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Man wanted in connection with shooting investigation, deputies say
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man is wanted by deputies in connection with a shooting investigation, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said that man is Julius Knox Jr., 23, of Baton Rouge. They added that his charges are armed robbery and attempted first-degree murder.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Can Garrett Nussmeier lead another high-scoring LSU offense? And who will be his backup?
Quarterbacks do not go to Southeastern Conference media days unless they are established starters. The last thing coaches want there are players answering questions about an upcoming position battle, so every quarterback at the event this year started the majority of the games they played in last season. All 11...
Khonsari Honored by ASME, Enjoying Summer of Accolades
BATON ROUGE, LA – It has been quite a summer for LSU Mechanical Engineering Professor Michael Khonsari, as he has garnered one honor after another over the last few months, including his most recent, being named an Honorary Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The distinction recognizes individuals for “lifetime service to mechanical engineering research and education, particularly through technical books, and trendsetting research papers.”
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...
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.
Former LSU star Tommy White signs MLB contract with Oakland Athletics
Former LSU star Tommy White has inked a Major League Baseball contract with the Oakland Athletics after they selected him in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft. According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, White signed for $3 million, well above the listed slot value for his selection at No. 40 overall of $2,332,100. That’s great news for the former Tigers standout.
Sports2-A-Days: Episcopal Knights
BATON ROUGE - The Episcopal football team finished 10-3 last season, but Travis Bourgeois' squad wants more this fall. The Knights lost in a Division III select quarterfinal to Newman last season, and haven’t been past the quarterfinals in a handful of years. “Every year you know you want...
Experience exclusive flavors with the new Guest Roasters program, sponsored by Magpie Cafe
Specialty coffee enthusiasts will love the new Guest Roasters program at Magpie Café! Every month, Magpie baristas rotate a new “Guest Roaster” alongside their house roaster, Intelligentsia Coffee. There are three ways to enjoy these limited time roasts with espresso, batch brew coffee or at home purchasing from a limited supply of retail bags.
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...
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.
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