Latest news for May 20, 2012

• Couple arrested for selling alcoholic drinks from home

  BAKER — Baker police arrested a husband and wife Friday for illegally selling alcoholic beverages in a restaurant they created inside their Hovey Street home, Police … Continue reading →

• Fourth person arrested in McClelland Drive shooting

  The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a fourth suspect in the fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon of a father of two in an apartment complex parking lot on McClelland Drive, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Keion Dshay Carr, 24, 1900 Blount Road, was booked Friday …

• Three injured in Saturday shooting

  Police investigated a Saturday night shooting in the 2000 block of North 16th Street in which one person was hit in the leg and two others were grazed by bullets, a spokesman said. None of the injuries were fatal, police Cpl. Tommy Stubbs said. Police …

• Jurors moved by 911 tape

  Prosecutors played a tape recording Saturday of the horrific 911 call that ended with the screams of Patricia Aldridge being shot 13 times by an AK-47, while multiple jurors burst into tears and the defendant, Derrick Gordy, leaned back in his chair and stared straight ahead.

  Police and Fire briefs for May 20, 2012

  Baton Rouge police arrested a Baton Rouge man Friday accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in April, according to an arrest warrant.

• Ex-LSU player held

  A former all-conference defensive back on LSU’s 2007 national championship football team, now a NFL free agent, was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, an affidavit of probable cause shows. Chevis Jackson, 26, 4005 Nicholson Drive, No. 3610, was booked into Parish Prison on …

• Tort reform group wary of Jindal

  Amid the recent spate of laudatory columns that promote Gov. Bobby Jindal as vice presidential timber, the Americans for Tort Reform on Friday released an opinion slamming the governor on the legacy lawsuit debate. “It’s a safe bet that few of those singing Jindal’s praises as a …

• Master plan notes concerns in Walker growth

  WALKER — The city’s new master plan suggests there are needs for creating new thoroughfares, updating development codes, improving drainage and considering major annexations. “The city is in the early stages of a significant development expansion, where allowing public and private sector development …

• Rouzan on agenda

  The city-parish Planning Commission will reconsider a final development plan Monday for a 17-home subphase of Rouzan, as well as a concept plan for Mallard Park, a 90-lot development north of Hoo Shoo Too Road that previously drew strong opposition from neighbors. The final development plan for …

• Shoppers find out about their health at free screening

  Venita Harvey figured she should take advantage of a free health screening while shopping at the Mall of Louisiana on Saturday. Harvey, of Gonzales, who went to the mall with her cousin, Pamela Taylor, noticed tables set up with medical personnel performing blood pressure and blood sugar …

• Driver booked with I-10 wrecks

  A truck driver is accused of halting traffic Friday night on Interstate 10 across the Atchafalaya Basin after driving the wrong way onto the interstate while intoxicated, a State Police spokesman said Saturday. Marshal Smith, 62, of Gaffney, S.C., drove his 18-wheeler west in the eastbound lanes …

• Politics Column for May 20, 2012

  House Speaker Chuck Kleckley said Thursday that the state’s financial problems are affecting his family. Kleckley, R-Lake Charles, said funding cutbacks to public colleges are prolonging his youngest daughter’s education. He said his daughter will have …

• People in Business for May 20, 2012

  Will Waldrop has been named state sales manager for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. Waldrop was district sales manager in Shreveport for north Louisiana. He will be based in Baton Rouge. Regions Bank has named Brigg A. Baechle as senior credit officer in Baton Rouge, managing the bank's credit risk …

• Business Honors for May 20, 2012

  Michelle Sorrells, of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens LLC in Baton Rouge, was presented the President's Award by the Louisiana Bar Foundation. The award recognizes outstanding support, volunteer service, dedication and the advancement of the mission and goals of the LBF. Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. received the LBF's Horn Blower Award, …

• Hospital tour draws a crowd

  So many people attended Saturday’s open house at the new Woman’s Hospital, volunteers hosting reception tables in the spacious, light-filled foyer ran out of visitor registration forms and had to photocopy some more. “We printed 1,500,” said Aimee Goforth, a public information specialist who was leading …

• BR-N.O. rail link study gets local funds

  Baton Rouge and New Orleans are still pursuing plans to establish a passenger rail service linking the two major metropolitan areas. This past week, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Planning Organization approved spending $105,000 in federal money for a feasibility study of a commuter rail service to …

• A tale of two TIFs

  Outdoor goods retailer Cabela's opened for business in Gonzales in late 2007 just ahead of competitor Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs after both won protracted court battles over the incentives local governments used to lure them.