The explosives unit of the Baton Rouge Police department was on the scene in Denham Springs.  The Advocate reports that state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies blocked off an area near the “American Coachworks” business.

According to WBRZ the area was blocked off Friday afternoon around 3 pm.

American Coachworks is described as a full service towing agency located at the 8300 block of Lockhart Road in Denham Springs.

Other agencies taking part include: the FBI New Orleans Field Office, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s office and the Louisiana State Police.

Over the last eleven days, three adults and four children have lost their lives in six different fires across the state.

The State Fire Marshal is reminding you of a very important message that could mean the difference in life and death. Agency spokesperson, Ashley Rodrigue…

Cut 6 (12) “…not an excuse.”

Rodrigue drew attention to “Operation Save A Life” which is a partnership between the State Fire Marshal and local fire departments that can offer installation of smoke detectors in homes at no cost.

Northeast Louisiana music legend Tony Joe White has passed away. Jeff Palermo looks back at the impact White had on the music industry and his hometown…

Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”.

A rematch of last year’s memorable NFC Divisional playoff game between the Saints and tje Vikings takes place Sunday night at U-S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

That’s where the Black and Gold’s season ended last year thanks to a miraculous touchdown pass.

The Saints bring a five-game winning streak into the game, while the Vikings have won three in a row.