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Women's retreat to focus on wellness on May 14

By Louisiana Center for Health Equity

Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE) is hosting its final free community women’s wellness retreat in Baton Rouge with emphasis on HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention.

Senators in standoff over EPA nominee

By Gregory Wallace CNN

The top Democrat on the committee considering President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency indicated late Friday she may attempt to break an impasse over the nomination this week.

Lightening strike causes building fire

By Baker Fire Dept.

Baker Fire Department responded to a reported building fire Saturday around 5:30 a.m. in Baker at 4504 Groom Rd. at Roses Florist and Gift, and I H Tax Service building.

Local agencies hold 14th Annual Baton Rouge Area Tour of Ponds and Gardens

By Deep South Koi and Pond Society

Harb’s Oasis and Deep South Koi and Pond Society will host the 14th annual Baton Rouge Area Tour of Ponds and Gardens, Saturday, May 18 thru Sunday, May 19. Tickets are available at Harb’s Oasis, 225.756.2720.

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