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Governor Jindal signs more bills into law

By Office of the Governor
Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2013 Regular Legislative Session to 365. HOUSE

Eleven-year-old dies from injuries sustained in June 15 crash

By Louisiana State Police
Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I learned that an 11-year-old girl from Leonville died from injuries she sustained in a Saturday crash.

I-10 widening project near Highland, Siegen complete

By Danielle Grossman
It’s finally finished - the six lane expansion on I-10 from Highland to Siegen Lane. After months of delays and constant work, the six lanes are open.

Residents near Geismar plant explosion affected emotionally, physically

By NBC33 Staff
After Thursday's explosion at the Williams Olefin's plant in Geismar, the Louisiana Bucket Brigade started taking surveys of people living near the plant.
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Livingston school board president is 'upset, remorseful' over fatal hit-and-run

By Alex Deiro
Two days after being arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash, Livingston Parish School Board President Malcolm Sibley is saying he's sorry.

ATC conducting summer crackdown on unlawful sales of alcohol, tobacco to minors

By Office of Alcohol and Tobacco
Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) Commissioner Troy Hebert announced that his Agency will conduct an increased number of random compliance checks at alcoholic beverage and tobacco retail outlets statewide during the summer m

Gleason accepts Atlanta radio hosts' apology: 'We have all made mistakes'

By WDSU
Former New Orleans Saint and ALS patient Steve Gleason issued a statement on the segment in which three radio hosts mocked him in his battle with the debilitating disease in a segment that enraged listeners.

JPSO: Boy, 13, kills relative, 5, with ‘WWE-style wrestling moves’

By WDSU
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says a 5-year-old girl died after her 13-year-old relative performed “WWE style wrestling moves” on her.

Alaska feeling the heat; nothing new in Louisiana

By Kyle Myers
While south Louisiana has basked in the heat and humidity for several weeks now, residents in southern Alaska are wiping their brows with record high temperatures in the 80s and 90s.

Last radio transmission reveals pilot knew he was going to crash; Baker investigation continues

By Samantha Morgan
The cockpit voice recorder aboard the plane that crashed in Baker is being examined in Washington, DC, according to information provided in the preliminary investigation report.

Gas line explosion in Washington Parish causes mass power outage; no injuries

By Samantha Morgan
Thousands are without power after a 30-inch gas line exploded in Washington Parish. Fortunately, there are no injuries reported.

Strain: Only hire licensed horticulture professionals

By LDAF
Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., is urging Louisiana homeowners to hire only licensed landscape horticulturists, arborists and landscape irrigation contractors when doing major landscaping work at thei

BRPD chief to attend Town Meeting tonight at Baton Rouge Magnet High School

By Samantha Morgan
Police Chief Carl Dabadie will be on hand tonight for a Town Meeting at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. It’s being hosted by District 10 Councilwoman Tara Wicker.

Louisiana police warn about Internet scam called 'Ransomware'

By Thibodaux Police Department
Thibodaux Chief of Police Scott Silverii wants to inform the public about a new scam circulating on the Internet called “Ransomware.”

Three victims of Geismar explosion remain hospitalized; no longer critical

By Samantha Morgan
Two patients remain in the hospital following Thursday’s deadly explosion at Willaims Olefins plant in Geismar.