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• Authorities respond to 2 separate shootings in Baton Rouge Wednesday afternoon

  September 13, 2023 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency responders were called to two separate shootings in Baton Rouge on Wednesday afternoon, one at a hotel and another at an apartment complex. One shooting was reported around noon at the Woodspring Suites hotel on N Harrell's Ferry Road near I-12. Sources said one person... more »

• Police make arrest in April shooting at Oyo Hotel Play Video

  April 21, 2022 8:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman died April 21 after she was found with gunshot wounds at a hotel along Airline Highway that's been plagued by violent crime . The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting was first reported shortly after 1:30 a.m. at the OYO Hotel on Gwenadele... more »

• Governor signs order allowing hotels to prioritize rooms for first responders

  September 6, 2021 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards signed an order Monday allowing hotels to cancel any reservations that would displace first responders. The state of emergency amendment also protects healthcare workers and individuals performing disaster or emergency-related work. The amendment will expire Friday, Sept. 24, and can be... more »

• Hurricane Laura evacuees in Baton Rouge hotel still not able to go home Play Video

  August 31, 2020 12:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Some evacuees from Lake Charles are still staying at Oyo Hotel in Baton Rouge. Sally Fontenot and her five relatives are all from Lake Charles and have been affected by the damage of Hurricane Laura. "We're here in Baton Rouge because that's the only... more »

• Firefighter transported to hospital after crews battle with motel fire

  June 13, 2020 4:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Fountain Motel on Airline Highway caught fire Saturday morning. Around 9:30 a.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to 9201 Airline Hwy. in reference to a building in flames. When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming out of the building. According to a... more »

• Authorities arrest man in connection with death of 5-month-old in West Baton Rouge

  June 5, 2020 9:38 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Authorities are investigating the death of a 5-month-old baby that happened on Friday. Investigators responded to a call at the Motel 6 on La 415 around 3:30 p.m. Officials say that a 5-month-old baby girl has died, and "evidence shows that this baby died of... more »

• Search warrant shows deputies wanted to look for drugs before shooting, killing man Play Video

  July 31, 2019 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Amid chants for a transparent investigation Wednesday, authorities released the first piece of new information in the deadly shooting of a man by a West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy. Officials released a search warrant, showing deputies wanted to look through the road-side motel room where... more »

• Baton Rouge motel ordinance fights human trafficking Play Video

  January 24, 2018 11:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The metro council passed an ordinance Wednesday night effectively requiring motels and hotels in the parish to be vigilant against human traffickers at their establishments. "We want to make them safe for our guests to our city as well as the people who live around the... more »

• FEMA extends hotel stay program until May 11

  April 7, 2017 3:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has been extended until May 2017. Eligible survivors may stay in participating hotel/motels through the night of Wednesday, May 10, 2017 but must check out by Thursday, May 11, 2017. Following a mid-extension review, some applicants may be found ineligible... more »

• Displaced residents staying in motel create own community Play Video

  October 13, 2016 5:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Two months since the flood and hundreds of families are still displaced and living off donations however, residents at one motel have formed their own community of support. One resident staying at the motel, Daniel Howell, manages to drag himself and his wheelchair up and down the... more »

• Florida man arrested after pouring gasoline on truck in B.R. motel parking lot

  November 6, 2015 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Florida man after he poured gasoline on a vehicle in a motel parking lot and caused a public disturbance as he tried to evade police by hiding at a nearby fast food restaurant. Deputies said they were dispatched to a motel located... more »

• Police respond to incident at BR motel

  November 21, 2013 2:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities and emergency responders are on the scene of an incident at a local motel where possible shots were fired. It happened just after 1 a.m. Thursday off Airline Hwy. near I-12. No other details have been released at this time. Stay tuned for... more »