for Halloween shooting

    November 10, 2009 6:14 PM

    Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Halloween night at former pro NBA player John "Hot Rod" Williams' home in Gonzales. Police said 18-year-old Dontre Green was the shooter, and Johnathan Jones helped him drive off. The shooting sent two people to the hospital... more »
  • Police Officer shot during Halloween dance

    November 1, 2009 2:08 PM

    A veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department was shot in the leg early Sunday morning. The shooting happened just after midnight at the McKinley High School Alumni center, while the officer was working extra duty security at a dance party. Witnesses said at least four people were... more »
  • White House trick or treating

    October 30, 2009 8:42 PM

    School kids will get to try "trick or treat" or "Hail to the Chief" when they get the chance to knock on the White House door for Halloween. The White House says the first-family will have enough treats for about 2,000 children. Later, the president and first lady along with... more »
  • Halloween block party set for Friday

    October 30, 2009 6:02 PM

    The traditional Carlotta Street block party is scheduled for Friday night starting at 8 p.m. The party faced some problems in the past, but now has a permit thanks to the North Gate Merchant's Association. Nearly 40 police officers will set up a security perimeter around the party... more »
  • Trick or Treat times in the Baton Rouge area

    October 30, 2009 10:18 AM

    These are the trick or treat times for the following areas: ASCENSION PARISH Gonzales, Rural areas Saturday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., 12 and under. Donaldsonville, Sorrento Saturday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., no age limits. ASSUMPTION PARISH Napoleonville Saturday, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., no age limits. Rural areas... more »
  • Ascension Parish says trick-or-treating still on Oct. 31

    October 27, 2009 9:27 AM

    Ascension Parish officials reiterated Tuesday that the parish will definitely keep trick-or-treating from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. In a press release, Ascension spokesman Scott Rabalais said, "There will be no changes and none have been considered." Rabalais said there have been some rumors that some parishes... more »
  • Ascension Parish sets trick-or-treating time

    September 30, 2009 3:02 PM

    Update: Trick-or-treat will be held on Halloween night in Ascension Parish, after all. Parish leaders debated the issue for several days because the trick-or-treat hours conflict with LSU's home football game against Tulane. The hours, which are from 6 p.m to 8 p.m., will also be the same... more »
  • No plans to change trick-or-treat hours in Baton Rouge

    September 28, 2009 10:28 AM

    Mayor Kip Holden says traditional trick-or-treat hours will not be changed, even though they conflict with the LSU vs. Tulane football game in Baton Rouge. Kids will be allowed to go door-to-door from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 31. The football game starts at 7 p.m. more »

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