Local Headlines

Getting Ready for the Next Hurricane

Hundreds of meteorologists, emergency managers, and first responders are at LSU to get the latest on what's predicted to be a very busy hurricane season.

March 16, 2010 - 4:16pm

Wilson recall election is on

The recall election for the mayor of Wilson will go on as scheduled for now.

March 16, 2010 - 3:58pm

Citizens speak out: expected ELMHS cuts

A state capital meeting room was packed for a House Appopriations Committee meeting Tuesday.

March 16, 2010 - 3:32pm

Louisiana roads rank as deadliest in the nation

A new survey puts two of Louisiana's roadways among the deadliest in the United States.

March 16, 2010 - 8:18am

Suspected serial killer convicted for attempted murder

An accused serial killer will spend the next 50 years workinG hard labor.

March 16, 2010 - 8:15am

Neighbors shocked by murder-suicide

Neighbors living near the victims of a tragic murder-suicide say the area is usually very safe.

Baton Rouge ready for St. Patty's Day

The streets of Baton Rouge are set for one gigantic St.

Renaming Port Allen road could prove expensive for residents

Folks in Port Allen say hometown hero Tracy Porter put their city on the map, and now they want to give something back to him.

National & World Headlines

more national news

Fargo area at 'major flood' stage

The rising Red River passes the "major flood" stage, as thousands of volunteers, many students, as well as National Guard troops worked furiously to fortify Fargo and Moorhead.

Forecast: Flood risk for third of U.S.

More than a third of the contiguous United States faces a high or above average flood risk this spring, the National Weather Service says.

Toyota casts doubt on runaway Prius claim

Sewage fallout from storm in Boston

New England sees storm flooding, disruptions

A torrential rainstorm that brought heavy winds to the Northeast, is causing road and airport disruptions in Boston and other parts of New England.

Storm sparks headaches for commuters

A torrential rainstorm that brought heavy winds to the Northeast, causing damage and flooding, creates some minor headaches for commuters.

Health care bill heads for make-or-break week

Floods follow Northeast wind, rain storm

As utility crews across the Northeast pushed through fallen trees and windblown debris to reach downed power lines Sunday, N.J. residents see round two of the storm: major flooding.