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Team Louisiana to participate in 2024 Transplant Games of America
Transplant recipients from throughout the state of Louisiana willparticipate in the 2024 Transplant Games of America (TGA) in Birmingham, AL on July 5ththrough 10th. Team Louisiana is made up of transplant recipients, donor families, livingdonors and professionals from the transplant and donation community. Team LA’s 30 plusathletes will compete in events such as cycling, swimming, […]
Louisiana National Guard troops to remain at Texas, Mexico border until November
Louisiana National Guard troops will remain at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas until November in an extended mission that state officials said would result in no new costs to taxpayers. Since March, the soldiers have aided Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star effort, which controversially relies on state troopers...
Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows
Clinic closures in the wake of the Dobbs decision and questions about the legality of emergency contraceptives, including disinformation that some are abortion drugs, may have contributed to a sharp drop in the rate of prescriptions for contraceptives in states with the most restrictive abortion bans, according to a University of California Los Angeles study. […] The post Confusion, clinic closures may have caused big declines in contraception use, study shows appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Knock Knock Children's Museum in Baton Rouge introduces dog therapy for July
The phrase "the dog days of summer" is getting a new meaning. Saturdays in July will become a whole lot fluffier at Knock Knock Children's Museum, 1900 Dalrymple Drive in Baton Rouge, when guests can interact with visiting therapy dogs. The "Dog Days of Summer" program is partnering with local...
Garage set on fire, considered total loss due to resident improperly dumping coals after grilling
BATON ROUGE - A garage on Coronado Drive set fire after a man improperly dumped his coals behind the structure on July 4, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. According to BRFD, firefighters arrived to the detached garage to see it engulfed in flames alongside a truck. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from reaching the home.
Lightning strike on church from last month could be the cause of a recent fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators believe a lightning strike from three weeks ago could be linked to the cause of a fire at a local church Thursday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a fire at the Hall of Faith Church on Osceola Street in Baton Rouge around noon. The church...
State ups charges against Baton Rouge man accused of kidnapping woman from rehab and beating her
State prosecutors have elevated charges against a Baton Rouge man for a May incident in which investigators say he kidnapped a woman from an area rehab facility, beat her and held her against her will for multiple days. Court records show Joshua James Cain, 38, of Baton Rouge, was arrested...
LSU women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams named to 2024 USA U23 3×3 Team
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU women’s basketball star Mikaylah Williams was named to the 2024 USA U23 3×3 Basketball Team. The team is expected to compete in the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League in September. Williams will be joined by Christinia Dalce, Morgan Maly, Cotie McMahon, Lucy Olsen and Serah Williams on the 2024 USA 3×3 Women’s Nation League Team.
Baker police searching for missing person
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The Baker Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person. Officials say Elouise Nunnery, 59, went missing around noon on June 30 from Shilo Drive. She was last seen wearing a grey shirt and burgundy shorts. According to authorities, Nunnery...
Baton Rouge DA plans to take case of deputy who shot, killed man in 2022 to grand jury
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A family is asking the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and district attorney for justice after a deputy shot into an apartment while searching for a suspect, killing a man in 2022. This week, the district attorney said he plans to put it before a grand jury.
Furry Friends Friday: Meet Pichu the leopard gecko, see where you can adopt other reptiles
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — This week we have a scaly friend that’s up for adoption instead of a furry friend. Pichu is a leopard gecko and he’s about three years old. Meg and Sean Braud of Scales and Tails Animal Reptile Rescue have all the information about this cute little guy, who is up for adoption. Geckos are insectivores. They need proper lighting and the right temperature.
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