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31 year BRFD vet makes history in the department

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.

First round of home inspections almost complete in Bayou Corne

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

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.

Friend of fatal crash victim reacts to video posted by fugitive

The friend of a 29-year-old woman who died in a car crash allegedly caused by a now wanted fugitive was initially shocked when she learned about a video he posted to YouTube. However, she now believes the negative could become a positive.

Those affected by budget cuts appeal to lawmakers

Victoria Howes is one of thousands of seniors relying on the Senior RX program, a program that could face elimination in the governor's proposed budget.

50 to 75 new jobs headed to Gonzales

People living in Gonzales are excited about 50 to 75 new jobs coming to the city.

Louisiana lawmakers say President Obama biggest opponent in gun rights fight

State lawmakers say they will take a stand against anyone who wants to force gun control on Louisiana.

Woman almost throws away $10,000 winning Powerball ticket

Joyce Womack of Greensburg said she originally threw away her Powerball ticket for the March 23 drawing but dug it out of the trash when she realized she hadn’t checked the numbers—and it’s a good thing she did.

Students are worried but hopeful about this year's iLEAP

It's what students have been preparing for all year, the iLEAP test, and kids across the state will be sitting down to the test this morning. But many have said they already are starting to feel the pressure.

Large gray attraction leaving BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will soon say goodbye to a big grey attraction.  Zoo officials want to move Bozie, the 37-year-old Asian Elephant, to a new zoo.  Bozie's buddy Judy died in March.

FestForAll draws big crowds to hang downtown

The fun and the fabulous hit downtown Baton Rouge Saturday. FestForAll showed off local musicians, artist, and more. Fest goers say the event helps boost awareness of what Baton Rouge has to offer.

Baton Rouge residents get health checked at free fair

People living in Baton Rouge decided to put their health first Saturday.

Residents see slow progress by BRAVE in 70805

Many people who live in the 70805 zip code say they do not know what BRAVE is. Those who do say it is slowly making their part of town a better place than it used to be.

Report: More women shackin' up before marriage

Taylor Spearnak met her boyfriend in 2002, during her third year of college, when they were both congressional interns in Washington.

Goodwood neigborhood praises value of high-tech neighborhood watch

The Goodwood Villas Area Civic Association is part of a nationwide trend that combines social media with the traditional neighborhood watch. And they're learning more about their neighbors in the process.