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In wake of two boating fatalities, Pointe Coupee officials hoping for safe holiday weekend Play Video
May 27, 2022 7:06 PM
NEW ROADS - The water was calm Friday afternoon on False River. There were only a few boats around and not a wave in sight, but come Memorial Day Weekend, the lake is expected to be packed. "It takes us a whole week to prepare," Melissa Campbell, the... more » -
Flood cleanup continues on Memorial Day Play Video
May 31, 2021 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - Instead of a Memorial Day BBQ, family gatherings in some neighborhoods involve flood clean-up after the torrential rain two weeks ago. Days later, there's still plenty of work to do. Clara and Wayne Laird have lived in their Jefferson Terrace home for 44 years. This is... 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 » -
Ascension, Livingston to reopen waterways for Memorial Day weekend
May 27, 2021 3:25 PM
LIVINGSTON - Waterways in Livingston and Ascension parishes will re-open Friday morning. "Though the river gauges show the water levels below flood stage, please be mindful of creating wakes near homes and camps along the bank," the parishes said in a news release. Waterways were closed amid widespread... 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 » -
The kindness of strangers allows people to honor fallen loved ones on Memorial Day
May 25, 2020 2:07 PM
ARLINGTON, Virginia - This year, Memorial Day tributes are limited to what's feasible amid COVID-19 restrictions that limit in-person gatherings. Due to these virus restrictions, only certain family members were allowed access to Arlington National Cemetery to pay their respects on Memorial Day. But thanks to the kindness... more » -
Capital City Ques distribute free meals to essential workers, Monday Play Video
May 25, 2020 11:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - Citizens across the U.S. are using Memorial Day to gather with family and friends to commemorate the lives and sacrifices of those who died in active military service. This year, Memorial Day is being observed in the midst of a global pandemic and so the sacrifices... more » -
City Parish closures for observance of Memorial Day
May 22, 2020 9:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - In honor of Memorial Day, City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th. However, residential garbage (both in-cart and out-of-cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will be collected as normal on Monday May 25th. Additionally, the landfill will open as normal at 5:30 am... more » -
Veterans homes, cemeteries hold private Memorial Day ceremonies due to health crisis
May 14, 2020 9:57 AM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Department of Veteran's Affairs are honoring veterans in a series of private ceremonies that are closed to the public due to the global health crisis. The Department issued a release last week, explaining that staff at the state’s five veterans homes and five veterans cemeteries... more » -
The heat is on for Memorial Day Weekend Play Video
May 24, 2019 6:51 AM
Our first spell of well above average temperatures is afoot. A sweaty, but mainly dry Memorial Day Weekend is expected. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: As the breeze continues to fall off, high temperatures will nudge higher into the low 90s on Friday afternoon. Mainly clear skies will... more » -
Pointe Coupee steps up patrols following deadly crashes Play Video
May 18, 2018 5:43 PM
NEW ROADS- The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office increased patrols around the community following three deadly crashes over a period of three weeks. Overtime is being paid to deputies and additional manpower is being added to increase traffic patrols. The increase comes at a time when authorities are expecting the... more » -
Families, veterans pay respects on Memorial Day at Port Hudson National Cemetery Play Video
May 29, 2017 7:21 PM
ZACHARY - Military veterans and their families came together to salute local soldiers on Memorial Day during a ceremony at the Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the veterans buried there. One veteran, 86-year old Bobby Snowden, served in the Korean War... more » -
Mom captures son's patriotic moment amid sea of red, white and blue
May 30, 2016 11:12 AM
BATON ROUGE - A mom captured her son's patriotic moment on camera Sunday when the family visited the 11,000 flags placed in the grass between downtown and the headquarters of state government. Dexter, 3, seemed to be standing in a brief moment of honor in a sea of red,... more »