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Deadly 4-wheeler accident in WBR Parish
ERWINVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police and paramedics responded to an accident involving a 4-wheeler in West Baton Rouge Parish early Sunday evening. The accident happened around 5 p.m. on Poydras Drive Road in Port Allen, in front of St. Peter’s Baptist Church. A 22-year-old died from the...
Nine candidates qualify to run for EBR Mayor-President
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Nine candidates have filed the necessary paperwork to run for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge. Ryan “Bad Bidness” Carter (I) Tambra “Tammy” Cook (R) Emile “Sid” Edwards (R) Nathaniel Hearn (R) “Ted” James (D) Steve Myers (R) William...
Former basketball star, Jazmin Boyd passes away
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Grambling State University community is mourning the loss of former basketball player Jazmin Boyd. “It’s so tragic, we are all in shock” says Vice President of Athletics, Trayvean Scott. “We are all feeling it right now”. Jazmin passed away the night of...
CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center to speak at Press Club of BR
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The CEO of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Jonas Fontenot, will serve as the guest speaker at the Press Club of Baton Rouge on Monday, July 22. Fontenot is expected to discuss the center’s growth in clinical services and medical staff. In addition, Fontenot...
Stormy Pattern Continues this Workweek
The stormy, active weather pattern for Acadiana will continue throughout the workweek with high rain chances each day. Scattered showers and storms are back this Monday as rain chances increase to 50%. The additional clouds and rain will keep temperatures in the 70s to 80s followed by rained-cooled air late in the afternoon.
Coroner called to shooting scene Sunday night, officials confirm
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office reportedly responded to a shooting scene on Sunday night. Emergency officials said the shooting happened in the area of Cedar Avenue and Seneca Street near Choctaw Drive around 9 p.m. There is no word on a possible suspect...
LSU Football set to host visitors this weekend in yearly Bayou Splash event
The recruiting dead period officially ends this week on July 25th after beginning last month on June 25th. College Football teams across the country will host one final massive weekend of recruits prior to the start of Fall camps the following week. The LSU Football team is set to host a ton of recruits with the list of players still in progress at their yearly Bayou Splash Event.
Icelandic goalkeeper added to LSU Soccer 2024 roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The LSU Soccer team added a new goalkeeper to the 2024 roster. Head Coach Sian Hudson announced Auður Scheving will be added to the roster for the 2024 season. Scheving is from Iceland, where she played for Stjarnan FC and the Icelandic National Team.
CRIME STOPPERS: Police attempt to ID suspect accused of domestic abuse
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s helping locating a man accused of domestic abuse. According to police, Jeremy Devan Jackson, 37 is wanted on two counts of domestic abuse battery. One of those charges involves serous bodily injury, police said.
CONSUMER REPORTS: Best cars for teens
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For teenagers, the combination of inexperience and lack of driving judgment makes driving especially risky. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens, so choosing a car for your teen driver is no simple task. Luckily two safety groups have come together with a list of used cars that are safe, reliable, and ideal for your young driver.
Way-too-early 2025 LSU baseball lineup, starting rotation and bullpen projections
With the 2024 MLB draft in the rearview mirror, LSU baseball's roster is on the precipice of being set for the 2025 season. The Tigers had nine players drafted, not including four high school signees and one incoming transfer in Indiana State right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden. But this year's draft...
Baton Rouge Police investigating man found shot dead
BATON ROUGE —- Baton Rouge Police officers are investigating the latest homicide in the city. It was around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, when officials responded to a call for shots fired on Cedar Ave. between Choctaw Dr. & Chippewa St. That’s just west of I-110. At...
Residents, political analyst weigh in on President Biden's election dropout
BATON ROUGE - Two Baton Rouge residents said they are relieved that President Joe Biden is ending his campaign for re-election and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. "I've been talking to a lot of friends and family. They said that they're not voting at all if Biden is on the ticket. Now I think this gives Democrats the opportunity to get out and vote," Tyler Legendre said.
Sports2-A-Days: Madison Prep Chargers
Baton Rouge - After finishing the 2023 season at 8-4, the Madison Prep Chargers are looking to build off of that and reach new heights in 2024. Landry Williams returns for his sixth year as Madison Prep's head coach and he says that many players return on offense. The Chargers...
Raising Cane's Donation Day to benefit WBRZ's Stuff the Bus campaign
BATON ROUGE - On Monday, July 22, Raising Cane's will host a special Donation Day to benefit WBRZ's Stuff the Bus campaign. In a generous show of support for local education, Raising Cane's will donate 15% of all proceeds from orders in the Baton Rouge area to the Stuff the Bus initiative.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. 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: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
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