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IBM receives $4.5 million for opening offices in Baton Rouge

By Andrew Capasso
Good news for IBM as it gets ready to move a big operation to the Capitol City. East Baton Rouge Parish will give the company $4.5 million over three years for opening offices.
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Medicaid expansion debate gets heated

By Alex Deiro
The idea of taking more Medicaid dollars from the federal government has many up in arms.

Free COPS kits provided by NBC33 News at Perkins Rowe

By Samantha Morgan
This Saturday, NBC33 News wants to help you keep your children safe.

St. Tammany Parish authorities recover missing Slidell boater’s body

By St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Family members of a Slidell man contacted the Sheriff’s Office last night after he failed to return home from a mid-day fishing trip. Following an extensive search, deputies located the body of the missing boater.

Lafayette school bus driver placed on administrative leave

By Lafayette Parish School System
Bus driver Daniel Gary was ticketed by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for reckless operation on April 22.

RSD hosts parent meetings for schools in BR Achievement Zone

By Recovery School District
The Recovery School District (RSD) will share plans for their direct-run schools in the Baton Rouge Achievement Zone through a series of upcoming parent meetings.

Heavy Rain brings high water and road closures in Baton Rouge

By Kyle Myers
The Baton Rouge Police Department reports several road closures, due to the heavy rainfall and high water. Among those are:

SCAM ALERT: Con artists claim to be offering $100 gift card from COX cable

By Samantha Morgan
A new phone scam is attempting to gain personal information from callers by claiming to be a representative from COX cable.

River Road author to speak at Heritage Lecture on Thursday

By Foundation for Historical Louisiana
Author Mary Ann Sternberg will share insights on the River Road at a lecture sponsored by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana on Thursday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Old Governor's Mansion.

West Feliciana officials offer spring fire safety tips

By Westi Feliciana Fire Department
Spring is here and many like to enjoy the weather outside while cleaning up their yard or property.
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Local food bank receives a 27,000 pound donation

By Danielle Grossman
It’s a sweet day for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank – today, they received over 27,000 pounds of sweet potatoes!
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House committee approves 'Department of Debt' bill

By Alex Deiro
A bill that would create a brand new government department has passed through a house committee. If passed, the newly created Department of Debt would be responsible for going after the more than $1.3 billion owed to the state.
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Medicaid expansion debate to start on Wednesday

By Alex Deiro
The fight for Medicaid expansion starts on Wednesday morning, but those hoping to see the expansion of the program are already getting vocal.
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Tobacco tax fails to get through legislative session

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By Alex Deiro
The much discussed and hotly debated tobacco tax has seen its last day at the Capitol for this session.

City of Baton Rouge to sue BP for 2010 oil spill

By Andrew Capasso
Baton Rouge wants tens of millions of dollars from BP and others involved in the Crisis on the Coast. According to reports, the $35 million lawsuit is over lost taxes and other costs to Baton Rouge during the spill.