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• Street milling started along Groom Road in Baker Play Video

  December 18, 2025 12:40 PM

  BAKER - Crews have been milling streets in Baker as the Groom Road Corridor Upgrade project has begun. The city says road work will start at the intersection of Plank and Groom roads and will proceed west. Once the street project is complete, workers will begin to upgrade... more »

• Daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker honors father at Gary Sinise Foundation event in Disney

  December 17, 2025 1:06 PM

  ORLANDO - The daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker, who tragically lost his life in duty, was seen holding a picture of her father at a Gary Sinise Foundation event at Walt Disney World on Sunday. Baker , a military veteran, died after being struck by a Hammond... more »

• Police: Baker High School teacher arrested after loaded handgun found in backpack Play Video

  December 10, 2025 12:34 PM

  BAKER — A Baker High School teacher was arrested after a gun was found in a bag inside his classroom, Baker Police said. According to Baker Police, 24-year-old Cameron McMorris' classroom was being searched prior to testing. During this process, an assisting teacher placed multiple items in a book... more »

• Baker man federally indicted for creating, possessing child porn; previously sentenced for trafficking Play Video

  November 19, 2025 5:22 PM

  BAKER - A Baker man who was previously sentenced for human trafficking was federally indicted for production and possession of child pornography, the United States Department of Justice said. Kevontae Reed, 30, allegedly employed, used, persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced a minor child to engage in sexually explicit conduct... more »

• 39th annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive raising money for food ahead of holidays in Baker Play Video

  November 12, 2025 8:06 AM

  BAKER — Wednesday is the 39th annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive in Baker. The food drive brings together a series of artists, promoters, business owners and customers to raise money for food as the holiday season approaches. The fundraiser is at The Showroom on Plank Road in Baker.... more »

• One of three arrested in Baker girl's disappearance not involved in trafficking scheme, agent says Play Video

  November 6, 2025 4:05 PM

  BAKER - New details about a Baker girl's kidnapping have been released and agents say one of the men arrested for kidnapping was not involved in the alleged human trafficking scheme. Chris Masters, a Supervisory Special Agent with the Louisiana Attorney General's Cyber Crimes Unit, said 62-year-old Alvin Hanson... more »

• Veterans celebrated at luncheon in Baker Play Video

  November 6, 2025 2:35 PM

  BAKER - Veterans Day may not be until next week, but Veterans were celebrated on Thursday in Baker. A luncheon was held at Occasions Unlimited Banquet Hall, where all local Veterans were invited to be recognized. "It's part of giving back to the community, we've been blessed for... more »

• Baker's public works, utility billing phones lines are temporarily down

  November 5, 2025 9:58 AM

  BAKER — Baker's phone lines for its public works and utility billing departments are down, the city said Wednesday. Alternative lines were made available for each service, with anyone needing utility billing services asked to call 225-954-2551, and public works asked to call 225-317-1032. The city is working... more »

• Authorities identify 62-year-old man arrested in connection to Baker girl found abused in Pennsylvania Play Video

  November 3, 2025 11:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities have identified a 62-year-old man arrested in New Orleans who was connected to the disappearance of a Baker girl who was found two weeks later sexually abused in a Pennsylvania home. Alvin Hanson was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service on Oct. 27 at a... more »

• Crews break ground on Groom Road Corridor Improvement Project in Baker Play Video

  October 28, 2025 6:22 PM

  BAKER — Crews broke ground on the Groom Road Corridor Improvement Project in Baker on Tuesday morning. Officials said the project will create dedicated turn lanes and eight-foot-wide "shared use" paths along the road, as well as several drainage improvements. "Everything is on Groom Road right now," Mayor... more »

• Several streets in Baker without water as crews repair water line

  October 23, 2025 12:21 PM

  BAKER — Several streets in Baker will have water turned off as the city's public works department repairs a water line. The following streets' water services will be affected: Tristian Street Hickory Street Scott Street Yvonne Drive Winside Drive Gibbens Payne Ave Greenwood Drive Evans Drive Mchugh Road... more »

• Water service restored in areas of Baker after emergency water line repair Play Video

  October 9, 2025 5:04 PM

  UPDATE: Water service was restored for the affected areas in Baker on Friday. BAKER — The City of Baker shut off water in several areas while it does emergency repairs on a leaky major water line. The city said the following streets and surrounding areas are affected:... more »

