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• EBRSO corporal fired after federal indictment; allegedly failed to stop deputies assaulting inmate Play Video

  May 28, 2026 1:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office fired a corporal who was federally indicted for allegedly failing to intervene while deputies assaulted an inmate. WBRZ reported Wednesday that Christian Morris was indicted for deprivation of rights under color of law. Documents say Morris deprived an inmate of... more »

• Supreme Court says Plaquemines Parish lawsuit over erosion must be heard in federal court Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:59 AM

  WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court handed a win Friday to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana. The unanimous procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740... more »

• Prosecutors say Venezuelan man tried to solicit sex from undercover agent posing as a teenager Play Video

  April 1, 2026 4:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that a Venezuelan man has pleaded guilty to the attempted "coercion and enticement" of a purported minor into sexual activity. Kleider Enrique Garcia Ochoa, age 30, faces a prison term ranging from 10 years to life, and is subject to deportation at... more »

• Tangipahoa officials urge caution at train crossings after fatal wreck at intersection with only crossbucks Play Video

  March 26, 2026 4:02 PM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish officials urged caution at railroad crossings Thursday after a motorist was killed in a collision with a passenger train. Dorian Batiste, 22, died when the southbound City of New Orleans hit the front end of a pickup truck in which he was riding Wednesday afternoon,... more »

• ICE officers will soon help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says Play Video

  March 21, 2026 6:26 PM

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a pair of social media posts, Trump first threatened... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry among 20 other governors who urge Senate Democrats to fund DHS Play Video

  March 6, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry, along with 20 other governors, urged Sen. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats to end the government shutdown and fund the Department of Homeland Security in a letter to Schumer on Thursday. According to the letter, the governors are "deeply concerned about public safety... more »

• Louisiana education department says it is addressing special education concerns from federal review Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education said Tuesday it is working to address concerns raised in a federal review regarding its special education programs. A 2024 review by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs found that the state did not meet federal standards... more »

• Zachary resident gets 15 years after agents find cocaine and heroin at Ethel property

  February 26, 2026 7:51 PM

  ZACHARY — A federal judge sentenced a Zachary man to 15 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that moved cocaine and heroin from Texas into Louisiana. Jeremy Dewayne Hawkins, 45, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and... more »

• Several state governors meet with President Donald Trump to discuss ICE operations Play Video

  February 20, 2026 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several state governors met with President Donald Trump on Friday to discuss ICE deployment and the Supreme Court's rulings on tariffs. More than 40 of the nation's governors are currently in Washington, D.C. for the National Governors Association's annual Winter Meeting. According to New York... more »

• BRPD corporal placed on leave following federal investigation Play Video

  February 20, 2026 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A corporal with the Baton Rouge Police Department was placed on administrative leave Wednesday after the department learned that she was part of a federal investigation. According to BRPD, Corporal Joanell Robinson was placed on administrative leave with her gun, badge and car being taken away.... more »

• House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump Play Video

  February 3, 2026 2:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote was 217-214, and wraps up congressional work... more »

• Mansura man sentenced to life after 2022 carjacking and death of Lafayette ride-share driver Play Video

  January 30, 2026 7:18 PM

  LAFAYETTE – A federal judge this week sentenced a Mansura man to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to a carjacking that left a Lafayette Parish woman dead, prosecutors announced Friday. Ella Goodie was a ride-share driver who had offered to help Brandon Jermaine Francisco, 39, get to... more »

• CATS indictments stemmed from federal investigation, new documents show Play Video

  January 16, 2026 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The arrest of the former chief administrative officer of the Capital Area Transit System came after federal agents began looking into bribery allegations, according to newly obtained court documents. Pearlina Thomas, CATS' former CAO, was indicted for criminal conspiracy, theft over $25,000, prohibited use of public... more »

• Records reveal federal criminal search warrant served at Smittys Supply Play Video

  January 12, 2026 1:24 PM

  ROSELAND ( La. Illuminator ) — Federal law enforcement agents served a search warrant at the Smitty’s Supply plant in November, records show, signaling a rare criminal investigation could be underway into last year’s fire and oil spill disaster at a Tangipahoa Parish petroleum products supply plant. The U.S.... more »

• Boosie receives no additional prison time in federal gun case sentencing, reports say Play Video

  January 9, 2026 4:45 PM

  SAN DIEGO, Calif — Baton Rouge rapper Boosie will not have to serve additional prison time after he pleaded guilty to a felon in possession of a firearm charge, according to Rolling Stone. According to the magazine, Boosie, whose real name is Torence Hatch, was sentenced to time served,... more »

