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Cinco de Mayo: Have fun but don't drink & drive

By Louisiana Highway Safety Commission
Over the years, Cinco de Mayo has grown in the United States to become a popular celebration of Hispanic culture. Unfortunately, such celebrations sometimes involve consuming margaritas and other alcoholic beverages, then driving.

State Police conduct 'Ready for Summer' booster seat giveaway event

By Louisiana State Police
As children across the state prepare for the end of the school year, Troopers urge parents and caregivers to keep safety a priority during this hectic time of year.
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Worldwide collaboration changing image of Eddie Robinson Drive

By David Lippman
An outsider's vision has turned Eddie Robinson Drive into a canvas for some of the best street artists from around the globe. Eddie Robinson Drive was a center of the south Baton Rouge community for decades.

Denham Springs residents wait for hours to return to homes after oil tank explosion

By Alex Deiro
Over 30 Denham Springs families were left out of their homes as two oil tanks burned out after catching on fire.

BREC: 'Bozie' the elephant goes to Washington

By BREC
BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is announcing that Bozie, its 37-year-old female Asian elephant, will be moving to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C.

SCAM ALERT: Harassing caller claims to be from Bureau of Crime Investigations

By Samantha Morgan
Officials in St. Mary Parish are warning residents about a potential scam from a caller who claims to be from the Bureau of Crime Investigations.

Louisiana Lottery transfers $3.9 million to state for third quarter of 2013

By Louisiana Lottery
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred $39.3 million to the state, bringing total fiscal year-to-date contributions to $114.8 million, up about 1 percent from 2012 and exceeding budgeted transfe

Do you wear YOUR seatbelt? Factual answers for common excuses

By Louisiana State Police
Through the course of their career, Troopers hear every excuse imaginable for a driver's behavior while behind the wheel. Among these, Troopers find seatbelt misconceptions and myths are widespread.

BR Auto Dealer Gerry Lane dies after cancer battle

By NBC33 News Staff
Gerald Ray, “Gerry” Lane, owner of seven Baton Rouge automobile franchises, died peacefully at home at 5:00 AM this morning at the age of 82, after a long battle with cancer.

UL-Lafayette to host 'Jazz Cabaret at the Acadiana Center for the Arts'

By UL-Lafayette
The UL-Lafayette Jazz Ensemble will be featured in “Jazz Cabaret at ACA” at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Acadiana Center for the Arts. The event features table seating, food and drinks, Big Band Jazz and dancing.

Cabela's to hold Third Annual Blood Pressure 4 Kids Fishing Derby

By Cabela's
The NPBPAF will host their 3rd annual kids fishing derby on Saturday May 4, 2013 at Cabela's in Gonzales. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The event ends at 1:30 p.m.

Explosion in Livingston Parish forces evacuation

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By Andrew Capasso
Livingston Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness has confirmed an oil tank explosion near Watson. It happened just before 11:00 p.m. Thursday near Arnold and Linder Roads.

Aids and HIV cases still on the rise in Capitol City area

By Danielle Grossman
Baton Rouge still ranks number two for HIV and number one for AIDS cases per capita nationwide.

Ascension Parish holds National Day of Prayer luncheon

By Jeanne Burns
In Ascension Parish, local officials and business leaders came together with area residents today for parish president Tommy Martinez's annual National Day of Prayer Luncheon.

Expressway Park to undergo renovations soon

By David Lippman
A big renovation is coming to Expressway Park. BREC held an open house this evening to show off their plans. The park sits under the I-10- I-110 interchange.