Local News

BREC hosts Sunshine Social Masquerade Ball

By BREC
BREC presents the Sunshine Social Masquerade Ball on Fri., May 17 from 6-9 p.m. at BREC’s Womack Ballroom, 6201 Florida Blvd.

NPR’s Cokie Roberts to speak at LSU's May commencement

By Rhett Guillot
Cokie Roberts, a senior news analyst for National Public Radio, will deliver the keynote address at LSU’s spring commencement exercises on Thursday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Over $2.5 million available to Louisiana health centers to help uninsured people get affordable health insurance

By Rhett Guillot
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced new funds to help more uninsured Americans enroll in affordable health insurance coverage made available by the Affordable Care Act.

IFA Redfish Tours return to southeastern Louisiana

By IFA Tours
Inshore anglers from across Louisiana and surrounding regions will meet at Empire, La., May 18-19 for the 2013 Louisiana Division season-opening events of the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Presented by

When rain ends, excitement of Mid-City art hop begins

By David Lippman
When Friday's rain disappeared, thousands of people appeared on the streets of Mid-City for the annual Hot Art, Cool Nights art hop.

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.

Want to create a mobile app? LSU has a camp for that

By Samantha Morgan
Have you ever had a great idea for a mobile app, but have no idea how to go about building one? LSU has a camp for that.