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• 92-year-old artist documenting Louisiana architecture one drawing at a time Play Video

  December 23, 2024 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At 92 years old, Stan Routh is still doing what he loves: combining architecture with art to capture memories. "I'm trying to record Louisiana architectural history with a pen, or a pencil, or a brush or a combination instead of a photograph," Routh said. At... more »

• Former Bob Dean nursing home patients, families to receive payouts years after botched Ida evacuation Play Video

  December 23, 2024 4:51 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — More than three years after hundreds of former patients of disgraced nursing home owner Bob Dean Jr. were left in a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse, payouts have begun for nearly 450 people who filed claims in a class-action lawsuit against Dean, The Advocate reported Monday. Payments will range... more »

• Gonzales Police searching for five people who stole from Marshalls in December

  December 23, 2024 3:13 PM

  GONZALES — Police are searching for five people believed to have stolen from a Marshalls in Gonzales in December. Gonzales Police said the five people were seen on security cameras leaving Marshalls on South Airline Highway after stealing from the store on Dec. 4. One of the women... more »

• Man dies after being taken to hospital following North 36th Street shooting on Saturday Play Video

  December 23, 2024 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man hospitalized after being shot along North 36th Street over the weekend has died, Baton Rouge Police said Monday. Derek Lee, 48, died as a result of a gunshot wound he received Saturday night. Lee was shot and taken to the hospital in critical condition... more »

• BRPD searching for man accused of attempted murder after Friday shootout with officers Play Video

  December 23, 2024 2:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot at officers after leading them on a chase in a stolen car Friday night. BRPD said officers exchanged gunfire with 20-year-old Micah Wiley on Hammond Street and St. Katherine Avenue. Officers said Wiley took off... more »

• Two arrested, one wanted in death of teenager whose burnt body was found in Addis sugar cane field Play Video

  December 23, 2024 1:14 PM

  ADDIS - Two people were arrested in connection to the death of a teenager whose body was found in a sugarcane field, deputies said Monday. Devontae Johnson, 23, and Sterling Powell, 18, are both being charged with principal to the second-degree murder of 18-year-old Ja'Marious Mitchell and obstruction of... more »

• Magnolia Bridge Road closed between Greenwell Springs, Wax roads in Central after two semi-trucks crash Play Video

  December 23, 2024 12:25 PM

  CENTRAL — Magnolia Bridge Road between Greenwell Springs and Wax roads is closed in Central after a wreck involving two 18-wheelers. Central Police said that one of the trucks' cargo had to be unloaded. The road will remain closed for about three hours, police added. more »

• Man accused of setting living room on fire arrested for arson Play Video

  December 23, 2024 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 75-year-old man accused of setting the living room of a duplex he lived in on fire was arrested, Baton Rouge Fire officials said Monday. Guadelupe Roberto Torres was arrested for aggravated arson Sunday evening. Firefighters responded to the Wyoming Street apartment fire near Aster... more »

• New Roads lounge hosts toy drive spreading holiday cheer; mayor calls event 'inspiring' Play Video

  December 21, 2024 10:44 PM

  NEW ROADS — A community in New Roads celebrated the season of giving with a toy drive on Saturday. Car show hosts “Kings of New Roads” held the event at the Loft 6ix Lounge, giving new toys out to kids. Visitors enjoyed food and live performances, as well as... more »

• Nonprofit brings Christmas gifts, food to homeless people across Baton Rouge Play Video

  December 21, 2024 10:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens were served gumbo, picked out clothes, received free haircuts and given toys at a nonprofit's annual holiday event to help the homeless on Saturday. An administrator from Faith Healing and Deliverance Evangelistic World Outreach Ministries said they wanted guests who came to Voices of Virtue's... more »

• Man taken to hospital in critical condition after shooting on North 36th Street Play Video

  December 21, 2024 8:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being shot on North 36th Street near Zion Street, Baton Rouge Police said Saturday. The man was shot around 7 p.m. and was taken to the hospital. Police and EMS responded to the scene.... more »

