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Police chief: 'Parish came together' to respond to plane crash

By David Lippman
Federal aviation investigators are returning to the scene of a deadly plane crash Saturday morning.

Hunting Heritage Program needs mentors for the 2013-14 hunting season

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is seeking hunting mentors for its Louisiana Hunting Heritage Program (LHHP) for the 2013-14 hunting season.

LSU powerlifter gets inspiration from a world champion powerlifter

By Lauren McCoy
 A Baton Rouge powerlifter is on his way to compete at the international level. Today, he met one more a man who shares his passion. 

BREC Partners with Career Innovations to Provide job training for teens, young adults

By BREC
BREC announced a partnership with Career Innovations of America, a local, non-profit organization formed to provide career training for teenagers and young adults ranging from 16 to 22 years old.

Devoted bus service from BR to NO to end June 30

By DOTD
Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that LA Swift, a primarily federally funded bus service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge that was initiated after Hurricane Katrina, will cease operations on

Law created to improve early childhood education in Louisiana

By Governor's Office
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that will improve early childhood education in Louisiana by aligning the licensing of daycare centers throughout the state with Act 3.

Stray animals of EBR to gain new home at LSU Vet school

By David Lippman
The stray dogs and cats of East Baton Rouge Parish are getting a new home.

Petition filed to recall Port Allen Mayor Deedy Slaughter

By Andrew Capasso
There's a petition to recall Port Allen Mayor Deedy Slaughter.
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Plane crashes in Baker, sets two houses on fire

By Samantha Morgan
Emergency responders are on the scene of a plane crash in Baker. Sources have confirmed that the pilot was killed in the crash.

Fire forces 6 out of home, shuts down Jefferson during morning rush hour

By Samantha Morgan
Six people were forced out of their home early this morning after it caught fire for unknown reasons.

US-190 to experience lane closures until August

By DOTD
US 190, from JCT LA 1031 (Hatchell Lane in Denham Springs) to JCT LA 1029 (Corbin Road in Walker), will be under construction beginning today until August.

LSU Rural Life Museum to hold apprentice program

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
From June 10-14, the LSU Rural Life Museum will hold its 13th annual “LSU Rural Life Museum Apprentice Program.” Children from grades 4-8 will become apprentices for the weeklong educational experience.

BRPD looking to recruit new members

By NBC33 Staff
The Baton Rouge Police Department is hiring, and one council woman wants to make sure everyone who's interesting gets a chance to apply.

Small Business Development Summit offers tips, tactics to local business owners

By Danielle Grossman
Some small Baton Rouge businesses went back to work today with a few new tips and skills they can use to become more successful.

Lawmakers pass $25 billion state budget

By Rhett Guillot
Louisiana lawmakers worked down to the last minute to pass next year’s budget. This is one of the first budgets in recent years that didn’t have heavy cuts to higher education and health care.