• Baker officials formally rename cemetery in remembrance of former mayor Play Video

  October 8, 2025 7:09 AM

  BAKER — On Tuesday, Baker officials formally rededicated the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery as the Norman E. Pete Heine Memorial Gardens. Heine served as Baker's mayor from 1964 to 1976; he died in December. The city council voted for the name change three years ago, but some people... more »

• BESE can take over Baker schools that consistently underperform, 1st Circuit rules Play Video

  September 24, 2025 7:13 PM

  BAKER — A state appeals court said Wednesday that Louisiana education officials can take over a pair of Baker schools that have received "F" grades in statewide assessments. A panel of the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal reversed a Baton Rouge judge's decision preventing the state from taking over... more »

• 2une In Previews: 34th annual Baker Buffalo Festival Play Video

  September 18, 2025 9:11 AM

  BAKER — The Baker Buffalo Festival returns to Baker City Park this weekend for its 34th annual event. Abigail Whitam with 2une In visited with organizers and participants of the event on Thursday ahead of a weekend of live music, vendors, food trucks and a car show. There... more »

• Get 2 Moving: BREC's Blackwater Conservation Area Play Video

  September 12, 2025 8:14 AM

  CENTRAL — This week on Get 2 Moving, 2une In's Lauren Hawkins takes a trip to Blackwater Conservation Area. It's a nature-lover's paradise with plenty of opportunities to hike and kayak through a hidden gem of East Baton Rouge Parish. Learn more about it at BREC's website. more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested after shooting, killing grandfather in Pride Play Video

  September 6, 2025 5:21 PM

  PRIDE - Deputies arrested a man for killing his 79-year-old grandfather at their Crystal Drive residence, officials said. Deputies said Nicholas Smith, 25, admitted to killing his grandfather and retired Baker Police captain, Danny Beck, after a verbal altercation around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Smith said he retrieved his... more »

• New Baker school system campus opens on Plank Road Play Video

  August 12, 2025 4:06 PM

  BAKER — On Monday, Helix Community Schools celebrated the opening of a brand new campus within the Baker school system. The new Park Ridge Achievement Academy is located on Plank Road. Helix added the campus at Bethany Church after an increase in enrollment. "I'm hoping this partnership will... more »

• Baker house burns to the ground, leaves man with burns all over body Play Video

  August 8, 2025 10:11 AM

  BAKER — A Baker house burned to the ground and left one person with burns all over his body on Friday. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said that police responded to the fire on Southwest Drive with firefighters. A woman at the scene said that the explosion the... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: New school year, Same Louisiana heat Play Video

  August 7, 2025 5:16 AM

  As many students and teachers head back to school today across the Capital Area, a classic August day is in store. It will be warm and dry by the bus stop before turning hot and steamy for after school activities! Today & Tonight: Thursday starts off mostly clear with... more »

• Big changes coming to Baker schools as district enters partnership with Helix Community Charter Schools Play Video

  August 6, 2025 2:27 PM

  BAKER — Big changes are coming to Baker schools as students return to the classroom on Thursday. The Baker Community School System has partnered with Helix Community Charter Schools and will be expanding some of its campuses, including Park Ridge Achievement Academy. They are also preparing to... more »

• Man who killed girlfriend in attempted murder-suicide dies in hospital Play Video

  August 4, 2025 8:18 AM

  BAKER - A 20-year-old who killed his girlfriend before shooting himself died in a hospital Tuesday morning. The Baker Police Department said Brendon Ely shot his girlfriend, 24-year-old Kyra Hayes, at a home along Tristian Avenue on Monday morning. Hayes was declared dead at the scene, but Ely... more »

• Woman arrested for allegedly setting Baker home on fire Play Video

  July 29, 2025 4:15 PM

  BAKER - A woman accused of setting a home on fire months ago was arrested Monday for arson. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said Melderkia Foster was arrested for setting fire to a home along Sandra Drive on Baker during the early-morning hours of May 28. An investigation... more »

• Baker police arrest suspect allegedly connected to double shooting that left recent graduate dead Play Video

