|
|
Monday, July 6, 2009
- The Advocate eEdition
- |
- Wedding Forms
- |
- Newsletters
- |
- Text Alerts
- |
- Mobile
- |
- RSS
- |
|
After the Independence Day celebration was over, there was quite a mess to clean up. News 2 has your story on clean-up at the levee.
Folks in Pointe Coupee Parish take to the water to celebrate Independence Day. News 2's Rob Krieger joins them to find out what this day means to them. State school board official Tammie McDaniel, of Oak Ridge, said she is not resigning for now, at least until she discusses the matter with Gov. Bobby Jindal. Flight officials are raising efforts in regards to wildfires. What can you expect from your holiday weekend weather? WBRZ Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum has the details in your forecast. Breakfast With 2une In reporter Whitney Vann covers the pre-July 4th parade in Baton Rouge. Local Lincoln-Mercury dealers are sponsoring the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Louisiana's Capital City. Boating activity will pick up on the Fourth of July holiday weekend as Louisiana residents take to the water to beat the summer heat. The grandmother of the 3-year-old girl who died outside a day care on Wednesday is demanding action. She got at least some of what she wants after Wanda's Kids World was shut down by the Department of Social Services Thursday afternoon. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers from the girl's grandmother on what she says happened and what should be done about it. Ascension Parish officials are starting to rethink a common roadside sight. A man leaving a makeshift fruit stand was killed Wednesday night when his car was hit by an 18-wheeler. News 2's Lori Steele gets answers on what could change. Add Pointe Coupee Parish to the list of parishes banning most fireworks for your Fourth of July celebrations. The police jury ordered the ban during a special meeting on Thursday. News 2's Mike Steele gets answers on why the parish made the decision. Wanda's Kids World will never reopen after the state revoked its license Thursday following a string of violations. A 3-year-old girl died in a van at the facility on Wednesday after she was overlooked and left there for almost six hours. Now the girl's family wants answers about why day-care workers didn't take a head count. News 2's Chris Nakamoto reports. There's a statewide burn ban because of dry conditions. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning joined us on 2une In with how to stay safe this holiday weekend. Many of you will be firing up the BBQ pit this Independence Day weekend. If the thought of sweating it out in the heat is a turnoff, maybe grilling inside with the Billy Mays Big City Slider Station is more appealing. But Does it Really Work? It'll be a weekend of food, fun and fireworks, but the July 4 holiday can also be a time of crowded highways and drunk drivers. Louisiana State Police are cracking down, and Russell Graham from Troop A joined us on 2une In Thursday morning to discuss it. A daycare with a spotty history could be shut down after a child died. News 2's Dana Hackett has more on this tragic story. Speed vans are off the streets in Livingston Parish after a report by News 2's Kristy Davis. Relatives of a rape victim in White Castle are upset after a News 2 investigation about how rape kits are stored. News 2's Chris Nakamoto talked to the family and has their reaction. What can you expect from your holiday weekend weather? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has the details in your forecast. A child was found dead Wednesday afternoon in a van outside a day care center in Baton Rouge. News 2's Dana Hackett reports on what happened. There may soon be fewer police on the road to catch speeders. Local police departments used to keep all the money from tickets written on the interstate, but a new law turns over that revenue to the state. News 2's Luke Margolis gets answers on why some people think speeders are the only ones who would benefit. Sharks have been spotted and caught recently in the Manchac Pass that separates Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas, but boaters and fisherman say it's been happening more on the western edge of Lake Maurepas in Livingston Parish. News 2's Mike Steele gets answers on why it's happening. Advocate Outdoors writer Joe Macaluso adds that sharks have gone as far north as St. Louis, Mo., in the Mississippi River. Lake Maurepas is not a freshwater lake, said Macaluso. It's brackish water and supports a variety of marine (saltwater) fishes including speckled trout, white trout, Atlantic croaker, redifsh and black drum. In most years, as the spring freshwater runoff slackens from the Blind, Amite, Tickfaw and other freshwater distributaries, Maurepas becomes saltier added Macaluso. This means July, August and early September are usually the months when more marine fish are found in Maurepas. There are 66 days until the LSU Tigers kick off the 2009 season, and they’ll do so on the road against a team that didn’t manage a win in 2008, the Washington Huskies. A bold thief is on the loose after a string of break-ins in two Baton Rouge neighborhoods. Someone burglarized a number of homes in the Concord and Stratford subdivisions. News 2's Christine Lewis gets answers on what people in the area are doing to keep crime out. The Baton Rouge area is flirting with record-high heat. