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Tigers edge Georgia in series opener, 6-5

Shortstop Austin Nola blasted a 2-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to rally No.3 LSU past Georgia 6-5 Friday night at Alex Box Stadium. »

Walk for babies Saturday morning

The Capital Area March of Dimes will be holding a walk for babies Saturday morning. »

4 plead guilty to Medicare fraud

Prosecutors say four people pleaded guilty in Baton Rouge federal court Thursday to a charge they participated in a Medicare-fraud conspiracy. »

Mother indicted in newborn's 2002 death

A 28-year-old Baton Rouge woman has been indicted in the death of her newborn baby, who was found dead in a garbage truck more than nine years ago. »

Grand jury indicts woman accused of shooting 2 men, killing 1

A Baton Rouge woman accused shooting a man to death after shooting another man and stealing his bicycle has been indicted on murder and attempted murder charges. »

Recovery School District teams up to improve schools

A new partnership has been forged in hopes of bringing academically unacceptable Baton Rouge schools up to par. »

Tonight on 9News at 10: I-Team Fire Zone

Parking can be quite a challenge around Baton Rouge, especially when you're trying to snag a spot downtown. The 9News I-Team found some cops are finding a way to avoid the hassle; they are breaking the law. »

Longtime BR defense attorney passes away

Longtime Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney Billy Hecker has died. Hecker defended many high-profile death penalty cases in East Baton Rouge Parish. »

Fire destroys north Baton Rouge home

Firefighters were called out to a fire that destroyed a home in north Baton Rouge early Thursday morning. They said nearly 75 percent of it was burning when they arrived. »

Judge grants stay of execution for convicted murderer

A stay of execution has been granted for a Baton Rouge man convicted of double murder. The judge granted the temporary order Wednesday for Todd Wessinger. »

BRFD responds to early morning house fire

Firefighters were called out to a house fire in north Baton Rouge early Thursday morning. It sparked at a home in the 4800 block of Cadillac Street. »

Tigers edge Lions to start five-game homestand, 4-3

The No.3 Tigers downed SLU, 4-3, Wednesday night at Alex Box Stadium. »

Senate approves new school district in Southeast EBR Parish

After a one hour debate late Wednesday, the Louisiana Senate approved legislation that would set up a new school district in southeast Baton Rouge. »

Crestworth charter school teachers play hookie to protest

Several teachers at a Baton Rouge Charter School decided to play hookie Wednesday. Apparently, they're protesting potential pay cuts. »

Las Vegas man dies after motorcycle crash in Baton Rouge

Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a crash involving a motorcycle on Friday, April 21, 2012 that left a man seriously injured. Harley Made, 57, of Las Vegas died Wednesday morning. »

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