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• Chiefs considering a move to Kansas from Missouri Play Video

  December 22, 2025 3:02 PM

  KANSAS CITY - Lawmakers in Topeka are discussing a possible subsidy deal on Monday to bring the Chiefs back into Kansas from Missouri, according to a report by the Kansas City Star . The meeting comes after Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill authorizing the state to pay for... more »

• Having trouble with your toilets? City says heavy rain impacting sewer systems Play Video

  December 4, 2025 8:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge residents across several neighborhoods are experiencing troubles with their toilets, bathtubs and other plumbing as Thursday's heavy rain impacts the city's sewer systems. The city said its sewer systems are filling with rainwater as the downpour extended into the night. As a result, neighborhoods... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in Morgan City traffic crash along La. 70 Play Video

  December 1, 2025 6:20 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A motorcyclist was killed Monday morning when he crashed into a Jeep at an intersection on the north end of Morgan City, police said. Gregory Free, 42, was traveling north on La. 70 when he collided with a southbound Jeep turning left in front of him... more »

• City and parish leaders discuss how de-consolidated government would work Play Video

  November 21, 2025 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With the looming deadline for the East Baton Rouge Metro Council to approve the budget for next year, long-term solutions are being discussed to stabilize the city-parish, and some leaders are saying that changing the form of government for the city-parish could resolve some issues. After... more »

• Youth City Lab plans for spring opening, creating safe space for kids in Baton Rouge

  November 21, 2025 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge's first dedicated youth center, Youth City Lab, plans to open its doors in early spring for kids and teens around the Baton Rouge area. The Youth City Lab project began five years ago with the main goal of creating a space for kids outside... more »

• Mayor-President Edwards says city layoffs started in his office; four employees let go Monday Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards said government layoffs due to the city-parish budget crisis started in his office on Monday. Edwards said four of his employees were laid off, "unfortunately, the first of many who will be affected, not only in my office but across our government." ... more »

• 10th annual Cap City Beer Fest raises money for Companion Animal Alliance Play Video

  November 2, 2025 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 10th annual Cap City Beer Fest kicked off on Sunday as attendees gathered on 4th Street and Spanish Town Road to enjoy local, national and international craft beer and homebrews. The dog-friendly beer tasting event held in downtown Baton Rouge benefitted the Companion Animal Alliance,... more »

• Patterson man arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile, other charges Play Video

  October 27, 2025 1:24 PM

  PATTERSON - A Patterson man was arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile and other charges, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. Morgan City Police detectives had been investigating Jaquandre Shemar Williams,23, for multiple incidents, including one in the Bayou Vista area. With MCPD's help, SMPSO detectives... more »

• St. George says it will take over public works, other civil services within city limits on Nov. 1 Play Video

  October 21, 2025 9:35 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The City of St. George will take over public works operations, maintenance and citizen-service support within the city's limits at the start of November, officials at Mayor Dustin Yates' office said. St. George will continue to use East Baton Rouge Parish's 311 system until Nov. 1.... more »

• Sinkhole repairs made, city identifies dozens more 'in progress' Play Video

  October 13, 2025 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole forming along a concrete-lined canal was repaired over the summer following a 2 On Your Side report. Bridget Lee has been calling the city since March 2023 about the hole that had formed in her backyard. "I don't have a sinkhole anymore, it's gone,"... more »

• Repairs made to sidewalk that was inaccessible for years Play Video

  September 3, 2025 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A broken sidewalk along Plank Road north of the Baton Rouge Metro Airport has been repaired following a 2 On Your Side report in May. Brian Ford contacted Brittany Weiss about the broken sidewalk near his self-service car wash business. He shared his frustration after his... more »

• 16-year-old arrested after allegedly crashing into Morgan City Police unit with stolen truck Play Video

  September 2, 2025 1:36 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Morgan City after he allegedly crashed into a police car while driving a stolen truck, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. A sergeant was patrolling the Siracusa area on Aug. 31 when he saw the teen sitting in... more »

