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Drillship crew starting to be evacuated from Gulf of Mexico after being pummeled by Ida Play Video
September 1, 2021 8:22 PM
Work continues today to get crew members on board the "Noble Globetrotter II" back to shore today. The ultra-deepwater drillship was located about 80 miles southeast of Grand Isle, in the Gulf of Mexico, when Hurricane Ida came through. Yesterday, we showed you video and pictures from a viewer... more » -
Officials: Intoxicated boater crashed into bridge on Lake Pontchartrain, killing passenger
July 9, 2021 4:49 PM
NEW ORLEANS - State wildlife agents arrested a man for allegedly driving a boat while intoxicated and causing a deadly crash on Lake Pontchartrain. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Collin Alexander, 24, was arrested Tuesday, several months after the wreck on March 6. The department... more » -
Mississippi River cruises set to dock in Baton Rouge for first time in a year Play Video
March 22, 2021 10:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday morning the American Jazz, a river cruise ship, will dock in downtown Baton Rouge, becoming the first ship to bring passengers to the capital city since the COVID-19 pandemic brought cruise liners to a halt. American Jazz is expected to dock Tuesday at 7... more » -
Louisiana announces plans for 'Space Campus' at NASA's New Orleans site
March 10, 2021 12:35 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Officials have announced plans for the Louisiana Space Campus, a business park within NASA's site in southeast Louisiana. Governor John Bel Edwards announced the project Wednesday, saying the plan will convert 50 acres of NASA’s 829-acre Michoud Assembly Facility into a space for commercial office development.... more » -
Baton Rouge residents watch historic SpaceX launch Play Video
May 31, 2020 12:20 AM
BATON ROUGE - Zippy's Burritos Tacos and More on Perkins Road is a Mexican restaurant where a lot of folks decided to watch the SpaceX rocket launch on Saturday. "When I was watching it and stuff I just felt kind of tingly" Mac McKenzie, a customer said. ... more » -
USS KIDD Veteran Museum offering virtual tours amid temporary closure
March 26, 2020 2:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - With the USS KIDD Veterans Museum temporarily closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic they are offering something new on their website. A 3D tour of the forward section of the ship has been made available on the museum's website. This feature is a great way for... more » -
Coast Guard, good Samaritans help burning ship in the gulf
January 16, 2017 2:23 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard and good Samaritans are responding to a vessel that caught fire 150 miles south of Southwest Pass Monday morning. Watchstanders at the Eighth Coast Guard District command center received a report at 3:28 a.m. from the National Command Center of an electrical fire... more » -
All aboard! Most visitors at U.S.S. Kidd in 25 years Play Video
December 29, 2015 10:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - After sinking in debt for years, the U.S.S. Kidd appears to have righted the ship in 2015. The ship's director says more people climbed aboard in 2015, than in any other year since 1990. Alex Juan also says 33,000 first time visitors dropped by this year. She... more » -
Volunteers to work at the USS KIDD all weekend Play Video
October 23, 2015 6:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - About 30 volunteers, including veterans from across the country are giving their time for four days to putting in maintenance work on the USS KIDD. It's all a part of Fall Field Days that has been happening every year at the Kidd since 1996. Workers... more »