Local News

One worker remains in stable condition following deadly blast in Donaldsonville

By Samantha Morgan
One person remains hospitalized from Friday’s deadly blast at CF Industries in Donaldsonville. Investigators are currently working to determine what caused the incident.

Third offense DWI driver crashes into mailbox; BAC registers at .308

By Samantha Morgan
A Port Allen man was arrested for his third DWI after he crashed into a mailbox in Baton Rouge. A blood alcohol test revealed he was more than three times the legal limit to drive.

Bayou Corne residents wonder what it will take to get more help

By Kris Cusanza
Some people living in Bayou Corne don't want to be forgotten. Residents said They are worried state officials are losing interest in their cause.

LSU seeks to keep its national hopes alive

By LSU Sports Information
LSU (57-10) seeks to keep its national title hopes alive at 2 p.m. CT Tuesday when the Tigers face North Carolina (57-11) in a College World Series elimination game at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb.

Two children hospitalized after chemistry lab incident; one being treated in Baton Rouge

By Samantha Morgan
A Covington child was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital today after an accident in a science camp lab. Another child was transported to a hospital in Shreveport.

WANTED: Suspects sexually assault female during armed robbery; two additional victims

By Samantha Morgan
Police are seeking two men who allegedly robbed a couple, then sexually assaulted the female while holding the male hostage.

Donaldsonville mourns loss of 'Rocky' Morris, victim of CF Industries incident

By Michael Tortorich - The Creole
A father of three and husband, and beloved member of the community, Ronald “Rocky” Morris, 55, died Friday evening in an incident at CF Industries.

Netflix to debut original 'Shrek' series as part of DreamWorks deal

By Julianne Pepitone - CNN
Shrek is coming to the small screen, as part of a deal Netflix struck with DreamWorks Animation on Monday.

Unattended pot causes $50,000 in fire damage to BR apartment

By Samantha Morgan
A Baton Rouge apartment sustained roughly $50,000 worth of damage due to an unattended pot on the stove.

Teen dies in early morning ATV crash with truck on LA 757; second teen injured

By Samantha Morgan
A 15-year-old from Basile died Sunday night after he was involved in a crash on his four-wheeler.