• 2 Your Town Morgan City: Tour Mr. Charlie Play Video

  August 29, 2025 3:11 PM

  MORGAN CITY - If you have ever wanted to walk onto an authentic oil rig and explore what it's like to work on one, climb aboard Mr. Charlie. The Rig Museum and National Historic Landmark stands in the Atchafalaya River just south of the I-90 bridge and is visited by... more »

• 2 Your Town Morgan City: Tarzan of the Bayou, The forgotten film legacy of Morgan City Play Video

  August 26, 2025 2:08 PM

  MORGAN CITY – Known today for its shrimp festivals and ties to the petroleum industry, Morgan City also holds a unique place in film history: it was the birthplace of Tarzan on the big screen. “Tarzan, he was called king of the jungle, and he was very revered in... more »

• 2une In Previews: Fete Rouge, food and wine tasting competition at L'Auberge Play Video

  August 19, 2025 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society is hosting Fete Rouge, a food and wine tasting competition this Friday at L'Auberge. On Aug. 22, several restaurants will compete for the title of "Best Dish" as attendees sample their creations at the gathering. The celebration's profits will also... more »

• New Orleans city workers search landfill for mistakenly discarded court records

  August 7, 2025 10:01 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans clerk of court staff stood ankle-deep in a massive landfill, digging through mounds of trash, to salvage court records that the city erroneously discarded. As photos surfaced online — showing city staff scouring for the misplaced documents among heaps of garbage — city... more »

• Coyotes spotted in yards, neighbors concern over canal cave-in Play Video

  June 3, 2025 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two coyotes have been spotted by neighbors living around a BREC golf course. The animals have been in backyards, on a front porch, and one chased a pet. Sandy Lemoine moved to Greenside Lane in 2009. He tells 2 On Your Side that they have had... more »

• Parish responds to concerns over drainage ditch threatening home, repairs scheduled Play Video

  June 2, 2025 4:42 PM

  UPDATE The City Parish investigated Shamekia Vaughn's property Tuesday and will schedule repairs to the ditch, which have created sinkholes in her backyard. An inspection also revealed a source of erosion is the lack of gutters on the resident's home and will continue until the water from the roof is... more »

• Doyle softball presented a Key to the City after claiming state championship

  May 8, 2025 3:08 PM

  LIVINGSTON— The community celebrated the Doyle Tigers softball team on Thursday afternoon after being crowned state champions this past Sunday. Mayor JT Taylor presented the squad with a Key to the City at the Town of Livingston Town Hall and proclaimed Sunday, May 4th, 2025, as Doyle Lady Tiger... more »

• State Police locates missing 9-year-old boy

  May 3, 2025 3:36 PM

  BOSSIER CITY — Louisiana State Police located a missing 9-year-old last seen leaving his home in Bossier City on Friday. The child was found safe. more »

• Two Winn Parish murder suspects arrested after stolen vehicle spotted in Morgan City

  April 15, 2025 4:30 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Two people suspected in a Winn Parish murder were arrested after cameras identified a stolen vehicle in Morgan City. Officials say a recently installed camera system notified the department that a stolen vehicle from Winn Parish was in the area on April 9. The next night,... more »

• Officials announce water gate closures, other precautions ahead of rising water levels Play Video

  April 11, 2025 11:45 AM

  BERWICK — The town of Berwick will close multiple water gates ahead of next week's risk of high water on the Atchafalaya River. The Pacific Street gate will close Friday, while the gates at Canton and Utah streets will close Wednesday, April 16. "School traffic will not be... more »

• Morgan City man wanted for rape, molestation of child apprehended in Texas; extradited to Louisiana Play Video

  April 9, 2025 5:51 PM

  MORGAN CITY - A man wanted for rape and molestation of a child in Morgan City was apprehended in Texas. On April 9, Morgan City Police said Shane Wiggins was accused in December 2024 of inappropriate behavior with a juvenile that occurred in the past few years. When a... 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 »

• Morgan City Police searching for stabbing suspect

  March 10, 2025 5:08 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Police are searching for a man who stabbed someone in Morgan City. Police said that on Friday, Anthony Javonte Harris was accused of stabbing a man while the two were fighting near La. 182. The stabbing victim was injured in the altercation and brought to the... more »

