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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...
2MAD: Healing Boutique helps foster healing for cancer patients
BATON ROUGE - A gift shop nestled in Baton Rouge General fosters healing for cancer patients by offering products to make recovery more comfortable. The Healing Boutique carries everything from wigs, compressions, prosthetics, hats, scarves, tees, mastectomy bras and inspirational items like books. Money raised helps to make a difference for cancer patient care at Baton Rouge General.
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.
Load & Geaux Portable Storage Expands to Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA – July 5, 2024 – Load & Geaux Portable Storage, a leading provider of convenient storage solutions, is excited to announce its expanded service area to include Zachary, Louisiana. With over a decade of experience in the portable storage industry, Load & Geaux is committed to providing residents and businesses in Zachary with flexible, secure, and affordable storage options.
EMS takes one to hospital after stabbing in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on Friday, July 5, according to emergency medical officials. EMS said they were called to Greenwell Springs Road near a hookah lounge around 3:15 a.m. According to the Baton Rouge Police...
Steven Milam Named 2024 First-Team Freshman All-American by D1 Baseball
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU second baseman Steven Milam on Friday was named a 2024 First-Team Freshman All-American by D1baseball.com. The award marked the second time Milam has received First-Team Freshman All-America recognition, as he was also honored last month by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Milam enjoyed...
Friday's Health Report: Death rate for uterine cancer continue to rise, especially among Black women
BATON ROUGE — Uterine cancer is the most diagnosed gynecologic cancer in America, and despite advances in cancer research and treatments, death rates continue to rise, especially among Black women. "She was the most outgoing, caring person in the world,” Brenton Webb, whose mother Cherlynn Webb was diagnosed with...
LSU doubles up on defensive line commitments
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - LSU pulled in two commitments on the same day at the same position, defensive lineman. Florida native Brandon Brown and Indiana native Damien Shanklin both pledged to the Tigers on July 5. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 245 pounds, Shanklin chose the Purple and Gold...
LSU football snags second defensive line commitment in a row
After landing their first defensive line commitment of the class of 2025 just yesterday, we now know that this was only just the beginning. Earlier today, LSU football snagged their second defensive lineman in as many days, with Brandon Brown making the flip from Texas over to the Tigers. LSU...
Team USA beach volleyball uniforms for Olympics made by Baton Rouge graphic designer. See the design
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Kenneth Hilliard says he never imagined his work would be shown worldwide. “As they’ve been rolling it out. And I was like, okay, it’s really hitting. It’s really settling in and just seeing everybody’s reaction. It’s, it’s truly incredible.” said Hilliard.
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