• Ahead of its 10th year, Sylvia's Toys for Christmas donates toys to hundreds of capital area kids Play Video

  December 21, 2024 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Hundreds of children got a jump start on their Christmas celebration on Saturday. It was all made possible by Sylvia's Toys for Christmas, a nonprofit organization started by WBRZ news anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon in 2015. The line for the distribution of hundreds of donated toys at... more »

• Man accused of drug dealing arrested after motorcycle, car crash on Government Street Play Video

  December 21, 2024 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of drug dealing was arrested after police found drugs in a motorcycle after it crashed into a car on Government Street. Police arrested 31-year-old Jared Barber on Friday night after the crash on Government Street between South 10th Street and East Boulevard. ... more »

• Central Police giveaway brings joy, presents to families ahead of holidays Play Video

  December 21, 2024 5:12 PM

  CENTRAL — Kids in Central got to put another present under the tree this year thanks to the Central Police Department and volunteers with the department's annual Christmas gift giveaway on Saturday. "Vendors, they donate the money and then my little elves they go up in the stores and... more »

• Zachary Police, volunteers wrap 3,000 gifts for local children Play Video

  December 21, 2024 4:56 PM

  ZACHARY - Residents and local police in Zachary spent Saturday preparing thousands of gifts for local children in need. Zachary's new police department headquarters on Old Slaughter Road hosted 30 volunteers as they wrapped gifts for kids this Christmas. Volunteers of all ages managed to wrap more than... more »

• Landry, AG's office announce plans to fight DOJ lawsuit alleging over-detention in state prisons Play Video

  December 21, 2024 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill on Saturday said that they will fight the Department of Justice's lawsuit against Louisiana and its correctional department that alleges it holds prisoners detained past their sentences, calling the lawsuit "frivolous." “This is Grinch Joe Biden’s parting Christmas... more »

• House approves funding bill and sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline

  December 20, 2024 6:22 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours to go before a midnight government shutdown, the House approved a new plan late Friday from Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. Johnson insisted... more »

• Teachers from Baton Rouge Materra surprised with free shoes commemorating meeting fundraising goals Play Video

  December 20, 2024 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE—On Friday, every teacher at Basis Baton Rouge Materra Charter School received a pair of Nike shoes. The faculty was awarded the shoes for raising the third most money among BASIS Charter Schools network-wide, and for getting an "A" on their state report card for the second year... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies spread Christmas cheer to 648 families in annual toy delivery Play Video

  December 20, 2024 5:24 PM

  WALKER - Deputies from Livingston Parish personally delivered donations from the Christmas Crusade to the community on Friday. In total, 648 families with more than 1,400 children got a Christmas surprise today from Livingston Parish deputies. "We see a need. We see that in our tenure every day,... more »

• $$$ Best Bets: The 12-team College Football Playoff begins! Play Video

  December 20, 2024 5:20 PM

  Hunter McCann has this weekend's best bets for college football, the NFL, the NHL, the NBA and college basketball! Friday College Football: Indiana @ Notre Dame: Indiana +7.5 (L) Men's College Basketball: Rider @ Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania -4.5 (W) Delaware State @ Alabama State: Alabama State -5.5 (L) Delaware... more »

• Glasgow Middle students receive $100 Walmart gift cards for shopping spree Play Video

  December 20, 2024 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Thanks to donations from the community, 96 middle school students from Glasgow Middle School got the opportunity to share Christmas cheer. The teens each received a $100 gift card to fill their carts with gifts for family and friends. "They got to come here and... more »

• Report: LDH quietly implementing policy that would prevent employees from promoting vaccines

  December 20, 2024 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has begun to slowly — and quietly — implement a policy that would prevent LDH employees from promoting multiple vaccines, bucking established practice at the department, NPR reported Friday. NPR said they confirmed that the policy was discussed at multiple meetings... more »

