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  • City leaders in BR to talk about vehicle take-home policy

    March 26, 2013 10:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE- City leaders could begin discussing making changes to the take-home vehicle policy Wednesday. Metro Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle is proposing making changes to the policy, including removing the 24 mile exception and limiting personal usage of city-owned vehicles. "We pay for the fuel and I think... more »
  • Council starts discussion on electing BR police chief Play Video

    February 27, 2013 10:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE- City leaders tabled discussion about electing the police chief during Wednesday night's Metro Council meeting. But, there was no shortage of opinions from citizens who voiced their concerns. "Let me say that Baton Rouge can no longer accept an appointed police chief. And, we can no... more »
  • Buyout deal reached

    January 23, 2013 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- City leaders approved a buyout plan for a neighborhood on the northern end of the city near a wastewater treatment plant. People who live in University Heights have been asking for a buyout for years. They complain the treatment plant stinks and has ruined their quality of... more »
  • Metro Council to talk about neighborhood buyout again

    January 8, 2013 10:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE- City leaders will discuss a possible buyout for people who live near a wastewater plant in the northern part of Baton Rouge Wednesday. People in University Heights, a neighborhood near Scenic Highway, have said the plant stinks and has ruined their quality of life. The Baton... more »
  • Metro Council reviews animal shelter report Play Video

    November 14, 2012 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Leaders of a non-profit running the animal shelter told Metro Council there's nothing awry at the facility. City leaders asked Companion Animal Alliance to talk about issues others have reported about the shelter. Allegations include neglect and mistreatment of animals and bad management. A report by... more »
  • EMS hopes to build new headquarters

    March 9, 2010 6:07 PM

    EMS is ready to spend more than $7 million they saved in past years on new headquarters. First the agency needs approval from the Metro Council. If approved, the headquarters will move from the current location on Mayflower Street to Harding Boulevard near the Emergency Operations Center. ... more »
  • BRPD set to receive grant money today

    September 23, 2009 1:11 PM

    Update: The Baton Rouge Police Department is set to receive money to help pay for overtime DWI patrols and new equipment. The Baton Rouge Police Department will be given annual grant money today from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. The $365,395 grant... more »

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