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LSU fans gearing up for Omaha; College World Series

LSU baseball fans are gearing up for the trip to Omaha this weekend. They're booking flights, rooms, and putting together budgets for food and tickets. For Chris Guillot, he said no matter the cost, he will be at the games.

Blaze destroys Baton Rouge home

A Baton Rouge family is now with a home after a fire destroyed their house today. Firefighters received a called in reference to a house fire on Peerless at around 2:21 p.m.

LSU, OK fans donate over $14,000 to tornado disaster relief

LSU and Oklahoma fans opened their wallets Friday and Saturday at Alex Box Stadium to support tornado disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma. They gave more than $14,130.

Dudley DeBosier law firm awards $10,000 in scholarships

Dudley DeBosier, a personal injury law firm with offices throughout the state of Louisiana, is proud to announce the winners of this year’s scholarship program. The firm awarded $10,000 in scholarships to nine recipients.

New Louisiana law aims to improve treatment of at-risk youth

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal signed legislation that will allow for the proactive treatment of youth—termed “crossover youth”—who are involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

Body of missing man recovered in Grand Isle; officials suspect drowning

The body of a man reported missing from Labadieville was recovered yesterday in Grand Isle. Although an autopsy will have to confirm the cause of death, officials believe he drowned.

Early season heat wave: temperatures of mid to upper 90s

With the threat of high heat on the way in south Louisiana, make sure you’re prepared for this week’s heat wave.

2013 Legislative session showed great unity, missed some key issues

The legislative session may be in the books, but analysts said the session was almost historic.

1 killed, 2 injured in two-boat crash near mouth of Mississippi River

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are investigating a boating crash incident between two vessels that occurred on June 10 in the Venice area in Plaquemines Parish.

Walls Project celebrates completion of first Mid City mural with public celebration

The arts district of Baton Rouge will celebrate the completion of a new public mural with a free celebration on Thursday, thanks to the efforts of the Walls Project.

Mumford and Sons cancel sold out New Orleans show due to medical emergency

Louisiana fans of Mumford and Sons will not get the chance to see the band perform in New Orleans. That’s because the band cancelled the show due to a medical emergency.

Mandeville mental health facility to fill 65 various positions

A job fair will be held Thursday, June 13, for Northlake Behavioral Health System, which is accepting applications and conducting on-site interviews to fill positions.

Summer Learning Loss is real – but very preventable!

Big Buddy wants you to know….

Two new summer community art programs begin at LSU Museum of Art

This summer, the LSU Museum of Art, located in the Shaw Center for the Arts at 100 Lafayette Street in downtown Baton Rouge, will offer two new community arts programs aimed at teaching children in the community the value of the arts.

Passage of Senate Farm Bill good for Louisiana’s agriculture economy

The Senate Farm Bill passed through legislation today with a vote of 66-27. It includes items that will help support Louisiana’s farmers and agriculture industry.