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• Oil glut brings relief at the pump, raises questions about Louisiana jobs Play Video

  December 19, 2025 6:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A worldwide glut in oil production has caused prices to drop, bringing relief to drivers at the gas pump but raising concerns about the long-term impact on Louisiana’s energy industry. Gas prices are projected to fall to around $2.80 a gallon, the lowest level since 2020,... more »

• Nearly $300 million in Gulf drilling bids could bring more jobs to Louisiana, industry supporters say Play Video

  December 12, 2025 7:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Oil companies offered nearly $300 million for offshore drilling rights in the Gulf this week, as the Trump administration looks to ramp up domestic oil production. Thirty companies submitted over 200 bids for tracts off the coast in the Gulf, with a large portion of those... more »

• Livingston Parish man arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a shooting Play Video

  November 26, 2025 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A Livingston Parish man was arrested by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police following a shooting that led to a chase spanning two parishes on Wednesday. Deputies said that a dispute between two men at... more »

• Entergy responds to erroneous gas bill, issuing refund Play Video

  October 1, 2025 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One couple is relieved to learn that a $9,000 charge on their Entergy bill was an error after all. Charles and Anne Oliver say they feel grateful after receiving the news less than 24 hours after meeting with 2 On Your Side about their large Entergy... more »

• Following large gas bill, couple questions Entergy charges Play Video

  September 29, 2025 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After receiving a $9,120 gas charge on their June Entergy bill, one couple has had trouble reaching a solution with the power company. Charles Oliver keeps meticulous records of his bills and receipts. His electricity bills are typically around $200 a month. Then in June, his... more »

• Deputies searching for men who allegedly left gun in gas station ice machine Play Video

  August 9, 2025 11:29 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and finding three men who left a gun in a gas station ice machine after a wreck, believing them to be connected to a shooting in Independence in July. Deputies responded to a crash... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: Most stomach cancer cases can be prevented by attacking specific bacteria Play Video

  July 8, 2025 5:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — According to a new study, three-quarters of future stomach cancer cases could be prevented if doctors eradicate infections by a common type of bacteria, a new study shows. Most stomach cancers are caused by chronic infection with a bacterium known as H. Pylori. Researchers say it... more »

• Residents can save 40 cents per gallon in Baton Rouge on Thursday

  May 21, 2025 1:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thursday is Circle K's Fuel Day ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and drivers can save 40 cents at the pump to celebrate. Participating Circle K locations in Baton Rouge will offer an up to 40 cent per gallon discount for drivers to fuel up before any... more »

• Officials contain oil, natural gas spill at well off Louisiana gulf coast Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:30 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A team of national and state officials on Monday successfully contained an oil and natural gas spill at a well off the Louisiana gulf coast. The Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office, said they cut off the flange... more »

• One Tank Trips: All the Rage Play Video

  May 2, 2025 10:46 AM

  BROUSSARD — Need to let out some stress? Maybe it's time to take a trip to the Lafayette-area rage room All the Rage. All the Rage lets visitors let off steam by breaking someone else's stuff instead of breaking your own things at your own home. "More frequently... more »

• BRPD investigating fatal shooting, robbery of man at Airline Highway gas station Play Video

  April 26, 2025 2:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police say that a 30-year-old man found dead at a gas station on Airline Highway was robbed before being fatally shot. Alejandro Gonzales-Martinez was found critically injured Friday around 12:13 a.m. at an Exxon gas station near Winbourne Avenue. Police said that Gonzales-Martinez... more »

• Kentwood Police arrest third suspect in January gas station shooting that left one dead Play Video

  April 22, 2025 4:48 PM

  KENTWOOD — On Tuesday, Kentwood Police arrested a man suspected to be responsible for a January fatal shooting. Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton was arrested for second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon after a shooting left 24-year-old ZyKerien Bickham dead on... more »

• Kentwood Police identify third person wanted in January fatal gas station shooting Play Video

