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Dutchtown High School announces homecoming court
The 2024 Dutchtown High School homecoming court has been announced. This year's court includes Addison Heinz, Addison Roden, Adyson Hymel, Alayna Ellis, Alise Gros, Allie Cliburn, Cadie Kusy, Charlee Bourgeois, Claire Flanagan, Emma Glaser, Jordan Hurst, Katelyn Bucci, Kendall Shank, Marlie McLellan, Moriah Thompson and Nandi Montegut.
Continuing the Standard: Dutchtown Volleyball tasked with return to Division I State Tournament
Senior outside hitters Cadie Kusy and Ania Anderson are two of the remaining links to Dutchtown’s run to a Division I state semifinal run a year ago. The Lady Griffins (34-9) matched the deepest run for the program where 10 seniors bowed out after a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Mt. Carmel at the Lafayette Cajundome.
Man found guilty in deadly stabbings of two people, prosecutors say
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man has been found guilty in connection with the deadly stabbings of two people in West Baton Rouge Parish, according to 18th Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton. A jury came to the decision after deliberating for 30 minutes on Friday, August 23,...
Two long-time rivals are now in the same district, raising the stakes in District 8-3A
The Livingston Parish rivalry between Springfield and Albany has always been intense. So much so, that their games have provided one of the area's top early-season matchups. That changes this year. The stakes have been raised because both teams are in the same district. The rivalry game, billed as the...
Car Crashes Through Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A scary scene Thursday afternoon from a church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A video posted by WAFB shows a car inside of a church on Scenic Highway on Thursday, Aug. 15. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the crash at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church located at 9700 Scenic Highway.
Sunday AM Forecast: back to the humidity and daily rain chances for the foreseeable future
Unfortunately, the mugginess is back! The increase in moisture will lead to daily rain chances for the foreseeable future. Today & Tonight: The air now has that usual summertime feel to it. Although it will feel humid today, humidity values will be lower than we saw earlier this month. That means no heat alerts, as peak feels-like temperatures will be near 104 degrees. Highs will be in the mid 90's under mostly cloudy skies. Rain is returning to the forecast, with about 30-40% of the viewing area picking up measurable rainfall. Although there will be a few showers around for the first half of the day, the best chance of rain will be in the afternoon and evening. Tonight, lows will be near 75 degrees under mostly clear skies.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: CASA of SoLa, 215 E. Pinhook Drive, Lafayette, recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to speak...
Children learn life lessons through music at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge
Children's choirs are about more than just music at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. The church has two children's groups within its choir program, one a choir for kindergarten through second graders, and the other for third through fifth graders. "A huge part of our mission is teaching...
Human Condition: The day we got lost in the Atchafalaya Basin
We were walking single file through sword fern and lizard’s tail so dense the three of us could not see where our steps fell. Cottonmouths, languidly sinister, coiled on rotting stumps in sunny patches where sunlight penetrated the dense canopy. I wondered if there was truth to the maxim...
Some rain today, better rain chances later this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An upper-low moving across the northern Gulf of Mexico will help to send some moisture and showers into the area. However, areas near and north of the state line will likely stay mainly dry while scattered to numerous showers and t-storms are likely along the coast. In between, metro Baton Rouge can expect a 30% chance of showers and t-storms, mainly in the afternoon, with highs in the low to mid 90s.
What does St. George mean for Baton Rouge's budget? The city is starting to plan for cuts.
Baton Rouge government agencies have been told to submit plans for budget cuts of 10% and 20%, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the city-parish's finances caused by the incorporation of the new city of St. George. It is still uncertain if the cuts will happen. But if they do, the reductions...
Experienced coaching staff could lead Southern football to new heights
Baton Rouge - Southern University football is gearing up for its first season under the direction of head coach Terrence Graves. Graves has described himself as a "hands off" style of head coach. He likes to let his coordinators and assistant coaches do their jobs how they choose. Having that...
'Heal the Block Series Finale' wraps up summer initiative to unify community, deter violence
BATON ROUGE - On Saturday, the Baton Rouge Community Street Team hosted their third annual 'Heal the Block Series Finale'. The theme this year was all about the power of community. This event was a part of a Summer initiative to deter violence and bring together the people of the capitol area.
Football: 2024 Southeastern Football Position Preview: Quarterbacks
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football team's preseason practice has seen a three-way battle at the quarterback position. Veteran Eli Sawyer, along with newcomers Tanner Murray and Damon Stewart have all been vying to be the leader of the Southeastern offense when the season kicks off. Sawyer...
Photo Gallery: ED White Scrimmage
E.D. White football faced off in a scrimmage against Comeaux, and Coach Kyle was pleased with the team's performance. The offense was balanced, racking up several yards, while the defense played aggressively. Throughout the scrimmage, E.D. White rotated several players on both sides of the ball. Photos by Brad Weimer.
Louisiana Man Allegedly Threatens School Bus With Weapon and Bear Spray
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a school bus driver while having a gun and bear spray in his possession. WBRZ reports Duane Landry harassed parents, students, and the bus driver earlier this week after the bus blocked an intersection while transporting and picking up kids.
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