• Two Lafayette men plead guilty in multi-state theft conspiracy following Homeland Security investigation Play Video

  January 5, 2026 12:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two Lafayette men pleaded guilty in federal court following a Homeland Security investigation that led to a multi-state theft conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced on Dec. 19 that Dennis Sizemore, 54, and Gregory Brazell, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a theft... more »

• Federal Reserve cuts key rate despite nagging inflation

  December 10, 2025 3:01 PM

  WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs. In... more »

• New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen Play Video

  December 6, 2025 2:50 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans’ mayor-elect said Friday that a federal immigration crackdown launched this week is already causing harm as encounters between masked agents and residents, including some caught on video, has prompted public backlash in the blue city. Frustrated city officials pointed to the case of... more »

• Daniel Callihan sentenced to two life terms in federal court for death of Loranger woman and her daughter Play Video

  November 19, 2025 3:49 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A man who admitted killing a Loranger woman and one of her daughters was sentenced to life in prison at a federal court hearing Wednesday, extending penalties previously imposed in Louisiana and Mississippi state courts. Daniel Callihan was accused of killing Callie Brunett at her home... more »

• LDH prepares to distribute 100% of federal SNAP funds Play Video

  November 14, 2025 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health plans to distribute 100% of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eligible recipients within a week. Full federal benefits will be paid to eligible SNAP households that haven't received their November benefits, and all households that only received 65% of... more »

• Baton Rouge feeling effects of FAA reducing operations as two BTR Friday flights cancelled Play Video

  November 7, 2025 5:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of flights across the country are being delayed as the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, began rolling back flight operations by 4% across 40 of the country's largest airports on Friday due to the government shutdown. It's part of the FAA's plan to reduce operations... more »

• Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs Play Video

  November 6, 2025 5:26 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for the popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, the drugs have soared in popularity in recent years but patient access has... more »

• Jury returns verdict to end trial of man accused of assaulting Customs agent with sandwich

  November 6, 2025 3:04 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington was found not guilty of assault on Thursday in the latest legal rebuke of the federal intervention. A viral video of the sandwich tossing... more »

• Sen. Kennedy introduces legislation to suspend paychecks for Congress until federal government reopens Play Video

  November 4, 2025 12:00 PM

  WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has introduced legislation to suspend paychecks for members of Congress until the federal government reopens from a month-long shutdown. Kennedy's two bills, the "No Shutdown Paychecks to Politicians Act" and "Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act," will suspend pay for congressmen and women... more »

• State officials honor two capital area schools as Blue Ribbon recipients after end of federal program Play Video

  October 16, 2025 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Despite the federal government ending the Blue Ribbon Schools program earlier this year, the Louisiana Department of Education honored two capital area schools with the award, officials said Thursday. South Live Oak Elementary School in Livingston Parish and St. Jude School in Baton Rouge were both... more »

• The Latest: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing workers during shutdown

  October 15, 2025 2:49 PM

  President Donald Trump’s administration for now must stop firing workers during the government shutdown, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston issued the emergency order after federal agencies on Friday started issuing layoff notices aimed at reducing the size of the federal... more »

• Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown Play Video

  October 10, 2025 12:57 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media... more »

• Hunting season still open at Kisatchie National Forest despite government shutdown

  October 6, 2025 1:20 PM

  GLENMORA — Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons will continue uninterrupted in Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana's only national forest, despite the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries opened the hunting season in Kisatchie on Saturday and assured hunters that "all hunting seasons will... more »

• EPA withholds list of chemicals in Smitty's Supply fire, citing 'confidential business information' Play Video

  September 25, 2025 5:23 PM

  Federal officials have not yet made public the list of hazardous materials present at a Tangipahoa Parish petroleum products plant that caught fire and exploded last month, saying that doing so might reveal “confidential business information.” The Environmental Protection Agency, which has led disaster response efforts and all public... more »

• During hearing, Louisianan nominated for energy regulatory body says he is 'agnostic' on green energy

  September 5, 2025 7:32 AM

  WASHINGTON – David LaCerte, a White House Liaison and Senior Advisor to the Director for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management from Louisiana, said he is "agnostic” about new power made from solar, wind, and other green sources during a confirmation hearing for a position on the panel that regulates... more »

• Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts Play Video

  July 30, 2025 2:20 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed’s decision Wednesday leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3%, where it has stood after the central... more »

• Columbia protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from immigration detention Play Video

  June 20, 2025 2:27 PM

  JENA, La. (AP) — Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed by a judge’s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ’s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is... more »

