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Thursday AM Forecast: Hot and dry days continue, Muggy air returns this weekend
The low humidity ends today as an uptick in humidity over the weekend will bring us back to a muggier feel each day. Conditions remain mainly dry through the next 7-days. An *AIR QUALITY ALERT* will be in effect for the Baton Rouge Metro Area again on Thursday. Light northeasterly winds will hinder smoke particle dispersion and gradually transport additional smoke into the state. Furthermore, mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s will enhance ozone formation. Air Quality Index levels will be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups in Baton Rouge. Active children and adults, the elderly and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor activities and exertion.
Favorites remain the same in District 9-1A Football. And we've got a breakdown
The Kittens did more than run the table in 9-1A. They rolled on to win their second Division IV select title in three years. How an untested quarterback and a revamped offensive line progress is worth watching. Another to watch: Kentwood. Speaking of new looks, the Kangaroos have one after...
LSU camp observations: Two offensive starters sit practice, but passing game clicks anyway
The ball Garrett Nussmeier zipped to the front corner of the end zone Wednesday ordinarily would have gone to starting wide receiver Chris Hilton. But redshirt freshman Kyle Parker, filling in for Hilton, secured the touchdown grab instead, punctuating a clean, efficient drive near the end of LSU’s 17th preseason camp practice, the final session open to the media before the season begins Sept. 1 against Southern Cal.
BRPD seizes over 186 lbs of fentanyl in one of the largest drug busts ever — enough to kill 42 million people
BATON ROUGE — What began as a routine drug bust on August 14 in Baton Rouge has now uncovered one of the largest fentanyl seizures in U.S. history, highlighting the ongoing battle against this deadly drug. Nearly 84 kilos, or 186 pounds, of fentanyl were confiscated from a home...
LSU's Vernon Norwood reflects on journey after winning gold at Olympics; Louisiana's higher ed gender pay gap
According to recent research by the Louisiana Illuminator, there’s a persistent pay gap between men and women at the state’s public institutions of higher education. The Illuminator reviewed salaries of more than 7,700 full-time or equivalent instructional faculty at the public colleges and universities in Louisiana. Reporter Piper...
CRIME STOPPERS: Officials search for suspected vehicle burglars caught on camera
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is trying to identify multiple people as part of an investigation into several vehicle burglaries. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, the people captured on camera burglarized several vehicles in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood early Tuesday morning, July 30. Investigators...
Here’s How Some Louisiana Residents Can Get SUN Bucks
SHREVEPORT, LA - You might not know about SUN Bucks, but if you have children living in your home, you might be eligible to receive the assistance. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) says we are now in Phase 3 of the SUN Bucks application process. Most children who qualify for SUN Bucks were automatically enrolled and provided benefits during Phases 1 and 2. But some families will need to complete an application to receive benefits.
The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
A sunny and hot Wednesday
If you're headed to Baton Rouge, there is an Air Quality Alert in effect until midnight tonight because ozone is at the Orange level. Wednesday: Expect a mostly sunny to partly cloudy and hot day with a light breeze, no rain and afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Louisiana homeowners could get premium discounts with this inspection
METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — As insurance rates skyrocket in Louisiana, there’s a little-known option to help homeowners save money. A wind mitigation inspection takes about an hour and costs around $300. Ashley van der Muelen, a licensed wind mitigation surveyor with Compass Inspection Services, LLC, spoke with a...
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