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Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
Trooper arrested following off-duty DWI crash
Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, the Louisiana State Police was informed that the Baton Rouge Police Department was investigating a single-vehicle crash involving an off-duty Louisiana State Police lieutenant on Interstate 10 near Perkins Road. Trooper Sgt. Kate Stegall said 51-year-old Prentiss “Trey” Bellue was the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash, […]
Homicides are up in Baton Rouge as killings drop nationwide — but the pace is slowing
Homicides in Baton Rouge have increased from the same time last year — even as other major cities across the country see noticeable declines in gun violence — but the city is no longer on pace to match its deadliest year in 2021. From Jan. 1 to June...
BRPD seizes four guns, drugs ready for distribution; officers still searching for suspect who fled
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police seized drugs ready for distribution and four guns after they raided a car near a local business where illicit dealings were said to take place, the department said Friday. A BRPD officer on patrol said he saw an illegal transaction happening at a...
Air Travel Grounded – Louisiana Passengers Call Your Airline
There appears to be a major IT issue involving several of the airlines that serve airports in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge this morning. The issue is not just confined to Louisiana airports nor is it confined exclusively to the airline industry. Since many of you...
Another Drawdown Of Lake Bistineau Set To Begin This Month
It won't be long now, Lake Bistineau will be reduced to Bayou Dorcheat and an assortment of swamp-like areas. It would appear that summer is nearly over for those who enjoy water sports like fishing or skiing on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Lake Bistineau State Park recently posted on...
Louisiana Police Officer Struck By Vehicle During Foot Pursuit
A Denham Springs, Louisiana, Police Officer was chasing a suspect on foot when he was struck by a vehicle on Friday. According to the authorities, the officer was pursuing the suspect on foot in the eastbound lane when he was hit by a car by accident. According to WBRZ, the...
MONEY TALKS: The Federal Reserve & Interest Rates
Certified financial planner, Chad Olivier, discusses the Federal Reserve and why it’s time for them to act. Welcome to Money Talks, our weekly segment where Chad shares knowledge he’s accumulated throughout his career to help those in the Baton Rouge area better plan for their futures. Chad Olivier...
Louisiana Ranked in Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers List
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - New research has revealed that Louisiana ranks 1st among the US states with the most dangerous roads for drivers. The physical condition of roads and their traffic volume can significantly impact safety. But which state has the riskiest roads?. The team at MarketWatch Guides analyzed data...
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...
Louisiana constitution 'is broken': GOP donor Lane Grigsby again pitches rewrite
Lane Grigsby, a Baton Rouge business owner and Republican megadonor who chaired Gov. Jeff Landry's "constitutional reform" transition committee, this week made yet another pitch for a rewrite of the state constitution. Grigsby spoke to media and the public at a Baton Rouge Press Club luncheon on Monday. It was...
WANTED: Rape suspect skips trial, considered armed and dangerous
AMITE, La. (WVUE) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a rape suspect who missed his trial date. Gerald Stevens, 55, of Roseland, failed to appear at his trial on Monday, July 15, for a third-degree rape charge involving a juvenile from 2021.
I-12 West past Walker has reopened; officer hit by a vehicle released from hospital
WALKER — Interstate 12 westbound at the Walker exit was closed after a police officer was hit by a car while he was pursuing a suspect on foot in the eastbound lane, Denham Police said on Friday. It has since reopened. Traffic that was stuck in the backup caused...
BTR says airport ‘remains open’ and ‘fully operational’ amid nationwide delays
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A worldwide technology outage impacted airlines, flights, banks, media, and businesses, causing a huge disruption to companies and their services on Friday, July 19. At the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, officials said the airport “remains open” and “fully operational.”. “The FAA is...
LSU offers 4-star safety from Frisco, Texas
Brian Kelly and his recruiting staff took a trip to Frisco, Texas, to extend a scholarship offer to a safety from the 2026 recruiting class. To land him, the Tigers will have to fend off SMU, now a member of the Power 4. Jordan Deck is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound, safety from Frisco where he plays for Lone Star High School. The Lone Star Rangers finished last season 10-2 with a loss to Forney in the second round of the 5A D1 playoffs. There are no crystal ball projections for him but SMU is a 34% favorite to land him per...
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Woman’s Renada W. Deschamp Named One of Top 50 Women Chief Diversity Officers
Woman’s Hospital announced that Chief Diversity Officer Renada W. Deschamp, MPA, MCCT, CDE, has been named one of the top 50 women chief diversity officers for 2024 by the nationally recognized organization Women We Admire. In 2022, Deschamp joined Woman's as the senior vice president of health equity and...
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