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  • MLK Day events throughout the capital area this weekend

    January 12, 2024 7:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 15. Here are some of the ways the capital region is celebrating. For more information on the events happening in the city, visit the city's MLK holiday site here . “The Urgency of Now” MLK Speaker Event... more »
  • Friday PM Forecast: Warmer afternoons this weekend; rain returns into 2024 Play Video

    December 29, 2023 6:27 PM

    While we keep the cold starts over the holiday weekend, afternoon highs will rise to more comfortable levels. If you have plans on the night of New Year’s Eve, rain shouldn’t be an issue. However, that could change into New Year’s Day. In fact, several disturbances are likely as we... more »
  • Wednesday PM Forecast: Cold air pours into the capital area Play Video

    December 27, 2023 5:46 PM

    A blast of cold air arrives Wednesday night. This will produce temperatures close to freezing for several mornings, so be sure to protect pets and plants in the coming days. As we get closer to 2024, our attention then shifts to a few disturbances which might bring a couple rounds... more »
  • Friday PM Forecast: Looking ahead to a rainy Christmas Eve Play Video

    December 22, 2023 5:31 PM

    Rain chances are fairly low for the first part of the holiday weekend. That changes on Christmas Eve as our next rainmaker marches in from the south. Despite the rainy Christmas Eve, things are trending in a drier direction for Christmas Day. Tonight & Tomorrow : Partly sunny skies... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: A soaking rain is set to arrive on Christmas Eve Play Video

    December 21, 2023 5:40 PM

    We are in the process of transitioning to a more unsettled weather pattern. While rain chances aren't zero on Friday and Saturday, they are low. That said, all bets are off on Christmas Eve as a shield of rain arrives in the capital region. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clouds... more »
  • Wednesday AM Forecast: Tracking a few opportunities for rain over the holiday weekend Play Video

    December 19, 2023 12:45 PM

    Starting Wednesday, the capital area latches onto a warming trend. As temperatures climb, so does the humidity. This will result in an increase in cloud cover and rain chances as we get closer to the holiday weekend. Today & Tonight : Clouds came to town on Tuesday, and they... more »
  • Non-profit organization need help making Christmas special for Baton Rouge families Play Video

    December 15, 2023 3:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Non-profit organizations have a huge undertaking this time of year and lean on the community for help sponsoring families to make sure they have a good Christmas. Catholic Charities says it's asking for help completing the holiday wish lists of about 140 families. "We're just looking... more »
  • Friday PM Forecast: A dry/seasonable Saturday; showers possible for Sunday travel Play Video

    November 24, 2023 6:16 PM

    If you have the opportunity to choose which day to get outside over the weekend, Saturday is the day! Despite a chilly start, afternoon highs will be rather comfortable. It’ll also be dry, which bodes well for the LSU game. However, Sunday will bring forth some changes. Another round of... more »
  • Flower shops dealing with high demand and minor shortages for Valentine's Day Play Video

    February 13, 2022 3:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Flower shops are preparing for their busiest day of the year. At Billy Heroman's, florists have been trimming and stuffing, working hard to keep up with the high demand of bouquet orders that's been piling in. With a higher demand comes the growing issue of... more »
  • Passport fees increase by $20 starting Monday

    December 27, 2021 1:28 PM

    The price of a passport is officially more expensive starting Monday. This change mirrors the rapid inflation Americans have seen throughout the past year, ABC News reports. The State Department announced via Twitter that the fee for a passport book will increase by $20 starting on Monday, and this... more »
  • Larger-than-life Santa Claus stolen from Baton Rouge law firm Play Video

    December 14, 2021 10:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Outside of Gordon McKernan's law office tucked off of Corporate Boulevard, several large inflatables, including the Grinch and Rudolph, greet nearby drivers, though one of those is now missing after being stolen overnight Monday. "Everybody was kind of shocked when some of our guys sent out... more »
  • Gus Young Christmas Parade rolls despite threat of rainy weather Play Video

    December 11, 2021 6:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The rainy weather did not dampen the Christmas spirit in the Capital City Saturday. The Gus Young Christmas parade in North Baton Rouge brought families out in droves. The Gus Young Parade is in full swing! Many people here tell me they’re excited to... more »
  • As deadline approaches, 844 kids remain without a sponsor in Salvation Army's Angel Tree program Play Video

