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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards $27,000 to Baton Rouge-area schools, nonprofits and literacy organizations

By Dollar General
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded $27,000 to Baton Rouge-area schools, nonprofits and literacy organizations to support adult, family and summer literacy programs. Award recipients include:

Nine horses die in early morning stable fire; lightning strike considered possible cause

By Samantha Morgan
Firefighters did their best to rescue several horses in a barn. Sadly, they were unsuccessful and nine died in the early morning blaze.

Breakaway school district bill moves to House floor

By Alex Deiro
In session today, the proposed breakaway school district in East Baton Rouge Parish is moving forward at the Capitol. The Southeastern Community School District would take thousands of students out of EBR Parish schools.

Convicted murderers, rapists, pedophiles now prohibited from food stamp program

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By Samantha Morgan
A Louisiana Senator is responsible for passing an amendment that will prohibit convicted murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from being able to receive food stamps.
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St. Francisville church hopes to help victims in Oklahoma with drive

By Danielle Grossman
Not everyone can go to Oklahoma to help with disaster relief, but one local community is doing what they can right here in Louisiana.
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Residents want new police chief to protect the elderly

By Lauren McCoy
The search is on to find the new police chief for Baton Rouge. The 17 potential candidates took tests today.  John Hilliard just wants his family to feel safe, and right now, he does not feel safe at all. 

MISSING: St. Amant man's truck found abandoned in Mississippi

By Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man who has been missing since May 18 from his St. Amant home.

Lawmakers working to help jump start Juban Crossing Development

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By Alex Deiro
Thousands of jobs hang in the balance in Livingston Parish as the Juban Crossing Project continues to stall.

NWS: Straight line winds cause major damage in Morgan City

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By Jesse Gunkel
Straight line winds caused some big damage this morning in Morgan City. Several camper vehicles were flipped on their sides on Wednesday, May 22. We’re told the roof was torn off of a local business.

Gonzales councilman faces opposition with recall committee

By Wade Petite - TheCreole.com
The ‘Recall Gary Lacombe Committee’ met on Monday, May 20, to strategize on the best way to achieve its objective of obtaining the requisite number of signatures to force a recall election of the embattled Gonzales Councilman.
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Dog on the Interstate?

By Samantha Morgan
A large dog was spotted in the grassy median on Interstate 110 near the Governor’s Mansion exit shortly before 2:00 p.m. today.
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AG to Powerhouse Gym Members: File a claim

By Attorney General's Office
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell reminds consumers adversely affected by Baton Rouge’s Powerhouse Gym to file a claim with the Louisiana Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection section by Friday, May 31. 

Report: Louisiana students improve standardized testing scores

By Recovery School District
The percentage of Louisiana students scoring at the Basic level or above on standardized tests grew one point in grades 3-8, with 69 percent of students testing at Basic or above.

Bill banning social media sites while driving headed to Governor’s desk

By Samantha Morgan
A bill banning Louisiana people from visiting social media sites while driving has gained final approval. The bill will now head to Governor Jindal’s desk.

Rising temperatures could create dangerous conditions for weekend activities

By Samantha Morgan
It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer. In south Louisiana, that feeling can often become a hazard to your health.