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Plaquemine woman killed in crash after car flips, hits tree

By Louisiana State Police
A woman was killed in an Iberville Parish crash after her vehicle flipped and struck a tree, ejecting her from the car.

Reviewing the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season

By Kyle Myers
The 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season proved to be an active one last year. Overall, 19 named storms formed, of which, 10 became hurricanes. The strongest of the season was Hurricane Michael.

Metro Council meetings can now be streamed for public viewing

By City of Baton Rouge
The City of Baton Rouge has announced their newest webcast service, where citizens can watch the Metropolitan Council meetings live or on demand.

I-10 widening to affect Siegen, Highland for next few weeks

By DOTD
Over the next two to three weeks, motorists can expect lane/ramp closures and changes in the traffic configuration on I-10 between Siegen Lane and Highland Road as crews will begin shifting traffic to the new travel lanes as work on this sectio

Lafayette woman killed by driver who failed to yield at left turn

By Samantha Morgan
A 75-year-old woman was killed today after a driver failed to yield at a left turn and crashed into her vehicle.

'Sidewalk CPR' classes given at local Wal-Mart

By Kris Cusanza
The American Heart Association and Baton Rouge General want to teach you a 60-second trick that could help save someone's life.

Family to appeal Brett Gerald’s reduced 35 year sentence

By Alex Deiro
The family that lost five in a drunk driving crash is working to get more jail time for the man responsible for their deaths.  Baton rouge lawyer Jill Craft is now working with the Gaines family.

Portion of Bayou Corne sinkhole containment levee sinks

By Kris Cusanza
Texas Brine officials said that part of the containment levee around the sinkhole in Bayou Corne has sunk itself. Crews discovered the change on the south side of the sinkhole when they arrived for work on Tuesday.

Three Whitney Bank branches to close in Baton Rouge at end of August

By Danielle Grossman
Whitney Bank is closing three of their Baton Rouge branches this summer. On August 30, the branches on Airline Highway, Plank Road and Citiplace Drive will all close their doors.

CATS board hires Interim CEO

By David Lippman
CATS has decided on one-half of its new management team. The board voted to hire Robert Mirabito as its Interim CEO. He was recommended by the board's search committee after an interview last week.

Lawmakers have less than 24 hours to agree on state budget

By Alex Deiro
Time is ticking for lawmakers to come to an agreement on how to cobble together the $25 billion budget for our state.

Tropical Storm Andrea forms and heads to Florida

By Kyle Myers
The National Hurricane Center named Tropical Storm Andrea in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday afternoon. The Hurricane Hunters flew into the cluster of thunderstorms and found a well-defined area of circulation.

Louisiana Creole Bisque recalled for unlisted ingredients; high health risk for those with allergies

By Samantha Morgan
If you have a dairy, soy or wheat allergy and you love Louisiana food, then you might be impacted by the recall of a popular New Orleans-based product.

Report: 7.5 percent of state’s population suffers from fatal lung disease, females at greater risk

By American Lung Association
Women are 37 percent more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men and now account for more than half of all deaths attributed to COPD in our nation.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze at Associated Grocers warehouse

By Samantha Morgan
A 2-alarm fire broke out this afternoon at the Associated Grocers warehouse facility located on Anselmo near Bluebonnet.