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Police: 7-year-old brings unloaded gun on school bus heading to Baker Heights Elementary
Baker police say a 7-year-old who was found with an unloaded gun on a school bus Friday morning. → Read More
Betty Claiborne, who was arrested for trying to integrate Baton Rouge swimming pool in 1963, has died
Betty Claiborne, and four others, were arrested in 1963 for trying to integrate a public swimming pool in Baton Rouge. → Read More
Dr. Rebekah Gee resigns as secretary of Louisiana’s health department
Dr. Rebekah Gee announced her resignation as secretary of the state’s health department effective January 31. → Read More
Dr. Rebekah Gee resigns as secretary of Louisiana’s health department
Dr. Rebekah Gee announced her resignation as secretary of the state’s health department effective January 31. → Read More
Landry: LSU fans should be wary of ticket scammers
As the LSU Tigers prepare to take on Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Tiger fans should be wary of ticket scams. → Read More
Firearms instructor took out gunman at Texas church service
More than 240 congregants were in the church at the time. → Read More
Police investigating deadly shooting on Pocahontas Street
Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Pocahontas Street early Saturday. → Read More
At least 5 dead after small plane crash in Lafayette
The passengers were heading to Atlanta to attend the LSU vs. Oklahoma Peach Bowl game. → Read More
Five fatalities confirmed after small plane crash outside Lafayette
Authorities confirm five fatalities following a small plane crash that happened in the Lafayette area Saturday morning. → Read More
High-ranking ex-deputy and his wife indicted on 150 counts, including sexual abuse of children, animal
A grand jury has indicted a former high-ranking deputy and his wife, who accused of sex crimes against children on Tuesday, Dec. 17. → Read More
Troopers: Sleepy school bus driver crashes in front of California home
A Ring doorbell captured the bus as it careened off the road into a mailbox and then a tree before finally ending up crashing in front of a home. → Read More
Ascension Parish council agrees to pay criminal defense fees of departing president Kenny Matassa
The Ascension Parish council motioned to pay the legal defense fees from departing president Kenny Matassa on Thursday, Dec. 6. → Read More
Passenger vehicle, freight train involved in accident near Hoke Road Tuesday afternoon
A passenger vehicle and a freight train were involved in an accident on Hoke Road in Jeff Davis Parish Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. → Read More
Louisiana Department of Education taking applications for high school fifth-year pilot program
A new education initiative aims to provide high school students with real-world training to better their career success after graduation. → Read More
Gumbo beer? You’ll soon get a chance to try it for yourself
Tony Chachere’s and Bayou Teche Brewing are introducing their Gumbo Stout, made with Creole spices for a limited time. → Read More
Mical Seafood, Inc. expands recall for tuna products sold in 23 states
A Florida seafood company expanded a recall for some of its tuna products because of the risk of scombroid fish poisoning. → Read More
Mical Seafood, Inc. expands recall for tuna products sold in 23 states
A Florida seafood company expanded a recall for some of its tuna products because of the risk of scombroid fish poisoning. → Read More
Mical Seafood, Inc. expands recall for tuna products sold in 23 states
A Florida seafood company expanded a recall for some of its tuna products because of the risk of scombroid fish poisoning. → Read More
Tip Top Poultry recalls ready-to-eat chicken products due to listeria risk, USDA says
Tip Top Poultry is recalling its ready-to-eat chicken products because of possible listeria contamination. → Read More
Tip Top Poultry recalls ready-to-eat chicken products due to listeria risk, USDA says
Tip Top Poultry is recalling its ready-to-eat chicken products because of possible listeria contamination. → Read More