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Triple shooting in Jefferson Parish leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded, sheriff reports
A triple shooting at a home in Marrero leaves one man dead and two other men wounded. Sheriff Joseph Lopinto reports that the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday morning in Marrero. "Just after 3:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 1100 block...
Dodging downpours this Labor Day weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A surface trough near the Texas Coast is bringing disturbed weather in the northern Gulf of Mexico and pushing rain showers inland throughout the day. With the tropical moisture in place, we could see heavy rain, providing a flash flood threat, especially in areas with poor drainage. For this reason, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch that will remain in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. Rain and clouds will keep the temperatures down a bit today in the mid to upper 80s for the daytime high.
$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket in Louisiana is About to Expire
If you play Powerball in Louisiana you need to check your tickets because a winning ticket is about to expire. Someone in the "Bayou State" purchased a Powerball ticket on April 6 and that ticket is worth $50,000 and they have yet to claim their winnings. The winning ticket was...
All lanes reopened on westbound I-10 at I-610 after crash
NEW ORLEANS — All lanes of the I-10 westbound at I-610 have reopened after a crash involving an 18-wheeler. New Orleans Police Department says just before 9 a.m. an 18-wheeler and a car were in an accident on I-10 westbound at the intersection of I-610. One person has been...
Flood watch Saturday, drier weather ahead
NEW ORLEANS — Another wet day is ahead thanks to an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico that’s bringing in a lot of rain again today. A flood watch is in effect until 7 o’clock this evening, and we will have numerous showers and an isolated thunderstorm throughout the morning into the afternoon. The rain should taper as the day goes on, but many locations will pick up over an inch of rain today. Sunday looks to be an unsettled day as well, with the chance of rain officially at about 70%.
Keep Bossier Beautiful Receives Keep Louisiana Beautiful Healthy Communities Grant
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), the state’s premier anti-litter and. community improvement organization has chosen Keep Bossier Beautiful (KBB) to receive a. Healthy Communities Grant to support KBB’s litter prevention and waste management. practices. Keep Louisiana Beautiful has awarded the $10,000 grant to help create and execute. an educational...
Top 10 Louisiana HS football players in Class of 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (BVM) – The Louisiana football prep scene is dominated by LSU commits. Six of the top 10 seniors in the state are committed to the local school. There is a lot of other talent in the Bayou State heading elsewhere with players in the Class of 2025 heading to Michigan, Texas, Miami and Mississippi State.
Jeff Landry names son of late board member to LSU board
Blaise Zuschlag will finish out the term of his late father Richard Zuschlag on the LSU Board of Supervisors, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Friday. Richard Zuschlag, who founded and was chairman and CEO of powerhouse medical transport company Acadian Companies, died in June from complications following cancer treatment. His term as board member-at-large ends May 31, 2028.
Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers arrested in Louisiana
A Mississippi teen who reportedly fled from officers in a stolen vehicle was arrested in Louisiana. The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office reports that a Brookhaven teen was one of three suspects arrested. According to a press release, the teen is believed to be the driver. Shawn Ratcliff, 18,...
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