    December 3, 2021 10:51 PM

    UPDATE: As of 3 p.m. Monday, 844 children still need to be adopted by Wednesday's deadline. Read the original story below ---------- BATON ROUGE - More than half of the children participating in this year's Angel Tree program with The Salvation Army of Baton Rouge have not... more »
  • Toy shortage impacting local shops heading into holiday season Play Video

    October 20, 2021 8:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Victoria's Toys on Government Street has been in business for nearly 40 years, but this year has been particularly difficult. "Price increases, freight charge increase and that we had to get orders in early..." owner Katie Shoriak said. Local toy stores are feeling the effects... more »
  • Man accused of storing 16 tons of fireworks at home, including devices that later blew up and injured 17

    July 4, 2021 5:48 PM

    LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A California man faces federal charges after allegedly transporting tons of explosives from out of state, including devices that later exploded in a police bomb disposal truck, injuring 17 people, authorities said. Arturo Ceja III was arrested Saturday by special agents from the Bureau of... more »
  • City-Parish services for Independence Day holiday

    July 2, 2021 12:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday, according to the Mayor's Office. Officials add that residential garbage (both in cart and out of cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will be collected as usual on Saturday, July... more »
  • US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

    June 16, 2021 1:20 PM

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday night that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The vote advances the bill to the House of Representatives, where it’s expected to pass due to overwhelming support from Democrats. If the bill passes the House, it will make its... more »
  • Out on the Amite River, boaters are making the most of their holiday weekend Play Video

    May 29, 2021 7:35 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Many residents are planning to spend Memorial Day weekend out on the Amite River. "I think everything is going to be some fun times to enjoy this summer since a lot of people didn't get to enjoy it last year," said Allison King. Boaters like... more »
  • At Baton Rouge General, the first Mother's Day baby was born early in the morning

    May 9, 2021 9:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The first Mother's Day baby born at Baton Rouge General's Birth Center was Jhase Traeon Wingate. Jhase was born around 1:13 a.m. to Shaquendes Joshua and Jaylon Wingate. Both the mother and baby are doing well. more »
  • Women celebrate Mother's Day at the hospital with their newborns

    May 9, 2021 4:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At Woman's Hospital, some women are celebrating Mother's Day by becoming mothers themselves. Six babies have been born today, with more to come according to hospital staff. In total, there are 18 moms with newborns celebrating Mother's Day in the hospital this weekend. Some of... more »
  • Holidays give specialty grocers chance to showoff different cultures Play Video

    April 5, 2021 6:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Holidays are giving specialized grocery stores a chance to show off cultural holiday-themed food. During Easter weekend, the Ideal Market in Baton Rouge used a traditional Hispanic dish to entice people to try something different. "One thing we strive for at Ideal is to mix... more »
  • LSU announces make-up days after freeze shut down campus last week

    February 22, 2021 4:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will hold make-up classes after a cold snap that shut down much of the capital area last week. The university announced the make-up days are scheduled for March 6, 12, 25 and April 10 in order to ensure the school reaches its minimum class days... more »
  • St. Vincent de Paul preparing to serve over 500 meals on Christmas day Play Video

    December 24, 2020 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - In a year like 2020 where everything seems to have changed, people are doing what they can to preserve holiday traditions. At the St. Vincent de Paul dining room, the staff is upholding their commitment to serving hot meals on Christmas day. “We’re expecting a... more »
  • Christmas church services will be at limited capacity with some already full Play Video

    December 23, 2020 10:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Christmas Eve and day mass might be hard to get into this year. "When we would normally have standing room only, packed in like sardines, we're probably just going to end up with about 250 people compared to 850 people," said Father Michael Alello of St.... more »
  • Food giveaway for Scotlandville residents takes place Tuesday at Jewel Newman Community Center

    December 22, 2020 7:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Capital city officials are organizing a food distribution event specifically for residents of Scotlandville and certain parts of north Baton Rouge as part of a holiday mobile food pantry initiative. The Tuesday, Dec. 22 distribution is an effort to keep area citizens well-fed as the holiday... more »
  • Teenager provides Christmas joy and toys for families affected by COVID-19 Play Video

    December 20, 2020 11:20 PM

    NEW ROADS - A teenager is doing what she can for families impacted by COVID-19, who are out of work with very little to spend for the holidays. "Christmas to me is not really about presents, it's about helping and giving to others," Lexie Debeau said. 16-year old Debeau collected... more »
  • Detectives: Ascension package thieves stole more than authorities initially realized

