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City removes large Live Oak, neighbors upset over decision Play Video
November 27, 2023 4:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - A large Live Oak tree is being removed from Olive Street in the Garden District. Neighbors who live near the tree are calling for a better process after they say their concerns resulted in drastic measures by the City-Parish. "I think those who enjoy the shade... more » -
Oak tree cut down without permission, building owner says his intentions are to beautify area Play Video
May 4, 2023 4:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - To some it might be a sign of spring, sprucing up landscaping and trimming trees. When one man caught a tree trimmer chopping up a live oak on Florida Boulevard Wednesday morning he was outraged. Sam Irwin says the tree is on public property. "I'm so... more » -
Services to take place this weekend for beloved Live Oak coach, mentor
January 5, 2023 7:29 PM
WATSON - The community will honor the life of a longtime coach and educator this weekend with services for Freddie Mack London set for Saturday. London passed away Dec. 28 at the age of 70. He spent much of his life mentoring children as a football and basketball... more » -
Garden District raises funds to prune trees, beautification underway Play Video
February 8, 2022 3:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - A pruning endeavor is underway on streets throughout the Garden District in Baton Rouge. It's part of an effort to save the beloved Live Oak trees, which are a staple of the old neighborhood. This week, Bayou Tree Service started work trimming trees on a median... more » -
Garden District working to save Live Oak trees, needs help raising money Play Video
July 14, 2021 6:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's work being done in the Garden District to help restore the Live Oak trees, but there's still a lot more work to do. If you have driven through Baton Rouge's Garden District you have probably noticed the gorgeous tree-lined streets. Even though the trees are... more » -
Surveillance video captures bucket truck same night trees were vandalized Play Video
May 14, 2019 6:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - Last month, 2 On Your Side reported that three Live Oak trees were vandalized along Airline Highway just south of Prescott Road. The mature oak trees were cut down in the middle of the night by a mystery crew. Tree experts have described the job as... more » -
Live oak trees cut down along Airline Highway; mystery as to who's responsible Play Video
April 26, 2019 4:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - Someone took down three live oak trees in what appears to be an illegal act over the weekend. So far, no one knows who's responsible. The trees along Airline Highway south of Prescott Road have been cut down to about a 10-foot trunk. The branches and... more » -
Symbolic live oak removed from Watson school Play Video
May 5, 2017 10:31 AM
WATSON – A massive live oak tree outside the future Live Oak Junior High will be removed Friday, after officials named it a safety hazard earlier this week. Watson School Board member Kelle Dickerson told the Advocate that the tree was dying from the inside despite thousands of dollars... more » -
Denham Springs and Live Oak High Schools face off on field they share Play Video
October 6, 2016 11:31 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Two bitter high school rivals faced off on the football field Thursday night, despite spending months in the same campus. LIke any other football game, this one had cheers and jeers. But even fans on opposite sides for reasons to get along. "Live oaks definitely has bragging... more » -
Old Livingston Parish school gym set to become storm shelter Play Video
February 15, 2016 4:57 PM
WATSON - The gymnasium at the old Live Oak High School campus in the Watson area will be renovated and upgraded into a Red Cross worthy storm shelter. The work, with an estimated cost of $1.9 million, will be funded 75 percent by FEMA with the rest coming from the... more »