Local News

Authorities closer to solving Lake Martin stabbing

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
ST. MARTIN PARISH (FOX44) - Detectives are closer to solving the mystery behind how a man ended up stabbed to death in Lake Martin. U.S. Marshals say they captured Patrick Paul George in Georgia late last night.

Dad arrested for delinquency of a minor

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
LAFAYETTE, La (FOX44) - An Abbeville man is busted for bringing his kid to a bar. Lafayette police tell us Joe Duhon the third, allowed his 16 year old son to come with him to "Nightown" on Jefferson Street.

Little Theatre; big heart; BIG hair!

By Jennifer Crockett
The Baton Rouge Little Theatre débuts the musical, Hairspray, this weekend. Opening night is Friday, but if you wait until Wednesday to see the show, you’re in for an extra treat.

Everyday technology could lead to home break-ins

By Kelsey Scram
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) -- Can technology that you use every day make you more susceptible to crime? Police say "yes," but only if you aren't careful.

Rescued dog up for adoption

By Kelsey Scram
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — One of the dogs found abused and malnourished in Livingston Parish two weeks ago is ready for adoption.

Last gate of the Morganza Spillway to close

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
POINTE COUPEE PARISH (FOX44) - The final gate on the Morganza Spillway will close at the end of day on July 7th.

Edwin Edwards planning a birthday bash

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
LOUISIANA (FOX44) - Edwin Edwards is ready to reconnect with all his old pals, and what better way to do that than to throw a huge party.

Zachary house struck by lightning

By Brix Fowler
Zachary, La (FOX44) — A lightning strike is blamed for a house fire in Zachary. The fire started Wednesday afternoon at a home on the 22-thousand block of Plainsland Road.

GOHSEP intervenes in grant dispute

By Kelsey Scram
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security had to intervene in a year-long debate between two East Baton Rouge parish leaders.

Unanswered questions after murder - suicide

By Andrew Capasso
PIERRE PART, LA (FOX44) - A 7-month old baby boy is with relatives after his mother is killed by a boyfriend.