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has the details in your forecast. Summertime cooking is easy, especially when you cook with our new Chef of the Month, Bonanno's. Stephanie Bruno prepared a great recipe Wednesday morning on 2une In. The state budget is set after lawmakers worked against the clock to approve it. State Treasurer John Kennedy joined us on 2une In with his two cents on the budget cuts. The Fourth of July is this weekend and West Baton Rouge is gearing up. Parish President Riley "Pee-Wee" Berthelot and WBR Parks and Recreation Director Anatole Vincent joined us on 2une In to talk about the celebration. Maybe the reason rape kits were mishandled isn't due to budget. News 2's Chris Nakamoto follows-up on the rape kits sharing space with food in the White Castle Police Department. The "speed van" was towed from church grounds this morning. News 2's Kristy Davis has more. The state has revoked the license of a used car lot owner with businesses in Gonzales and Lafayette. Registrations and license plates have not been delivered to many customers, and 47 complaints have been filed against Cars Inc. so far. News 2's Mike Steele gets answers on why more possible victims could still be out there. Almost $200,000 will be set aside each year for witness protection in Louisiana if Gov. Bobby Jindal signs a bill on his desk into law. Experts say the money will make it easier to prosecute criminals. News 2's Luke Margolis gets answers on how far the money can go, and why in some cases money isn't enough. Reloading following early departures to the professional ranks is an important part of sustaining any college sports program. The LSU baseball program is no different, and the Tigers will have some big shoes to fill in 2010. A fish is helping people in Iberville Parish fight the bite. News 2's Rob Krieger has more on how it's being used against mosquitoes. Overgrown lots have people up in arms in the Scotlandville area of Baton Rouge. People along Wilbur and Tate streets say growth is out of control on one lot, and is putting their safety at risk. News 2's Lori Steele has more on what they're worried about. Ascension Parish is throwing out the old zoning map and adopting a new one. News 2's Dana Hackett gets answers on what changes are coming. Homegrown Louisiana songwriters take the stage Thursday at the Manship Theatre. Among them will be the pride of Houma, Joe Stark, and he joined us on 2une In with a preview of the big concert. A few storms could pop up in the area Tuesday, but the next couple days may be dry. WBRZ Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum has the details in your forecast. You can voice your opinion about healthcare reform at a big town hall meeting Tuesday evening at Our Lady of the Lake. Rep. Bill Cassidy of Baton Rouge joined us with details on the meeting. Five months remain in the 2009 hurricane season, and East Baton Rouge District 10 Councilwoman Tara Wicker wants her constituents to be prepared. She joined us on 2une In Tuesday morning about a hurricane preparedness community meeting she's hosting. News 2 Investigates: Why are rape kits being kept next to lunches. News 2's Chris Nakamoto finds some answers. New security measures are being installed at the Edward Gay apartments where two students were killed two years ago. News 2's Kristy Davis has more. A woman shot to death and left in a ditch in Baton Rouge was the third witness for the same murder case to be killed. Shelva Glasper was set to testify against three men accused of beating and burning a man two years ago. News 2's Luke Margolis gets answers on how the D.A. plans to try the three men. District Attorney Hillar Moore says he's not sure if criminal charges will be filed against employees with the Louisiana Recreational and Used Vehicle Commission. Inspectors with the office are accused of payroll fraud after an investigation by the state Inspector General's Office. News 2's Mike Steele spoke with the commission's director about the allegations. Charlotte Placide has one day left to hold the title of superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish schools. After five years in that role, Tuesday will be her last day before John Dilworth takes her place. News 2's Dana Hackett sat down with Placide to see how she's reflecting on the highs and lows of her administration. The LSU Tiger athletic program announced Monday what fans have been saying for years: LSU is an athletic powerhouse across the board. The Tiger athletic department finished in the top 10 in the Learfield Sports Director's Cup race for the second straight year. The FDA is taking another look at a common over-the-counter medication, acetaminophen, which is in products such as Tylenol. More than 50,000 people in the U.S. go to the emergency room because of the drug each year, so the FDA is discussing possible ways to curb accidental overdose. News 2's Rob Krieger gets answers on the best way to use it safely. Temperatures are still high, but expect a chance of rain during the next couple of days. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has the details in your forecast. A new superintendent will take over the East Baton Rouge Parish Public School System in July. Outgoing superintendent Charlotte Placide joined us on 2une In with a look back at her career. We celebrate independence this week, and we want to also help you be free of heart disease. Heart disease has become the number one killer of women in Louisiana and America, and many are dying needlessly. Our guest on 2une In Monday morning, Baton Rouge cardiologist Dr. Dave Carmouche, is trying to change that. An investigation into the state Recreational and Used Motor Vehicle Commission is taking place. There are allegations that employees lied on time sheets, harassed private citizens and abused the use of state cars. News 2's Kristy Davis has the story. Wildlife and Fisheries agents are patrolling the waterways making sure folks are staying safe while having fun in the sun. News 2's Rob Kreiger goes out on the water to learn the rules about drinking and boating. It's still hot, but there's a chance for rain almost every day this week. Meteorologist Chris Stevens has the details on whether it will bring relief in your True View Forecast in high definition. Wildlife and Fisheries agents are patrolling the waterways making sure folks are staying safe while having fun in the sun. WBRZ Weather Forecast for June 27, 2009 It’s still hot, but showers are back in the picture. Meteorologist Chris Stevens has the details in the only forecast in the area in high definition. A neighborhood known for crime in Livingston Parish gets a face lift. News 2’s Rob Krieger talks to residents that say community involvement is the first step in combating problems. As investigators try to figure out what caused Michael Jackson’s death, one DJ in Baton Rouge had a unique look into the life of the King of Pop. News 2's Rob Krieger gets answers from him and others on how they are remembering Jackson. LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri joined Sports Director Michael Cauble on News 2 at 6 to discuss his team's championship run. A man arrested for his fifth DWI remains out of jail, and there's a possibility he could start driving again soon. Mark Trant, 36, was arrested Wednesday in Baton Rouge for drunk driving. News 2's Chris Nakamoto spoke to his father and gets answers on when he could hit the road. The Legislative session is over, but leaders say there is still work to do. News 2's Kristy Davis get answers on what's ahead. Thousands of fans turned out at Alex Box Stadium Thursday afternoon to celebrate the LSU baseball team's Return to Glory. Sports Director Michael Cauble has more on the victory celebration. It was a race against the clock, but lawmakers just made it for a 6 p.m. deadline. News 2's Dana Hackett was live at the Capitol with details on what took so long to take care of business. Portable speed bumps are popping up in one Plaquemine neighborhood. The first was installed on Sherburne Street near City Park on Thursday morning. News 2's Christine Lewis gets answers on why residents say even more are needed. News 2's Michael Cauble breaks down the Tigers' win in the College World Series. News 2's Michael Cauble brings you all the highlights from the Tigers 11 to 4 victory over Texas. News 2's Kristy Davis gets the reaction from fans celebrating the LSU Tigers College World Series win. The LSU Tigers are one win away from their sixth College World Series title. Sports 2's Chad Sabadie got some one-on-one time with Coach Paul Mainieri ahead of the big game. Tighter conditions for prisoners and fewer guards are a reality at the state penitentiary at Angola after budget cuts. The state chopped nearly $12 million from the prison's budget this year, and nearly 1,000 inmates are double-bunked. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on how this impacts security. Time is running out for the House and Senate to agree on how much money should be restored to higher education and health care. News 2's Dana Hackett gets answers on when the budget debate could end. Rain showers moved through the Baton Rouge area on Wednesday afternoon. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has the details in your forecast. The Longhorns forced a winner-take-all Game 3 with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night. Due to 21 days without rain, water usage is up significantly in Livingston Parish. Officials are asking residents to be a little more conservative with their usage. News 2 Kristy Davis has your story. In just the last four days, paramedics have responded to more than a dozen heat calls due to the oppressive temperatures. Officials are urging anyone who has to be outside to know your body's warning signs. News 2's Chris Nakamoto spoke to one woman who just got out of the hospital from heat exhaustion and has some tips on how to stay cool. LSU needs just one more win over Texas to clinch the College World Series. Sports 2's Chad Sabadie got a few words with Tiger coach Paul Mainieri before the game. The Tigers tied the game in the ninth and won it in the 11th to take a 1-0 lead in the College World Series championship series. The first escape from the new Livingston Parish jail and authorities want to know how it happened. News 2's Kristy Davis has more. News 2 knows your money matters. The state may not have the tools to investigate possible fraud at the Stanford Group. News 2's Luke Margolis will have another edition of Your Money Matters. The Livingston Parish School Board owes one couple thousands of dollars, but it isn't paying up. The couple sued the School Board and won two years ago, but hasn't seen a dime. It pushed our button enough to say, "That's Just Wrong." The delays were tough for thousands of drivers, but one man is just happy to be alive. Traffic stopped just before 1 p.m. on I-12 between Drusilla and Essen because 44-year-old Donald Bimm's 18-wheeler was on fire. News 2's Rob Krieger was there. Police in Baker are about to get a third eye under a plan to outfit all vehicles with high-tech dash cams and computers. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on how this will keep the streets safer. Almost-record highs. More hot weather coming. News 2 has your True View forecast in HD. A woman is accused of ripping off her former Baton Rouge employer. Kristy Davis has the story. More hot weather on the way. The Tigers beat the Razorbacks, 14-5, to move on to the College World Series championship series. Hundreds of new jobs are coming to Iberville Parish. The SNF chemical company is planning to build a new plant just south of Plaquemine. News 2's Rob Krieger has details on what the announcement means for the area. Some taxpayers in Livingston Parish say they are tired of the way their money is spent, so they are trying to force new rules on the parish council. News 2's Lori Steele gets answers on how they'll do it. Negotiations continue to ease cuts for higher education, and it appears more likely the state's rainy day fund will be used to make it happen. News 2's Mike Steele explains how the money could be dished out to help higher education. Parents learned about a plan to run North Iberville as a charter school. News 2's Kristy Davis has more on the reaction to the presentation. An artists' career didn't take him where he expected but it isn't stopping him from making a difference. When the new school year starts, some teachers in East Baton Rouge Parish could be jobless. EBR lost four schools this year due to state takeovers, and Lee High School and Greenville Elementary are also closing. News 2's Dana Hackett gets answers on who could be let go first. Livingston Parish leaders say years of work taking the politics out of road plans is in jeopardy. A Senate panel approved a bill that states a parish priority list for roads only applies to money from the Legislature. News 2's Mike Steele gets answers on why some worry it opens the door for old problems. The LSU Tigers have been in control since winning their second game of the College World Series. Sports 2's Chad Sabadie reports on how the team is ready to take the next step. Five people in the Iberville Building are involved in a outbreak swine flu. News 2's Kristy Davis has more on the story. Residents in one Brusly neighborhood are complaining of foul odors and loud noises coming from a house on South River Road. News 2 counted at least 15 dogs chained up on the property after two were removed earlier this week. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers on why there could be big problems for the dog's owner. A Senate panel stalled a bill Wednesday that would create an Internet crimes investigation fund. The bill would charge taxpayers 10 cents a month for Internet service to homes or businesses in order to generate $4 million so the Attorney General's Office could hire more investigators. News 2's Mike Steele explains why the bill still didn't make it, despite a change. A new policy could cost you money when it comes time to buy or sell a house, according to experts in the housing industry. News 2's Luke Margolis gets answers on why some think it could drive them out of business. LSU is in the driver's seat in Omaha because of two straight victories, but now the Tigers are playing the waiting game. Sports 2's Chad Sabadie joined the Tiger tourists on a trip to the zoo. Paying your utility bills just got easier. News 2's Kristy Davis has more. Ascension Parish leaders are trying to shut down a house on Beau Jon Avenue in Prairieville. In April, a shooting at the home left one man dead and two others injured. News 2's Dana Hackett spoke with the owner, who thinks he's being unfairly targeted. Attorney General Buddy Caldwell wants to see if the Stanford Group violated any state laws. He plans to start by interviewing Stanford investors in Baton Rouge. News 2's Luke Margolis gets answers on what the state hopes to accomplish. |
ADVERTISEMENTS
