Allison Rice’s family to distribute bracelets to public in her honor
Allison Rice was a young adult whose future was tragically cut short over a senseless shooting. The 21-yr-old was laid to rest on Sept. 21st with many people at her […]
Livingston PD announces breast cancer campaign “The Thin Pink Line”
For a $25 donation, you can have a ribbon with your loved one’s name on it The Livingston Police Department has launched a new breast cancer awareness campaign, “The Thin […]
Mother’s post sparks huge surprise for son’s birthday
A mother’s Facebook post designed to gather a few surprises for her son’s 9th birthday turned into something much bigger than she could’ve imagined. Devin Neal made a Facebook post […]
Covid survivor: God makes decision when it’s time to go, guess I have more to do on Earth
“I want to be an inspiration to people. Things can change at the drop of a hat. They told my family I wouldn’t make it. My family and friends all […]
Army Colonel & BR paramedic to receive national award
A Baton Rougeon, who has served East Baton Rouge Parish for over 40 years, will be recognized for a national award! Dr. Dan Godbee was chosen by National Association of […]
First responder reunites with boy she saved from accident one year later
What started as a simple tour through the Baton Rouge General Hospital for third and fourth graders at Park Medical Academy turned into a reunion from a night that changed […]
Ralph & Kacoo’s to end historic tenure in BR with public auction of everything
“Our loss is the state’s gain. Everyone has had memories at Ralph & Kacoo’s. If you want to come look around, please do. We will be auctioning everything inside the […]
Special needs dog in search of his furrever home
Cane is a 1-yr-old pure bred Shih Tzu. He was found in a small town in west Louisiana in a cane field during a horrible rain storm. When found, both […]
E. Fel deputy helps save drowning 7-yr-old in FL. while on vacation
Even when members of law enforcement aren’t on duty, it seems they’re never officially off. East Feliciana Sheriff’s Lt. & chief of detectives Kevin Garig was on vacation in Destin, […]
Unfiltered with Kiran wins National Edward R. Murrow Award!
Unfiltered with Kiran has been named as a national Edward R. Murrow award winner! An Edward R. Murrow award is considered one of the highest & most prestigious journalism awards. […]
Difference Makers: Non-profit devoted to domestic violence victims for nearly 40 years
A local non-profit has been where victims of domestic and dating violence have turned for nearly 40 years. The Iris Domestic Violence Center serves Ascension, East and West Baton Rouge, […]
Mustangs leave Missouri with World Series title
The travel softball teams from Louisiana continue to handle business and bring championships back home. The Louisiana Mustangs 08 earned a 7-1 tournament record on the way to capturing the […]
Difference Makers: Universal Pictures will fulfill father’s last wish for his daughter
Not even 24 hours since the initial article, Universal Pictures has now set up a way for Julie to be able to fulfill her last wish: watch the latest Minions […]
Shockers bring World Series championship back to Ponchatoula
PONCHATOULA, LA: The Tangi Shockers Purple 2k10 softball squad capped off a busy summer with a bang. The 12U team went 8-1 on the way to the Fastpitch America Softball […]
Father hoping to fulfill daughter’s last wish
A father, along with the rest of his family, is looking to make one of his daughter’s wishes come true, while she continues to suffer from a debilitating disease. Ralph […]
Difference Makers: Non-profit graduates students from program to become better humans
“The world is your oyster” is a popular phrase that helped inspire a local non-profit organization in Baton Rouge to teach children that America is an oyster of opportunity. Bea […]
Maniax 16U clinch Gulf Coast national title
The Maniax 16U marked the third local travel softball team to earn a national championship in July 2022. The team, based in the Brusly, Addis, and Plaquemine areas, features 10 […]
Hockey coming to Baton Rouge
The Raising Cane’s River Center will host three hockey games — one exhibition and two Federal Prospects Hockey League matchups this winter. If attendance is strong, Baton Rouge could be […]
NBA veteran Langston Galloway dedicates court to BR
Nine-year NBA veteran and Baton Rouge native Langston Galloway held a ribbon cutting for a newly renovated outdoor basketball court at BREC’s Longfellow Park on July 15. The Langston Galloway […]
Lady Rippers go undefeated, claim national title
A travel softball team with players from different parts of South Louisiana capped off a 72-win year with a national championship on July 14th. The Lady Rippers 09 went 8-0 […]
Watson softball team crowned national champs
The Watson Wildfire 10U softball team drove over 250 miles to Fort Walton Beach, Florida to bring a national championship back to Livingston Parish. The team, composed of mostly girls […]
Unfiltered Efforts: A Story of Hurricane Ida Relief
I will write this article not so much so as a news story, but more as a personal account of how amazing the entire effort felt. Plus, I welcome all […]
Local Louisiana teen shines on national dance show
When the FOX reality dancing competition series “So You Think You Can Dance” returns for its weekly episode on June 29, a familiar face from Walker, La will still be […]
7-yr-old launches business to start saving for college
What started as just a way for Jayce Berfect 7, to get out of the house and away from his Xbox for a few hours each day throughout the summer, […]
BR resident has children’s book published
Writing was something Baton Rouge resident Sarah White said she always loved to do. She parlayed that interest going from writing blogs to becoming a published author. The 27-year-old’s book, […]
13-yr-old McKinley Middle student creates horror film
A family vacation to the mountains in Tennessee prompted McKinley Middle Magnet student Zion Johnson to create a work of art that very few kids his age are capable of. […]
T-Rex would like to come visit you!
For those of all ages who love dinosaurs, Martin Wilmott and his wife, Dawn, bring Jurassic Park to your door with The Dinosaur Experience. The experience involves friendly dinosaurs, including […]
Couple celebrates milestone 75th wedding anniversary
A double blind date to the football game at the old Istrouma High in 1946 is the origin of a love story that spans nearly eight decades, but the details […]
Family celebrates six generations alive at once!