• Deputies searching for man who threatened gas station tank truck driver with gun at Hammond Circle K

  December 20, 2024 3:59 PM

  HAMMOND — Deputies are searching for a man accused of threatening a Hammond gas station employee with a gun, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office officials said Friday. Tangipahoa Parish deputies said that on Dec. 5, a tanker driver was attempting to access the gas tanks at the Circle K on... more »

• Police identify man killed in Florida Boulevard, Gottlieb Street fatal hit-and-run Play Video

  December 20, 2024 3:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police on Friday identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash on Florida Boulevard from earlier in the week. Police said 47-year-old Donnie Boudreaux was killed on Wednesday when an unknown vehicle struck him around 7:27 p.m. on Florida Boulevard near Gottlieb Street. ... more »

• USPS: Duplessis Main Post Office will likely be relocated following non-renewal of lease

  December 20, 2024 3:14 PM

  DUPLESSIS — The Duplessis Main Post Office on La. 621 is likely being relocated, the U.S. Postal Service said Friday. The retail operations of the Post Office will be moved to a yet-to-be-determined location as close as possible to the existing Post Office location. Postal officials said the relocation... more »

• Soldier makes surprise visit home for the holidays; brings tears to family's eyes Play Video

  December 20, 2024 3:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A heartwarming reunion happened Friday at IDEA Bridge School. A soldier came home for the holidays and his first stop was a surprise visit to his little brother. Army Private First-Class Patrick Smith left home in October for basic training in Georgia. Ever since then, his... more »

• Inmate accused of leading large-scale sports gambling operation

  December 20, 2024 2:46 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Elayn Hunt Correctional inmate accused of leading an illegal sports gambling scheme within the state prison was arrested, officials said Friday. Broderick Scott, 48, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly using contraband smuggled into the prison to run the gambling operations. Louisiana State Police said... more »

• EBR Parish trash, recycling pickup won't run Christmas Day; services resume next scheduled pickup day

  December 20, 2024 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — City-parish offices will be closed on Christmas Day, meaning that there will be no curbside garbage, recycling or out-of-cart services on Wednesday, officials said. Garbage collection will resume on residents’ next regularly scheduled collection day, while out-of-cart services for residents with Wednesday collection will be serviced... more »

• Iberville Parish man accused of $14,000 in tax fraud arrested by revenue department investigators

  December 20, 2024 1:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An Iberville Parish man accused of defrauding taxpayers of more than $14,000 was arrested by Louisiana Department of Revenue investigators. The 49-year-old Maringouin man, Glenn Smith, was arrested Thursday on felony theft charges. Investigators said he is accused of submitting a check with insufficient funds... more »

• Dutchtown Primary School hosts 'Dads on Duty' to encourage students, make connections in community Play Video

  December 20, 2024 1:20 PM

  GEISMAR — Dutchtown Primary School hosted its “Dads on Duty” initiative on Friday to encourage parents to become involved in building positive relationships in the community. The initiative, held on the last Friday of the month, had dads greet students as they disembarked the bus and left the carpool... more »

• Man accused of stealing EBR school bus, leading Plaquemines Parish authorities on chase arrested

  December 20, 2024 1:07 PM

  POINTE À LA HACHE — A man accused of stealing an East Baton Rouge Parish school bus and leading authorities in Plaquemines Parish on a pursuit was arrested. Christopher Jabari Johnson, 18, was arrested on Dec. 13, the same day deputies were led on a chase that ended in... 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 »

• GET 2 MOVING: The Emerge Center Play Video

  December 16, 2024 6:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Emerge Center offers therapy to children who may have communication challenges or autism spectrum disorder. At the Center, there are numerous ways therapists work with the kids to overcome their challenges. One of the biggest ways that help the kids is the play gym... more »

• $$$ Best Bets: College Football Army-Navy Game & the start of Bowl Season! Play Video

