http://www.2theadvocate.com 2theadvocate.com | Powered by The Advocate and WBRZ News 2 Louisiana en-us Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:58:31 -0500 Copyright (C) 1992-2007, 2theadvocate.com, WBRZ, Louisiana Broadcasting LLC and The Advocate, Capital City Press LLC, All Rights Reserved. http://www.2theadvocate.com/help/3412486.html 15 http://rss.swagit.com/2wbrz.gif http://www.2theadvocate.com 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-9.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-9.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:42:19 CDT The Advocate Ascension officials rethink roadside stands 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-8.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-8.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:41:37 CDT The Advocate Grandmother speaks out after child's death 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-6.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-6.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:43:45 CDT The Advocate Pointe Coupee Parish bans most holiday fireworks Wanda's Kid's 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-5.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-5.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:40:56 CDT The Advocate Day-care loses license, family of child speaks out 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-3.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-3.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:30:13 CDT The Advocate State fire marshal talks holiday safety 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? http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-2.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-2.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:30:11 CDT The Advocate Does the Big City Slider Station 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-1.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07022009-1.html Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:14:05 CDT The Advocate State Police cracking down during holiday weekend 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-17.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-17.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:08:29 CDT The Advocate Rape kit missing in White Castle Speed vans are off the streets Livingston Parish after a report by News 2's Kristy Davis. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-16.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-16.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:08:27 CDT The Advocate Speed vans in limbo A daycare with a spotty history could be shut down after a child died. News 2's Dana Hacket has more on this tragic story. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-15.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-15.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 23:08:25 CDT The Advocate Child dies at Daycare 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-13.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-13.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:43:46 CDT The Advocate Sharks seen in Livingston Parish 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-12.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-12.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:38:37 CDT The Advocate Law redirects revenue from interstate tickets 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-11.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-11.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:30:33 CDT The Advocate Child dies in van at day care center At least six animals have died in Ascension Parish in the last week because of the heat. Animal advocates fear they could see more deaths before temperatures cool down. News 2's Lori Steele gets answers on how quickly the heat can claim your pet if you're not careful. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-9.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-9.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:49:07 CDT The Advocate Keeping your pets safe from the heat 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-8.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-8.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:49:05 CDT The Advocate Burglar hits Baton Rouge subdivisions 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-3.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-3.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:10:35 CDT The Advocate Bonanno's cooks up crab cakes 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-2.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-2.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:48:17 CDT The Advocate Kennedy talks about state budget 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-1.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/07012009-1.html Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:47:41 CDT The Advocate WBR set for July 4 celebration The "speed van" was towed from church grounds this morning. News 2's Kristy Davis has more. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-13.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-13.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:54:58 CDT The Advocate Speed van is towed 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-12.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-12.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:49:53 CDT The Advocate White Castle Police controversy continues 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-9.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-9.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:50:30 CDT The Advocate State revokes license of used car lot owner 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-10.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-10.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:49:05 CDT The Advocate Bill provides more money for witness protection 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-7.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-7.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:00:04 CDT The Advocate Fish being used to fight 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-6.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-6.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:00:01 CDT The Advocate Overgrown lot concerns residents 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. http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-5.html http://media.swagit.com/s/wbrz/The_Advocate/06302009-5.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:59:58 CDT The Advocate Ascension Parish rezoning