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Dogs graduate inmate training

Friday was graduation day for three of Dixon Correctional Institute residents. Three young dogs are well on their way to becoming service dogs.

Denham Springs oil tank fire subsided, evacuees ready to return home

Over 30 Denham Springs families were left out of their homes as two oil tanks burned out after catching on fire.

Man convicted of negligent homicide will serve no jail time

Stanley White, the man convicted of negligent homicide in 1994 stemming from an automobile accident that took the life of an 11 week old infant, has walked free from an Ascension Parish courtroom today.

Three arrested after chase in stolen vehicle ends with a crash on Old Hammond Highway

Three men were arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit, officials say.

Narcotics suspect believed to have died from swallowing drugs during raid

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in which a man is believed to have ingested narcotics during the execution of a BRPD search warrant.

Louisiana Lottery transfers $3.9 million to state for third quarter of 2013

For the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation transferred $39.3 million to the state, bringing total fiscal year-to-date contributions to $114.8 million, up about 1 percent from 2012 and exceeding budgeted transfe

Second suspect arrested for bar fight at Reggie’s that included LSU’s Jeremy Hill

A second suspect has been arrested in the altercation at Reggie’s Bar that included LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

RECALL: DiGiorno pizza could be contaminated with foreign matter; high health risk

Nestlé Pizza Company, a Little Chute, WI establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with extraneous materials and are the subject of a recall administered by the U.S.

Attorney for ex-priest accused of sex crimes against children requests bond reduction

The attorney for an ex-priest who is accused of sex crimes against children reportedly requested a major bond reduction and to have a taped confession thrown out.

BR Auto Dealer Gerry Lane dies after battle with cancer

Gerald Ray, “Gerry” Lane, owner of seven Baton Rouge automobile franchises, died peacefully at home at 5:00 AM this morning at the age of 82, after a long battle with cancer.