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Judge's son removed from LSU track team amid outcry over racist video Play Video
December 16, 2021 3:03 PM
LAFAYETTE - The son of a Lafayette-area judge is no longer a member of the LSU Track & Field team after a racist video recorded at the family's home prompted nationwide calls for her resignation. In the video, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, Lafayette City Court... more » -
Alexandria zoo mourns the loss of two tigers within a week
September 14, 2021 5:26 PM
Two tigers have died within a week of each other at Alexandria Zoological Park. Officials made the 2nd announcement on their Facebook page this afternoon. On September 14th, they announced their Malayan tiger, Jammu, was euthanized due to age-related issues. Jammu was... more » -
Ronald Greene's family meets with governor as activists call for criminal charges in deadly arrest Play Video
May 27, 2021 2:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - The family of Ronald Greene, a man who died in police custody after being beaten and tased, met with Governor John Bel Edwards Thursday afternoon as activists gathered at the state Capitol to call for the arrests of the officers involved. The NAACP and Urban League... more » -
Months after council vote, Confederate monument removed outside old Plaquemine courthouse Play Video
January 19, 2021 1:18 PM
PLAQUEMINE - A controversial monument located outside a former courthouse in Iberville Parish is now gone, about seven months after elected officials first voted to take it down . Pictures taken outside the courthouse Tuesday show the monument has been removed, leaving a bare pedestal outside the building. Witnesses... more » -
Baton Rouge residents celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a march for peace Play Video
January 16, 2021 5:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Side by side, dozens marched on the streets of Baton Rouge with a call for peace. "The main message today is peace. Peace in our city and unity and showing that equity is always a thing in this city," said President of the Baton Rouge NAACP,... more » -
COVID-19 causes an increase in fireworks sales this year Play Video
July 3, 2020 7:35 PM
PLAQUEMINE - James Jones, who lives in Iberville Parish is stocking up on a lot of fireworks this year. He is planning a backyard display just for his kids. "I got two little bitty twin girls, who are two years old. They are going to... more » -
Worship rally in St. Francisville addresses the spread of COVID-19 and racism with unity Play Video
June 27, 2020 11:56 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Residents and members from different churches came together Saturday evening to worship, rally and address serious issues like the spread of the coronavirus and racism. "There's so many things going on, and there's so much hurt and so much pain, that we decided to come together... more » -
Precautions set for voting during virus pandemic
June 20, 2020 3:15 PM
As you head to the polls to vote in the presidential primary, you may notice things look quite different. The Coronavirus Crisis has voters taking extra precautions. "I feel like it's my duty to keep myself safe as well as others and that's why I wear... more » -
Confederate statue in East Feliciana Parish could be taken down Play Video
June 14, 2020 9:23 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Action could be taken as soon as Monday, to possibly remove the confederate statue at the courthouse in East Feliciana Parish. Right next door in West Feliciana a discussion about the confederate statue in that parish hasn't even been brought up. "If people seem... more » -
BRPD: man driving wrong way on I-110 caused two deadly crashes
February 24, 2017 8:49 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police say a drunk Walker man who was driving the wrong way down I-110 was responsible for a deadly crash that killed two people in January. The crash, involving four cars and an 18-wheeler, happened near the Convention Street exit on I-110 around 3:30 a.m. on... more » -
Weston Broome, White particpate in debate prior to runoff election Play Video
November 21, 2016 7:02 PM
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge's candidates for Mayor-President, Sharon Weston Broome and Bodi White went head to head during a debate hosted by the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday. The candidates were hit with questions on top issues, one of them on community policing. Weston Broome said that... more » -
Rare alligator "Spots" dies at Audubon Aquarium
September 7, 2015 2:41 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The Audubon Nature Institute announced that their albino alligator, "Spots," passed away Monday at the age of 28. The Audubon Aquarium said he had been under the care of their vet team and results are pending to determine his exact cause of death. The aquarium... more » -
Holden chooses to uphold BRPD chief's firing Play Video
February 18, 2013 10:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden announced he will uphold his decision to fire Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White. Holden made the announcement during a public hearing with White and his attorney which grew contentious at times. Holden said White made several misrepresentations during... more »