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LDWF In Court Over Tiger Permit

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
In the case to try and free Tony, the truck stop tiger, was in court today.

Man Loses Life In Robbery

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
A robbery victim fights back, but lost his life in the process. However both of his attackers have been caught.

Opening of Bonne Carre Spillway Made Official Today

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
The request to open the Bonne Carre Spillway is made official today. It will be opened Monday, leaving those near the Morganza Spillway wondering if they're next.

Pointe Coupee farmers fear flooding

By Kelsey Scram
POINTE COUPEE PARISH (FOX44) — UPDATE: Wechecked back in with John Goode to see how his farmland is faring with the water levels on the rise.
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River levels worry barge company

By Kelsey Scram
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) -- The rising Mississippi is raising concerns for a barge company. The higher the water levels, the more money the company loses.
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Officials: Mississippi river to crest at record levels

By Emily Turner
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) South Louisiana residents being told to brace themselves and to get ready for the possibiilty of severe flooding.

American flag burned at War Memorial

By Kelsey Scram
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) -- Just hours after the news of Osama bin Laden’s death, an American flag is found burned on the LSU campus.

Increased security at airports

By Andrew Capasso
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) - In his speech Sunday night, President Obama says he expects threats of retalliation against the United States.

Man arrested for shooting in New Iberia

By Nicholas Madere - Reporter
NEW IBERIA, LA (FOX44) - In New Iberia Saturday afternoon, a man was killed on Center street.

Woman crashes into church

By Nicholas Madere - Reporter
WALKER, LA (FOX44) - Saturday night, a car crashed into a church in Walker. State police say the crash happened around nine o'clock.