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DA unsure why officer once again arrested for domestic violence was granted bond without hearing
GONZALES - District Attorney Ricky Babin is unsure why his office was not notified about the aggravated assault domestic abuse arrest of a police officer before he was released over the weekend. "I wish we could have looked at it. Whether [the judge] made a bad decision or a good...
LSU Football flips talented linebacker from South Carolina after Bayou Splash
This past weekend, LSU hosted recruits from all over the country for the annual Bayou Splash recruiting event. From all accounts, the event was a massive success and it was a when rather than an if for recruits commiting to LSU. The Tigers reeled in 2026 in-state guard Jalan Chapman...
Popular Slidell taco restaurant has 'significant damage' after fire burned through building
Firefighters in Slidell worked through the scorching afternoon heat Tuesday to bring a restaurant fire under control and prevent it from spreading to other businesses in a strip center along Gause Boulevard. But while they had the fire under control in 26 minutes, it wasn't enough to prevent the Las...
Assumption Sheriff's deputies arrest Texas woman on multiple drug charges
LABADIEVILLE— A woman from Texas is now in jail after Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies found multiple illegal drugs in her car after she was pulled over for speeding. A deputy caught 29-year-old Anna C. Bergmann speeding Monday night along LA 398 near Labadieville. Once she was pulled over, the deputy noticed the smell of marijuana coming from her car.
Sara Lee, Wonderbread owners announce closures of plants affecting hundreds of workers
Bakery giants Flowers Foods and Bimbo Bakeries USA announced four plant closures, the latest to hit the food sector as manufacturers look to increase efficiencies and cut costs across their networks. Flowers said it plans to close a bun making facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The company behind Wonder, Tastykake...
The LSU offensive weapon not getting enough attention as fall camp approaches
With fall camp starting up Thursday morning, there have been several freshmen in this 28 player 2024 class who have been written and talked about at length this offseason. But as camp nears, there's more and more reason to be excited about freshman wide receiver Jelani Watkins. An absolute burner...
Prairieville HS Hurricanes unveil Gameday Character Logo
The Prairieville High School Hurricanes will have a new gameday character when it opens this fall. The new character logo featuring a Great Blue Heron was developed by the school’s leadership following feedback from the community and incoming students. “The Great Blue Heron, which we are lovingly nicknaming Gumbo,...
K&B drug stores heir launches new real estate firm and industrial project in Luling
Andrew Marcus was just 8 years old in 1998, when his grandfather Sydney Besthoff sold the family drug store business, K&B, to Rite Aid. So, while Marcus remembers the chain’s iconic purple logo and beloved peppermint ice cream, the family business he grew up in wasn’t focused on running pharmacies but on real estate — specifically, managing more than 100 retail properties the Besthoffs owned even after they sold K&B.
Slidell's Corey Cousin Jr. makes a decision about his baseball future
Slidell graduate Corey Cousin Jr. still can't believe it's true. Two weeks ago, the Kansas City Royals drafted the talented outfielder at No. 527 overall with the second pick of the 18th round of the MLB Draft. Now, Cousin is officially a Royal after signing a 6-year contract on July...
Cinemark Theatres has record weekend, questions the future of movie theatres
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Cinemark achieved its best opening summer weekend box office of all time just a few days ago. The release of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ took box offices by storm nationwide, grossing more than $210 million. The film was awarded best July opening ever and best-ever opening for an R-rated film. The consumer interest only goes to show that there is still a desire for the unique experiences only movie theatres can provide. ‘Twisters’, ‘Despicable Me 4′, and ‘Inside Out 2′ have also contributed to an outpouring of interest throughout what has been a busy and successful Summer movie release.
‘Do or die’: Some of the 250 dogs at Lacombe shelter in danger of being euthanized
Overcrowding of cats and dogs is a big problem at St. Tammany Parish Animal Services right now. The Parish shelter prides itself on finding homes instead of euthanizing animals, but that could change if these animals are not adopted or fostered.
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