  April 21, 2025 5:49 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood Police have identified a man suspected to be the person responsible for a January fatal shooting . Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton is wanted for second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon after a shooting left 24-year-old ZyKerien Bickham... more »

• Officials respond to reported gas leak along La. 43 in Albany; roadway re-opened

  April 9, 2025 2:06 PM

  ALBANY — Officials responded to a reported gas leak in Albany along La. 43 on Wednesday and briefly closed the roadway. Albany Police and Albany Fire both responded to the scene of the reported leak from Cain's to Albany Storage. Atmos Energy crews also responded. The road has... more »

• Deputies searching for woman who stole car from Essen Lane RaceTrac Play Video

  March 31, 2025 3:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies are searching for a woman who stole a car while its owner was inside a RaceTrac on Essen Lane. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said that the owner of the Honda Fit left the car running while inside the gas station's convenience store on March... more »

• Seven people taken to hospital carbon monoxide exposure; BRFD warns of gas' dangers Play Video

  March 21, 2025 11:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Seven people were rushed to the hospital Friday morning after a carbon monoxide exposure at their home. Emergency officials say it’s a warning for everyone. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless — it's known as the "invisible killer." Friday morning, Baton Rouge EMS... more »

• Governor says state's execution was 'justice;' Jessie Hoffman's wife calls it 'revenge' Play Video

  March 19, 2025 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Convicted rapist and murderer Jessie Hoffman was executed Tuesday, making him the first victim of capital punishment in Louisiana in more than a decade. For some, Hoffman's execution by nitrogen hypoxia, a method of execution never used in Louisiana before Tuesday, was the ultimate culmination of... more »

• Landry says state has new protocol in place to kill death row inmates with nitrogen gas Play Video

  February 10, 2025 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry said Monday the state had adopted a new execution protocol that will let prison officials use nitrogen gas to kill death row inmates. A brief summary of the protocol says that a "specialized mask" would be placed on an inmate and that pure... more »

• BRPD searching for person who stole gun from Florida Boulevard convenience store employee

  January 29, 2025 4:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives in Baton Rouge are searching for a person accused of stealing a gun from a Florida Boulevard convenience store employee. The man was photographed in early January during the theft and is accused of stealing the gun from the employee. While in the Florida... more »

• Erwinville resident relocates due to gas smell from nearby Exxon station Play Video

  January 17, 2025 5:59 PM

  ERWINVILLE - Residents who live behind an Erwinville gas station say they've had to find other sleeping arrangements because of the smell of gas in their homes. Tiffany Victorian is staying at her daughter’s house in Maringouin because of the smell behind the Exxon station. She said she's... more »

• Road re-opened after gas leak on Antioch Road between Jefferson and Airline highways

  January 13, 2025 2:45 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Antioch Road is open again after briefly being closed between Airline and Jefferson highways after a gas line was hit, St. George Fire said Monday. Entergy and St. George Fire officials responded to the scene of the gas line and worked to fix the issue. ... more »

• Stretch of Highland Road shut down near Staring Lane after car crashes into electrical pole

  January 7, 2025 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A section of Highland Road near the intersection of Staring Lane will be shut down for a few hours after a car drove into a electrical pole and a fire hydrant, police said Tuesday. The crash happened just west of the Staring Lane by the Exxon... more »

• Highway in Pointe Coupee closed due to gas leak

  December 5, 2024 8:25 AM

  BATCHELOR - Highway 417 near Gus Lacy Road in Pointe Coupee Parish was closed Thursday morning due to a gas leak. Pointe Coupee Fire Districts said the gas main was busted Thursday morning, and due to the amount of gas being leaked into the air and its pressure, officials... more »

• Baton Rouge gas prices down from last week, last year ahead of Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 25, 2024 7:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE—Ahead of Thanksgiving, capital area gas prices are down from last week and last year, a new report by GasBuddy released Monday said. Gas in Baton Rouge has fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g, according to a survey of 361 gas stations in... more »

• Gas line repaired after leak at Southern University; fire officials confirm gas line was shut off Play Video