  December 13, 2024 2:29 PM

  Hunter McCann has this weekend's best bets for college football, the NFL, the NHL, the NBA and college basketball! Friday Men's College Basketball: Boston University @ Merrimack: Boston University +4.5 (W) Georgia Southern @ Louisiana Tech: Louisiana Tech -11.5 (W) Indiana @ Nebraska: Nebraska -3.5 (W) North Dakota... more »

• LDH: State's first human case of H5N1 avian flu identified in southwestern Louisiana

  December 13, 2024 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state's first presumptive positive human case of H5N1 avian flu has been detected in southwestern Louisiana, the Louisiana Department of Health said Friday. The patient has been hospitalized. LDH's Office of Public Health said the patient had exposure to sick and dead birds that are... more »

• Man wanted by Ponchatoula Police for exploiting the sick, credit card fraud

  December 13, 2024 1:12 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Police in Ponchatoula are searching for a man accused of exploiting the sick and credit card fraud. Eric Carson Brumfield, 35, is wanted for exploitation of the infirmed, identity theft and fraudulent acquisition of a credit card. Brumfield, also known as Beano, was last seen driving... more »

• Brian Kelly announces plan to match public's funding of LSU NIL with $1 million donation

  December 13, 2024 12:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU head football coach Brian Kelly and his family will match $1 million in donations to name, image and likeness accounts within the school's athletic department, the university said Friday. The "Kelly Family Million Dollar Match Challenge" will see the Kelly family donate up to $1... more »

• School bus stolen from Baton Rouge recovered from marsh in Plaquemines Parish; suspect arrested

  December 13, 2024 12:29 PM

  POINTE À LA HACHE — A school bus stolen from East Baton Rouge Parish was found in a marsh in Plaquemines Parish on Friday, officials said. Plaquemines Parish deputies said the driver of the bus was arrested after leading them on pursuit and hitting a parked car with the... more »

• Man accused of intentionally setting Kansas Street home on fire arrested for arson Play Video

  December 13, 2024 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of intentionally setting a house fire on Kansas Street in November was arrested. Bruce Wright, 59, was arrested for aggravated arson on Thursday. Baton Rouge Fire officials said firefighters arrived at the Nov. 30 fire at 6 a.m. and saw smoke and... more »

• State Police investigating crash that left 66-year-old pedestrian dead on La. 75 in Sunshine Play Video

  December 13, 2024 9:44 AM

  SUNSHINE - Louisiana State Police are investigating after a crash left a Plaquemine pedestrian dead on La. 75 in Sunshine early Friday morning. The crash claimed the life of 66-year-old Gilmore Couvillion. LSP said the crash happened on La. 75 just east of Crochet Road shortly after 6... more »

• 2une In Previews: Voice actor for Scooby Doo, man behind 'Leatherface' hosting toy drive Saturday Play Video

  December 13, 2024 8:52 AM

  CENTRAL - Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you? He's at K&M Collectables, accepting toys to donate to Toys for Tots! Scott Innes, who voiced Scooby, Shaggy, and Scrappy, as well as Brett Wagner, the man behind Texas Chainsaw Massacre's Leatherface, are hosting a toy drive and autograph signing in... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Temperatures and clouds to increase this weekend Play Video

  December 13, 2024 5:26 AM

  After a cool end to the workweek you will once again be ditching those jackets as temperatures turn well above average this weekend. Today & Tonight : Morning conditions will be chilly with temperatures in the 40s and some higher clouds around during sunrise. Throughout the day, clouds will... more »

• Window murals at Pointe Coupee school showcase students' creativity Play Video

  December 12, 2024 6:45 PM

  MORGANZA - Students at the STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee have painted several windows Each is decorated with bright pink, red, and light green. Every mural tells a story about Louisiana and spreading positivity. The idea to paint the windows came from Saffron Cannon, who teaches math... more »

• One Tank Trips: Christmas Lights in the Capital City Play Video

  December 12, 2024 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The holidays are right around the corner, but there's still time to get into the spirit! This week on One Tank Trips, we took a tour of the most impressive light displays around the Greater Baton Rouge area. Our first stop was Zoo Lights at the... more »

