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• Rats destroy belongings in storage unit, owner says he's not responsible Play Video

  October 12, 2022 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The renter of a storage unit says rats destroyed his belongings, but the owner of the storage facility says it's the renter's responsibility to make sure their space is clean. Tarek Mustafa says he moved his stuff into A Storage Mall on Florida Boulevard in March.... more »

• BRPD waiting on equipment, police units caught up in supply chain issues Play Video

  February 21, 2022 9:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you have seen a car lot recently, you may have noticed there are a lot fewer vehicles out there to buy. A chip shortage is plaguing the auto industry, which means there are fewer cars to sell. It's affecting many people and organizations, including the Baton... more »

• Zachary police unit shields crash victims from oncoming motorist

  February 12, 2021 10:31 PM

  ZACHARY - Zachary police are reminding motorists to slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on the road after an officer's forward thinking potentially saved lives. While responding to a roadway crash, Officer Michael Rispone activated the emergency lights on his police unit and positioned the vehicle between... more »

• Motorcycle officer taken to hospital after crash in Plaquemine

  December 8, 2020 3:24 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A police officer riding a motorcycle was hurt Tuesday after a crash in Iberville Parish. Authorities said the crash happened around 1:45 p.m. near the intersection of LA 1 and Belleview Drive. That officer was taken to an area hospital. The extent of that officer's injuries... more »

• Storage renter finds belongings destroyed by mold, insects Play Video

  April 20, 2017 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman went to collect her furniture and other belongings from a storage shed only to find all its contents were destroyed. Donnis White says she went to her Life Storage locker on Florida Boulevard Monday but says all her items had been damaged by water,... more »

• Done with your FEMA unit? What you need to know

  February 24, 2017 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More Louisiana residents are returning home and no longer need their FEMA Manufactured Housing Unit. As of Thursday, Feb. 23, 87 units have been deactivated and collected. If you no longer need your MHU and are moved out, applicants should call their caseworker to request a... more »

• Tips for residents to prevent delays in getting FEMA units

  October 17, 2016 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana flood victims can help prevent delays in the process of getting a Manufactured Housing Unit from FEMA. If residents are eligible for an MHU and have applied, FEMA will contact the applicant for a site inspection if they want to place the unit on their... more »

• Florida Blvd health unit reopens Wednesday

  August 10, 2016 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Health officials announced Wednesday that services at the East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit on Florida Blvd. have resumed. According to the Department of Health, the unit was closed on July 7 after receiving a report of mold throughout the building. Regional Medical Director Mr.... more »