  October 17, 2024 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — University officials asked students and faculty to avoid an area between two buildings on Southern University's campus after a gas leak was reported Thursday. The "major gas leak" was reported between Fisher and Frank Hayden halls on Southern's Baton Rouge campus. According to Baton Rouge Fire... more »

• Long lines are forming at the gas pump as Francine's landfall approaches Play Video

  September 10, 2024 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With Francine expected to roll through the capital area Wednesday, many residents made one last trip to the gas station to fill up their tanks. With that many people getting gas, lines filled up quickly. One place with quite a long line was a Costco on... more »

• Gas leak shuts down stretch of Antioch Road near Woodlawn Elementary School Play Video

  July 23, 2024 5:19 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A stretch of Antioch Road was shut down at Woodlawn Elementary School on Tuesday after a gas leak, St. George Fire officials said. A spokesperson for St. George Fire said that Entergy has responded to the scene and is assisting firefighters. The leak's cause is... more »

• Man cited after truck crashed into convenience store, injured two; residents say intersection is dangerous Play Video

  July 16, 2024 1:33 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The driver of a truck that crashed into a Denham Springs convenience store and injured an adult and child was cited for reckless driving and negligent injury, State Police said Tuesday. State Police responded to the crash on Monday evening, which saw a Dodge pickup truck... more »

• Suspect sought in robbery investigation at gas station off Scenic Hwy

  July 10, 2024 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE— Baton Rouge Police officers are looking for a man suspected of stealing from a gas station last month. Officers say the robbery happened at Kangaroos Express at 4:30 a.m. on June 29. Capital Region Crime Stoppers posted two pictures of the man on social media. He... more »

• Gas line broken during construction work on Bluebonnet Boulevard

  July 2, 2024 1:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews are working a hazmat scene after a gas line was damaged due to construction work on Tuesday. The St. George Fire Department said crews were working the scene on Bluebonnet between Jefferson and Airline highways. There were no road closures, but officials asked residents to... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Section of College Drive to be shut down Saturday while natural gas leak repaired

  June 13, 2024 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A section of College Drive will be shut down going southbound on Saturday while a natural gas leak is repaired under the roadway, the city-parish's public works department said. The two lanes, north of Perkins Road, will be shut down on Saturday starting at 6 a.m.... more »

• Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles

  June 12, 2024 11:35 AM

  DETROIT (AP) — Just before 2 a.m. on a chilly April night in Seattle, a Chevrolet Silverado pickup stopped at an electric vehicle charging station on the edge of a shopping center parking lot. Two men, one with a light strapped to his head, got out. A security camera... more »

• US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel

  June 11, 2024 9:47 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S., bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks. The national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44, according to AAA. That’s down about 9 cents... more »

• Circle K acknowledges accidentally selling bad gas during major promotion last month Play Video

  June 10, 2024 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Some motorists who took advantage of Circle K's 40-cents-off promotion last month received an unwanted extra: Water in their gas tank. The company acknowledged Monday that it was responsible for accidentally delivering watered-down gasoline on the day it ran a major promotion ahead of the Memorial... more »

• Save 40 cents per gallon in Baton Rouge on Thursday Play Video

  May 22, 2024 10:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Thursday is Circle K's Fuel Day ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and drivers can save 40 cents at the pump to celebrate. Participating Circle K locations in Baton Rouge will offer a 40 center per gallon discount for drivers to fuel up before any trips they... more »

• Central Police searching for man who damaged gas station with truck, drove off Play Video

  May 20, 2024 1:40 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are searching for a man wanted for a hit-and-run that damaged a gas station earlier in May. Police were called to Romero's Food Mart on Joor Road on May 10 after the store owner said that a man driving a white Ford pick-up truck backed... more »

• Facebook group devoted to tracking panhandler's movements, warning others Play Video

  May 8, 2023 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man is going around asking people for money under the guise that he's a salesman or medical professional needing help traveling to a neighboring city. People say he has been doing this for years and the time has come for it to stop. One woman,... more »

