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• Pierre Part Bay Bridge remains closed to marine traffic as DOTD works to resolve issues

  May 30, 2026 10:43 AM

  PIERRE PART — The Pierre Part Bay Bridge will remain closed to marine traffic for the immediate future, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday. The closure comes after the bridge began experiencing mechanical issues on Friday, causing it to be temporarily closed to highway traffic. While... more »

• Town of Killian under 'precautionary' boil water advisory

  April 30, 2026 1:31 PM

  KILLIAN — A "precautionary" boil water advisory was issued for the Town of Killian on Wednesday morning. The town said the advisory was put into place because an electrician blew some fuses while replacing a generator transfer switch, causing water pressure to drop. The town did not... more »

• Lawyers of teen charged with murder in Texas track meet stabbing issue statement; family raises $230,000

  April 8, 2025 3:11 PM

  FRISCO, Texas (ABC News) — The family of a 17-year-old student charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet last week is "sincerely saddened" over the death, the teen's attorneys said in their first public statement since the incident. The incident... more »

• Newest East Baton Rouge Parish Library branch re-opens after brief closure due to plumbing issues

  March 26, 2025 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish Library branch that opened earlier this week was temporarily closed following plumbing issues. The South branch library was closed for a few hours on Wednesday, but the " plumbing issue was resolved quickly" and the location re-opened. The new branch,... more »

• Friday's Health Report: Cold feet could mean circulatory, autoimmune issues Play Video

  February 14, 2025 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sometimes, cold feet simply mean you need warmer socks. But if your feet are always cold, no matter the weather, it might be something more. "Anything from circulatory problems, not having adequate blood flow, heart condition problems, immune or autoimmune conditions such as like having thyroid... more »

• Power restored to A/C at Ponchatoula High after second day students didn't attend; classes resume Friday

  August 29, 2024 11:31 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Students at Ponchatoula High School were dismissed from school early on Thursday because of a schoolwide air conditioning outage. The air conditioning has since been restored and students will return Friday. Students who can drive were dismissed first, the school said in a Facebook... more »

• Glen Oaks community bridge is getting a long needed makeover Play Video

  May 21, 2024 2:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After years of fighting with the city, a Glen Oaks neighborhood is finally getting a new bridge to enter their subdivision. The bridge, which goes over a canal, is one of only two ways in and out of the neighborhood. Together Baton Rouge helped the residents... more »

• Ascension residents file petition to recall councilman after controversial drainage vote

  July 21, 2021 5:23 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Residents disgruntled over a vote to remove Ascension President Clint Cointment from overseeing the parish's drainage efforts have launched a recall campaign targeting Councilman Corey Orgeron. The East Ascension Drainage District — which is made up of parish council members —voted 6-4 to remove Cointment during... more »

• Residents exploring potential recalls after explosive drainage board meeting in Ascension Play Video

  June 29, 2021 7:42 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Daylight brought more heat following an explosive meeting in Ascension Parish Monday evening. Now, some residents aren't done voicing their opinions. "The citizens of Ascension are tired of being ignored. Our feelings, our thoughts, our wishes are just nothing to several members of the council,"... more »

• Server issues to blame for Louisiana Workforce Commission internet problems Play Video

  April 13, 2021 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Another issue at the unemployment office blocked people from going online to file for benefits over the weekend. The Louisiana Workforce Commission is calling it a server issue that's out of its control. This comes about a month after LWC shut down its site for a... more »

• Hwy. 190 project caused unexpected issues for drivers; DOTD installs J-turns as solution Play Video

  July 20, 2017 7:28 PM

  LIVONIA – A project to fix a dangerous stretch of Highway 190 in Livonia was causing problems for residents and businesses nearby. One business owner, Stephanie Ewing, says in the last year she has seen seven fatalities on the highway. Residents say a construction project to... more »

• What to do when voting issues occur

  November 8, 2016 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – As Election Day is in full swing and voters are making their way to the polls, sometimes issues can occur. The office of the Secretary of State wants to inform voters of what to do if they have complaints, feel something is wrong or voting violations... more »

• CATS bus that crashed into home was in violation of state law Play Video

  April 20, 2016 4:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A maintenance history for the CATS bus that was involved in a crash last week involving a house reveals a slew of issues. The maintenance report dates from Mar. 15 to Apr. 11 for the bus, Bus 130. Issues that were continuously reported include the the check... more »

• Teachers and parents to discuss SU Lab issues

  April 14, 2016 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Southern University Laboratory School parents and teachers plan to hold a meeting about issues they have with the school. The school’s parent-teacher organization and Kitten Club are seeking answers from school officials regarding “irregular hires, fires, suspensions of administrators, teachers and officer personnel. In the 2015-2016 school year,... more »

• Baker submits audit to state 4 months late Play Video

  April 6, 2016 8:23 PM

  BAKER - Baker Mayor Harold Rideau admits he’s run a loose ship when it comes to tracking the state’s money and property. Now the city is scrambling to submit its financial information to the state four months late. Meltus Dike, who runs a business in Baker, said he’s concerned that... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul expecting to help more homeless this year

  November 18, 2015 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - St. Vincent de Paul is expecting to have to help a larger number of people this year as the weather gets cooler. "When those cold nights take off in the coming weeks, I really think our numbers are going to surpass what we served last year. And... more »