    December 16, 2020 8:18 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A group of suspected package thieves were arrested Wednesday shortly after an apparent crime spree that spanned at least two Ascension Parish neighborhoods. The sheriff's office says the three suspects, 21-year-old John Vickers Jr., 18-year-old Jeremiah Preston and 19-year-old Javin Aguillard, are all from the Gonzales area.... more »
  • Police: Drunken mom shot child during Thanksgiving Day argument

    December 4, 2020 6:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested overnight after her juvenile son told police she shot him during a drunken argument on Thanksgiving Day. According to arrest records, 33-year-old Tameka Varise shot her juvenile son Nov. 26 at their home on Pawnee Street. Police said they arrived at... more »
  • Baton Rouge designer among dozens selected to decorate White House for Christmas Play Video

    November 30, 2020 10:21 PM

    WASHINGTON - Dozens of trees, hundreds of feet of garland, and too many lights to count were unveiled Monday at The White House as part of the 2020 Christmas display. A Baton Rouge designer was among the dozens of volunteers who brought the theme, "America the Beautiful" to life.... more »
  • Business teams up with local officials to hand out 800 Thanksgiving turkeys Play Video

    November 24, 2020 6:25 PM

    ZACHARY – On Tuesday, 800 turkeys were given away at the Miller and Daughter Mortuary. This is the third year the workers have put on the event, and it’s grown each time. At the first giveaway, 300 turkeys were handed out. This year, others stepped in and helped that... more »
  • St. Vincent de Paul workers begin preparing for their Thanksgiving meal distribution Play Video

    November 22, 2020 4:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – For nearly 35 years the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has made sure no one has to go without a Thanksgiving meal, and this year will be no different. Amid the pandemic, the hard workers have found a way to serve free meals this year.... more »
  • Zachary cemetery cancels annual Memorial Day Service due to virus pandemic Play Video

    May 24, 2020 11:50 PM

    ZACHARY - A handful of people visit the Port Hudson National Cemetery around this time because of the big Memorial Day Ceremony they hold every year . Visitors like Rosia Hutchinson of Baton Rouge and her daughter visit the cemetery every Memorial Day because they have several relatives buried there.... more »
  • Restaurant to-go meals for Easter Sunday Play Video

    April 11, 2020 11:11 PM

    Easter will be different for many Louisianians this year. Many traditional activities can't happen due to the pandemic, but some local restaurants are working to make sure Easter dinner is still on the table. Like many restaurants under the stay at home order, Mansurs on the... more »
  • Deputies arrest man in Christmas day homicide

    December 26, 2019 11:09 AM

    ST. TAMMANY PARISH- Deputies are investigating an altercation that turned violent on Christmas day leaving one person dead. The incident happened Wednesday around 8 p.m. in the 700 block of Highway 1085. Once deputies arrived on the scene they found one dead and Harry Cleland, who they took into... more »
  • Kentucky mom accused of stabbing baby at Thanksgiving dinner

    December 5, 2019 3:04 PM

    PRESTONBURG, KY - A Kentucky woman has been charged with stabbing her 4-month-old infant in the leg during a struggle with the baby's father at a Thanksgiving gathering, Kentucky State Police said. The baby was taken to a Prestonsburg hospital for treatment, news outlets reported Wednesday. An update on... more »
  • Facebook, Instagram experiencing outages Thanksgiving Day

    November 28, 2019 11:37 AM

    Users are reporting intermittent outages across both Facebook and Instagram Thursday morning. The parent company acknowledged on Twitter that both social media sites and apps were not loading properly for all users. We’re aware that some people are currently having trouble accessing Facebook’s family of apps, including... more »
  • Couple buys car for waitress who walked five hours to work

    November 28, 2019 11:27 AM

    GALVESTON, TX - Adrianna Edwards walked 14 miles every day to get to and from the Denny's diner where she waits tables. She was saving up money to buy a car. "I have bills to pay," Edwards told KTRK . "You've got to do what you've got to... more »
  • Expect extra police patrols on BR interstate system Sunday Play Video

    November 27, 2019 10:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Traffic was hectic most of Wednesday in the Capital area. And Baton Rouge Police are preparing for more of the same going into the Thanksgiving weekend. Just like hundreds of thousands of other drivers navigating the road this weekend, Lindsay Rochester, who lives in Baton Rouge,... more »
  • Police: Machete-swinging ex-boyfriend kicked in front door, chased victims around home

    November 26, 2019 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was booked on a slew of charges after he allegedly forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's home wielding a machete and then ran from police. Arrest documents say Gregory Paul, 40, showed up outside his ex's Spedale Street home Monday night after... more »
  • 11-year-old boy fatally shot at birthday party in Cleveland