• Junior League brings Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital patients, families some holiday cheer Play Video

  December 12, 2024 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — It looked a lot like Christmas at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital on Thursday. The Junior League of Baton Rouge brought mini Christmas trees and decorations to spread some cheer for families and patients at the hospital during the holiday season. Children were... more »

• Southern graduate students receive diplomas at fall 2024 commencement Play Video

  December 12, 2024 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University held its commencement ceremony for graduate students Thursday. Graduates received their master's and doctoral degrees at the ceremony at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis came from Texas to give the commencement address to the fall Class of 2024.... more »

• I-55 southbound closed between Tickfaw, Independence after truck carrying hazardous materials crashes

  December 12, 2024 2:37 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — Southbound lanes of Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish are closed after a semi-truck carrying hazardous material crashed. State Police and first responders responded to the crash between Tickfaw and Independence. There is no threat to the pubic and the highway is expected to be closed for an... more »

• LSU offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. forgoes final season as Tiger, declares for 2025 NFL Draft

  December 12, 2024 2:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU offensive tackle Emery Jones Jr. has chosen to forgo his final season as a Tiger and enter the 2025 NFL Draft, the junior announced in a social media post on Thursday. "I'm not done yet, I ask that you continue to watch me and guide... more »

• BRCC's Mid-City campus announces closure for construction ahead of winter break Play Video

  December 12, 2024 1:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College's Mid-City campus will temporarily close starting Tuesday for construction. The school announced that the campus will be closed Tuesday through Christmas Eve before the entire BRCC system starts its regularly scheduled winter break from Christmas Day to New Year's Day. During... more »

• Overturned dump truck closes U.S. 61 near Old Scenic Highway

  December 12, 2024 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A dump truck overturned on U.S. 61 just past the exit for Old Scenic Highway and authorities have had to detour traffic. The truck overturned on the ramp that carries Samuels Road over Old Scenic Highway. Traffic is being routed onto Old Scenic Highway toward Zachary.... more »

• Anti-hazing bill introduced after Max Gruver's death passes Senate, heads to president's desk Play Video

  December 12, 2024 12:56 PM

  WASHINGTON — Legislation aimed at improving the reporting and prevention of hazing on college campuses has passed both chambers of Congress unanimously and is now heading to the president's desk, Sen. Bill Cassidy said Thursday. The Stop Campus Hazing Act, which Cassidy, R-La., introduced with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,... more »

• Multiple dogs die after heater beneath patio triggers blaze at Berwick home

  December 12, 2024 12:14 PM

  BERWICK — Berwick firefighters said several dogs died Thursday while trapped in their pen after a fire broke out beneath a patio. Firefighters responded to a Seventh Street home near Utah Street at 4:45 a.m. Fire officials said the fire began in an attached patio and was contained to... more »

• Livingston deputies arrest 10 men, accuse them of seeking underage children on social media Play Video

  December 12, 2024 11:54 AM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday it had arrested 10 men and accused them of indecent behavior, saying they were "seeking out underage children" using social media. Livingston Parish deputies arrested the men, who were from multiple parishes, after a November investigation in collaboration with the... more »

• Colombian drug lord accused in killing of DEA informant Barry Seal released from prison Play Video

  December 12, 2024 11:29 AM

  MIAMI (AP) — One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords who allegedly was involved in the 1986 killing of a Drug Enforcement Administration informant in Baton Rouge has been released from a U.S. prison and is expected to be deported. Records from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons show Fabio Ochoa... more »

• Good 2 Eat: Sausage, Chicken and Bean Stew Play Video

  December 12, 2024 10:49 AM

  Welcome to Good 2 Eat, where every Thursday 2une In will be cooking with Chef Kevin Belton to show you a new and delicious recipe to try at home! Sausage Chicken and Bean Stew 1 ½ lb. chicken thighs, boneless, diced in 1 inch pieces 2 Tbsp.... more »

