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La. sees another huge spike in vaccinations over the weekend; hospitalizations top 2,700
August 9, 2021 3:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - Over the weekend, Louisiana saw an average of roughly 100 new COVID patients checked into hospitals each day. On Monday, the state reported a total of 2,720 patients hospitalized with the coronavirus. That number was up 299 compared to Friday, when hospitals across the state reported... more » -
Top law enforcement officials beg legislators not to override concealed carry veto
July 8, 2021 3:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - A crowded room of local law enforcement leaders pleaded for lawmakers not to challenge Governor John Bel Edwards' veto of a bill that would allow Louisiana residents to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. Among those in attendance were East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux,... more » -
Sheriff: 16-year-old arrested, allegedly killed man during drug deal on Tiger Bend Road
July 1, 2021 12:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A teenager was arrested for allegedly shooting a man to death inside of his car. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Keishune Thomas, 20, was found dead around 8 a.m. July 1. His body was inside a vehicle sitting in a parking lot near the... more » -
BRPD chief meets with President Biden amid Baton Rouge crime wave Play Video
June 22, 2021 6:13 PM
WASHINGTON - Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul joined a group of public officials from across the country to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss public safety on Wednesday afternoon. The White House said the meeting was centered around steps the administration will take to keep cities safe.... more » -
Man charged with murder in triple shooting off Plank Road
April 13, 2021 1:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Tuesday related to a deadly shooting that happened near Plank Road in early January . The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed Lyndon B. Johnson was booked into the parish jail Tuesday on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, for the Jan. 5 shooting.... more » -
Man killed outside apartment building Friday; 3rd deadly shooting at complex since October
December 11, 2020 12:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating another killing at a troubled apartment complex after a man was found dead there early Friday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said James Queen Jr., 40, was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds at Serenity Apartments on N. Ardenwood... more » -
La. insurance chief believes car insurance rates will drop Play Video
July 3, 2020 5:45 PM
Low car insurance rates are on the horizon for drivers across Louisiana. By the end of the year, insurance commissioner, Jim Donelon expects those premiums to drop. "I am extremely optimistic that we will see net reductions in premium costs between now and the end of the... more » -
LSU student-athlete graduation success rate remains near all-time high
October 29, 2019 7:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU student-athletes are continuing to excel in their academics as graduation success rates remain close to record highs, according to the NCAA. The Graduation Success Rate measures the academic success of student athletes. For the second straight year, LSU student-athletes scored an 89 percent in... more » -
MoDad Utilities issues short-lived rate decrease, provides update Play Video
January 18, 2019 6:35 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - About 8,000 utility customers got a letter in the mail last month explaining that their rates are going down, but the change is short-lived. Sewer company Modad Utilities was approved for a rate hike in 2017 after promising much-needed repairs would be implemented. However, a financial... more » -
LWC: Unemployment rate higher among black teens Play Video
May 18, 2017 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE – This week, the school year will end for several students and summer vacation will begin, which also means that some teenagers will be looking for summer jobs. However, there is a clear distinction in unemployment rates among teens. According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the... more »