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Mother of two victims of violent crime to host candlelight walk to remember others Play Video
September 27, 2023 9:53 AM
BAKER - A local nonprofit is hosting a candlelight walk through the neighborhood streets Wednesday night to remember victims of violent crime. Mary Foster, 61, started Stop, Pause, and Pray amid the loss of her two children years ago. In 2017, Foster lost her daughter La'Quan Whitfield due to... more » -
LSU basketball program selected to honor Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi during 2023 season
September 6, 2023 11:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - LSU, along with five other college basketball teams, was hand-selected to honor the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's wife, hand-picked LSU to be a "Mamba Program" for the 2023-24 basketball season. Duke, Kentucky, Oregon, UConn, and USC were also selected. ... more » -
Edwin Edwards will lie in state at Capitol this weekend; check here for the funeral arrangements
July 13, 2021 5:46 PM
BATON ROUGE – Edwin Edwards’ family has announced arrangements for the former governor's funeral, which could draw hundreds or more. A spokesperson for the family released Edwards' full obituary Thursday, which included plans for Edwards to lie in state. "Governor Edwards will lie in state at Louisiana’s State... more » -
State Capitol beams red for week-long honor of fallen firefighters
September 29, 2020 5:47 PM
BATON ROUGE – A vibrant, red glow from the beacon at the top of the State Capitol will be seen through Sunday. Observant frequenters of downtown have noticed the hue, which has become steadily more bright as capitol crews honed-in on the right color. The red beacon is meant... more » -
On Memorial Day, family remembers WWII veteran who died from COVID-19 Play Video
May 25, 2020 11:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - One Baton Rouge family is remembering a WWII veteran on Memorial Day, less than two months after he died from COVID-19. In April, we first told you about two brothers , Saymon and Willie Jefferson, that passed away within days of each other from the... more » -
Memorial services for former Gov. Kathleen Blanco held Thursday Play Video
August 18, 2019 7:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco is being honored at multiple events in Baton Rouge and Lafayette this week. A family spokesperson said the state's first female governor died Sunday afternoon. Blanco was honored in an interfaith service at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge at... more » -
Local Vietnam veterans honored with monument Play Video
May 4, 2019 11:25 PM
ZACHARY - Dozens gathered despite the rain Saturday morning to honor local Vietnam veterans at the Port Hudson National Cemetery. "We were expecting a lot more, but you know what, as long as long as the vets turn out and have a good time, that's fine with me," Zora... more » -
Top players, amateurs flock to 30th annual Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament Play Video
March 23, 2019 10:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - Some of the best players in the tennis world are competing in Baton Rouge this weekend at 30th annual Cajun Classic wheelchair tennis tournament. The tournament, hosted by the Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association, is one of only two super series in the country sanctioned by... more » -
LSU guard Skylar Mays honors former teammate Wayde Sims during game against Vanderbilt Play Video
March 10, 2019 12:01 PM
BATON ROUGE- While most people are looking forward to the Tigers heading to the SEC tournament, one player in particular is looking back and remembering his longtime friend. LSU guard Skylar Mays was spotted during Saturday night's game against Vanderbilt wearing some customized Nike tennis shoes in honor of... more » -
Bikers across Louisiana ride in honor of Officer Shane Totty Play Video
February 17, 2019 12:02 AM
BATON ROUGE - A long stream of motorcycles, stretched for miles Saturday morning along Airline Highway in Baton Rouge. Officers gathered at the Baton Rouge Police Department to support the family of Cpl. Shane Totty, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month. "We felt... more » -
Flags lowered and ribbons tied in salute of a fallen officer Play Video
February 2, 2019 11:59 PM
BATON ROUGE- People across multiple parishes are mourning the loss of a fallen officer who died in a motorcycle crash Friday . The crash happened at 2:45 p.m. on Jones Creek Road near Tiger Bend Road. At the scene, blue and white ribbons are tied to poles on each... 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 » -
Billy Cannon memorialized during funeral, future statue on LSU's campus
May 23, 2018 4:55 PM
BATON ROUGE – Billy Cannon, and perhaps the names of members of his National Championship squad, will be memorialized in a statue somewhere on the LSU campus. Details were brought back into the forefront at the funeral service for Cannon Wednesday. Cannon died Sunday. Cannon is known for... more » -
Statue of football great Billy Cannon coming to LSU campus
August 3, 2017 7:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - The LSU Athletic Hall of Fame Committee approved a proposal to honor football legend Billy Cannon with a statue on campus. The committee voted unanimously to approve the proposal. Funding for the statue, like others, will come from private donations through the Tiger Athletic Foundation. ... more » -
Ceremony held in Ascension Parish honors veterans Play Video
November 11, 2016 6:20 PM
ASCENSION – Hundreds came out to a Veteran's Day ceremony in Ascension Parish to honor those who served in the military. The ceremony was held at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Gonzales. For some that attended the ceremony, the day was a solemn occasion. "It's always an occasion, but a... more » -
Blue light bulbs out of stock at local businesses following police shooting Play Video
July 29, 2016 10:54 PM
Many local stores say they have consistently become sold out of blue light bulbs, purchased by residents looking to honor the officers who died in the Baton Rouge police shooting. "People everyday are looking for them since Mr. Matt's funeral," Charles Creed, an employee at a local hardware store... more » -
Baton Rouge honors victims of Orlando shooting at vigil, fundraiser Play Video
June 14, 2016 12:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - It's estimated more than a thousand people attended a vigil honoring Victims of the Orlando terrorist attack Monday night. The candlelight vigil was held on the banks of the Mississippi River. The same, somber ceremony was repeated around the country; honoring the victims of the deadliest... more » -
McKinley High School student honored at alumni banquet Play Video
April 7, 2016 10:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge teen picks up another huge honor Thursday evening. Che'dra Joseph is a Senior at McKinley High School, earning a 4.5 GPA. She's also McKinley's Student of the Year. In January, Joseph had the opportunity to introduce the President, when he visited McKinley High School... more »