    November 25, 2019 4:23 PM

    CLEVELAND, OH - An 11-year-old boy has died after he was shot at a birthday party in Cleveland, according to police. The mother of the 16-year-old host had allowed her son to host a birthday party but left to go to a nearby store when the shooting occurred Saturday... more »
  • Lines out the door at Honey Baked Ham on Christmas Eve Play Video

    December 24, 2018 6:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE- It's that time of year, Christmas time and there are lines everywhere especially at Honey Baked Ham on Florida Boulevard. “They were here when the doors open and they will be here until the doors closed,” said Marlisa Hill, a Honey Baked Ham team member. Hill... more »
  • Woman receives the gift of hearing this Christmas Play Video

    December 22, 2018 10:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- For many of us, words like, “West” and, ”add” come naturally and for Arlene Roy, they soon will too. Arlene will be getting the gift of hearing this Christmas. “I'll be able to hear, life is hard when you can't hear, said Arlene. Everyday things, like... more »
  • Relatively quiet weather will last until Black Friday Play Video

    November 21, 2018 7:08 AM

    The big travel day will be clear locally and around much of the country with exceptions in the Great Lakes and Pacific Northwest regions. During the morning hours, freezing fog will create issues in parts of northern Mississippi and western Tennessee. Drivers may find a few light showers along I-10... more »
  • Cooperative travel weather, improvements to Thanksgiving forecast Play Video

    November 20, 2018 7:17 AM

    A pair of tranquil weather days is expected prior to the next storm systems. Showers are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will bring a nice clear out as surface high pressure builds across north Louisiana and Arkansas. Sunshine will breakout by... more »
  • Law enforcement cracking down on 4th of July drunk driving Play Video

    July 2, 2018 6:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Each year July 4th is a time to spend with family and friends, but Louisiana law enforcement say it's also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired driving. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says 2012 through 2016, 37 people died on Louisiana... more »
  • Middle school crossing guard gives away coats to children in need Play Video

    December 10, 2017 3:51 PM

    WILMINGTON, N.C.- One woman's good deed is warming more than just hearts this Christmas season. Minnie Galloway, a well-known crossing guard at Trask Middle School in North Carolina, has been helping children safely cross the street for 19 years. This year, she's is being hailed an inspiration for her... more »
  • Local civil rights leader to be laid to rest Monday Play Video

    July 31, 2017 12:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Local civil rights leader Earline Williams is set to be laid to rest Monday. Williams was instrumental in one of the first bus boycotts in the country, right here in Baton Rouge. "She was out there in forefront. She stood tall," said Mada McDonald, a friend... more »
  • State tax holiday for hurricane preparedness this weekend

    May 22, 2017 11:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced a sales tax holiday for Hurricane preparedness emergency supplies. The Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. The sales tax holiday provides a... more »
  • Mother accused of leaving newborn at New Roads Walmart indicted

    March 9, 2017 3:44 PM

    NEW ROADS – The mother accused of leaving her newborn infant in a New Roads Walmart bathroom was indicted by a grand jury Thursday. The Pointe Coupee Parish Clerk of Courts confirmed that Kyandrea Thomas was indicted on attempted second-degree murder and second degree cruelty to a juvenile charges.... more »
  • Waitr CEO apologizes for Valentine's Day delivery fail

    February 15, 2017 9:08 PM

    The CEO of popular food delivery app Waitr is apologizing to customers after a busier-than-expected Valentine's Day rush. CEO Chris Meaux issued the apology Wednesday, saying they did not expect as big of a rush for Valentine's Day 2017 and staffed based on last year's orders. "While no... more »
  • Doctors seeing more sinus infections around holiday season Play Video

    December 27, 2016 6:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – With holiday season in full swing, doctors have seen more people coming down with sinus infections. From coughing, to sneezing, to running noses, doctors have seen the symptoms far too often in their offices recently. "We've seen an increase in patients coming in with nasal... more »
  • Girl gets handwritten reply from Santa Play Video

    December 22, 2016 11:29 PM

    CENTRAL - A mother made her daughter write a letter to Santa Claus to teach her a lesson in kindness. She never expected to get a reply. 7-year-old Gracie Viccellio was forced to write the letter as punishment for "not being nice" to her sister. Their mail carrier told Gracie... more »
  • Sunday holiday trek home slows interstates through Baton Rouge

