Central Inclusive League ends 1st season
CENTRAL — A baseball league designed around children with exceptionalities began as an idea, but the league wrapped up its inaugural season with an awards ceremony on May 22. The…
Former U-High basketball player now an elite sprinter
BATON ROUGE — A University High graduate recruited to play basketball is blazing another path on the track as one of the fastest sprinters in the country. He also happens…
Despite tragedy, Mallory Gill stayed the course to be Brusly’s 2023 valedictorian
BRUSLY — Roughly five months ago, Mallory Gill and her family’s world was turned upside down. Through the haze of the tragedy that Dec. 31, 2022 brought, they were able…
Central student posts first perfect ACT score in school’s history
CENTRAL — Austin Elliott is only a junior at Central High School, but he’s already done something no other student in the school’s history has done — earn a perfect…
Cajun Country Jam to bring in big names Memorial Day wknd
DENHAM SPRINGS — Tickets are on sale for a Memorial Day weekend event welcoming some of the biggest names in Country music to Denham Springs – Cajun Country Jam. The…
Livingston SADD looking for children to join free summer camp
DENHAM SPRINGS— The Livingston Parish chapter of an organization recognized as one of the country’s premier youth health and safety organizations, is looking for more children to attend its free…
Breeder looking to donate ‘special’ puppy to someone in need
CENTRAL — A Central resident known for breeding and raising Miniature Dachshunds is looking to help provide a form of emotional support to a child who needs it in the…
BR woman on dialysis for nearly 3 years in need of kidney donation
BATON ROUGE — In her 44 years of life, Baton Rouge resident Brandy Dickinson has overcome many obstacles, but she needs help overcoming another — getting a new kidney. Dickinson…
Single mom rocked by cancer diagnosis
BATON ROUGE — Being a single mom is tough enough but for close to a month, one single mom has also had to live with the one word no one…
Nick Tullier’s family donates Nick’s van to TX family
LIVINGSTON — Former East Baton Rouge Sheriff Deputy Nick Tullier’s legacy lives on. On the anniversary of his death, Tullier’s parents donated the van used to help care for the…
Therapy center provides support for children with disabilities and their families
DENHAM SPRINGS — Being different can be amazing and extraordinary and a local non-profit organization embraces that in the services it provides. Launch Therapy Center in Denham Springs serves children with…
Organization aimed at empowering young girls hosting 5K
The LSU women’s basketball and gymnastics teams have accomplished big things this season. A local nonprofit aims at developing the confidence of young girls to help them strive to be…
Benefit fundraiser for former Fordoche mayor set for May 6
FORDOCHE —— A Krotz Springs non-profit organization is holding a benefit fundraiser for a staple of the Pointe Coupee Parish community. Rockin on the River holds an event typically every…
Walker High senior diagnosed with cancer is fighting to accomplish her dreams
WALKER, La. — Rarely, has a Covid diagnosis saved someone’s life, but that could be the case for Walker High School senior Mikayla Weaver. The 17-year-old started complaining of chest…
Local high school orchestra set to perform at famed Carnegie Hall
IBERVILLE PARISH — The MSA West Academy orchestra in Plaquemine is preparing to perform at one of the most historic venues in the world — Carnegie Hall in New York…
Tour spotlighting blue-collar trades makes stop at LOHS
A tour devoted to highlighting the benefits of blue-collar trades across the country made a stop in Livingston Parish in January. WATCH REPORT NOW Live Oak High School was one…
Local 7th grader impresses Shaq, wins cash
The day started as a trip to watch LSU women’s basketball for an Ascension Parish seventh grader, but what he didn’t know was that he would also get a chance…
Nicholls grad earns first Elite series victory
For four years as a pro, Raceland native Tyler Rivet came close but had not secured his first Bassmaster Elite Series victory. After the first tournament of his fifth season,…
Louisiana Cheer Force squad one step away from history
A group of 24 local cheer athletes has a chance to accomplish something no other team in Louisiana has. The Louisiana Cheer Force Fire Level 4 U-16 squad has a…
Teen’s legacy lives on through organ donation
Missy Jewell didn’t have any idea a conversation she had with her 16-year-old son at the Department of Motor Vehicles would help save four people’s lives. Jewell said she talked…
Mambo Mania: Mardi Gras party enters final weekend in Capitol area
BATON ROUGE, La. — After three weeks of parading in and around Baton Rouge, Mardi Gras wraps up this weekend with some of the biggest parades in the Capitol area.…
Volunteer coach leads team to first-ever state championship
Very few programs can go from one win to the playoffs in one year. The Christian Academy of Louisiana in Addis (CAL) took it several steps further by going from…
Mardi Gras hits Livingston & Ascension Parish this weekend
ASCENSION PARISH, La. — The Mardi Gras mambo heads to Livingston and Ascension Parish this weekend as carnival season ramps up across Southeast Louisiana. With more than 50 parades rolling…
2023 crawfish season outlook
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. — Crawfish season could have you crawling back into your wallet this year as prices for the mudbugs are forecast to be higher than 2022. LSU AgCenter…
The history behind Spanish Town flamingos in the lake
The Flamingo flock representing the beginning of Spanish Town Mardi Gras sat beautifully on the University Lakes for a little over 13 hours before they were “adopted.” Members of the…
See the “Louisiana Celebration Riverboat” in the Rose Parade!