• Woman's car damaged thanks to gas pump mix-up; insurance company steps up after calls from 2 On Your Side Play Video

  September 29, 2022 3:44 PM

  ADDIS - A month ago, 2 On Your Side shared a story about a woman who filled her car up with diesel thanks to a mix-up at a gas station in Plaquemine. The oil company's insurance adjuster was giving her a hard time and wouldn't cover the cost of repairs... more »

• Gas pump mix-up has victim fighting for insurance money to fix car Play Video

  August 29, 2022 3:07 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - In June, a woman pulled up to the pump to fuel up her car, and unbeknownst to her, the oil company servicing Plaquemine Truck Stop accidentally put diesel in the regular tank. Ever since, it's been a battle for Elia Anthony trying to get reimbursed for the... more »

• Iberville chlorine leak more dangerous than first thought; parish leaders lambaste plant owners over botched response Play Video

  August 9, 2022 12:21 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Months after a chlorine leak forced residents in part of Iberville Parish to briefly shelter inside their homes , parish leaders say the plant at the center of the mishap misrepresented how dangerous the leak truly was. A public letter from Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso stopped... more »

• Person airlifted after 18-wheeler flipped, blocked highway in Central for hours

  May 21, 2022 5:50 PM

  CENTRAL - A person was taken to a hospital by helicopter after an 18-wheeler flipped Saturday morning and shut down a highway for hours. The crash, which involved at least one other vehicle, happened around 9 a.m. on Wax Road at Banway Drive. First responders had to free the... more »

• Already-decreasing gas prices to go down even more Play Video

  March 31, 2022 6:48 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Drivers filling up their tanks at the Circle K in Plaquemine on Thursday noticed the price of gas going down since its recent spike, but they say it's still too high. "Last week it was $4.20 here, but still terrible," driver Paul Plaster said. "I only... more »

• As some states mull gas tax suspension, La. expert warns of mixed results Play Video

  March 10, 2022 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As the cost to fill up your tank continues to rise, more and more states are considering suspending state gas taxes aimed at providing drivers some relief. Louisiana, though, is not among them. Maryland became the latest state Thursday to take action, moving to suspend... more »

• State expected to see hundreds of millions more in revenue as oil prices skyrocket Play Video

  March 9, 2022 11:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The high cost of oil is likely to bring in hundreds of millions more in revenue than previously forecast for Louisiana during the upcoming fiscal year. For decades, oil and gas production has been Louisiana's bread and butter, especially when it comes to the state budget.... more »

• Gas prices increasing cost of other items, making everyday services seem like a luxury Play Video

  March 9, 2022 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Gas prices are exceeding records set 14 years ago and more records are expected to be set in the coming days as the economy adjusts to the price of a gallon of gasoline. The cost of everything else is expected to go up, lawn service companies included.... more »

• Gas prices hit new all-time high in Baton Rouge; Louisiana reports record-high average statewide

  March 9, 2022 9:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The average cost of gas in the Baton Rouge area has eclipsed the record previously set nearly 14 years ago. On Wednesday, AAA reported the average fuel price in the capital area — and across Louisiana — is now higher than it was in 2008, when... more »

• La. oil producers warn that increasing domestic production won't be an instant fix Play Video

  March 8, 2022 11:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Calls for a ban on Russian energy imports were replaced Tuesday with calls for increased energy independence as another spike in rapidly rising fuel costs is imminent. "We could probably get fairly close to being energy independent again on our continent," Mike Moncla, president of the... more »

• No end in sight as fuel prices continue to skyrocket Play Video

  March 7, 2022 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Many people were stunned on Monday when they saw that gas had risen to almost $4 a gallon at a Shell station on Evangeline Street. "Something needs to be done immediately, because you got to decide if you want to eat or if you want to drive.... more »

• Ukraine crisis not entirely to blame for steeper fuel prices Play Video

  March 3, 2022 11:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The price for a gallon of gas in the capital city continues its daily climb. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas Thursday in East Baton Rouge parish was $3.53, above the statewide average of $3.48. Thursday's Baton Rouge average... more »