  July 9, 2025 8:23 AM

  BAKER - Police have arrested a teenager for his alleged involvement in a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and a 19-year-old injured . The shooting happened Monday evening on Seville Road. The Baker Police Department said the shooting stemmed from an argument and ultimately left 18-year-old Terrence Freeman,... more »

• Proposed law outlining St. George School District passes committee, heads to House floor Play Video

  May 28, 2025 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposal to set up the rules for an independent St. George School District passed committee in the state legislature Wednesday morning, bringing St. George's decade-plus journey of creating its own school district one step closer to reality. Sen. Rick Edmonds' SB 234 passed the House... more »

• Two bills regarding St. George school district creation, split from Baton Rouge face opposition Play Video

  May 20, 2025 8:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge school board argue they want the future St. George school board to pay its fair share. The founders of the City of St. George say they created the city because they wanted to create their own school district. They could... more »

• Man arrested after argument at Baker crawfish boil led to fatal shooting Play Video

  May 7, 2025 9:42 AM

  BAKER - Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing another man at a crawfish boil over the weekend. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested Steven Berthelot, 44, after he spent days in a hospital due to his injuries. Arrest documents said Berthelot was arguing... more »

• New Impact Charter board moving to withdraw Chakesha Scott's lawsuit against BESE Play Video

  May 6, 2025 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The new board operating the Impact Charter School in Baker is moving to withdraw a federal lawsuit filed by the facility's previous director against the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. BESE in February had voted to remove Impact Charter's previous board and replace it... more »

• Victim of deadly crawfish boil shooting in Baker identified Play Video

  May 4, 2025 8:33 PM

  BAKER - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies have identified the victim of a shooting at a family crawfish boil in Baker on Sunday. Deputies say Gad Davis, 27, and another man were shot inside the home near the corner of Rolling Acres Drive and Plank Road. They... more »

• Residents voice concerns over proposed subdivision on Comite Drive Play Video

  April 26, 2025 9:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Neighbors are raising concerns about a proposed subdivision that would add more than 200 homes to their community. Neighbors say they were never informed about the plans for this new subdivision. They gathered Saturday alongside newly elected District Two Councilman Anthony Kenney to voice their concerns.... more »

• Baker district, BESE tussle over campus where local board has placed K-8 students Play Video

  April 22, 2025 12:07 PM

  BAKER — The Baker School District says the state board that oversees public education took too long to review plans to improve academic performance among its younger students and cannot now let the Recovery School District lay claim to a facility where the children now go to school. The... more »

• 2une In Previews: 4th annual Senior Citizen Fish Fry Play Video

  April 18, 2025 7:53 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - In just a few hours, senior citizens will be welcomed to the 4th annual Senior Citizen Fish Fry, a chance for members of the community to come together and enjoy a meal on Good Friday. The fry is being held at True Hope Missionary Baptist Church in... more »

• Impact Charter School holding open house at former Baker Heights Elementary campus Play Video

  April 15, 2025 12:17 PM

  BAKER — Impact Charter School is holding an open house Tuesday night at the former location of Baker Heights Elementary before students transition to the campus on Thursday. The open house will start at 5:30 p.m. and last an hour. Impact Charter students are at home on Tuesday... more »

• Impact students to finish year at different location; former leaders say move orchestrated in backroom deal Play Video

  April 11, 2025 10:18 AM

  BAKER - Impact Charter School students will report to a new location to finish out their school year starting next week after the charter faced an eviction. In a statement sent to parents Friday morning, school officials said that due to the eviction notice, "remaining in the current space... more »

• Baker police seeking to ID horse riders who paraded through Walmart Play Video

  April 9, 2025 10:47 AM

  BAKER - Recognize these cowboys? The Baker Police Department is looking to identify the people who rode their horses through Walmart Tuesday night. Video posted to social media showed four people on horses riding through the Walmart in Baker. The Baker Police Department said it is working to... more »

• Massive sinkhole opens in backyard, property owner concerned there's no solution Play Video

  April 4, 2025 5:29 PM

  BAKER - A concrete-lined canal is failing and swallowing up one man's property. For over two decades, Mr. James has been watching his yard wash away. "I'm doomed," he said. He lives off of Magnolia Drive in Baker and his property backs up to Baker Canal. He moved... more »

