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'Find Out Friday' | Motorist arrested after fleeing 4-car crash in Slidell, violence against officer
SLIDELL, La. — The Slidell Police Department published a cheeky post on Facebook after a female motorist was arrested following a police pursuit Friday afternoon. The SPD, which used hashtags #FindOutFriday' and #SlidellsFinest, said the suspect "found out" that local police do not "mess around" when it comes to crime.
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...
Announcement times and information as LSU Football looks to add two top-100 recruits
This week already saw the LSU Football team pick up one of it's top recruiting talents in DJ Pickett as the Tigers now hold the Nation's top recruit on the offensive and defensive side of the football. Today, we may see the LSU Football team add to its third-ranked recruiting class as two top-100 players announce their commitments where LSU will have a hat on the table.
LSU intends to replace Jayden Daniels with a committee of excellence
The excellence of Jayden Daniels was impossible to ignore last season. Daniels was a one-man band who won the Heisman Trophy even though LSU lost to Alabama, did not win the SEC, and did not make the College Football Playoff. This year, LSU has to be better at every non-quarterback position in order to compensate for Daniels’ exit to the NFL. Brian Kelly thinks his Tiger offense is in position to do exactly that and become just as productive as it was in 2023, if not more so.
The Clay Young Show - Friday, July 19
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s still ‘No Tie July’ and Clay is tackling a number of topics this Friday,. Trump Assassination attempt with Eugene Collins, Community Activist. New State Laws with Ryan Beaulieu, Attorney. EBR School Superintendent with Adonica Duggan, BR Alliance for Students. Helix Academy...
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 Ranked as Hardest Place to Save
Forbes Advisor has released a new study, ranking states by how difficult it is to save money as a resident of each respective state. According to the original research, the national personal savings rate has decreased from 20% in 2020 to 3.8% as of January 2024. The ranking for each state, plus the District of Columbia, is determined based on indicators in these key categories: income, debt, cost of living, taxes, and housing.
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...
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