• Da Cajun Burger Cook-Off happening in Morgan City this weekend Play Video

  March 5, 2025 5:52 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Morgan City will host a burger cook-off this weekend that will bring cuisine from local chefs to residents and visitors. The Da Cajun Burger Cook-Off returns to Morgan City on Saturday and will feature 20 teams and offer the community an opportunity to eat food from... more »

• HOLD -- Mid-City Gras now rolls March 9 after being postponed by weather

  February 27, 2025 5:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Mid-City Gras parade will roll on March 9 after being postponed by the weather. Originally scheduled to roll on Sunday, Feb. 23, the Mid-City parade was delayed until the week after Mardi Gras day following a rainy forecast. Each year, the parade is themed... more »

• Taxpayers footing the bill in part of Metro Councilmember's personal legal dispute Play Video

  February 19, 2025 12:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For several weeks at the end of 2021 and into 2022, the city of Baton Rouge hired outside counsel for a case involving Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn's personal business surrounding a pool cabana at his Baton Rouge home. Law firm Taylor Porter sent an... 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 »

• City of St. George officials set to approve salaries for city leaders Play Video

  January 7, 2025 4:47 PM

  ST. GEORGE - As the City of St. George continues to come together, the people running the city are looking to get paid — but there have been questions about how the proposed numbers stack up to comparably sized cities. St. George is the fifth largest city in Louisiana,... more »

• Franklin lifts boil advisory in place since August; secures $2.4 million to modernize water system Play Video

  December 20, 2024 12:02 PM

  FRANKLIN — City officials said Friday that a boil advisory that had been in place for Franklin residents since August was lifted. The Louisiana Department of Health issued the boil notice on Aug. 19 following reports of issues with the water supply's turbidity — a measure of the level... more »

• Music, makers and more! White Light Night returns to Mid City on Friday evening Play Video

  November 22, 2024 1:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The biggest night in Mid City is back! The annual White Light Night art festival brings hundreds of pop-up shops and vendors into the spotlight along Government Street. From Electric Depot to Jefferson Highway, expect to see dozens of businesses participating in the fun. Every year,... more »

• Cypress Coast Brewing plans expansion behind Mid City Car Wash to accommodate larger crowds, events Play Video

  November 12, 2024 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Cypress Coast Brewing has been at the Government Street location for the last four years. Now, if the parish approves its plans, the microbrewery will take over the vacant lot behind Mid City Car Wash. Cypress Coast Brewing is looking to rezone to accompany larger crowds... more »

• Inmate from Morgan City recaptured after escaping East Carroll prison, police say Play Video

  November 11, 2024 2:57 PM

  LAKE PROVIDENCE - An inmate from the Morgan City area escaped early Monday from Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish, but was later recaptured. Wayne Michael Escort, 36, was serving a sentence at the detention center at the time of his escape, according to the Morgan City Police... more »

• Stephen Hightower steps down from VP role at City Group for executive role at University Club

  November 8, 2024 10:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephen Hightower is stepping away from his position as vice president of City Group Hospitality to join University Club in an executive role, City Group announced Friday. Hightower's new position will bring his years of hospitality experience helping to operate 11 restaurants across... more »

• Cyclist contacts 2 On Your Side over bridge support concerns Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:38 PM

  ZACHARY - Ben Ross has ridden his bike all around East Baton Rouge Parish. His cycling has even taken him under bridges, where he says he's found some interesting things. On Tuesday morning, Ross went below the bridge on Angus Avenue in Zachary. There, he knocked on support pillars.... more »

• Squatters staying at city properties, leaving trash for neighbors Play Video

  October 30, 2024 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two boarded-up properties on North 22nd Street are causing trouble for some neighbors. Robert and Wanda Johnson live in the home next door and spend a lot of time picking up trash people drop on the ground, or calling the city about nuisance incidents they experience.... more »

• Wednesday marks start date for certain municipal services in City of St. George Play Video

  October 14, 2024 1:31 PM

  ST. GEORGE - Residents of the new city of St. George can expect certain municipal services to take effect Wednesday. Starting Wednesday, city residents can apply for building permits and inspections, elevation certificates, administrative services, and financial services, just to name a few. These services are being provided... more »

