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Pay It Forward: Man gives 100 free meals to strangers

Yesterday was National Pay It Forward Day, a movement in which everyone was encouraged to perform a random act of kindness for a stranger. The hope is that people will pass that kindness along to someone else.

ATC’s new K9 unit trained to detect synthetic drugs

Louisiana's war on synthetic drugs has a new weapon.  Ace, is just a normal 2-and-a-half year old German Shephard, until he smells an illegal substance.

Murder victim's family leads deputies to suspect

To find April Vanderlinden's alleged killer, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office got an unlikely assist from her family. Deputies arrested Ryan Pourciau, 18, a day after they say he killed Vanderlinden at her home.

Little girl saves five lives with organ donation

One little girl lost her life almost two years ago, but now her life is being celebrated every day.

LSU professor speaks out about helping the injured at the Boston Marathon bombings

LSU professor and athletic trainer Ray Castle spoke about his experiences at the Boston Marathon. He brought three LSU student-trainers to help runners after they crossed the finish line.

Family speaks out after 91-year-old murdered in home

The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shocking murder a 91-year-old woman found beaten to death in her own home. It's the first murder in New Roads and Pointe Coupee Parish this year.

From N.O. to B.R.: A journey to show support for Boston Marathon victims

Recently, one Tulane medical student, Alex Bernadett, originally from the Boston area, watched along with the rest of the world while we viewed images of the horrors unfolding during the Boston Marathon.

Crime victims honored with flowers and prayers

Families took turns tossing flowers into the lake at BREC's North Sherwood Forrest Community Park. They mourned and remembered the people they loved, and some they lost.

Locals excited about IBM hiring in Baton Rouge

IBM is bringing hundreds of jobs to Baton Rouge and held a job fair Tuesday looking to fill those positions.

Auditor's report highlights money troubles in Sorrento

The Town of Sorrento missed out on thousands of dollars because of unpaid traffic tickets and unpaid utility bills. That's according to a new report from the state legislative auditor's office.

Two teens and 12-year-old vandalized two public schools

Parents are outraged over a pair of burglaries at La Belle Aire Elementary and Belaire High School.

Victims' rights week: Muddling through the court system

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office has teamed up with local non profits to offer more help to victims of crime.

Well loved and respected philanthropist passes away

A man recognized for giving back and making a difference here in the Baton Rouge community has passed away. Howard Bolton was 83 years old and definitely made his mark.

A town copes with lives lost in Texas blast

Since they were little boys growing up West, Texas, brothers Doug and Robert Snokhous did everything together. They fixed cars, went hunting, golfed and barbecued together.

Contest gives local kids head start on Lemonade Day

Every business needs to test its new products, even if the owner is still in grade school. Local entrepreneurs took part in a tasting contest Saturday in the run-up to National Lemonade Day.