    November 27, 2016 12:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The notorious Sunday trek home from the Thanksgiving holiday has started. Slowdowns started before 11 o'clock Sunday morning and will likely last most of the afternoon. Traffic monitors warned drivers to expect delays on all interstates in the city - I-10, I-110 and I-12. Baton... more »
  • BRPD officers to assist drivers during holiday traffic on Sunday

    November 25, 2016 1:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department plan to have officers along the interstate to assist drivers on Sunday due to the expected increased volume of holiday traffic. According to BRPD, last year the department placed eight officers on the interstate for rapid response in clearing the roadway... more »
  • Premade Thanksgiving meals big seller for flood victims Play Video

    November 23, 2016 11:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - If you are looking for a fried turkey, Chris Specialty Meats in Baton Rouge is sold out. No smoked hams either. The cornbread and rice dressings are also flying off the shelves. As for giblet gravy, forget about it. "It's crazy" business owner Twyla Lachaussee said. "People... more »
  • Holiday traffic jams slow travel through Baton Rouge

    November 23, 2016 1:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Traffic slowed to a crawl Wednesday around lunchtime. The usual pre-Thanksgiving Day gridlock started around 11 a.m. when DOTD reported that the left lane of I-10 West on the Mississippi River Bridge was blocked due to an accident. Around 12:36 p.m., DOTD reported that all lanes... more »
  • Thanksgiving holiday travel to be busy; State Police to patrol highways

    November 23, 2016 10:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police reports that the Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest and most traveled time of the year and urges drivers to travel safely. According to State Police, last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, more than 200 injuries were reported in the state following several... more »
  • Healing Place Church to serve thousands of holiday meals Play Video

    November 17, 2016 6:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Healing Place Church is on a mission to serve thousands of holiday meals to flood victims for Thanksgiving. The church started preparing on Thursday, with dozens of church volunteers lining shoulder to shoulder to fill grocery bags with yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce and everything residents... more »
  • Louisiana's sales tax holiday on Fri. and Sat.; 3 percent to be paid by shoppers Play Video

    August 2, 2016 12:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The state's annual Sales Tax Holiday is on Friday and Saturday this year, however unlike past years, customers will end up paying some tax. On Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6, shoppers will pay three percent sales tax rather than the full five percent. The... more »
  • Holly Clegg's Holiday Countdown: December 24, 2015 Play Video

    December 24, 2015 9:19 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Christmas is less than 24 hours away and everyone is scrounging for the perfect dish idea for their family gatherings. Well have no fear, Holly Clegg was back on 2une In Thursday showing JP a few dishes that are easy to make and will guarantee that you don't... more »
  • Holly Clegg's Holiday Countdown: December 17, 2015 Play Video

    December 17, 2015 11:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE- This week on 2une In, John Pastorek introduced another segment of the holiday countdown with Holly Clegg . The two holiday helpers were back in the kitchen preparing a mouth-watering dessert that's guaranteed to have your Christmas guests begging for more. Check out the video to find out... more »
  • Inmates celebrate the holidays with their kids Play Video

    December 15, 2015 12:05 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE - People behind bars in West Feliciana Parish received some early Christmas cheer Tuesday. Montreal Floyd is a father of six, but on Tuesday he got to see two of his children. This will be the first Christmas without his kids. "When you're use to being around them,... more »
  • Holly Clegg's Holiday Countdown (December 3, 2015) Play Video

    December 3, 2015 9:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Louisiana's cookbook queen Holly Clegg is joining 2une In for the entire month of December to share some great holiday recipes, cooking tips and gift ideas. Check out the video to find out more about this week's holiday recipes and be sure to watch 2une In next week... more »
  • BRPD patrolling for holiday traffic jams

    November 27, 2015 2:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police said they will post additional rapid-response officers on the Baton Rouge interstate system this Sunday to quickly clear any wrecks or other incidents which could cause traffic jams during the post-holiday rush. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said a similar effort last year worked more than 80... more »
  • Baton Rouge businesses now hiring for holiday season Play Video

    November 20, 2015 6:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Businesses around town are now looking for seasonal workers. Signs advertising for open positions are popping up all around. "We just hired three individuals today," said Charles Rodrigue, store manager at Calvin's Market. Rodrigue told News 2 that business usually starts picking up for them around football... more »
  • Red Stick Moms Blog releases Shop Local Guide Play Video

    November 9, 2015 5:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE- A group of local moms is trying to keep your money around Baton Rouge. The Red Stick Mom Bloggers have released a new Shop Local Guide just in time for the holiday season. Red Stick Moms Blog is a group of mothers in the Baton Rouge area... more »

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