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Two arrested after person shot, robbed during sale in Port Allen
PORT ALLEN - Two people were arrested after a person was shot and robbed during an attempt to sell an item, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the shooting took place Tuesday, July 23 in the Rebelle Lane area of Port Allen. The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, reported that he had attempted to sell an item through an online marketplace when the suspect brandished a handgun, robbed him, and shot him in the leg.
Gonzales one of ten areas in Louisiana to receive community development grant
GONZALES - The city of Gonzales is one of ten recipients of a $10,000 grant from the center for Louisiana Economic Development. The community will use the money to update its municipal website and develop new marketing materials. “The City of Gonzales is delighted to be selected for this award...
Woman arrested, son wanted for alleged misappropriation of funds, fraud at Ponchatoula cemetery
PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula woman was arrested after Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigated financial discrepancies and unauthorized check signings associated with managing a local cemetery. Deputies are still searching for her son, who also allegedly participated in the crimes. Carla Wittie, 62, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on...
Councilman Darryl Hurst empowers, educates young girls in community with camp cotillion
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — District 5 Councilman Darry Hurst, along with community partners, hosted a free two-day camp cotillion for 20 young girls in the community. “We want you to see that you can be more than what the internet says you can be. We want you to see what’s out there in both the work environment and we want you to see how to make a first impression by learning the core skills and building that foundation through camp cotillion,” said Hurst.
Film Louisiana Launches New Brand
BATON ROUGE – The organization formerly known as the Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association has renamed itself Film Louisiana. The rebranding initiative includes a new logo and website. Film Louisiana is a professional trade association that advocates for the film industry and provides location scouting, permitting assistance and talent...
Entire State at Risk – Louisiana Bracing for Torrential Downpours
If you spent more than a few summer days in Louisiana in the past you probably know the drill as far as our "typical" summer weather pattern is concerned. People in Lafayette, New Iberia, Lake Charles, and even Shreveport and Monroe in northern Louisiana understand "partly cloudy, hot and humid, the chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon".
Concerts, Festivals, And Live Music In Southwest Louisiana This Weekend July 26-28
The weekend is finally here and it's about time, right? There are a lot of events going on in Southwest Louisiana this weekend including concerts, one of the largest festivals in Southwest Louisiana, and live music in bars and restaurants across the area. Here is your list of things to...
Louisiana: If You See This Device, You’re Being Recorded
Have You Ever Wanted to Secretly Record a Conversation?. There have been times when I wish I could have recorded someone and played it back to see if I actually heard what I thought I heard. Do you know how many arguments I could have won in my past relationship?
Excessive rainfall, flooding on today’s docket
Excessive rain and flooding continues to be a concern in Southwest Louisiana as another cluster of slow-moving thunderstorms will approach the region from the southwest today. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said a flood watch continues through 4 p.m. today. He said additional rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches with localized […]
DOTD: 1 lane of I-12 west to close this weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is reminding drivers that one lane of I-12 in Baton Rouge will be closed this weekend due to construction. The left lane on I-12 westbound will shut down from 9 p.m. Friday, July 26 until 5 a.m. Monday,...
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