• Baker firefighters put out Amerest Avenue house fire

  March 21, 2025 12:23 PM

  BAKER — Firefighters put out a Amerest Avenue fire in Baker on Friday morning. Baker Fire Department and other law enforcement were working to extinguish the house fire around 11:15 a.m. The cause, extent of the damage and whether any injuries were reported is not known. more »

• BESE votes in favor of turning control of failing Baker schools over to charter company

  March 12, 2025 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education said it will turn control of two Baker schools that received four consecutive "F" ratings over to a charter company after the local school board voted to close both schools in February. BESE's School Innovation and Turnaround Committee... more »

• Baker mayor named to National League of Cities' 2025 Small Cities Council

  February 13, 2025 12:24 PM

  BAKER — The mayor of Baker on Thursday was appointed to the National League of Cities' 2025 Small Cities Council. Mayor Darnell Waites was elected to a one-year term on the council to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities, NLC President and Mayor of... more »

• Central breaks ground on city's first city hall in 20 years of existence Play Video

  February 13, 2025 12:15 PM

  CENTRAL — The City of Central announced Thursday that it broke ground on the city's first-ever city hall. The city, which has existed for 20 years, said that the new governmental building will anchor plans for Mainstreet 2030 Vision, a long-term plan to bring economic and community-driven development to... more »

• Future of two Baker schools in limbo as state considers intervention after consecutive 'F' ratings Play Video

  February 10, 2025 6:39 PM

  BAKER - The fate of Baker Heights Elementary School and Baker Middle School is up in the air after the school received over four consecutive "F" ratings each. Baker School District Superintendent James T. Stroder told parents in an email Monday that the consecutive failing ratings from the state... more »

• Jury finds man guilty of attempted manslaughter in 2022 West Feliciana Parish funeral shooting Play Video

  February 10, 2025 3:24 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — A West Feliciana Parish jury found an Alaska man guilty of attempted manslaughter after another man was shot in a shooting that arose out of an argument at a 2022 funeral. The jury on Thursday found James Blake guilty of shooting Michael Lancaster in December 2022... more »

• Second annual Sneaker Ball benefits youth sports in Baker Play Video

  February 8, 2025 1:37 PM

  BAKER - The second annual Sneaker Ball benefitting youth sports in the Baker area took place Saturday night. The ball was hosted at the Baker Municipal Center with the sponsorship of the Baker Area Sports Association and the City of Baker Recreation department. Guests were encouraged to wear masks... more »

• Baker Police find missing 15-year-old last seen Thursday evening

  January 31, 2025 12:48 PM

  BAKER — Baker Police said Friday they had located a teenager last seen Thursday night. The 15-year-old was missing since between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. after leaving a house and walking west on Fausse Drive. more »

• Baker Police say local Walmart was burglarized while security was off due to the snowstorm Play Video

  January 24, 2025 3:03 PM

  BAKER — A Walmart in Baker was burglarized while the store was closed during the snowstorm earlier in the week. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said that the Plank Road store was without police security on Tuesday and Wednesday when the burglary occurred. The theft was discovered when... more »

• Baker teenager shot in the head dies in hospital Play Video

  October 28, 2024 4:11 PM

  BAKER - A 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital where he died after he was shot in the head Monday. The Baker Police Department said officers responded to the shooting that happened at a home near the end of South Magnolia Drive. Assistant Chief Chris Becnel said... more »

• Baker Middle band receives grant to improve access to quality music supplies Play Video

  October 17, 2024 10:58 AM

  BAKER - Young musicians will have access to quality instruments and supplies thanks to a grants from New Orleans. The Baker Middle School band received a $3,500 grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation to support the program and give the students access to high-quality supplies and... more »

• Baker police searching for man seen trying to set fire to Clorox wipes in Walmart Play Video

  October 14, 2024 11:21 AM

  BAKER - Police are searching for a man who was caught on camera trying to set fire to a box of Clorox wipes inside of a Walmart. The man was seen walking into the Walmart on Plank Road in Baker on the evening of Oct. 10. He was reportedly... more »

• 'The Lord is going to bring us through:' Church officials focus on future following overnight fire Play Video

  August 26, 2024 8:39 AM

  BAKER— Church officials say Reformation Church in Baker is a total loss after an electrical malfunction in the attic caused the place of worship to go up in flames. The fire sparked around 7:30 on Sunday night after the church hit record attendance at morning service, church officials said.... more »

