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Louisiana Ticket Claims $230,000 in Wednesday Lottery Drawing
As an observer of lottery drawings in Louisiana, I feel obligated to suggest to those who want to strike it rich playing lottery games with the Louisiana Lottery should be participating in those games over the next week or so. The reason? Lady Luck appears to have moved back into Louisiana and she's apparently applying her "magic" to lottery tickets sold here in The Boot.
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.
State superintendent intervenes in EBR superintendent search
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The head of Louisiana’s public school system is getting involved with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s search for a superintendent after the school board ended another meeting in a standstill. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley sent a letter on Friday, July...
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...
Murder suspect accidentally let out of jail, turns himself in hours later
BATON ROUGE - A video posted to his Instagram page shows 21-year-old Rashawn Alexander leaving the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison early Wednesday morning. The problem is, the district attorney says, he wasn't supposed to be released. "Apparently, he paid the bond, and no holds were reflected at the prison...
LSU Manship School students head to Paris to cover 2024 Olympics; WBRZ to feature student's work
BATON ROUGE - For the first time ever, LSU Tigers are headed overseas for the opportunity to cover the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Twenty-five lucky LSU Manship School of Mass Communication students are headed to France on Saturday to not only cover the Paris Olympics but to explore French culture, history and food.
Baton Rouge election roundup: Here's who's running for mayor and Metro Council
With the qualifying period now closed, the field of candidates is set for the 2024 election for East Baton Rouge Parish's next mayor-president, as well as the city's 12 Metro Council seats. The mayor's race looks to carry a full ballot into the Nov. 5 election day, with nine candidates...
Fall election qualifying closes, many face no opposition
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The qualifying period for this Fall’s elections closed Friday afternoon, July 19. Multiple candidates across metro Baton Rouge were the only candidates to qualify, meaning they have earned the seat outright and will not appear on the ballot. They include:. MULTI-PARISH:. JUDGE, COURT OF...
Ballot is set for the Nov. 5 election
Qualifying for positions on the Nov. 5 ballot has ended. Some of the races already have been decided since none drew challengers. The following are races that overlap in several parishes:. U.S. Representative 4th Congressional District. Mike Johnson, Bossier City. Joshua Morott, Benton. U.S. Representative 6th Congressional District. Quentin Anthony...
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...
Off-duty Louisiana trooper arrested, booked with DWI after Baton Rouge crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A Louisiana State Police lieutenant accused of driving while intoxicated while off-duty was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department Thursday. State police said BRPD responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Perkins Road around 11:30 p.m. July 18. LSP said officers...
Hooper Road at Shoe Creek Drive re-opened after head-on collision in Central
CENTRAL — Both sides of Hooper Road at the intersection with Shoe Creek Drive re-opened after a head-on collision, Central Police said Friday. Central Police, Central Fire and EMS responded to the crash, which blocked both lanes of traffic.
4 facing drug charges after Livingston Parish deputies seize meth, fentanyl
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Four people were arrested after an investigation by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Agents with the LPSO Narcotics Division got a complaint about the distribution of fentanyl in Livingston Parish, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Jason Ard said the complaint centered around Kelvin “BoBo” Johnson, 48, of Baton Rouge.
Spartan Announces Regional Manager Promotion
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Kevin Monteleone to the role of regional manager, effective June 16, 2024. Mr. Monteleone joins Spartan as the regional manager for the Baton Rouge region. For the last seven years, Kevin worked as the account manager for Newell Brands in the Gulf South Territory where he managed a four-state district focusing on sales in hospitals and educational institutions.
Groups address homelessness in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - According to the World Population Review, there are over 7,000 people without homes in Louisiana. Several officials are trying to help bring these numbers down, but some say a joint effort is required before any progress is made. Thursday morning, the Mayor’s Office had contractors...
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