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John Deere workers go on strike, shuttering operations at 11 U.S. plants
October 14, 2021 4:36 AM
A number of John Deere employees are going on strike in a demand for higher wages. According to CNN , nearly 10,000 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union joined the organized effort against the Illinois-based farm and construction equipment maker early Thursday morning. The average production... more » -
More than a dozen film projects in Louisiana could be impacted by potential industry strike Play Video
October 8, 2021 11:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - The lights could soon go dark on film sets across the state, with tens of thousands of entertainment industry workers nationwide supporting a potential work stoppage over on-set conditions. "I would say wages, benefits, turnaround, just quality of life issues," said Cory Parker, a business agent... more » -
Lightning strike causes house fire on South Lakeshore Dr.
July 3, 2021 11:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - Firefighters arrived on scene to the 300 block of South Lakeshore Drive to find a house on fire. According to reports, the fire was caused by a lightning strike. Crews arrived to see the roof of the home engulfed in flames. They made their way immediately... more » -
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board grants teachers partial pay raise in Thursday meeting Play Video
September 25, 2020 9:58 AM
After public school teachers in Pointe Coupee Parish planned sickouts to illustrate the gravity of their demand for a pay raise the School Board had previously promised, school officials finally agreed to follow through and authorized a partial pay raise during a Thursday meeting , The Advocate reports. According... more » -
Behind 6 scoreless innings from Labas, LSU takes series from EKU with 10-2 victory
February 23, 2020 4:49 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU erupted for 10 runs in the first four innings, and sophomore right-hander AJ Labas worked six scoreless innings Sunday afternoon as the Tigers posted a series-clinching 10-2 win over Eastern Kentucky in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The rubber match victory improves LSU’s... more » -
Three displaced after lighting strike causes house fire on Stone Gate Drive
July 21, 2017 6:31 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department confirmed that a lightning strike caused a house fire in the 14000 block of Stone Gate Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the attic on fire of the two-story home. Crews were able to contain the fire to the attic... more » -
Lightning strike causes house fire on Rabbit Run Drive
February 7, 2017 1:00 PM
BATON ROUGE – A lightning strike caused a house fire on Rabbit Run Drive on Tuesday as severe storms and tornadoes impacted the area. According to the St. George Fire Department, the lightning strike hit the home's chimney and caused a fire in the attic. There are no... more » -
Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal to close amid month-long strike
August 4, 2016 11:44 AM
ATLANTIC CITY - The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City says it plans to close its doors after Labor Day. The news comes amid a workers' strike that has dragged on for over a month. Despite bearing Donald Trump's name, the hotel is actually owned by billionaire Carl Icahn... more » -
1 dead, 1 seriously injured after lightning strike
July 14, 2016 1:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Sources say one of two men injured during a lightning strike earlier on Thursday afternoon has died. Officials said the men were seeking shelter under a tree at the Spires of Sherwood apartment complex on Old Hammond Highway during a fast-moving and lightning-filled thunderstorm when the... more » -
WATCH: Lightning strikes passenger jet
April 29, 2016 12:11 PM
LONDON - Two planes were struck by lightning Wednesday over West London. Passengers shared their stories of relief after the British Airways flight landed safely at London’s busy Heathrow airport. The other plane was an Icelandair flight. One passenger described a “white flash” while other people onboard said... more »