• 'Top Priority': Biden aims to get gas prices, other costs under control Play Video

  March 1, 2022 11:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As filling up your tank continues to get more expensive, President Joe Biden said it was his "top priority" to get prices under control during Tuesday's State of the Union. Several gas stations across Baton Rouge Tuesday advertised $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. A... more »

• Costco carjacking suspect also charged with 12-year-old's murder in New Orleans

  February 7, 2022 1:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A man who allegedly carjacked a woman at a Costco while she pumped gas is also facing charges in a separate case involving a child's murder. The New Orleans Police Department announced the arrest of Tyrese Harris, 18, on charges related to at least two different... more »

• Man faked getting hit by Tesla, car's back-up camera caught him lying Play Video

  September 7, 2021 6:41 PM

  SLIDELL - A man was arrested after pretending to be hit by a car and reporting the incident to the police. Slidell Police Department said Arthur Bates Jr filed a police report around 4 p.m. Sept. 3 that stated he had been hit by a Tesla, was hurt, and... more »

• More than half of Baton Rouge gas stations still without fuel: here's where to look

  September 7, 2021 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fewer than half of gas stations in the Baton Rouge area have fuel over a week after Hurricane Ida hit southeast Louisiana, which prompted a mad dash for the pumps before and after the storm. According to GasBuddy , a tech company that utilizes user data... more »

• Hurricane Ida's impact on gas prices in Louisiana

  September 7, 2021 6:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Experts say Hurricane Ida's upset to the oil and refining industry last week was relatively swift and slight. According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy , a decrease in gas prices may be just around the corner. De Haan said, "With... more »

• Baton Rouge providing stations where residents can charge phones, get essentials

  September 1, 2021 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The city of Baton Rouge will open two locations Wednesday, September 1st, where residents can charge their devices and pick up food and water. The mayor's office said community recharge stations will open at MLK Community Center and the Leo S Butler Community Center. Each station... more »

• The search for fuel continues on Day Three of post-Ida recovery Play Video

  September 1, 2021 9:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Long lines of cars wrap around gas stations and spill into Baton Rouge streets Wednesday morning. With access to fuel severely limited, locals are waiting in line for hours in hopes of getting enough gas for their vehicles and generators amid the widespread power outages caused... more »

• Frustration boiling over in Ascension as gas shortages cause hours-long waits for some Play Video

  August 31, 2021 5:39 PM

  DUTCHTOWN - Frustration spilled over Tuesday off Highway 73 as long lines stretched from the only gas stations that drivers could find open. "I've been waiting three hours," Randy Clement said. "Two hours and 20 minutes," Josephine Mendoza said. As they waited patiently for gas, others began... more »

• Locals in search of fuel as stations across BR run out of gas Play Video

  August 29, 2021 9:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - For the past few days, gas stations across Baton Rouge have been packed with vehicles as locals scrambled to make last-minute fuel purchases ahead of Ida's arrival. By Saturday morning, however, the situation shifted and a number of gas stations were deserted as retailers ran out... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting store employee on Plank Road

  July 26, 2021 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a store cashier. Baton Rouge Police Department said Marquette Alexander repeatedly harassed an employee at a store on Plank Road around 11 a.m. July 25. Officers said Alexander came into the store and made crude comments about... more »

• Man shot to death while sitting in vehicle near Baton Rouge convenience store

  June 11, 2021 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man died Thursday night after he was shot while sitting in his car outside a convenience store. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 11:16 p.m. on N Foster Drive near Choctaw Drive. Police said Darrian Carter, 23, was shot in... more »

• Odor prompts emergency response at hotel; firefighters say guest was storing gas there

  May 13, 2021 1:59 PM

  COVINGTON - Firefighters were called to a Louisiana hotel Thursday after someone reported smelling gasoline in the building. Instead of finding a gas leak, however, they found gas cans loaded with fuel inside one of the rooms. The St. Tammany Fire District said it was called to the Residence... more »