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Three victims of Geismar explosion remain hospitalized; no longer critical

By Samantha Morgan
Two patients remain in the hospital following Thursday’s deadly explosion at Willaims Olefins plant in Geismar.

No witness to fatal motorcycle crash in Walker; Police ask public for information

By Samantha Morgan
Police are asking the public to come forward with any information that can help them understand how a man died in a motorcycle crash early yesterday morning.

One worker remains in stable condition following deadly blast in Donaldsonville

By Samantha Morgan
One person remains hospitalized from Friday’s deadly blast at CF Industries in Donaldsonville. Investigators are currently working to determine what caused the incident.

Two children hospitalized after chemistry lab incident; one being treated in Baton Rouge

By Samantha Morgan
A Covington child was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital today after an accident in a science camp lab. Another child was transported to a hospital in Shreveport.

Teen dies in early morning ATV crash with truck on LA 757; second teen injured

By Samantha Morgan
A 15-year-old from Basile died yesterday after he was involved in a crash on his four-wheeler.

Tropical Depression Two forms in Caribbean Sea

By Kyle Myers
Tropical Depression Two formed off the coast of Belize and Guatemala around 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17.

Huey P. Long Bridge has new modern flow, hopes to bring smooth traffic

By LaTonya Norton - WDSU
It’s a symbol of rebirth and resilience finished within budget and ahead of schedule.    

LSU architecture author to speak at Old Governor's Mansion

By Foundation for Historical Louisiana
J. Michael Desmond, author, professor and architect, will join Foundation for Historical Louisiana (FHL) members and guests as the featured speaker in its Heritage Lecture series on Thursday, July 18, at 6:00 p.m.

3-year-old boy accidentally drowns in grandparents’ swimming pool

By Samantha Morgan
A 3-year-old boy died after he drowned in his grandparents’ swimming pool on Saturday.

Dancing for a Cause 2013 line-up announced, raises funds for ARC of East Ascension

By ARC of East Ascension
Dancing for a Cause is back for 2013 with a line-up of celebrity dancers already in rehearsals.

VA hires over 1,600 mental health professionals to meet goal, expand access to care and outreach efforts

By Veteran Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it has met the goal to hire 1,600 new mental health professionals outlined in President Obama’s August 31, 2012, Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Vetera

Saenger Theatre to reopen this fall

By Saengar Theater
After more than eight years, the historic Saenger Theatre will proudly reopen its doors this fall with a grand opening celebration, featuring a lineup of performances commemorating the city’s love for live entertainment of all kinds.

Lamar-Dixon pond stocked with vegetation-maintenance fish to 'thin out' growth

By Ascension Parish Government
State biologists have stocked one of Lamar-Dixon Expo Center’s fishing ponds last week with vegetation eating fish to help thin out submerged growth.

Driver arrested after causing crash that killed driver on motorcycle

By Louisiana State Police
A 61-year-old man was arrested for causing a crash that killed a man from Natalbany.

People in Ascension Parish say they're scared after two fatal plant accidents

By Lauren McCoy
Edmond Coleman lives in Donaldsonville. He said after the explosion at the plant in Geismar, he could not imagine another incident happening so quickly and so close to home.