FOX 48 Updates

Lives lost during Pearl Harbor remembered at USS Kidd on 71st anniversary

By Samantha Morgan
Those who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor were remembered today.

Remains of Baton Rouge pilot killed during Vietnam War returned for burial

By Samantha Morgan
The body of Baton Rouge serviceman killed in the line of duty during the Vietnam War will finally be returned to his family for a burial with full military honors.

$7K reward being offered for arrest in illegal black bear kills

By David Lippman (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering a reward after a pair of black bears that were illegally killed last week.

Letten steps down from U.S. Attorney’s Office amid online comment scandal

By Samantha Morgan
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten announced today that he will step down from his post. Letten made the announcement at a press conference on Thursday, Dec. 6. He said that he will officially leave the office on Dec. 11.
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Economists say fiscal cliff will touch almost every American

By Alex Deiro (WGMB-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
While politicians in Washington have yet to reach a solution on the fiscal cliff local economist Loren Scott says if they can't come to a deal, it's you that will suffer.
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New propsal could mean tuition increases for four year schools

By Danielle Grossman
A committee has decided to move forward with a proposal that could give schools like LSU the okay to decide their own tuition. The board of regents will have the final say on that proposal Thursday.

American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center celebrates milestone

By American Cancer Society, Mid South Division
Since their opening last fall, the American Cancer Society’s two Cancer Resource Centers in Alexandria have helped more than 139 cancer patients. In addition, the centers at Christus St.

Recycling center points Fort Polk toward Net Zero Waste 2020

By Kelli Newman, Fort Polk Guardian
“Reduce, reuse, recycle” has become a household phrase; yet being a steward of the environment sometimes takes a backseat when life gets busy.

Over 7,000 jobs to be created due to largest manufacturing investment in state’s history

By Alex Deiro (WVLA-TV, Baton Rouge, La.)
Today Sasol Ltd. Announced plans to invest between $16 billion and $21 billion in an integrated GTL and ethane cracker complex in Westlake. The facility is expected to create roughly 1,253 direct jobs and roughly 5,886 indirect jobs.

Want to be part of the Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show featuring Beyonce?

By NFL Media Relations
Producers of the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Half Time Show are offering area residents an opportunity to participate in Super Bowl XLVII which will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 3, 2013.