A memorial service will be held Friday May 17 at 10 a.m. to honor all law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty.   The ceremony will take place in the plaza on the west side of the East Baton Rouge Parish Governmental Building, 222 St Louis Street.

It is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police, Baton Rouge Lodge #1.  All law enforcement officers and the general public are invited to attend.

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The League of American Bicyclists recently recognized Baton Rouge as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation.

The city was recognized for its commitment to improving conditions for cycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure, and pro-bicycling policies.

Four years ago, Baton Rouge became the first Louisiana city ever to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community, and the recent announcement extends that designation until 2017.

“We are inspired when we see places like Baton Rouge making bicycling safer and more convenient,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “We know that investment will be returned many times over in the health, environmental, transportation, and quality of life benefits of a thriving, attractive community.”

Clark said the bronze-level designation was awarded to Baton Rouge after a careful review of the city-parish’s application and consulting with local cyclists.

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BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB)- Police have released the name of the woman found shot
to death inside a home on Mother's Day.

The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim
as Amanda McCullough, 31, of LaPlace.

She was found dead in a house on Iowa Street in Baton
Rouge around 3:30 p.m.

Investigators have still do not have a suspect or
motive in the deadly shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

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