• 'Swamp People' star Troy Landry cited with alligator tagging violations in St. Mary Parish

  October 4, 2024 5:32 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Famed alligator hunter and "Swamp People" star Troy Landry was cited for the improper tagging of alligators during a September operation conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Landry, 65, was cited Sept. 19 on two counts of failing to tag an alligator upon... more »

• Deputies respond to bicycle, vehicle crash on US 90 over Atchafalaya River

  September 20, 2024 1:51 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Deputies and first responders were called to the scene of a crash Friday involving a vehicle and a bicycle on U.S. 90, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said. The crash happened on U.S. 90 going westbound over the Atchafalaya River. Deputies advised motorists to... more »

• All St. Mary Parish schools back up after Hurricane Francine

  September 17, 2024 12:54 PM

  MORGAN CITY — After Hurricane Francine struck St. Mary Parish and other parts of southeastern Louisiana and left many without power, all St. Mary Parish Schools are now back open, the school district announced Tuesday. J. S. Aucoin Elementary was the last school to reopen post-Hurricane Francine, the district... more »

• St. George Mayor speaks to Baton Rouge Press Club about progress of new city's transition Play Video

  September 16, 2024 4:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Appointed Mayor of St. George Dustin Yates spoke Monday at Press Club about the progress of the new city's transition, but also what's coming in the future. Yates highlighted the progress of the city transition over the last couple of months. "I think everything is... more »

• St. Mary Parish curfew lifted, parish president says

  September 13, 2024 4:39 PM

  MORGAN CITY — St. Mary Parish's government announced that the parish is no longer under curfew after Hurricane Francine. Morgan City officials announced the curfew continuing through Saturday morning on the Morgan City Police Department's Facebook page around 3 p.m. Officials say the city is still under curfew despite... more »

• Morgan City man arrested after child he was tasked with watching reportedly ingested drugs

  August 30, 2024 12:47 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man accused of allowing a child he was supposed to be watching to ingest drugs was arrested, police said. Gilbert Christopher Howard, 54, was arrested Thursday on charges of cruelty to a juvenile, improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal... more »

• Trial rescheduled in St. Mary child sexual abuse case after two jurors arrested for contempt of court Play Video

  August 26, 2024 4:46 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A child sexual abuse trial that began earlier this month in St. Mary Parish is on hold until November after three jurors were removed, with two of them being arrested for contempt of court, Lafayette's KATC reported Monday. KATC reports that court records show the two... more »

• Gonzales one of ten areas in Louisiana to receive community development grant

  July 25, 2024 2:02 PM

  GONZALES - The city of Gonzales is one of ten recipients of a $10,000 grant from the center for Louisiana Economic Development. The community will use the money to update its municipal website and develop new marketing materials. “The City of Gonzales is delighted to be selected for... more »

• Olympics returning to America with Winter Games in Utah set for 2034

  July 24, 2024 12:07 PM

  PARIS (AP) — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI investigation into a suspected doping coverup. The IOC formally awarded the 2034... more »

• St. George can borrow $1 million to launch Louisiana's fifth-largest city; to meet with EBR frequently Play Video

  July 24, 2024 11:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The state Bond Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to let the new city of St. George borrow up to $1 million so it can cover expenses until tax revenue starts rolling in. The municipality — approved by voters in 2019 and the state Supreme Court this year... more »

• Morgan City Police call off search after missing woman found safe

  July 16, 2024 4:40 PM

  UPDATE: The missing woman was found and is safe. MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department is searching for a missing person last seen over the weekend. more »

• St. George meeting tonight will be first step in deciding council districts Play Video

  July 8, 2024 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A meeting of the city of St. George council Monday night will set into motion the creation of council districts in the new city. At a planned meeting set for Monday afternoon, one item on the agenda is for the council to elect a demographer, who... more »

• Incorrect bills traced to one meter reader, customer issues continue in Plaquemine Play Video

  July 5, 2024 3:57 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine says a number of incorrect utility bills were traced back to one meter reader and that meter reader is no longer with the city. The city says the bills have been sorted out, but some utility customers who have reached out to 2... more »

