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Sports2-A-Days Preview: Plaquemine Green Devils
Baton Rouge - The Plaquemine High Green Devils are looking to bounce back from their second round playoff loss in 2023, and they look to be in good shape to do just that. The Green Devils return six players on both offense and defense and they have some younger guys taking on bigger roles full time. Quarterback Niko Victoria now has the starting job full time after playing behind a senior last year.
Local group wants to raise funds, restore historic Plaquemine Lock and add visitor exhibits
PLAQUEMINE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Plaquemine Lock is considered a historic site in Louisiana, according to the City of Plaquemine, and is being renovated. A local nonprofit organization, Friends of the Lock, whose primary goal is to restore and protect the lock was founded in 2011 and started a blog to inform visitors and locals about the history of the structure.
Grosse Tete residents frustrated over drawbridge 'fix'
GROSSE TETE - Residents expressed their frustrations to Iberville Parish government officials about how the damaged draw bridge has been handled. During a meeting Tuesday evening, residents said the pedestrian ferry is opened for local foot traffic but passengers say that the hours are not practical. It runs from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Iberville residents voice concerns over bridge repair process; demand assistance from state
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - In a meeting on July 2, state and Iberville Parish officials welcomed residents to voice concerns and discuss the latest update on the Grosse Tete bridge repair process. Many residents were frustrated, raising questions about potential shuttle services, lengthening ferry hours, and accessibility to the...
How to help, donate to kids of woman killed in Gonzales crash
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – A GoFundMe has been created to help the family of a woman killed in a car crash in Gonzales on Saturday, June 29. Jennifer Davenport, 38, was driving on US Highway 61 when she collided with a 2007 Mazda 5, according to the Gonzales Police Department.
Gonzales man sentenced to 20 years on illegal drug charges, district attorney reports
A Gonzales man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance and possession or introduction of contraband into a correctional institution. According to a 23rd Judicial District...
Lawyer for two jailed in Madison Brooks rape case files defamation suit against Nancy Grace
ORLEANS PARISH - A lawyer for two men arrested in the rape of LSU student Madison Brooks is suing media personality Nancy Grace over comments she made during her broadcasts. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Casen Carver and Everett Lee, aims to collect damages for defamation from Nancy Grace, Fox News Network, iHeartMedia and Ashley Baustert — Madison Brooks' mother.
Sheriff Bobby Webre sworn in for a second term
It was an outpouring of sincere respect and affection at Gonzales’ Performing Arts, Conference and Events (PACE) Center yesterday, the swearing in ceremony for Sheriff Bobby Webre and a multitude of his deputies. Coming on the heels of an historic electoral victory (Webre bested his opponent by 74% and it shouldn’t have been that close) in October, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is the envy of every other parish law enforcement agency. Monday’s inaugural marks the beginning of Sheriff Webre’s second full term in office.
Shaquille O’Neal coming to JJ’s Live as Diesel just before Razorbacks play LSU
Former NBA star, sports analysis and actor Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville as Diesel on October 18, the night before the Arkansas Razorbacks football team plays the Louisiana State Tigers.
New sweet potato variant hits sweet spot for farmers
MOREHOUSE PARISH, La. (KNOE) - Researchers with the LSU AgCenter have released the new Avoyelles variety of sweet potato. The new variant came during the LSU AgCenter potato research center’s Diamond Anniversary. Many people are excited about the new variant, like Jeffery Cole Gregory, the sweet potato specialist for...
LSU’s SEC Network Takeover Begins Tuesday night
It’s the slowest time of the summer and that means the annual SEC Network takeover for all 16 (gross) SEC schools is underway. If this is somehow your first SEC Network takeover, PodKatt laid it out what to expect almost seven years ago. As has become an annual tradition,...
Tenant evicted after moving out, eviction preventing him from moving into new place
BATON ROUGE - One man was evicted after he moved out of his apartment and now months later the landlord is hitting him up for rent and late fees. The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority tells 2 On Your Side that because Kentrell Valentine did not put in writing that he'd be moving out of his apartment, his apartment manager went ahead and filed an eviction after he had cleaned up and left.
2-year-old from Central to have picture on Times Square jumbotron by Down Syndrome organization
CENTRAL — The National Down Syndrome Society will present five hundred photos of individuals with Down Syndrome on multiple jumbotrons in Times Square in September. One of those photos will be of a 2-year-old from Central. Cade Forbes has had a big smile on his face ever since he...
Tuesday's Health Report: Ahead of July 4, it's important to be aware of outdoor food prep, safety
BATON ROUGE — Picnics can be great during summertime — especially with Independence Day just around the corner. But you need to make sure the heat does not spoil your food. It is important to pay attention to how much you are preparing, especially when it comes to...
Emergency officials warn of heat-related illness ahead of Fourth of July holiday
BATON ROUGE - For the Fourth of July holiday, you'll catch families and friends at the pool, grilling and popping fireworks outside, but southeast Louisiana is hitting triple-digit temperatures and is in an excessive heat warning. Brad Harris with Baton Rouge EMS says to take precautions when being outside too...
HVAC experts give tips on how to avoid costly unit failures
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today was another excessive heat warning day, and air conditioning companies are seeing an increase in maintenance calls. Experts urge everyone to get their units checked out on a regular basis to save headaches and money. “A lot of times, your AC unit is not...
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