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Human trafficking in Baton Rouge

Millions of people all over the world have fallen victim to modern-day slavery. Human trafficking isn't a problem that's just happening overseas. It's happening in our own backyard.  read more »

WEB EXTRA: The fight against human trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. More than 27 million people are being sold for sex and unpaid work all over the world, including right here in Baton Rouge.read more »

WEB EXTRA: Human Trafficking Explained

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. That's according to a number of different people who fight it every day right here in Baton Rouge.read more »

Federal judge grants stay of execution for convicted murderer

Convicted murdered Todd Wessinger will not be executed on May 9, 2012 as planned. A federal judge granted a stay of the Baton Rouge man for the 1995 murder of two restaurant workers.read more »

Baton Rouge home a complete loss due to early

A Baton Rouge home is a complete loss today after a fire destroyed nearly 70-percent of the home.read more »

Congressman to host jobs fair in Baton Rouge

Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. will host a Jobs Fair on Thursday, May 3, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Baton Rouge Marriott at 5500 Hilton Avenue.read more »

Volunteers wanted for rebuilding low-income homes

The Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are in partnership with Rebuilding Together - Baton Rouge to improve homes of low-income residents in our city.read more »

Four-run third inning propels LSU over SLU, 4-3

No. 3 LSU exploded for four runs in the third inning Wednesday night, and seven pitchers allowed just four hits to propel the Tigers to a 4-3 victory over Southeastern Louisiana in Alex Box Stadium.read more »

Baton Rouge high school to be taken over by Recovery School District

Istrouma High School will see new management come this summer. The school is set to be taken over by the Recovery School District. Istrouma currently has an "F" under the state’s school grading system.read more »

UPDATE: New school district bill passes Senate

UPDATE: The Senate has just approved a new school district to branch off in East Baton Rouge Parish. The bill will now move to the House for vote.read more »

More cuts coming to state budget

"Daunting task. Some tough times ahead," says Democratic Representative Ted James of Baton Rouge. James is afraid he and his colleagues will have to cut higher education and health care to come up with $211 million.read more »

Suspected kitten killer arrested in St. Mary Parish

A Baton Rouge man has been arrested and booked into the Saint Mary Parish jail. Michael Bergeron, 34 is accused of killing kittens at a home on Natalie Lane in Patterson, LA.read more »

Statewide rally against the “War on Women” April 28 in Baton Rouge

As state legislatures across the United States and Congress consider an avalanche of legislation that threatens the health and welfare of women, Unite Against the War on Women will challenge these measures with marches and rallies across the coread more »

Baton Rouge-SeNSE to be held downtown today

SeNSE Teams with Louisiana Technology Council and South Coast Angel Fund for April Social BATON ROUGE – SENSE, the hub for entrepreneurs in the greater Baton Rouge region, will be holding its next social on Wednesday, April 25, from 6:00 read more »

Crestworth Learning Academy experiences budget shortfall

Crestworth Learning Academy in Baton Rouge needs to make up a budget shortfall for the 2011 school year. This is according to their board of supervisors.read more »

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