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Costco will be the next mega store to set up shop in Baton Rouge

By David Lippman
Metro Council approved the Costco proposal 10-1. That paves the way for the mega store to move into Baton Rouge.

Good Samaritan pulls woman from burning vehicle; driver later dies from injuries

By Samantha Morgan
Despite the best effort of a good Samaritan, a Pineville woman died after she crashed her vehicle.

Louisiana House tries to out-dunk Senate in charity basketball game

By Louisiana House of Representatives
Some may be past their prime, but Louisiana legislators will lace their sneakers, stretch some muscles, and reach way back to pull out some moves on the court to show which arm of the legislature delivers the most baskets.

Fatal crash claims the life of 85-year-old woman

By Baton Rouge Police Department
An elderly woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision that occured in Baton Rouge this morning.

EBR Parish schools to hold health insurance information sessions for retired employees

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System
 In a step toward finalizing recommendations for the School Board’s consideration of health insurance options for Medicare-eligible retired employees, the district announces two informational sessions for employees scheduled for Thur
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Proposed ordinance to expand local animal cruelty laws could be tough to enforce

By David Lippman
A proposed law would force some local dog owners to change the way they care for their pets. The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will debate an ordinance Wednesday that would prohibit tethering a dog for more than an hour.
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Three Runnels students to play baseball, run track at Louisiana universities

By Lauren McCoy - Reporter
It's signing day for three Raiders at Runnels High School. Josh Morris will return to the diamond as a Northwestern Demon.

Jindal dismisses rumors of local business tax hike

By Danielle Grossman
Governor Jindal put the rumor of possible tax increases to rest. The House of Representatives was considering a secret tax plan that would cost local businesses $500 million over four years at a cost of $1.3 billion.

Louisiana State Senate holds Military Family Day to honor fallen soldiers

By Alex Deiro
Senators honored Louisiana's fallen on Tuesday, May 6. Another nine soldiers were added to the list of Louisiana's military that were killed in action.

Senate committee pushes two anti-gun control laws forward

By Alex Deiro
Anti-gun control laws continue to pass out of committee without major issues. A Senate Judiciary Committee decided today to allow through two bills strengthening gun owners’ rights.

Find mom a special gift while helping to support Baton Rouge museums

By Samantha Morgan
If you’re looking for a special gift for your mother and want to help support local culture as well, then you’re in luck.

Advisory: Toxic mercury levels found in fish caught in Gulf of Mexico

By Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an advisory warning people not to consume or to limit consumption of certain fish caught in all waters off the Texas coast (including th Gulf of Mexico) due to unsafe levels of mercury.

Jindal on voucher ruling: ‘We will fund it through the budget’

By Samantha Morgan
Today the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the funding for the state’s education voucher program is unconstitutional.

From NO to Austin: Southwest to offer non-stop flights beginning in November

By Samantha Morgan
Beginning in November, Southwest Airlines will offer non-stop flights between New Orleans and Austin, TX.

La. Supreme Court rules that funding for voucher program is unconstitutional

By Samantha Morgan
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled the way money is collected for Governor Jindal’s voucher program is unconstitutional.