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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...
Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Central Private Redhawks
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - The Central Private RedHawks and second year head coach Cole Holden are excited about the upcoming season. The RedHawks return eight starters on both sides of the ball from a team that reached the playoffs last year. However, Central Private hasn’t won a playoff game since 1991, something Coach Holden and his players are extremely motivated to change.
La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
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.
District 6-3A football has some traditional favorites. Here's a breakdown.
After back-to-back semifinal losses, the Cubs have a chip on their shoulder. Before testing new Division II select playoff waters, U-High should secure another district title. Others to watch: Madison Prep and Parkview Baptist. Both teams made it to the quarterfinal playoff round a year ago. The fact that Parkview...
Dry and warm today, rainy pattern ahead
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - We’re quiet and slightly cooler to start this Saturday morning as a boundary and upper-level low to the east have helped to bring some drier air down. Under mostly sunny skies, we’ll see temperatures climb into the upper 90s for the afternoon high, however there may be a bit of breeze to help out a touch. All showers will remain along the coast, so I expect us to stay mainly dry.
2MAD: Cancer center spreads awareness at local barbershop
BATON ROUGE - On this week's 2 Make a Difference, a cancer center chose a local barbershop as a means to spread awareness. Anyone interested in highlighting someone making a difference in the community should send a name, information and a brief summary to sylvia@wbrz.com.
Family, friends come together at candlelight vigil to remember mayor’s office employee killed in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Family, friends and the mayor’s office came together Friday, Aug. 23 to remember the life of Simone Pillette. Pillette was killed in a car crash on Sunday, Aug. 18. She served as the office manager for Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. During the vigil, many shared heartfelt speeches and memories of Pillette and what it was like to know her.
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