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Fallen power line sparks blaze at home on Carlotta Street

By Samantha Morgan
A fallen power line ignited a fire at a home on Carlotta Street that was being used for storage.

See something suspicious? Download the new ‘See Something, Say Something’ app

By Lauren McCoy
See something suspicious? Well, now there’s an app for that.

Over 7,000 visit new 24-hour clinic in less than a month’s time

By Danielle Grossman
Ever since Earl K Long closed its doors to the public, the new 24-hour clinic located just feet away has helped over 7,000 people.

Stamp prices could rise again

By Jennifer Liberto - CNN
The U.S. Postal Service board will look into hiking postage prices on all types of mail, as losses continue to plague the agency, the chief of the board said Friday.

Ascension: Digging prohibited within 1,500 feet of Mississippi River levee

By Mayor's Office
Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez announced that all digging and excavating within 1,500 feet of the Mississippi River levee in Ascension Parish is prohibited until further notice.

Want to create a mobile app? LSU has a camp for that

By Samantha Morgan
Have you ever had a great idea for a mobile app, but have no idea how to go about building one? LSU has a camp for that.

POSTPONED: Baton Rouge Walk from Obesity rescheduled due to weather

By Walk from Obesity
UPDATE: This event has been moved to Saturday, May 18 due to the bad weather conditions.
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Lightning strike causes $1.3 million in damage to Louisiana Association of Realtors building

By Samantha Morgan
A lightning strike caused $1.3 million in damage this morning after a building became engulfed in flames.

Father, son killed in single-vehicle crash; impairment suspected

By Samantha Morgan
A father and son died last night in a single-vehicle car crash.

Riveroaks Elementary closed due to loss of power from severe weather

By Andrew Capasso
A spokesperson for the EBR School System said Riveroaks Elementary has no power because of this mornings severe weather. At 10:30 a.m., kids will be spending the rest of the day at Broadmoor Elementary.

Al Roker visits Louisiana as part of 'Wake Up With Al' contest

By Louisiana State Police
The Today Show's Al Roker was in Carlyss, Louisiana today. He was there to visit Lori Primeaux-Coleman, who won the show's "Wake Up With Al" contest.

LSU mourns the loss of Oscar Richard

By LSU MEDIA RELATIONS
Oscar Gabriel Richard III, former LSU director of public relations and member of LSU’s Ole War Skule Hall of Honor and the Manship School’s Hall of Fame, died on Tuesday, May 7, at the age of 91, surrounded by his children and grand

Two runaway teens from Florida missing since February located in Crowley

By Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office
Two Florida teens reported missing since February 15, 2013 was located in Crowley earlier this week.

BREC Burbank Dog Park needs your votes for improvement contest

By David Lippman
A few clicks of the mouse will get dogs' tails wagging at BREC's Burbank Dog Park. The park and the BREC Foundation are nominated for a $100,000 prize presented by PetSafe.
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Mississippi River's waters creeping to flood stage

By Danielle Grossman
Baton Rouge residents who live near on, or near, River Road need to stay mindful of the rising waters of the Mississippi.