• Baker officials hosting meeting about new concealed carry law

  July 25, 2024 8:41 AM

  BAKER - With the passage of a new concealed carry law that allows any law-abiding citizen to own and concealed carry a gun without a license, local officials are hosting a meeting to field any questions residents may have. The meeting is being hosted Thursday night from 6 p.m.... more »

• Baker Police searching for missing woman

  July 5, 2024 4:09 PM

  BAKER — Baker Police are searching for a women who has been missing since Sunday. Elouise Nunnery, 59, was last seen around noon on Sunday before she went missing from 1145 Shilo Drive Unit A. According to Baker Police, she was last seen wearing a grey shirt and burgundy... more »

• Some residents concerned with state of Baker police department; chief says all is well Play Video

  June 28, 2024 6:36 PM

  BAKER — As Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn enters his third term as top cop, he has a plan for the city. "To continue to make Baker the safest city in Louisiana," he said Friday. Dunn considers the reported crime rate in his city as one of the... more »

• Baker Chief of Police Carl Dunn sworn in for third term Play Video

  June 28, 2024 3:16 PM

  BAKER — Baker's Chief of Police Carl Dunn was sworn in for his third term on Friday. Dunn was sworn in at a ceremony at the Baker Municipal Center. Dunn, a father of six, is a Marine Corps Veteran and has a career in law enforcement spanning 35... more »

• Baker woman arrested for attempted tax fraud after allegedly using stolen data to file 10 returns

  June 26, 2024 6:32 AM

  BAKER - A woman attempted to secure over $25,000 in tax returns by filing with stolen personal information. The Louisiana Department of Revenue said Keiasha Brister was arrested Tuesday. Brister was accused of filing ten fraudulent tax returns between February and April of this year using fake payroll and... more »

• Baker neighborhood without water as crews work on repairs

  June 25, 2024 5:29 PM

  BAKER - Some Baker residents are without water Tuesday after a leak was found. Officials said homes on Day Drive, North Day Drive, South Magnolia Drive, North Magnolia Drive, West Magnolia Drive, Cypress Drive, Center Street, South Street and Ray Weiland Drive were affected by the outage. At... more »

• Baker school system employee arrested, accused of sexual battery

  April 4, 2024 2:57 PM

  BAKER - A Baker school system employee is on administrative leave following an arrest. According to arrest documents, detectives with the Baker City Police Department were alerted to a complaint of sexual battery that happened on Tuesday, March 5, at the Baker School Board office located on Plank Road... more »

• Walmart employee arrested, accused of giving away thousands of dollars in merchandise

  December 4, 2023 11:52 AM

  BAKER - A worker at a Walmart store in Baker is charged with two felony counts after an investigation found he was giving thousands of dollars worth of electronic merchandise to others without collecting payment. Quindall Ellis, 21, is accused of organized retail theft and theft over $25,000. ... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Charges dropped against convicted sex offender accused of raping juvenile Play Video

  July 24, 2023 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Charges were dropped Monday against a convicted sex offender who was arrested in 2018 and accused of raping a teenage boy. Mark Russell, 61, was accused of raping and holding a 17-year-old male against his will while allegedly impersonating a police officer. The allegations came to... more »

• Thief walks off with snowball stand generator, comes back again Play Video

  December 20, 2022 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A thief appears to be making a habit of visiting a snowball stand looking for generators. The owner of that stand isn't happy and wants that thief to pay for his crimes. Around 4:30 a.m. on Dec. 9, 2022, a man is seen on surveillance video... more »

• After babysitter fell asleep, child managed to unlock house and roam around Baker neighborhood overnight

  October 23, 2022 10:43 AM

  BAKER - A savvy tot managed to unlock the door of a relative's house and walk out after the babysitter fell asleep late Saturday night, prompting a night-long search for the child's parents after a good Samaritan saw the child walking around the neighborhood alone. Police released new information... more »

• Plan to move teen convicts to EBR Parish frustrates local leaders over lack of communication Play Video

  August 2, 2022 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A plan to move some of the state's most troubled convicted teens to East Baton Rouge Parish has drawn the ire of public officials who believe they have been left in the dark about the decision. This week, an informational meeting was canceled in the City of... more »