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'I do think it's time,' Livingston Parish president kick-starts discussion on possible river tubing regulations Play Video
August 26, 2021 11:38 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - After two tubing deaths and more than two dozen rescues on the Amite River this summer, Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks has officially asked the parish's ordinance committee to craft a set of regulations for the popular activity. "I don't think it's about stopping the activity,"... more » -
Rapid spread of delta variant forces Livingston Parish to close government offices Play Video
July 22, 2021 9:19 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Just as the state settles back in to pre-pandemic life, COVID strikes back with a rapid rise in cases. The delta variant is quickly spreading into communities and affecting families and businesses alike. The outbreak forced Livingston Parish to shut down its government offices Thursday. ... more » -
Politics and FEMA housing? Politician's daughter has sought-after mobile home Play Video
September 20, 2016 6:49 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS- There are allegations of politics playing into who gets into FEMA Mobile Housing Units. To date, only 16 people have MHU's - manufactured housing units - in Livingston Parish. One of the first people to get one was the daughter of Parish President Layton Ricks. Some parish employees... more » -
Livingston Parish president urges for prayer and unity after Sunday shooting
July 18, 2016 10:13 AM
LIVINGSTON – Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks released a statement on the Sunday morning shooting where three Baton Rouge officers were killed and another three were injured. Sheriff’s deputy Brad Garafola, BRPD officers BRPD officers Montrell Jackson and Matthew Gerald were by the lone gunman, 29-year-old Gavin Long, on... more » -
Livingston Parish employee arrested for DWI after crash resigns
April 25, 2016 3:10 PM
LIVINGSTON - A Livingston Parish employee who is accused of crashing a parish vehicle while driving drunk has resigned from his position. State Police said Shevis Ball blew a BAC of .168 after the man was administered a breath test following the crash that severely damaged the Livingston Parish... more » -
Livingston Parish employee still employed despite DWI arrest in parish vehicle Play Video
April 21, 2016 6:56 PM
LIVINGSTON- A Livingston Parish employee remains on leave tonight, following a crash that left a parish vehicle severely damaged. State Police said Shevis Ball was drunk at the time of the crash. Ball blew a .168 after investigators administered a Breathalyzer. "He was officially off the clock when this... more » -
Flooded areas of Livingston under curfew Tuesday night, Wednesday early morning
March 15, 2016 5:44 PM
LIVINGSTON - A curfew for Livingston Parish has been issued for parish residents for Tuesday night by Livingston parish officials. Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, and Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP) Director Mark Harrell jointly decided to implement the curfew.... more » -
Entirely new council ready to take over Livingston Parish Play Video
November 23, 2015 6:01 PM
LIVINGSTON - Newly elected Livingston Parish council members have pledged to work together as the entirely new council will take over in January. Voters replaced three incumbents who did not seek reelection and ousted six others. For the first time ever the parish will bring in nine new members. John... more » -
Some Livingston Parish residents embrace burn ban Play Video
October 14, 2015 6:23 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday afternoon, Parish President Layton Ricks issued a parish-wide burn ban order following a bone-dry stretch of weather that has made portions of the area a veritable tinderbox itching to ignite. While there surely are drawbacks for some, many parish residents see a silver-lining that... more » -
Council approves splitting money between current, future road projects Play Video
September 24, 2015 6:12 PM
LIVINGSTON - The parish council approved a deal to split a pot of money between road construction and right-of-way acquisition. At a council meeting Thursday, the group approved putting $750,000 toward existing road work. Another $250,000 will be spent to buy land for a possible extension of Juban Road.... more » -
Juban Crossing construction date pushed back again Play Video
September 12, 2013 9:51 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - The ongoing Juban Crossing saga continues as deadlines keep getting pushed back further and further. In an interview with News 2, the retail center's developer, Stephen Keller, said crews would start construction in 30 days. The interview was 35 days ago and the piece of lot... more »