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More charges for Walker couple
They already faced charges in what is likely the biggest animal cruelty case in state history, but now Samuel Stroup and Cindy Jones of Walker have been charged with three counts of child desertion. Investigators descended on the home in Livingston Parish Thursday and found nearly 600 living animals, and more than 200 dead.

Gunfire a problem in BR neighborhood
People living along Boulevard de Province in Baton Rouge say they hear gunfire daily. A man was shot at the Audubon Park apartment complex Friday, just a block from where a deputy shot an accused drug dealer the night before.

West Feliciana may shorten work week
A four-day work week could soon become a reality for employees of West Feliciana Parish. To save on gas, the parish Police Jury is suggesting shortening the work week by one day.

$330K cost of more land for Walker HS

Ex-trooper sues State Police

Balance sought in city’s growth

Around Ascension for June 20, 2008

Ascension deputies book second youth in armed robbery

At Random for June 20, 2008

Pat Shingleton for June 20, 2008

Smiley Anders for June 20, 2008

Flood board asks Congress to investigate levee failures

Paincourtville man found guilty of sex crimes

Officials to deliver supplies to homeless

Jefferson relatives plead not guilty

Baker school superintendent resigns, board president says

Man pleads guilty in sex case

Tigers look for new start against Heels Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:52:23 CDT
After a rocky start the LSU baseball team is getting a second chance in their rematch with the North Carolina Tar Heels, but there's a chance rain could be a big player in the game again Friday night. Sports Director Michael Cauble got answers from the Tigers on how they planned to turn around their sticky situation.

WBRZ weather forecast for June 20 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:56:08 CDT
There is a chance of rain all through your weekend. WBRZ Meteorologist Chris Stevens has your forecast.

Many still waiting on stimulus checks Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:48:40 CDT
Maybe you've gotten your economic stimulus check, maybe not. The checks started going out two months ago as part of the presidentâs economic stimulus plan, but many are still waiting for the check to come in the mail.

BR babysitter charged with cruelty Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:48:39 CDT
A 3-year-old in Baton Rouge is being treated for a beating and burns, and the babysitter, 21-year-old Brandi Branch, has been charged with cruelty.

Breakfast 'On the Half Shell' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:07:30 CDT
On Friday morning Whitney Vann was On the Half Shell, shucking things up at a popular Baton Rouge restaurant of the same name.

Fishing on the La. coast Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:06:04 CDT
If you're looking for a great place to catch some fish this weekend, head to the Louisiana coast. Advocate outdoors writer Joe Macaluso has more tips on where they're biting.

Louis Miller figures out figs Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:06:02 CDT
Are your figs ripe enough to pick? Louis Miller has some tips on a sweet treat.

BR Little Theatre rolls out red carpet Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:06:00 CDT
The Baton Rouge Little Theatre is ready for a night on the red carpet with the opening of its big summer production, "The Producers."

WBRZ News 2 Weather at 10pm - June 19, 2008 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:52:16 CDT
WBRZ News 2 weather forecast for June 19, 2008 at 10pm.

Sex offender in peculiar situation arrested Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:45:53 CDT
Chris Nakamato on a peculiar arrest of an unregistered sex offender.

Two arrested for animal cruelty Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:41:04 CDT
Deputies arrested two people this evening after finding more than 150 dead animals and another 300 live, neglected animals at their home just outside the town limits of Walker.

LSU game postponed Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:41:02 CDT
The LSU-North Carolina game in the College World Series has been suspended until 6:08 p.m. Friday. The game was originally delayed by lightning at 6:27 p.m. CT tonight and heavy rain also fell during most of the evening. The decision on the postponement was made after a delay of slightly more than three hours. When the game resumes, North Carolina will be at the plate with a 2-0 lead in the first inning, the bases full of Tar Heels and one out.

Denham city workers could get raise Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:39:52 CDT
The city of Denham Springs is trying to help its workers by giving them a raise. News 2's Michele Krumm spoke to some city workers who say how much the raise is needed.

Jindal asks for pay raise reversal Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:37:25 CDT
Gov. Bobby Jindal is calling for lawmakers to reverse their pay raises, but lawmakers say the increases are a done deal, and it's too late to change. Some legislators are also questioning why the governor is asking lawmakers to reverse the plan when he could do it on his own with a veto.

Voters push to recall legislators Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:15:03 CDT
The pay raise controversy has some voters looking to recall their legislators. The Secretary of State's Office said Thursday the number of requests for recall petitions is up substantially.

BRPD makes drug arrests Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:15:01 CDT
Four people have been arrested after a drug deal in Old South Baton Rouge last night. Officers got a call from a man who claimed he was being held against his will inside a house, and when they arrived they found drugs and more than $10,000.

WBRZ weather forecast for June 19 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:10:27 CDT
Scattered storms are expected through your weekend. WBRZ Meteorologist Chris Stevens has your forecast.

Ascension school lunch prices going up Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:10:24 CDT
Ascension Parish public school students will have to pay more to get their school lunches. Primary and middle school lunches are going up 25 cents to $1.50 and high school lunches will increase 25 cents to $1.75.

Tigers, Tar Heels set for rematch Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:10:20 CDT
Tiger Fans were ready for the LSU-UNC rematch Thursday night, where the losers would pack their bags and head home. Sports Director Michael Cauble was live in Omaha with more on the team's mindset ahead of the big College World Series game.

BR tabernacle remembering Juneteenth Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:43:55 CDT
Thursday marks the anniversary of Juneteenth. Back in 1965, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news the Civil War was over and all remaining slaves in Texas were freed. The Fellowship Tabernacle in Baton Rouge will hold a Juneteenth celebration this Saturday.

Golf tourney to benefit Brian Hess Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:43:53 CDT
Eighteen months ago a basketball coach's dream came to a screeching halt. It has been a difficult journey for Brian Hess and his family since a tragic accident, but you can help lend a hand in his recovery.

Strain talks about salmonella situation Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:43:51 CDT
The number of people that have gotten sick by salmonella in tainted tomatoes is growing. State Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has been tracking the situation, and joined us on 2une In Thursday morning.

Southern baseball signs six for 2009

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