Geneva Cockerham’s family celebrated her life last month. The 98-yr-old passed away on May 14, 2022 and although her family lost its matriarch, there was still an opportunity to celebrate […]
Wildlife & Fisheries in need of fisherman to sit on Crab Task Force
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is looking to fill an empty seat on the Louisiana Crab Task Force (LCTF) for a commercial hard crab fisherman. Licensed Louisiana […]
Sgt. Nick Tullier’s oldest son gets married
Help me congratulate Sgt. Nick Tullier’s oldest son Trent Tullier on his wedding! Tullier married Hannah Israel on May 21, 2022 in an intimate, private wedding held in Amite, Louisiana. […]
Father & son to graduate together from LSU
On Saturday, May 21, father-son duo Bryan and George Stokes will graduate from the LSU’s College of Business together. Bryan Stokes will receive his Master of Business Administration, while his […]
6-yr-old graduates with honors despite three deaths in family
Jazmin Smith was told her daughter would most likely have educational problems and be behind in school because she was born premature. However, Ryleigh Smith, 6, just graduated kindergarten with […]
WBR Schools’ Superintendent to retire after 30 years in education
Wesley “Wes” Watts will officially retire from education after a career that has spanned three decades. “I can’t thank them enough for an amazing journey. I’ve loved every minute of […]
Deputy Marshal honored with “Nick Tullier Service Before Self” Award
The Denham Springs Kiwanis Club held their 49th annual Peace Officer of the Year Award on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Leaders from the law enforcement agencies in Livingston Parish recommend […]
Central sophomore recognized with check for sitting out during a large school fight
A large fight at Central High School last week on Thursday, May 5, 2022, made headlines. But one young man, who was seen on the fight video, never moved from […]
Local business owners buy Angel Armor vests for officers
Chase Catalano & Justin Bryson are business partners at the Front Porch Property Group, a land development company. The duo donated $12,000 to the Capital Area Law Enforcement Foundation, or […]
Possible bear broke into vehicle in Livingston Parish
Go to any national park and you’re often told not to leave food in your vehicles “I did. I had some old chicken nuggets and maybe some fries,” said Linda […]
Couple weds on 2/22/22 at 2:22pm for $22
Several couples took advantage of a date that we will never see again, 2/22/22, to get married. Tie the Know Wedding Chapel in Livingston, La put out a special to […]
“Service above self” award named after Deputy Nick Tullier
It was one of the darkest days in Baton Rouge’s history, July 17, 2016. Three men gave their lives to protect Baton Rouge from a gunman. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s […]
Benefit to raise money so mother & daughter can keep their home
A benefit fundraiser is being held Saturday, Feb. 19th at the VFW Hall on Churchpoint in Gonzales at 11am. It’s in honor of Cameron Meche who suddenly died Oct. 16, 2021 […]
Mother in tears after complimentary Valentine’s dinner
Victoria Michelle and her daughter Maia-Elaine Abigail walked into the Casa Maria restaurant in Watson for a very special mother & daughter Valentine’s dinner. But it wasn’t just dinner, their […]
Two step up to treat mother/daughter to Valentine’s meal
Here’s a story that has all the ingredients to make you simply feel good inside! It’s also proof that plenty good exists in our community. A mother took to Facebook […]
You’re Invited: Mardi Gras bash to raise money for organ donation
Organ donation gives people a second chance at life and you can be the reason eight additional people live after they receive the gift of life. Wendy Lipsey is the […]
Patient returns 2 years later to thank first responders who saved him
Like many days on shift, on Jan. 6, 2020, Engine 633 was dispatched to a medical call by a tire shop near their station for a patient having stroke-like symptoms. […]
Officer picks up lost dog to return to owner
A French Settlement police officer responded to a call for a “possible abandoned dog.” On Friday, Jan. 28th. A dog, named Sam, showed up at a Best Stop gas station […]
Officer picks up lost dog to return to owner
A French Settlement police officer responded to a call for a “possible abandoned dog.” On Friday, Jan. 28th. A dog, named Sam, showed up at a Best Stop gas station […]
Interested in an outdoor women’s workshop on camping?
Due to Covid, camping in all forms has seen an increase be it campground with RV’s, trailers and 5th wheels or tent side camping. It’s perhaps why the Louisiana Department […]
Group of friends surprise waitress with huge Christmas tip
It’s what the holidays are all about, giving. For one group of retired and current East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies, it’s exactly what they have been doing the past few […]
Underwater rescue victim lives to thank first responders who saved him
It’s what family and friends do, sit around a table sharing memories and meals. In Plaquemine however, for one particular group, sitting around a table took on a whole new […]
Act of kindness has recipient raising money for a car to help drive-thru employee
We’ve all done it: pulled up to a drive-thru only to realize you don’t have your wallet or any money. That’s exactly what happened to Angelle Wyatt and her three […]
Accepting applications now for women’s fishing 101 workshops
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops in February of 2022. […]
Know a family in need for Christmas or want to adopt a family?
‘Tis the season for saving and giving! Imagine if you could combine the two while helping a family in need this holiday season. That’s exactly what the Facebook group, Bomb […]
Pizza making hobby now raising thousands for people impacted by Hurricane Ida
“Eat Pizza, Feed People.” That is the slogan for Palmarone’s Pizza, a backyard pizza parlor determined to give back to the community in difficult times. Amid the pandemic shutdown in […]
Senior class comes together to replace custodian’s broken glasses
It’s the small things that put a smile on your face but in your heart, they’re the furthest thing from a small gesture. That’s most likely how a custodian at […]
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