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

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

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

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

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

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.

37-year-old man killed by passing car on Hwy 1024 in Livingston Parish

Shortly before midnight on Friday, June 14, Troopers from Louisiana State Police began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred on LA Hwy 1024 east of LA Hwy 16 in Livingston Parish. The crash took the life of Bennie D.

Investigation begins to find out what sparked plant fire in Geismar

The investigation to find out the cause of the deadly explosion at the Williams Olefins Plant is officially underway.

BREC hosts 'Father’s Day on the Fairway'

Join BREC for a Father’s Day event for the whole family today from 6:00 -10:00 p.m., as BREC hosts Father’s Day on the Fairway at Historic City Park Golf Course, located on 1515 Dalrymple Dr.

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell urges internet safety for kids this summer

Across Louisiana, schools are out for summer, and many children will suddenly have plenty of free time on hand.

One employee remains hospitalized following deadly blast in Donaldsonville

One employee remains in the hospital today following a deadly explosion at CF Industries in Donaldsonville.

Baton Rouge Magnet drama students to perform in Scotland, this Summer at Festival; fundraising efforts underway

The Gifted and Talented Theatre Program at Baton Rouge Magnet High School’s Drama Department, under the direction of J.

Baton Rouge Area Leadership accepting nominations for Class of 2014

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) is now accepting applications for the Baton Rouge Area Leadership Program class of 2014. The program was founded in 1985 to prepare a diverse group of professionals for leadership positions in the community.

Councilwoman to host Juneteenth celebration

Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle, Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center and BREC are sponsoring a Juneteenth Celebration today. The gathering will be held at Gus Young Park, located at 4200 Gus Young Avenue.

Spring issue of 'Civil War Book Review' now available

The Civil War Book Review, a quarterly journal published by the LSU Libraries’ Special Collections Division, has released its spring 2013 issue.

Williams' CEO: 'My heart sank' over deadly explosion

The CEO of Williams Companies is in Ascension Parish to oversee the company's recovery efforts following an explosion at its plant in Geismar which killed two people.