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Man killed in Ascension

ASCENSION PARISH, LA (FOX44) - A man was killed early Saturday morning at a bar in Ascension Parish. Police say Joshua Banks, 27, of Baton Rouge was found in a parking lot of a closed bar in Ascension Parish.

Are you prepared if a hurricane hits?

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) - — Local, state and federal agencies made their way to the Mall of Louisiana to help get people prepared for hurricane season.

Basketball tournament teaching life lessons

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — The 10th annual "Yes I can" basketball tournament kickd off this morning at the outdoor courts at LSU.

Baton Rouge receives high marks

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — What do you think of when you think of the Capital City? According to a Shutterfly.com survey Baton Rouge is the second most joyous city in America behind only New York City.

Fugitives waive extradition - admit to murder

PORT ALLEN, LA (FOX44) - Bradley Suntich and Tyler McClain will be on their way back to Florida to face murder charges after the pair waived extradition in a West Baton Rouge Parish courtroom.

Tobacco tax veto stands

Lawmakers' attempt to override Governor Jindal's veto of HB 591 failed to rally a 2/3rds majority vote in the House today. That means 4-cents of Louisiana's 36-cent tax on tobacco will expire next year.

Extradition hearing set for this morning

PORT ALLEN, LA (FOX44) - The alleged fugitives from Florida - Bradley Suntich and Tyler McClain will have their first appearance before a Louisiana judge this morning.

Krotz Springs mother speaks out

KROTZ SPRINGS, La (FOX44) — Ladonna Belleau,The mother of the inmate who's accused of stealing drugs from the Krotz Springs police department, tells us her daughter did play a part in the burglary at the police department .

Drought affects fireworks sales

DENHAM SPRINGS, La (FOX44) -- Could the drought take the “bang!” out of the Fourth of July? Some local firefighters say yes.