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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 » -
Many Baton Rouge residents spending the holiday weekend cleaning out their flooded homes Play Video
May 30, 2021 5:01 PM
BATON ROUGE – Many homeowners had to change their plans this Memorial Day weekend. Two weeks after heavy storms, people are still working to clean out their homes. “We cut out sheetrock, removed insulation, repaired siding and tore out my bathroom vanities,” said Katie Bordelon. Bordelon has been... more » -
Police: 2 dead, 20+ injured in Florida banquet hall shooting
May 30, 2021 3:10 PM
HIALEAH, Fla. (AP) — Two people died and an estimated 20 to 25 people were injured by gunfire in a shooting outside a banquet hall in South Florida, police said. The gunfire erupted early Sunday at the El Mula Banquet Hall in northwest Miami-Dade County, police told news outlets.... more » -
Officials caution safety for boaters during Memorial Day weekend Play Video
May 27, 2016 7:11 PM
BATON ROUGE- The Coast Guard along with Wild Life and Fisheries officials are have warned boaters of the dangers of boating under the influence as Memorial Day weekend begins. In every state, it is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Coast... more » -
Your Memorial Day Weekend weather planner
May 26, 2016 6:57 AM
As vacations and outdoor activities kick into gear for the long weekend, here is a summary of what you can expect in the Baton Rouge area and nearby destinations. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Persistence is the pattern into Thursday. Partly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper... more »