• Sleep-deprived neighbors ask concrete company for compromise Play Video

  June 12, 2025 4:54 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - About two decades ago, the Park Ridge subdivision was built next to a concrete company in Livingston Parish. Premier Concrete Products, Inc. has been operating along Highway 16 with the correct permits since 2000. In the last few months, the company expanded, bringing heavy machinery that... more »

• Monday marks one month from the deadline to get a Real ID for domestic flights Play Video

  April 7, 2025 10:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Monday, Apr. 7 marks one month from the deadline for citizens to acquire a REAL ID, a new standardization of identification through the federal government. REAL IDs will be required to board planes on domestic and international flights - state driver's licenses will no longer be... more »

• Federal prosecutors told to seek death penalty against UnitedHealthcare killing suspect Luigi Mangione

  April 1, 2025 11:56 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday she has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4. Mangione, 26, faces separate federal and... more »

• Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk's deadline to list accomplishments looms Play Video

  February 24, 2025 6:14 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek on Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs. Musk’s unusual demand has faced resistance from several key... more »

• Capital region now represented by new federal prosecutor as Trump dismisses Biden appointees

  February 19, 2025 3:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A new federal prosecutor will be trying cases in the capital region. April Leon was named the acting U.S. attorney after her predecessor — Ronald C. Gathe Jr. — left the post. Gathe served as the Middle District of Louisiana's prosecutor since 2021. Leon, a... more »

• Trump White House rescinds order freezing federal grants after widespread confusion Play Video

  January 29, 2025 1:27 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House... more »

• Louisiana to start accepting state income tax filings Wednesday Play Video

  January 27, 2025 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Gather your W2s and your 1090s - tax season is on the horizon. Starting Wednesday, Louisiana will start accepting state tax return filings. You can file your state income taxes electronically through the Louisiana Department of Revenue's website, the state Taxpayer Access Point . Returns... more »

• Landry asks congressional infrastructure committee for funding for new Mississippi River Bridge Play Video

  January 15, 2025 3:18 PM

  WASHINGTON — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday asked the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for federal funding to help fund a new bridge over the Mississippi River in Louisiana's capital region. While testifying before the committee with other officials, Landry said the current bridge, which connects the... more »

• Get to know who and what is on the ballot in federal, state, local races for the 2024 election Play Video

  November 4, 2024 6:31 PM

  Before going to your polling site and casting your vote, it's important to know who — and what — is on the ballot. The most publicized race is undoubtedly the presidential election. The frontrunners are Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and former President Donald Trump (R). Across the... more »

• Judge lets 'Day of Hope' lawsuit against EBR schools to proceed; districts asks for patience Play Video

  October 16, 2024 10:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal judge Wednesday denied attempts from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System to dismiss claims that a lawsuit brought against it had no legal merit regarding the controversial " Day of Hope " event and allowed the lawsuit to proceed into the next stages of... more »

• Supreme Court taking the bench with ghost guns, a capital case and transgender rights on the docket

  October 7, 2024 6:29 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking the bench again on Monday, ready to hear cases on ghost guns, a death sentence and transgender rights. The docket doesn’t have quite as many blockbuster cases on its docket as it did last term, when its rulings included an opinion... more »

• Missouri executes a man for the 1998 killing of a woman despite her family's calls to spare his life

  September 25, 2024 9:06 AM

  BONNE TERRE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man convicted of breaking into a woman’s home and repeatedly stabbing her was executed Tuesday over the objections of the victim’s family and the prosecutor, who wanted the death sentence commuted to life in prison. Marcellus Williams, 55, was convicted in the... more »

• Library launching program to promote exploration of state parks

  September 24, 2024 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you have a library card to any of Louisiana's libraries, you may hold a ticket to explore one of the state's parks. The State Library's new program launching Oct. 1 is called Check Out Louisiana State Parks. A library card can be used to check... more »

• House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown Play Video

  September 19, 2024 7:36 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Next steps on government funding are uncertain. Lawmakers are not close to completing... more »

• Baton Rouge man sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for possession, distribution of meth

  August 16, 2024 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A U.S. district judge sentenced a 47-year-old Baton Rouge man to 16 years in federal prison after the man was convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Allen Ambrose was arrested in June 2022 after a search warrant. Ambrose fled when he saw agents and... more »

• 'Career offender' sentenced for drug trafficking charges after agents buy dozens of grams of heroin Play Video

  July 26, 2024 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for drug trafficking charges amid an investigation into drug trafficking circles around the parish. Officials called Timothy Franklin, 40, a "career offender" in a release sent out Friday morning announcing his sentencing. Franklin was convicted for... more »

