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Port Allen budget battle problems

People living in Port Allen are scared their city could be headed for a financial crisis if city leaders can't move forward with a new budget. Council members got their first look at the mayor's budget Wednesday night.

Fewer BREC pools for people looking to stay cool

The recent high temperatures are great news for BREC, which has seen large numbers of people at its pools.

Four little words on Baton Rouge church sign spark big discussion

It's an average looking church sign, but it makes a pretty big statement.

People near Woodlake Drive Bridge have concerns

People who live in the White Oak landing neighborhood near O'neal Lane in Baton Rouge are mad. They are going miles out of their way to get around a bridge that's been under construction for more than a year.

Families affected by Baker plane crash allowed to return home

It's the first day some people are being allowed back in their homes since last Friday's plane crash in Baker.

BREC opens fewer public pools to beat the summer heat

Four fewer BREC pools are open this summer than there were this time last year. Two of the pools are closed for good, while the other two are closed for the rest of this year.

Baton Rouge man continues to fight to get his turtles back

A Baton Rouge man is fighting the state to get his turtles back.

Brusly officials want to curb red light runners, traffic cameras an option

Bad drivers in Brusly beware. Town officials are looking at new ways to stop red light runners. The council is considering adding traffic cameras to help cut down on accidents in the town.

Clinton all-ages curfew draws mixed feelings from residents, business owners

The town of Clinton is under some new summer hours that have several in the community up in arms. When the lights go out in the town of Clinton, it's best not to be caught out on the streets.

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.

Soldier returns from Afghanistan & meets newborn twin daughters for first time

Out of all the happy homecomings of soldiers returning from Afghanistan, this one is twice as nice.

Baton Rouge residents talk consolidation of the police department and sheriff’s office

A new report released Monday shows what you think would make Baton Rouge better.

Baker woman describes moment plane hit her home

Carolyn Walker can barely stand to look at the roof of her home on Rue Nicole in Baker. She was inside when a plane crashed into her home Friday afternoon.

Louisiana hero laid to rest: his life celebrated and remembered

A Louisiana hero has been laid to rest.

Why did the chickens and roosters head down I-12

Midway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans along Interstate 12 is a little spot with a lot of chickens.