• Deputies searching for man accused of burglarizing car along Port Allen highway

  December 12, 2024 10:47 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies are searching for a man accused of breaking into a vehicle in Port Allen. Deputies said the man, pictured on surveillance cameras, is wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary that happened on Nov. 22. The burglary happened along U.S. 190... more »

• Trump is named Time's Person of the Year, will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell Play Video

  December 12, 2024 8:16 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — About six months ago, Donald Trump was sitting in a courtroom in lower Manhattan listening to a jury make him the first former president convicted of a crime. On Thursday, he will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange just blocks from... more »

• Property owners in Livingston Parish raising concerns over recent property tax spike Play Video

  December 11, 2024 7:01 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish residents are frustrated after seeing a recent spike in their property taxes. Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor said if you see an increase in your taxes, it’s because tax districts have raised their millage. He said his office is responsible for assessing property value,... more »

• Federal judge hears arguments over law mandating public stay 25 feet from law enforcement officers Play Video

  December 11, 2024 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments over a recently implemented law that would make it a crime to be within a 25 feet of a working police officer after being instructed to move away. The arguments centered on whether the law is constitutional and specific... more »

• Port Allen Mayor-Elect discusses goals for first term, plans to 'restructure the office' Play Video

  December 11, 2024 6:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen will have a new mayor in January. Terecita Pollard Pattan defeated Clyde Robertson Sr. in November and will succeed current Mayor Richard Lee. Mayor-elect Pattan has worked for the city of Port Allen since 2005, and as she puts it, has worn many... more »

• Wednesday's Health Report: The psychology behind why we love watching holiday movies Play Video

  December 11, 2024 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Lots of people love to watch holiday movies this time of year. There are a number of reasons it is a cherished tradition for so many. "It is, I would call, an escape from the everyday things that are going on – having to cook the... more »

• Intersection of La. 621, Airline Highway in Gonzales closed after car crash that injured two

  December 11, 2024 3:51 PM

  GONZALES — The intersection of Airline Highway and La. 621 in Gonzales is closed after a crash left two injured, authorities said. An Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson said that the crash involved two cars. Two people sustained severe injuries as a result of the crash, a State Police... more »

• U.S. House passes bill that would assign LSU its own ZIP code Play Video

  December 11, 2024 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would designate a unique ZIP code for LSU, Congressman Garret Graves announced Wednesday. LSU is one of 45 cities and locations around the country that the bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate unique ZIP codes... more »

• Amazon relaunches 'Thank My Driver' program as holidays approach

  December 11, 2024 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As the holidays approach, Amazon has relaunched a holiday promotion to thank Amazon delivery drivers as they help deliver packages. The Thank My Driver feature on Alexa-enabled devices and the Amazon website or app lets customers show their appreciation for the driver who delivers their packages,... more »

• Police arrest Franklin man accused of attempted murder, other charges Play Video

  December 11, 2024 12:33 PM

  FRANKLIN — Franklin Police arrested a man accused of attempted murder and property damage. Ahtajday Phillips, 23, was booked into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on Tuesday. Police said Phillips is being charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal... more »

• Hammond man killed in crash Tuesday afternoon

  December 11, 2024 10:45 AM

  WASHINGTON PARISH - A Hammond man driving a freightliner died when the vehicle overturned Tuesday. The crash happened on Highway 38 in Washington Parish shortly after noon Tuesday. Louisiana State Police said Michael Parker, 31, was driving the freightliner when it traveled off the road and overturned. Parker... more »

• Attorney files lawsuit against school system, Loranger High teacher arrested in 2023 for raping teen Play Video

  December 11, 2024 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Attorney Ben Crump gave a press conference Wednesday morning to update the public on further legal action taken against a former employee, who was arrested and released on bond in 2023 for alleged sexual abuse that happened at Loranger High School. Crump filed the lawsuit on... more »