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It's a rare look at how Baton Rouge Police protect from the sky. BRPD's new helicopter is stocked with on-board cameras that show what's unfolding below - including shootings, police pursuits, and rescues.
Ascension Parish coroner Dr. John Fraiche says Mitchell Guist, a star of the reality TV show "Swamp People" died of natural causes.
John Edwards' team wrapped up their defense Wednesday without calling the ex-presidential candidate, his mistress or daughter to testify, a move experts say was intended to shift focus from a political sex scandal to the...
By JEFF DONN AP National Writer Without fanfare, the nation's nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer...
The hearing lasted more than two hours, with outside counsel Dan Nash arguing the NFL's position and lawyer Jeff Kessler speaking for the NFLPA.
The sound of a heartbeat was the center of discussions at the Louisiana Capitol Wednesday. Those conversations were part of the ongoing debate over a highly controversial abortion bill.
The Transportation Security Administration has promised to beef up security measures, but little has been done as the group works through the rulemaking process. A TSA official appeared before a House subcommittee Wednesday to explain why.
The sister of a bride found stabbed to death in suburban Chicago said her new brother-in-law called a relative on the day the body was found and said he left his new wife bleeding after a "bad fight."
Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.
The timeless tale of Casablanca, considered one of the best movies of all time, is coming to Facebook for a one-night free screening.
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced he has signed another 39 bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of signed bills to 150.
While interim head coach Joe Vitt has taken over duties for the New Orleans Saints, no one including himself will be sitting in Sean Payton's seat.
Health experts say taxes on unhealthy foods need to be higher. Some researchers predict a 20 percent tax on sugary drinks would reduce obesity rates up to 3.5 percent.
A 49-year-old Louisiana man is richer after claiming a $250,000 Mega Millions prize, but it took him two months to realize he was a winner.
Ascension Parish officials will host a meeting tonight to get public input concerning the proposed Ascension Parish Road Program.
Last week LSU was listed in the "SECURE" category, this week the Tigers are outside the top eight in all but one projection.
9News Neighborhoods is celebrating "Great Grads" of 2012 by featuring graduate photos on our website as well as our newscasts.
Authorities arrested six convicted sex offenders on May 10 for failing to register. They were rounded up early that morning.
NEW ORLEANS - With no progress in a new contract with Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints are looking at the possibility of adding another quarterback to the team. In response to a question about the quarterback
It was quite a change of pace for Duane 'Dog' Chapman Tuesday. Instead of catching bad guys, he caught up with a good guy and made a wish come true.
In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, Gov. Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker put the opposing political views aside for a video that channels their best Jerry Sienfield impersonations.
Southern University plays host to this year's Southwest Athletic Conference Baseball Tournament, which kicks off Wednesday morning.
While most kids will spend the summer playing with friends, one Baton Rouge teenager has a job to do and she's headed to New York to do it.
Shreveport Police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man dead and another in the hospital. According to police, a masked gunman opened fire on a crowd of people in the parking lot of La Tierra Apartments in Shreveport.
As the search continues in North Mississippi for a double murder suspect, some South Mississippi police departments are telling officers to be sensitive to public worry about traffic stops.
A new study finds too much of the sweet stuff is bad for your brain.
A grand jury has indicted a man and woman on tax evasion charges in connection with a business they ran that got Medicaid funds.
Road construction will cause lane closures on O'Neal Lane and 4-H Club Road near the I-12 overpass Wednesday. Alternate routes are suggested.
Duane and Beth Chapman, of A&E Television Network's hit series DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER, met a VIP Tuesday (May 15) at their bail bonds office in Honolulu. 8-year-old Logan from Illinois has a congenital heart defect. The Make-a-Wish foundation flew Logan and his family to Hawaii all the way from Illinois just to meet the Chapmans.
9News This Morning has blown through Wilkinson Co., MS for ROAD TRIP 2012 ... this week? The City of Amite! We've got slideshows and video of our adventures right here, including behind-the-scenes with our special "Graham Cam."
The 9News This Morning team took the show on the road to Woodville. Here are some pictures from the show.
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Some things you just can't take your eyes off of... like this LIVE eagle cam in Decorah, Iowa that's streaming on the internet 24 hours a day.
We've gathered a bevy of mug shots from law enforcement for you to peruse. New photos added every day!
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