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Louisiana lawmakers observe National Day of Prayer

By Alex Deiro
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

By Britt Conway - Reporter
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By NBC33 Staff
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

By USA-MMA
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

By Samantha Morgan
A sawmill will reopen its doors, creating 90 new jobs and just under 300 indirect jobs.
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Testing Crimestoppers' claims about protecting anonymity

By David Lippman
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

By David Lippman
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

By NBC33 Staff
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

By Kris Cusanza
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

By Samantha Morgan
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.
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Bill making sexual identity discrimination illegal shot down

By Alex Deiro
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

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

Downtown street closures for shooting of movie to begin Thursday, May 2

By Mayor's Office
Several streets in the downtown area will close to traffic over the next two weeks to film the movie “Search Party,” a comedy produced by Universal Pictures and Gold Circle Films.

LOCATED: Gonzales teen believed to be in the Donaldsonville area

By Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
UPDATE: Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Kevin Hanna reports that on May 1 Allisyn Bracy, 16, was found by Sheriff’s Office detectives and she has been safely returned to her parents in Ascension Parish.