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• Jury acquits ex-officer of charges he failed his duty to confront gunman in Texas school shooting Play Video

  January 21, 2026 8:58 PM

  CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A former police officer was acquitted Wednesday evening of charges he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school during the critical opening minutes of what would become one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Jurors... more »

• Woman who allegedly punched Iberville Elementary principal pleads not guilty at arraignment Play Video

  April 11, 2025 12:41 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A woman arrested for allegedly punching Iberville Elementary School's principal in January pleaded not guilty at a Friday arraignment hearing. Alessia Parker, 33, was in court Friday morning for charges of disturbing the peace, resisting an officer and battery of a school teacher. According to officials,... more »

• Man accused of stealing iPad, using owner's identity to apply for loans arrested two years after theft

  February 13, 2025 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of breaking into a Baton Rouge home and stealing a non-password-protected iPad was arrested by police nearly two years after he used the tablet to transfer thousands of dollars to himself, among other instances of identity theft. Police said that Cody Moore, 35,... more »

• In wide-ranging interview, Graves discusses decision against re-election; no plans to run for mayor Play Video

  June 19, 2024 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Congressman Garret Graves is speaking candidly about his decision not to seek re-election in the district he's represented for nine years. Another term could have possibly netted him the top post on the House Transportation Committee. "Look, this isn't what I wanted. I'll be really clear.... more »

• Amount of vacant house fires in 2024 not alarming Baton Rouge fire officials Play Video

  June 18, 2024 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - W hat may seem to be an abnormal amount of vacant house fires may just be the standard. Twenty vacant structure fires have popped up in the capital area in the first six months of 2024. Baton Rouge Fire Department Spokesperson Curt Monte says it is... more »

• 'Freedom is not free:' Vietnam War veteran remembers fallen soldiers on Memorial Day Play Video

  May 27, 2024 1:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — This Memorial Day, people nationwide remember and honor all the brave men and women who died while defending their nation and freedoms. After all this time, Sgt. Gil Lerma says he still remembers everything from the Vietnam War. Following the commencement of Operation Rolling Thunder... more »

• Can you grill at LSU and Southern's home openers? See what the universities say here Play Video

  September 6, 2023 4:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU and Southern University are asking fans to avoid open flames at their tailgates this weekend, echoing a r equest from Governor John Bel Edwards last week. While LSU never formally issued a ban, Southern initially said it was prohibiting all open flames including those used... more »

• New Orleans lifting indoor mask mandate this week

  March 2, 2022 4:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans will no longer require face coverings indoors starting this Thursday, the city announced just a day after the Mardi Gras season came to a close. Mayor Latoya Cantrell confirmed the end of the mandate during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. However, masks will still... more »

• Texting woman seriously hurt after falling through hole in New Jersey sidewalk Play Video

  June 10, 2017 4:12 PM

  PLAINFIELD, NJ - A woman was seriously injured after she fell six feet through a sidewalk access door while she was distracted with her phone Thursday. The incident happened around noon in front of Acme Windows in Plainfield, New Jersey. Authorities say the 67-year-old woman appeared to be texting... more »