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Holden urges hurricane preparedness, launches Red Stick Ready app

Mayor Kip Holden said today that the Oklahoma tornadoes are a good reminder that we need to get ready for hurricane season. Holden met with several of the top emergency response officials in EBR Parish today.

Tornado-relief donators advised to research before donating

After any disaster, people all across the country try to do everything they can to help those impacted.

State Police are making sure drivers buckle up; 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign

Over 100 police agencies are patrolling Louisiana's streets to make sure you buckle up.  Mike Edmonson, State Police Colonel, said he knows the importance of wearing a seatbelt firsthand because it saved his life. 

Local Red Cross volunteers head to Oklahoma to help tornado victims

Volunteers with Red Cross chapters all across the south are on their way to Oklahoma tonight. Ten people from the Baton Rouge area have already left to lend a hand, and more are expected to head out in the next few days.

1,300 new jobs coming to Louisiana due to $30m corporate expansion project

A $30 million corporate expansion project will bring roughly 1,300 new jobs to Louisiana.

Passenger dies from injuries sustained in April head-on collision

A Raceland woman died over the weekend from injuries she sustained in a crash on the evening of April 27, when the vehicle she was riding in struck another vehicle head-on.

Tibetan monks visit Capital City for first time; prepare for Dalai Lama's birthday celebration

Tibetan monks are staying here in Baton Rouge in preparation for the Dalai Lama's birthday on Friday. This is the first time these monks have visited the Capital City.

Unlicensed teen crashes vehicle; 10-year-old passenger died, 2 additional juveniles injured

A 10-year-old girl died yesterday after the car she was a passenger in flipped and crashed. We’re told the child was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

Dalai Lama second lines at Tulane's commencement

It's time to go out with a bang. Years of hard work for Tulane University graduates can finally pay off. Of course, a graduation in New Orleans would not be complete without a second line.

Volunteers needed to help keep Baton Rouge beautiful

Several groups will gather Saturday to help clean up Baton Rouge. They hope you’ll want to pitch in some help, too.

Gov. Jindal to Texas Brine: No more excuses about buyout delays

Governor Bobby Jindal issued an ultimatum to Texas Brine on Monday: buy out evacuated residents from their homes, or risk losing every permit the state issued it.

Camp Minden update: All explosives now properly stored, Explo licenses revoked

After six months of continuous work by the Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit, and the Explo employees working under their immediate supervision, the public safety hazard has been mitigated and Louisiana State Police has revoked the

Residents on Perkins Road worried about pedestrians

After the boy was hit on Perkins, residents are worried that there could be more accidents.

Musicians raise their instruments to support victims of Mother’s Day shooting

Musicians are raising their instruments to show support for the victims of the Mother’s Day shooting.

Community mourns the loss of Louisiana boy who drowned in Pensacola

A community continues to mourn today for an 8-year-old Louisiana boy who drowned over the weekend.