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Another Vision Airlines option

By Andrew Capasso
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) - Vision Airlines says Baton Rouge passengers will have another option with the carrier. Vision will begin service to the Tunica / Memphis airport on June 1st.

Redstick Residents happy about river levels

By Nicholas Madere - Reporter
BATON ROUGE (FOX44) - Redstick residents are happy the river's crest is now projected to be lower than expected.

There Is A New Name In town!

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
L'auberge is the name that has been chosen by Pinnacle for the new casino and hotel being built in Baton Rouge. The 357 million dollar project will feature a 30 thousand square foot gaming area and a 200 room hotel.

Representative John Labruzzo Wants Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
A state representative is still pushing random drug testing for people who receive help from the state.

Oystermen Affected By Spillway

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
As oystermen anticipated, the fresh water has started to hurt their livelihood. Two oyster harvest areas were closed over the weekend in Plaquemines Parish, and on Lake Borgne in Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes.

First of Angola Five convicted of killing guard

By Sean "Haus" Vivian
ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA (FOX44) - The first of the Angola five has been convicted of killing a prison guard during an escape attempt that happened in 1999.

Effects of the spillway's opening in Baton Rouge

By Andrew Capasso
BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) - With the opening of the Morganza spillway, the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge is expcected to crest at 45 feet on Tuesday. That's compared to the forecast of 47.5 feet next Monday.
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"RIBS" Machine to help with flood effort

By Nicholas Madere - Reporter
KROTZ SPRINGS, LA (FOX44) - Landmark Earth Solutions is a company that could help save homes in the coming weeks. This Company is responsible for building a machine that can stock sandbags six feet high and 100 feet long.

Fatal Shooting on West Polk Street

By Nicholas Madere - Reporter
BATON ROUGE (FOX44) - Early Saturday morning, a woman was shot and killed walking down West Polk street. BRPD said that four friends were walking down West Polk street around 12:30 p.m.

Hit and Run on Hollywood Street

By Nicholas Madere - Reporter
BATON ROUGE (FOX44) - Early Sunday morning a woman was hit and killed on Hollywood street. BRPD said it happened about 3:00 Sunday morning.