Your Stories

Student data storage debate: Parents say it's a privacy issue

The Louisiana Department of Education has backed out of a contract to keep your child's personal information in a virtual data storage program. Outraged parents begged the department to stop the storage.

Prayer group starts organization to inspire youth and decrease violence in Capital City

One group is taking the city's crime problem into their own hands. They hope to tackle the issue with prayer rallies and by talking to young kids.

Fifth-grade students pledge to be drug-free

Today, nearly two-thousand students graduated from the D.A.R.E. program at Southern University's activity center. Fifth-grader Cassandra Jacobs feels good about her choice to be drug-free.

State Police could see first new cadet class since 2009

The number of Louisiana State Troopers on the road has been dwindling since 2009; they're now down over 200 troopers thanks to retirement.

Baton Rouge veteran get cheers from Prince Harry at Warrior Games

Army veteran Anthony Robinson, from Baton Rouge, La., took off as Britain's Prince Harry cheered all racers during the cycling event of the Warrior Games on May 12, 2013.

Baton Rouge woman celebrates 105th birthday

Celia Dawson turned 105 years old this week. St. Clair Manor threw a birthday party for her Tuesday, and her granddaughters and great-great-granddaughters joined her.

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office remembers fallen brethren at ceremony

Kind words, flowers, and prayers offered fallen law enforcement officers a moment of peace.

Family outraged with new shorter sentence for man who killed seven family members

A man convicted of killing seven people in a drunken driving crash will spend a lot less time behind bars. The family of those who were lost is devastated by the decision.

Parents concerned about future of Belfair Elementary School

Parents and with their school board members spoke out Monday night about their concerns for the future of Belfair Elementary School.

Work to fix berm begins on sinkhole

Texas Brine crews went back to work today to plug up holes in the levee around a massive sinkhole in Bayou Corne.

Bonnie and Clyde hit downtown Baton Rouge

Film crews with the mini series Bonnie and Clyde took over Third Street in Downtown Baton Rouge.

Port Allen mayor vetoed new department heads list

Port Allen Mayor Deedy Slaughter vetoed a new ordinance that would redefine who are the city's department heads.

Louisiana mothers enjoy a special day

Moms got a little time to relax Sunday, and they were enjoyed themselves.

Postal workers pick up food and letters to help hungry families

Postal workers across Baton Rouge did their part this weekend to 'Stamp Out Hunger.'

When rain ends, excitement of Mid-City art hop begins

When Friday's rain disappeared, thousands of people appeared on the streets of Mid-City for the annual Hot Art, Cool Nights art hop.