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White Castle residents upset about new school system plan

WHITE CASTLE, La (NBC33) -- Rival schools in Iberville Parish could be joining up under the superintendent's Redesign High Schools Plan. Some White Castle residents worry that the new curriculum could set their school up for failure.

Christmas comes to Jones Creek

BATON ROUGE, LA (WGMB) - December 12, 2010 - Jones Creek residents came out in droves for their annual Christmas parade.

Cat Haven wants to save unwanted cats

BATON ROUGE, LA (WGMB) - December 12, 2010 - Cat Haven is trying to find unwanted kitties homes before the holidays.

Swamp People Visit Bass Pro

DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (WGMB) - December 11, 2010 - Today at Bass Pro Shops, the cast of "Swamp People" showed up to support the Atchafalaya Basin.

Movie magic saves Baton Rouge landmark

BATON ROUGE, La (WGMB) -- A once-beloved Baton Rouge landmark gets a second chance in the spotlight, and this time, it has a little movie magic to help keep it afloat.

Friends remember LSU graduate lost at sea

BATON ROUGE, La (NBC33) -- It's been two weeks since a recent LSU graduate went missing the Pacific Ocean. Friends and family of Jame de Brueys gathered Thursday to remember his life.

Gonzales Police searching for mentally disabled man

News Update: The Gonzales Police Department has tracked Joey Zaffuto, 25, to a bus station in Houston, TX.

Copper thief turns himself in

BATON ROUGE, La (NBC33) -- A man is behind bars Wednesday for stealing copper. 27-year-old Eddie Bickham turned himself in this morning, after finding out that the theft was caught on a security camera.

Higher demand for copper means more thefts

BATON ROUGE, La (NBC33) -- The demand for copper is on the rise, and so are the number of thefts. Right now, copper is selling for $2.70 a pound. Local recyclers say that's higher than it has been in a long time.

TSA staying at BTR

BATON ROUGE, LA (WGMB) - The TSA is staying at the Baton Rouge Airport. I's a decision that could save the passengers, and the airport millions.