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Unity day kickstarts children's confidence

By Kris Cusanza
Kids kicked and punched their way into an education in north baton rouge Saturday.
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New Roads honors memory of Beulah Morris with candlelight vigil

By David Lippman
The town of New Roads struggles to understand the death of Beulah Morris nearly two weeks ago. But Friday night, they began the healing process with a candlelight vigil outside her home.
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Worldwide collaboration changing image of Eddie Robinson Drive

By David Lippman
An outsider's vision has turned Eddie Robinson Drive into a canvas for some of the best street artists from around the globe. Eddie Robinson Drive was a center of the south Baton Rouge community for decades.

Fats Domino's white piano makes its post-Katrina return

By Curt Sprang - WGNO
No doubt, repairing Hurricane Katrina damage can have a domino effect. That's certainly the case for Fats Domino's white grand piano.

Witness nearly carjacked during deputy pursuit of suspects; describes experience

By Samantha Morgan
Three men are locked up in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison after they were caught in a stolen vehicle and attempted to outrun deputies. One man almost became a victim of this crime, but got away due to a quick reaction.

Dogs graduate inmate training program

By Kris Cusanza
Friday was graduation day for three of Dixon Correctional Institute residents. Three young dogs are well on their way to becoming service dogs.

Denham Springs residents wait for hours to return to homes after oil tank explosion

By Alex Deiro
Over 30 Denham Springs families were left out of their homes as two oil tanks burned out after catching on fire.

Daughter to mother who reappeared after 11 years: 'Rot in hell'

By Lateef Mungin - CNN
Though her mother has suddenly reappeared after 11 years, don't expect a family reunion any time soon, Morgan Heist says.

Do you wear YOUR seatbelt? Factual answers for common excuses

By Louisiana State Police
Through the course of their career, Troopers hear every excuse imaginable for a driver's behavior while behind the wheel. Among these, Troopers find seatbelt misconceptions and myths are widespread.
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Family finds insect in meal from Chili's

By David Lippman
A simple family dinner became a nightmare when an out-of-town family found an ingredient that did not belong in their meal.

6th grader from Covington selected as state winner in Doodle 4 Google art contest

By Samantha Morgan
A 6th grader from Abita Springs Middle was selected from more than 130,000 students as a winner in the Doodle 4 Google competition.
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Bayou Corne residents banking on Blue Ribbon Commission

By Kris Cusanza
People living in Bayou Corne got a chance to chat with members of the Blue Ribbon Commission at home Wednesday during a community meeting. They're the group that will eventually determine when it's safe for residents to come home.
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FDA approves over the counter Plan B pill, causes some to question decision

By Danielle Grossman
The FDA has approved Plan B to be sold over the counter so now any woman over 15 years old can pick it up without a prescription. Before the approval, people under 17 needed a prescription.

Parents excited to get scholarship letters for upcoming school year

By David Lippman
While the state supreme court waits to rule on the legality of school vouchers, thousands of Louisiana parents are happy to take advantage of them.

'Night of Remembrance' to honor Mickey Shunick, other loved ones lost

By NBC33 Staff
Mickey Shunick will be among students to be honored tonight at UL Lafayette's "Night of Remembrance."