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Tickfaw 200 poker run to bring in over 7,000 people to Livingston Parish

Livingston Parish is getting ready for an event that could bring in thousands. It’s called the Tickfaw 200 and it’s a poker run that’s been around for 23 years.

'Look Before You Lock' campaign aimed at child safety

Look before you lock - it's a simple phrase child safety advocates are asking you to remember. With the summer months come the heat, and last year alone, 27 kids across the country died after being left in cars.

Louisiana lawmakers observe National Day of Prayer

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together today to pray. On the National Day of Prayer, they're asking for guidance in making laws.

TNA wrestler Mr. Anderson visits NBC33, TNA wrestling coming to River Center on May 4

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, head to the River Center for TNA wrestling.

Woman killed on I-10 after crashing car into bus filled with elementary students

A car hydroplaned on I-10 and crashed into a bus filled with students from Florida. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, according to WDSU

Local home-health service downsizes

A Baton Rouge area home-health service has fewer corporate employees. Amedisys let go almost three percent of its corporate positions nationwide, including 10 jobs in Baton Rouge.

USA-MMA returns to Baton Rouge on May 3

The Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, La., will play host to USA-MMA again this spring when the promotion returns to Baton Rouge for USA-MMA 21, Stacked 3, on May 3.

Sawmill closed due to recession set to reopen this year, creating 90 new jobs

A sawmill will reopen its doors, creating 90 new jobs and just under 300 indirect jobs.

Testing Crimestoppers' claims about protecting anonymity

While the police try different things to reduce crime, Crimestoppers gives the public a way to involve itself in law enforcement.

Bible and Book Store to close this Saturday

A longtime part of the local Christian community is closing this week. The Bible and Book Center, which is located on Government Street, will close on May 4 after 54 years in business.

Cable breaks on scaffolding holding three workers at OLOL site

Three workers on Our Lady of the Lake Hospital's construction site experienced a terrifying situation. One of the cables on a piece of scaffolding they were on broke.

Bill to prevent another sinkhole disaster heads to Senate floor

The Senate Natural Resource Committee approved a bill that would prevent companies from drilling or storing chemicals in a salt dome without lawmakers’ approval.

Man arrested over speeding ticket dies shortly after being released from jail

A 41-year-old man who was arrested for not appearing in court over a speeding ticket reportedly died yesterday shortly after he was released from jail.

Bill making sexual identity discrimination illegal shot down

The LGBT community took another hit in their fight for equality at the State Capitol today.

From one local family to another: State’s largest daily paper sold

The Georges family announced today that they have purchased the state’s largest daily print newspaper.