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Anger, frustration displayed by CATS riders, employees

By David Lippman
Riders, taxpayers, and employees took turn sharing their feelings with CATS at its board meeting Tuesday, and none of them were positive. Some went as far as to say the board and executive staff should resign.
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BRAVE officers and LSU researchers work to curb crime

By Kris Cusanza
LSU researchers are working to help them and other local agencies solve Baton Rouge's crime problem. They teamed up with the BRAVE project to help them fight crime smarter.
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Machine helps find an end to depression without side effects

By Danielle Grossman
Depression is a serious disease that affects millions of Americans nationwide and there are many effective medications, but some have severe side effects. Now, here in Baton Rouge, there is an alternative, a solution and a cure.

Boy killed in Boston blast wrote: 'No more hurting people'

By Ashley Fantz - CNN
Almost a year ago, 8-year-old Martin Richard wrote four simple words on a sign at school.

Witness: 'I saw blood everywhere'

By Wayne Drash and Moni Basu - CNN
Linda Claire Willits crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon in a time of 3 hours and 34 minutes, setting a personal best in her 29th marathon.

Baton Rouge natives touch on controversial topics in new documentary

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By Kris Cusanza
Two Baton Rouge filmmakers are getting ready to release a brand new documentary discussing tolerance in East Baton Rouge. It's called "The Inclusion Illusion: One Baton Rouge."

Neighbors say goodbye to Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital

By Kris Cusanza
People living in North Baton Rouge said goodbye to Earl K. Long Memorial Hospital Sunday.

Government street gets temporary makeover

By Kris Cusanza
The Better Block BR projected hosted a live demonstration Saturday to show how changes to Government Street could help revitalize the area. The group used plants and cones to make the street into two lanes of traffic with a turn lane.

Mayor Holden hosted family bike ride

By Kris Cusanza
Bike riders from across Baton Rouge got together to promote Baton Rouge as a bike friendly city.

World War II vet gets special ride in B-17 'Memphis Belle'

By Matt Otstot - NBC
Rudy Giannoni marks a major birthday milestone on April 18th. The World War II veteran turns 90-years-old, and for it, he wanted a ride in this.

Child kicks out windshield, climbs embankment & runs for help after crash

By Paul Crawley - NBC
"He's amazing, he's one of a kind," said Lisa Polk of her 11-year-old son, Charlie. She even credits him with saving her life two weeks ago.
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Parents upset about plan to move children from Delmont Elementary

By David Lippman
Parents at Delmont Elementary are mad at the East Baton Rouge School District for taking their children out of a school they like.
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31 year BRFD vet makes history in the department

By Alex Deiro
Renee Plummer is making history in the Baton Rouge Fire Department as the first African American woman to be promoted to Division Chief over the communications department.
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First round of home inspections almost complete in Bayou Corne

By Kris Cusanza
Texas Brine officials say their contractors completed 85 out of 89 home inspections in Bayou Corne. The homes are owned by people who want to be bought out, but they did not hire a lawyer, yet.

Local business owner feels 'violated' after her store is robbed

By Andrew Capasso
Anne Ogea's store, Lion’s Gate, is still closed. And now, she wants to know who broke into her store around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday night.