Local News

Acadian Fine Foods recalls more than 17,000 pounds of pork, chicken stew

By Samantha Morgan

A local company is recalling more than 17,000 pounds of pork and chicken stew due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The FDA has listed this as a high health risk.

Judge Shelly Dick: First woman to be appointed to BR Federal Court bench

By Andrew Capasso

For the first time ever there's a woman on the Federal Court bench in Baton Rouge. The senate confirmed Judge Shelly Dick yesterday. She was originally nominated by President Obama back in April 2012.

Water seeps into Bayou Corne sinkhole due to rough weather

By NBC33 staff

Today’s rough weather is leading to more problems at the sinkhole in Assumption Parish. A berm near the sinkhole broke in five different spots overnight. Now, some water is getting into the sinkhole.

Place nonperishable food items at your mailbox to help Stamp Out Hunger

By Andrew Capasso

Tomorrow, postal workers will collect more than mail. They will give you a chance to help those less fortunate during the national Stamp Out Hunger drive.

Fallen power line sparks blaze at home on Carlotta Street

By Samantha Morgan

A fallen power line ignited a fire at a home on Carlotta Street that was being used for storage.

See something suspicious? Download the new ‘See Something, Say Something’ app

By Lauren McCoy

See something suspicious? Well, now there’s an app for that.

Over 7,000 visit new 24-hour clinic in less than a month’s time

By Danielle Grossman

Ever since Earl K Long closed its doors to the public, the new 24-hour clinic located just feet away has helped over 7,000 people.

Stamp prices could rise again

By Jennifer Liberto - CNN

The U.S. Postal Service board will look into hiking postage prices on all types of mail, as losses continue to plague the agency, the chief of the board said Friday.

Ascension: Digging prohibited within 1,500 feet of Mississippi River levee

By Mayor's Office

Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez announced that all digging and excavating within 1,500 feet of the Mississippi River levee in Ascension Parish is prohibited until further notice.