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Louisiana Woman Found After Being Missing for 12 Years
A woman from Lutcher, Louisiana who was reported missing by family members over 12 years ago has been found. Detective Corporal Tamarius Smith with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office said Angela Williams Franklin has been located, after being missing since January 2012. Angela was last seen in the 2800...
This Louisiana Seafood Restaurant May Be Closing Its Three Locations
If you live in Louisiana and love to go out to eat, you may not be able to dine at this popular seafood restaurant much longer. It seems nowadays that more and more national restaurants are struggling to stay open or are having to consolidate and close some of their locations.
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Tuesday Commute
Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. - 6:00 a.m.: MSRB right lane blocked on I-10 EB. - 4:30 a.m.: Accident on College...
LSU Baseball: Former Highly Ranked Left-Handed Pitcher Reveals Transfer Destination
Nic Bronzini is the latest departure to announce his commitment to a new program, headed to the West coast. Jay Johnson and the LSU baseball staff saw double-digit departures during the 2024 offseason after retooling the roster over the last few weeks. Now, with August inching closer and the program...
Word is This Louisiana Restaurant Sells the Best Jambalaya in the State
When it comes to Cajun and Creole staples like gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, po-boys, etouffee, and even red beans and rice, you'll usually find the best of all of it cooking in people's kitchens across South Louisiana. However, there are locally owned restaurants throughout Acadiana that get it deliciously right when...
14-year-old arrested in connection with reported rape of a child
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the reported rape of a child at a residence near Napoleonville, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office reports. Detectives began an investigation after receiving a complaint in June about a series of alleged rapes of a child younger than 13, committed over a one-year period, according to a Sheriff's Office news release.
Tuesday's Health Report: Water-based exercises can help maintain cardiovascular, muscular health
BATON ROUGE — Spending time in the water can be a great way to stay cool. It can also be a great way to stay in shape. "Some of the spectacular health benefits of aqua therapy and swimming is that it's non-weight bearing, especially in our older population that may have more arthritis. Having the ability to move the joints without the impact, actually gives them the exercise without the discomfort,” Collin Kitchell, a family medicine doctor, said.
Investigation into car thefts in Livingston Parish leads to arrest of Denham Springs man
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A recent investigation into vehicle burglaries by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office ended with the arrest of a Denham Springs man. Lewis Lemon, 34 of Denham Springs was arrested and processed into the Livingston Parish Detention Center. LPSO Uniform Patrol deputies and LPSO...
Back to School event at Wag Center (August 3)
We are just a couple of weeks away from the Ascension 4 Youth Fest in Donaldsonville. On August 3rd, we will be in Donaldsonville at the Sheriff’s Wag Center and Study Commons from 10am-2pm. Tons of great resources and activities for our students as they prepare to return to...
Mitsubishi’s planned $1.3 billion chemical plant in Louisiana doesn’t work economically or environmentally, energy group says
Smoke rises from one of many chemical plants in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley" between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, on October 12, 2013. $1.3 billion chemical production facility to be built in Louisiana by Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi is economically questionable and unnecessarily increases greenhouse gas emissions, according to an energy think tank report released Monday.
Overturned vehicle on I-10 eastbound at Nicholson Drive cleared from road
BATON ROUGE - A crash left a vehicle overturned on Interstate 10 on Tuesday morning. The vehicle has since been cleared from the roadway. The crash happened around 10:30 a.m. on I-10 eastbound near the Nicholson exit and the I-110 split. It was not immediately clear what led to the...
Oscar “Rusty” Waldrep III
Oscar “Rusty” Waldrep III of Waveland, MS and formerly Denham Springs, LA, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on July 21, 2024, at the age of 77 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 3rd, 1946 in Hammond, LA to the late Oscar “Red” Waldrep and Elizabeth “Betty” Aiken Waldrep. Rusty is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Waldrep.
Louisiana Football Player Arrested for Allegedly Taping Sex Encounters
An LSU football player, a sophomore who is a cornerback on the team, is in trouble with the law after a victim says she found evidence of the person videotaping their sexual encounters according to a KLFY report. According to an affidavit filed in early July, the woman says she...
Former LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow Shaves Off Signature Hair
A photo of the former quarterback for the LSU Tigers, Joe Burrow, has the internet buzzing before the 2024 NFL Season. Burrow, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals after his playing days in Baton Rouge, has become known for his style and signature hairstyle. Well, a photo on the...
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