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Police officer struck by vehicle Saturday night
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - A Central police officer was struck by a vehicle late Saturday night, July 20. According to the Central Police Department, the incident happened on Central Thruway while the officer was making a traffic stop. Authorities said the officer was not seriously injured and was hit by...
Baton Rouge airport not affected by global technology outage: What you need to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Metro Airport had no reported impacts on its systems after a global technology outage Friday. An airport spokesperson said BTR is open and fully operational, adding that airlines were issued a ground stop early Friday morning as a precaution. Travelers are...
The LaTangela Show - Friday, July 19
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - This week on The LaTangela Show, hosted by LaTangela Fay, Tan chats with Taryn Jackson, Director of Editorial and Brand Engagement at PBS and Demetrius Grosse, Actor “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” on the #TanLine. Taryn Jackson sheds light on...
Lawyers push to relocate students from an elementary school next to chemical plant in St. John
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is asking a federal judge to require St. John the Baptist Parish School Board to relocate students from an elementary school located right next to a chemical plant. Fifth Ward Elementary School sits about 500 feet from the Denka Performance Elastomers plant in the small,...
Ferriday police chief, three officers resign
NATCHEZ — The Town of Ferriday is without a police chief and three officers after they resigned on Friday. Ferriday Mayor Alvin Garrison confirmed Police Chief C.J. Hall and three of the town’s officers submitted letters of resignation on Friday. Garrison said Saturday morning he does not know why the chief and officers resigned. “I haven’t […] The post Ferriday police chief, three officers resign appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
Former jailer, inmate arrested following fight
AMITE --- A former jail employee and an inmate have been arrested following a physical altercation between the two. Jaden Lamark, 20, was booked on Friday, July 19, on one count each of Simple Battery and Malfeasance in Office. He had been a TPSO Corrections employee since December 2023. Sanchez...
New restaurant opens its doors in downtown Baton Rouge, offering a country-style menu
A new restaurant with a country-style cooking concept has opened in downtown Baton Rouge. The eatery, called Hot Stuff, is operating in what was once the old Dalton's Department Store at 244 Lafayette St., directly across from the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. The menu includes salads and hot "build...
Louisiana Residents Should Brace for More of These Bloodsucking Menaces
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - With summer comes a lot more tropical showers in Louisiana, and with those showers comes one of the natural predators of the Louisiana resident, the mosquito. With a lot of rain expected in the coming days throughout south Louisiana, we can see places that are...
Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs
A Burger King employee was fired after giving her son and his friends summer jobs. WLBT3 reports that the Mississippi mom believes they were unfairly handed pink slips after a pay policy misunderstanding. RELATED: Burger King Assistant Manager Fired After Reportedly Serving Customers Dirty Fries Out Of Trash Can Burger King Employee Hires Her Son [...] The post Mississippi Mom Fired From Burger King After Giving Her Son & His Friends Summer Jobs appeared first on The Shade Room.
Candidates line up for Covington, Abita council races on Nov. 5 ballot
Five candidates are set to compete in two special races for open seats on the Covington City Council and Abita Town Council on Nov. 5. Meanwhile, when the three-day qualifying period ended Friday, Todd Burrall won the District E seat on the Covington City Council when no other candidate signed up for that race.
Dutchtown HS grad receives Nursing Solutions of LA scholarship
Recent Dutchtown HS graduate Arielle Perry was awarded a scholarship from Nursing Solutions of Louisiana. Program guidelines and criteria include:. We are seeking graduates who volunteer in the community and have strong participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must attend a two (2)-year community college or four (4)-year college or university...
The Town of Ball becomes the 35th Smoke-Free Municipality in Louisiana
BALL, La. (WNTZ) – The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL) is excited to announce that the Town of Ball has become the 35th Louisiana municipality to adopt a comprehensive smoke-free indoor ordinance. This is a huge win not only for the goal and mission of TFL, to create a healthy state, but also it is a win for the community of Ball where now all residents and visitors can go anywhere in the town and enjoy themselves without the dangers of having to breathe in secondhand smoke.
Tangipahoa deputies search for man who skipped rape trial
A Roseland man is on the run after skipping his rape trial in Tangipahoa Parish this week, authorities say. The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office is now searching for 55-year-old Gerald Stevens, who authorities say was last seen armed outside of a relative's house in Roseland on Wednesday. Stevens was scheduled to...
What’s the future for two parks in Ascension Parish? Residents have some ideas.
The baseball fields at Roger J. Clouatre Memorial Park in St. Amant aren’t going anywhere, but the question of how to use the remaining land off Stringer Bridge Road was up for debate at an information session Tuesday. Led by consultant Randy Albarez, who called parks the “soul” of...
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