Saturday, May 26 2012 1:53 PM EDT2012-05-26 17:53:17 GMT
According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department, two people were killed in a shooting that happened Friday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 5100 block of Thomas Road, near the Baton RougeMore >>
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives responded to a shooting in which two people were found dead on Thomas Road around 4:30 p.m.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:55 AM EDT2012-05-25 04:55:23 GMT
A Baton Rouge woman says she put her bank card into the ATM machine expecting to get cash, instead she was left empty handed. What's worse, she says her account shows the $200 was deducted. And the bankMore >>
A Baton Rouge woman says she put her bank card into the ATM machine expecting to get cash, instead she was left empty handed.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 7:22 PM EDT2012-05-25 23:22:06 GMT
Investigators in Louisiana and Texas have arrested seven people they say were involved in an asphalt paving scam that duped numerous people out of thousands of dollars.More >>
Investigators in Louisiana and Texas have arrested seven people they say were involved in an asphalt paving scam that duped numerous people out of thousands of dollars.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 11:46 AM EDT2012-05-25 15:46:40 GMT
Three lanes were blocked on Interstate 10 due to an apparent hit and run crash Friday morning. Police reported there were minor to moderate injuries in the wreck.More >>
Three lanes were blocked on Interstate 10 due to an apparent hit and run crash Friday morning. Police reported there were minor to moderate injuries in the wreck. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:40:34 GMT
ORANGE COUNTY, FL (WFTV/CNN) - An anesthesiologist arrested for DUI goes on a rampage in the back of a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser. "All of the officers are stealing my money! Stealing my money!"More >>
An anesthesiologist arrested for DUI goes on a rampage in the back of a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 12:54 PM EDT2012-05-25 16:54:27 GMT
Mitt Romney and Donald Trump may be rich and powerful, but they are not sexy... at least the AARP dosen't seem to think so. The organization just released their list of the 21 sexiest men over age 50. NoMore >>
Mitt Romney and Donald Trump may be rich and powerful, but they are not sexy... at least the AARP dosen't seem to think so.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:08 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:08:00 GMT
Detectives are looking for a man who robbed a Dollar Store earlier this month.Police say the suspect, armed with a gun, walked into the Dollar Store in the 5200 block of Government St. on May 7th and demandedMore >>
Detectives are looking for a man who robbed a Dollar Store earlier this month.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:52 AM EDT2012-05-25 13:52:28 GMT
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office advises there will be a DWI/seatbelt checkpoint Friday night. Agencies are not required to give the exact location of the checkpoint.More >>
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office advises there will be a DWI/seatbelt checkpoint Friday night. Agencies are not required to give the exact location of the checkpoint.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 6:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 22:44:48 GMT
Volunteers from across the nation have gathered at the new "Find Mickey Now" headquarters at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette, La. Mickey Shunick, 22, was last seen early Saturday morningMore >>
Volunteers from across the nation have gathered at the new "Find Mickey Now" headquarters at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette, La.More >>
PORT ALLEN, LA (WAFB) -
An 18-wheeler driver is lucky to be alive after his big rig overturned and caught fire Wednesday morning.
The crash happened in the curve on LA 415 to merge onto US 190 West in Port Allen just before 10 a.m.
When the semi flipped, the fuel tank underneath broke, causing the cab of truck to burn.
The driver had to be broken out of the windshield.
He was taken to the hospital.
The extent of his injuries is unknown.
His name was not released.
The tractor trailer was hauling a load of coconut oil.
This 18-wheeler flipped and caught fire in the deep curve on LA 415 to merge onto US 190 West.
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