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WATCH: Marine stops gas station robbery, disarms gunman Play Video
October 21, 2021 12:43 PM
YUMA, Az. - Surveillance cameras captured the moment a Marine intervened in an attempted hold-up at a gas station, disarming one of the would-be robbers and sending another one running out the door. The run-in happened around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday when three masked men approached a Chevron station in... more » -
Army trainee hijacked school bus full of children in South Carolina
May 6, 2021 3:12 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A military trainee was arrested after he allegedly hijacked an elementary school bus with 18 children on board while carrying a rifle. The Richland County Sheriff's Office said the children and driver on board were safe. Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr.... more » -
Baton Rouge native among latest to join Blue Angels
February 11, 2021 12:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - A U.S. servicemember from Baton Rouge is one of the latest to join the Navy's famed Blue Angels squadron. The U.S. Navy announced Thursday that Eric McDermott earned his Blue Angels crest. McDermott is one of more than 30 to earn the crest after four months... more » -
Military veterans could be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine Play Video
December 27, 2020 11:14 PM
GONZALES - Military veterans could be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, after health care workers, nursing homes, and those who are at most risk of contracting the coronavirus . " I think it's fantastic because I don't want to die with this COVID .... more » -
On Memorial Day, family remembers WWII veteran who died from COVID-19 Play Video
May 25, 2020 11:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - One Baton Rouge family is remembering a WWII veteran on Memorial Day, less than two months after he died from COVID-19. In April, we first told you about two brothers , Saymon and Willie Jefferson, that passed away within days of each other from the... more » -
Zachary cemetery cancels annual Memorial Day Service due to virus pandemic Play Video
May 24, 2020 11:50 PM
ZACHARY - A handful of people visit the Port Hudson National Cemetery around this time because of the big Memorial Day Ceremony they hold every year . Visitors like Rosia Hutchinson of Baton Rouge and her daughter visit the cemetery every Memorial Day because they have several relatives buried there.... more » -
Families spend Memorial Day weekend outdoors amid coronavirus pandemic Play Video
May 24, 2020 1:00 AM
PORT VINCENT - Down here in Louisiana boating is a go-to activity for residents, especially during the holidays. Due to the stay-at-home order Gov. John Bel Edwards issued in March many residents haven't been able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. " We haven't been out much since the... more » -
Veteran who helped Las Vegas shooting victims to receive free truck
October 9, 2017 2:36 PM
LAS VEGAS - A car dealership is offering a free truck to the Marine veteran who commandeered a vehicle and used it to rush dozens of victims to hospitals during the mass shooting in Las Vegas. A report from the Arizona Republic says 29-year-old Taylor Winston found keys to... more » -
Former marine lives in tent after increased rent forces him out of apartment
March 26, 2017 11:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's another day at the Koa Campground for Michael Doughty and his fiance. The decorated Marine Corps veteran now spends his days living in a tent. "It's a blow to my pride to be living in a tent, my fiance in a tent, when we... more » -
Soldier reunites with family and friends at Baton Rouge airport Play Video
February 22, 2017 11:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - After months on the road, a soldier was reunited with his family during a huge celebration at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan airport. Staff Sergeant Joshua Goins and his family are back together for the first time since October. They've been separated since the birth of a... more »