• Judge dismisses Trump indictment over classified documents; questions prosecutor's appointment Play Video

  July 15, 2024 10:09 AM

  WASHINGTON — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon brings a... more »

• Two Hammond men sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2022 'crime spree'

  July 3, 2024 1:40 PM

  LAKE CHARLES - Three men including two Hammond natives were sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison for their involvement in a two-week long crime spree that spanned three states. The United States Department of Justice announced that the three men—Evan Ard, 22, of Hammond; Jaylon Brumfield,... more »

• Woman arrested for tax fraud allegedly forged W-2, received thousands in return

  May 9, 2024 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A St. Martinville woman was arrested in Texas for tax fraud after allegedly forging a W-2 for a company that did not employ her. The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced Thursday it had arrested Ashley Seaux of St. Martinville in Galveston. Seaux faces charges of felony... more »

• Surprise! Road project included removal, replacement of dozens of mailboxes in Hammond area Play Video

  January 13, 2023 4:31 PM

  HAMMOND - Several roads were recently repaved in Tangipahoa Parish with federal grant dollars, but many were surprised to learned what that included. Penny Caracciola is upset that someone removed her mailbox and replaced it with a different one. "That doesn't make any sense," she said. "Why would... 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 »

• Trucking industry concerned new vaccination mandate will increase driver shortage Play Video

  November 4, 2021 11:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana trucking industry officials worry the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees could exacerbate the ongoing driver shortage. Details of the federal mandate, first announced in September, were released Thursday. Employees of private businesses with 100 or more workers must be fully... more »

• FEMA disaster fraud catches one woman by surprise, others could be victims Play Video

  October 6, 2021 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fraud follows disasters and Hurricane Ida is no different. Some people are finding out that someone is using their names to sign-up for FEMA disaster assistance. One woman, who does not want to be identified, found out it happened to her when FEMA knocked on her... more »

• FEMA personnel available at Goodwood Library starting this week Play Video

  September 15, 2021 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The threat from Nicholas is moving out of town and the focus is returning to the recovery from Hurricane Ida. FEMA says it's asking people who need help to sign up. So far, FEMA says it has dispersed $342 million to survivors, that's about 300,000 households.... more »

• State-wide job fair next week, Workforce Commission hopes to put people back to work Play Video

  July 28, 2021 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefit is days away from running out and the Louisiana Workforce Commission is trying to get people back to work by hosting job fairs around the state. The $300 weekly federal benefit ends July 31 . It's one of the reasons... more »

• Sen. Cassidy says federal enhanced unemployment benefit needs to go Play Video

  June 2, 2021 6:05 PM

  PORT ALLEN - On a breezy day on the west side of the river, Sen. Bill Cassidy visited with Deloach Marine Services. The Senator met with the owner to learn about the difficulties he is having when it comes to hiring people to work. "We should be coming out... more »

• Federal government tearing down dozens of flood-prone homes in Ascension Play Video

  April 19, 2021 9:21 PM

  GONZALES - Demolition of the flood-damaged homes on Silverleaf Street in Gonzales began on Monday. "What you got here is a neighborhood that was flooding very often, and the city put together a program to purchase the homes," Matt Percy, Gonzales Attorney said. A pair of large excavators... more »

• Federal aid may push aside gas tax bills Play Video

  April 12, 2021 11:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers gather at the capitol for fiscal session, two bills are expected to be heard regarding gas taxes. "In Louisiana, we have a huge infrastructure problem and the problem is a lack of investment," Representative Jack McFarland said. There are two bills filed in... more »

• Governor wants to redirect unspent relief funds to Louisiana's unemployed, shuttered businesses

  September 25, 2020 11:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards sent a request to lawmakers Friday asking them to reallocate $175 million in unused money from Louisiana's Main Street Recovery Program and put it toward other areas of coronavirus relief. In a letter sent to Louisiana's Speaker of the House, Edwards proposed... more »

• 87,000 unemployed workers likely won't qualify for federal aid, governor says Play Video

  August 18, 2020 9:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 10 days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend federal unemployment assistance at a rate of $300 per week, roughly 87,000 Louisiana workers don't stand to qualify. After being approved for the assistance, Louisiana expects to have its first batch of funds in... more »

• State grapples with high cost of widespread unemployment, even with federal help Play Video

  August 11, 2020 9:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue federal unemployment aid at $400 per week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working through how to implement it. "We know that we have a lot of workers who are unemployed, continued... more »

