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Shell wants to move into protective 'buffer zone' of historic Louisiana plantation
Shell Chemical Co., owner of the Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation in Geismar, conducted a major restoration of the structure about a decade ago. Now it seeks to remove the property's historical site designation overlay, saying it has no intention of operating on the historic site but wants to move into the buffer around it.
Baton Rouge man arrested after threatening bus driver during morning drop-off
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after being accused of threatening and harassing a school bus driver and parents during drop-off Friday morning. According to our NBC Affiliate in Baton Rouge, BRProud, Duane Landry, a 67-year-old man in armor, threatened to shoot the bus driver after Landry told the driver she could not block the intersection with the bus.
Louisiana man convicted of second-degree murder after 2022 stabbing leaves two dead
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A West Baton Rouge Parish jury took just 30 minutes to deliberate to find a man guilty of second-degree murder, home invasion and obstruction of justice on Friday, Aug. 23. Kevin Craig, 61, of Brusly, was convicted on two counts of second-degree murder, home...
See how market conditions have affected Baton Rouge land deals
High interest rates and increased construction costs have continued to hamper the Baton Rouge land sector. The result is that the market is on pace to have one of its worst years in total dollar volume since 2015, according to Elifin Realty’s market reports. The total dollar volume of...
LSU Baseball Dominates with Nine Players in 2025 Top 100 Transfers
LSU baseball is at the forefront of college transfers, boasting nine players on Baseball America's Top 100 list for the 2025 season. The rankings feature three LSU athletes among the Top 10 and six in the Top 25, signaling a strong talent influx. Key highlights include junior infielder Daniel Dickinson (No. 2) and right-handed pitchers Anthony Eyanson (No. 4) and Deven Sheerin (No. 8), showcasing LSU's impressive recruiting strategy aimed at championship contention.
Southern University Preseason Practice Report: Noah Bodden Named Starting Quarterback
In the final week of the preseason, Southern University Football has named their starting quarterback, and it is none other than one who led them to victory in the 50th Bayou Classic last year, junior Noah Bodden. Yesterday in the final practice with media availability of the week, Southern Head...
Car fire on I-10 causes lane blockages Friday morning
PORT ALLEN - Multiple lanes were blocked on I-10 eastbound on the upslope to the Mississippi River Bridge due to a car fire. The West Baton Rouge Fire Department posted a picture of the car fire. Multiple lanes were blocked while officials cleared up the aftermath. As of 11:33 a.m.,...
Former executive of public hospital investigated for fraud
DONALDSONVILLE — The former interim chief executive officer of a taxpayer-funded hospital is accused of creating fraudulent documents in an attempt to grant a landscaping contract worth thousands of dollars. Unfiltered with Kiran obtained emails and documents that showed the landscape contract went to a company that was not...
Coroner: Skull found seven years ago identified as Slidell man
LACOMBE --- When a human skull turned up in the Big Branch Wildlife Refuge nearly seven years ago, there were many mysteries: Who was it? Why was that the only bone found? How did they die?. It has taken many hours of work and thousands of dollars, but St. Tammany...
Covington man arrested for underreporting income, receiving thousands in fraudulent Medicaid benefits
COVINGTON - A man was arrested for illegally claiming $17,000 in false Medicaid benefits. The Attorney General announced the arrest of Veysel Yildiz, 55, Thursday. The AG's office received a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health regarding Yildiz's alleged underreporting of his income while filing for Medicaid. Investigators found Yildiz received over $17,000 in fraudulent benefits through this method.
Lacombe man arrested, facing drug charges after anonymous tip
NEW ORLEANS — A Lacombe man has been arrested after an anonymous tip led to drugs being found at his home. Samuel "Fat Head" Ducre was arrested Thursday morning in the 25000 block of West Spruce Street. The arrest came after St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office deputies received an...
Louisiana’s First Buc-ee’s Clears MAJOR Hurdle – Construction Closer Than Ever
RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - America's favorite beaver mascot took a step closer to getting a foothold in Louisiana this week after the zoning commission in Ruston, Louisiana approved a site map for the establishment. Now, Buc-ee's is closer than ever to its first Bayou State travel center. A crucial...
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