• St. George starts work Monday to set council districts, formalize revenue vote Play Video

  July 4, 2024 4:18 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Officials have scheduled two votes for Monday that will greatly advance setting up the new city of St. George. The interim council will meet at 5 p.m. to name a demographer to set boundaries for the aldermen's districts, and the panel is also expected to set... more »

• Morgan City announces contraflow plan for city's Independence Day festivities

  July 3, 2024 11:56 AM

  MORGAN CITY — Morgan City will implement contraflow into its plans for Fourth of July celebrations in the area. According to Morgan City Police, all northbound traffic on La. 70 at Veterans Boulevard towards Lake End Park will be shut down starting at 8:45 p.m. After the city's... more »

• Baton Rouge domestic violence shelter holds ribbon-cutting for new teen library, garden Play Video

  June 24, 2024 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Iris Domestic Violence Center in Baton Rouge opened a new garden and library for teens on Monday. The Iris Domestic Violence Center helps domestic violence survivors get away from their abusers. The new additions to the center were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and are... more »

• St. George schedules swearing in for Transition District; to vote on tapping revenue earmarked for parish Play Video

  June 21, 2024 12:12 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Additional members of St. George's initial government will be sworn in Monday night at its temporary City Hall on Airline Highway, then take up a proposal to transfer revenue raised under a 2 percent sales tax from East Baton Rouge Parish to the new city. The... more »

• St. Mary extends flood advisory to Friday evening as Tropical Storm Alberto encroaches

  June 20, 2024 4:04 PM

  MORGAN CITY — St. Mary Parish's coastal flood advisory has been extended into Friday evening, the parish's Office of Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security said. The advisory was put in place due to Tropical Storm Alberto forming in the Gulf of Mexico and is set to last until 7... more »

• Retired child psychologist arrested on 2,000 counts of possessing child porn Play Video

  June 5, 2024 5:29 PM

  BOSSIER CITY — A retired Bossier City child psychologist was arrested on more than 2,000 counts of possessing child pornography. George Hill, 73, was booked Tuesday into the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Jail for 2,147 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and eight counts of sexual abuse... more »

• Morgan City-area mobile home fire leaves pet dead, none injured; currently under investigation

  June 4, 2024 12:39 PM

  STEPHENSVILLE — Multiple fire departments in the Morgan City area responded to a Tuesday morning mobile home fire in Stephensville that left a family's pet dead, fire officials said. The Stephensville Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Morgan City Fire Department and Berwick Volunteer Fire Department, responded to the... more »

• One person taken to hospital after crash involving probation and parole unit Play Video

  May 29, 2024 10:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition after a crash involving a parole vehicle. Officials said one person was injured in the crash on Wooddale Court and Tom Drive, but the severity of their injuries was not clear. Video from the scene... more »

• St. George's interim mayor working for free for now; doesn't regret years-long effort Play Video

  May 28, 2024 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The interim mayor of the new city of St. George said Tuesday he's not sure how long he'll serve in the role. Gov. Jeff Landry appointed Dustin Yates as temporary mayor this month, tapping him to serve until the state's newest city can hold elections. When... more »

• Baton Rouge Area Chamber welcomes new president and CEO

  May 22, 2024 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Area Chamber Board of Directors has selected a new president and CEO after a nationwide search. Lori Melancon, the newly-chosen woman for the position, has 20 years of experience in economic development, BRAC said Wednesday. Melancon has worked before with BRAC and the... more »

• Tree with complaint history falls on house, city says they're not responsible for damage Play Video

  May 21, 2024 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A large tree fell on a man's home last week during severe weather. Kenneth Williams tells 2 On Your Side it's a tree he's made complaints about to the city multiple times. Williams, who lives off of Mohican Street in Baton Rouge, says things could have... more »

• Newly appointed St. George officials say they're not worried about further court review Play Video

  May 21, 2024 10:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The interim leaders of St. George said Tuesday they are moving ahead with incorporation despite a request to the state Supreme Court that it reconsider the city's creation. "I'm staying focused on the job ahead of us and the job ahead of us is to create... more »