• Demo day finally comes for 2016 flooded homeowner Play Video

  July 29, 2020 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Next month will mark four years since about 140,000 homes flooded in south Louisiana. It's hard to imagine, but years after the 2016 flood, many people are still working to get their lives back together. It was May 2018 when 2 On Your Side first... more »

• Additional assistance for workers affected by COVID-19 arriving soon from feds Play Video

  April 7, 2020 10:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The month of March saw 155,000 unemployment claims filed in Louisiana. Many of those came as a result of business closures due to COVID-19. Moving into April, that number is only growing. "I will tell you, and it should surprise no one, the numbers have gone... more »

• Louisiana state government spending over $71 million on coronavirus response

  March 24, 2020 9:01 PM

  Louisiana state government has more than $71 million in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is asking the federal government to fully reimburse all expenses as the state plans to spend more money to build new facilities that will house coronavirus patients. According to the Advocate, Commissioner of Administration... more »

• Neighbors FCU employees donate over 1,500 pounds of food to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

  December 3, 2019 8:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Neighbors Federal Credit Union employees were able to donate 1,558 pounds of food to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank this holiday season. Led by Team Impact, a group of volunteer employees, NFCU donated enough food to feed families in need 1,298 meals. "Once again,... more »

• Flooding worries circle around Dawson Creek, federal funding could help Play Video

  June 21, 2019 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood along Acadian Thruway, near I-10 and Dawson Creek, is tired of flooding. The most recent storm on June 6, 2019, was the final straw. At least 17 homes flooded along Honeysuckle Ave. and surrounding streets. Piles of debris sit at the curb, as it... more »

• Business owner worried about prolonged bridge closure Play Video

  December 18, 2018 6:56 PM

  CENTRAL - A business owner says his store is suffering because of a lengthy construction project. Four businesses are located on Denham Road, to the west of Beaver Bayou in Central. The bridge over the bayou has been closed since July, causing residents and business owners to feel the... more »

• Baton Rouge nightclub under federal and state investigation Play Video

  May 24, 2018 11:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Revolution Latin Club off Florida Boulevard and Airline Highway is under criminal investigation involving federal, state and local agencies, said a city prosecutor Thursday night. The revelation came at an East Baton Rouge Alcohol Beverage Control Board meeting where the members revoked the club's liquor permit.... more »

• Baton Rouge drugs traced to deal on I-12 in Tangipahoa

  April 20, 2017 1:40 PM

  HAMMOND – Two individuals were arrested on federal drug charges for allegedly distributing methamphetamine from Baton Rouge to Hammond. Roger David Hammond, Jr., 43, and Charlotte White, 50, were arrested after a joint investigation by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The investigation revealed... more »

• $1.2B in Louisiana flood recovery spending plans approved

  March 31, 2017 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved Louisiana's plan to spend $1.2 billion for flood recovery. The approval is part of the state's final action plan. HUD previously approved an original action plan in April for an initial $438 million appropriation from Congress.... more »

• Federal charges filed against man arrested for shooting 16-year-old

  March 16, 2017 4:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Acting United States Attorney Corey Amundson has filed federal criminal charges against a man who was arrested for shooting a 16-year-old in the head earlier this week. The charges are filed against 45-year-old Octavio Bringas-Posadas for possession of a firearm prohibited by a person and... more »

• Edwards to travel to D.C. to discuss additional federal assistance following flood

  November 7, 2016 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards will travel to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to meet with congressional leaders to discuss the state's need for additional federal assistance following the flood in August. Edwards and congressional delegation lobbied Congress for an initial recovery down payment of $438 million .... more »

• Grant to reduce crime in popular Tigerland area denied Play Video

  October 12, 2016 9:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A grant requested by Baton Rouge officials, LSU and the District Attorney's office to reduce crime in Tigerland has been denied. Crime statistics were released along with the request for the square-mile area of Tigerland. According to the summary, the violent crime rate was more than 33... more »

• Governor Edwards increases request for federal assistance to $2.8 billion

  September 12, 2016 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards sent an additional letter to President Barack Obama updating the state's request for federal assistance for an additional $800 million, bringing the total to amount to $2.8 billion. The additional $800 million requested will be used on projects to protect homes and... more »

• State discusses switching over to 'REAL ID' licenses Play Video

  March 23, 2016 12:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On the same day as a terrorist attack overseas, lawmakers in Louisiana discussed transferring state drivers' licenses to the 'REAL ID" system mandated by the federal government. Some states already signed-on to the system but not Louisiana. That decision was made by the Jindal administration, who was... more »