Congratulations to the “Louisiana Celebration Riverboat” for bringing home another Rose Parade win for the second year in a row! The float won the Showmanship and Entertainment Award thanks to…
Best Christmas cities in USA that go all out for the holidays
Christmas day has passed but for those still wanting to immerse themselves into the holidays, there’s still time to visit a few places that makes sure to bring the holiday…
Group surprises waitress with $1,000 tip as Christmas present
It’s become an annual tradition for a group of friends, family and co-workers to go eat lunch at a random restaurant in Baton Rouge just days ahead of Christmas and…
Christmas tree decorated to remember overdose victims
A remembrance Christmas tree to honor those whose lives were lost to overdose is on display at Hammond Aire Auto Spa in Baton Rouge. For three years now, Agape Angels…
Elf on a shelf brings Christmas cheer to schools
As Christmas break quickly approaches, principals and staff at schools across Louisiana have decided to make this holiday season extra magical with a surprise visit from one of Santa’s favorite…
Coming home: Army dad surprises daughter at basketball game
After being gone for a year, Army dad Sergeant Shelton Keith came home to surprise his 13-year-old daughter Kamri at her eighth grade night basketball game at Brusly Middle School.…
Unfiltered with Kiran wins Emmy award for “Big Rig Relief”
Unfiltered with Kiran won an Emmy award for a documentary on the community and UWK’s Big Rig Relief efforts after Hurricane Ida. It’s the organization’s first Emmy since launching the…
KidCreations beats its goal for donations
After a slow beginning of donations to their fourth year, KidCreations has exceeded their goal of 350 activity bags. KidCreations, the charity created by then elementary student Collin Sprouse, has…
Prairieville resident organizing toy drive to give back
A man with an urge to help others is organizing a toy drive just in time for Christmas. Peter Signorelli said a toy drive was something he had thought about…
Jingle Jeepin’ Parade was a success!
The Jingle Jeepin’ Parade was an idea that came to fruition for Port Allen Councilman Garry Hubble thanks to the West Baton Rouge Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. “We have been…
St. George: Santa Claus is coming to town!
Santa Claus is coming to town with the St. George Fire Department beginning this Friday, Dec. 2, and continuing every night through Dec. 11. Woodridge and Briarwood Estates were originally…
The “Louisiana Celebration Riverboat” to set sail in Rose Parade
Louisiana’s second float this holiday season, the “Feed Your Soul” also known as the “Louisiana Celebration Riverboat”, will make its debut in the 2023 Rose Parade on Jan. 2. The “Louisiana…
Inaugural “Jingle Jeepin” Jeep parade to roll through Port Allen
As the Oak trees will light up in Port Allen in West Baton Rouge ahead of Christmas, a line of decorated jeeps will parade down the streets for the very…
See the “Celebration Gator” on parade today!
Tune in this morning at 9:00AM to see Louisiana’s “Celebration Gator” crawl through the streets of New York City in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! The 60 foot float is…
Elementary student continues his “KidCreations” charity
KidCreations, a charity organization founded by an elementary student, is asking for donations to meet their goal of giving 350 activity bags to patients at Our Lady of the Lake…
Make a wish! Baby boy born at 11:11 on Nov. 11 in room 11
“At first, I thought did they do that on purpose but when I saw the look on their face, I was like there is no way. That was the coolest…
DEMCO essay contest begins for all-inclusive trip
The annual DEMCO essay contest for high school juniors has started. Students from the seven parishes DEMCO serves are eligible for the essay contest: Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,…
Family solves issue after black bear terrorized home
One family in Concordia Parish was dealing with something that terrorized them for a little less than a week. The culprit? A bear. “I was at the Denver Airport getting…
Sarah’s Laughter to host fun run and IVF giveaway
Sarah’s Laughter is hosting an infertility awareness fun run and IVF giveaway at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center on November 12 at 9 a.m. Anyone interested in participating in the…
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,…
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