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BREC: 'Bozie' the elephant goes to Washington

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is announcing that Bozie, its 37-year-old female Asian elephant, will be moving to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C.

SCAM ALERT: Harassing caller claims to be from Bureau of Crime Investigations

Officials in St. Mary Parish are warning residents about a potential scam from a caller who claims to be from the Bureau of Crime Investigations.

Louisiana Lottery transfers $3.9 million to state for third quarter of 2013

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred $39.3 million to the state, bringing total fiscal year-to-date contributions to $114.8 million, up about 1 percent from 2012 and exceeding budgeted transfe

Do you wear YOUR seatbelt? Factual answers for common excuses

Through the course of their career, Troopers hear every excuse imaginable for a driver's behavior while behind the wheel. Among these, Troopers find seatbelt misconceptions and myths are widespread.

BR Auto Dealer Gerry Lane dies after cancer battle

Gerald Ray, “Gerry” Lane, owner of seven Baton Rouge automobile franchises, died peacefully at home at 5:00 AM this morning at the age of 82, after a long battle with cancer.

UL-Lafayette to host 'Jazz Cabaret at the Acadiana Center for the Arts'

The UL-Lafayette Jazz Ensemble will be featured in “Jazz Cabaret at ACA” at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Acadiana Center for the Arts. The event features table seating, food and drinks, Big Band Jazz and dancing.

Cabela's to hold Third Annual Blood Pressure 4 Kids Fishing Derby

The NPBPAF will host their 3rd annual kids fishing derby on Saturday May 4, 2013 at Cabela's in Gonzales. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The event ends at 1:30 p.m.

Explosion in Livingston Parish forces evacuation

Livingston Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness has confirmed an oil tank explosion near Watson. It happened just before 11:00 p.m. Thursday near Arnold and Linder Roads.

Aids and HIV cases still on the rise in Capitol City area

Baton Rouge still ranks number two for HIV and number one for AIDS cases per capita nationwide.

Ascension Parish holds National Day of Prayer luncheon

In Ascension Parish, local officials and business leaders came together with area residents today for parish president Tommy Martinez's annual National Day of Prayer Luncheon.

Expressway Park to undergo renovations soon

A big renovation is coming to Expressway Park. BREC held an open house this evening to show off their plans. The park sits under the I-10- I-110 interchange.

Coming up tonight at 10: Bugged out!

It was supposed to be a quick, convenient meal. A family stopped by their local Chili's restaurant to pick up dinner. Little did they know, they'd be getting much more than they bargained for.

LSU Women's Center opens

It’s an exciting day for young women at LSU - the new Women’s Center is open and ready to lend a helping hand. The Women's Center at LSU held their ribbon cutting this afternoon to celebrate their opening.

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.