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Louisiana lawmakers say President Obama biggest opponent in gun rights fight

By David Lippman
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

By Louisiana Lottery
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

By Alex Deiro
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

By Kris Cusanza
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

By Kris Cusanza
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

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

Residents see slow progress by BRAVE in 70805

By David Lippman
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

By Emanuella Grinberg - CNN
Taylor Spearnak met her boyfriend in 2002, during her third year of college, when they were both congressional interns in Washington.
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Goodwood neigborhood praises value of high-tech neighborhood watch

By David Lippman
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.

LSU junior Jonathan Lambert named an Udall Scholar, junior Erin Percevault named Honorable Mention

By LSU Media Relations
LSU junior Jonathan Lambert of Madisonville has been named an Udall Scholar by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.
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Stand for Children group surprises school board with flash mob

By Alex Deiro
The group ‘Stand For Children’ raised their voices together at the East Baton Rouge School Board office, hoping to be heard. The group got together for an impromptu flash mob to promote some of their ideals.
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A high school in Georgia will have its first racially integrated prom this year

By Jasmine Williams - NBC
Every spring students dress up and head off to separate proms, one for the white students and the other for black students. But this year, that could all change for a school in Georgia.

Gas found under slab of Bayou Corne home

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By Kris Cusanza
Texas Brine contractor Tetratech workers found gas under the slab of two homes and a shed in Bayou Corne. Jennifer Gregoire owns one of those homes.

Baton Rouge group urge Senators Vitter and Landrieu to support universal background checks

By Alex Deiro
For Richard Haymaker the sting of losing 16 year old Yoshi Hattori, the family’s exchange student, for to gun violence is as fresh as when it happened 20 years ago. His son, only 16 at the time, saw the whole thing.

Parents excited about reform being made by EBR school district

By Danielle Grossman
The East Baton Rouge School District has had problems reaching academic excellence, but now its future seems bright. Parents are thrilled about the direction the district is headed now that new changes and reforms have been announced.