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Gregory Taylor, Independent candidate for EBR Mayor-President race, drops out
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Gregory Taylor, one of three Independent candidates that qualified to run for Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish, announced he has dropped out of the race. Taylor, a heavy equipment mechanic, released a statement announcing his withdrawal and endorsement of Democratic candidate “Ted” James....
New EBR schools superintendent LaMont Cole outlines priorities for district
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge School Board introduced newly selected superintendent Lamont Cole and new deputy superintendent Adam Smith during a news conference on Thursday. Cole was unanimously selected at a board meeting on Wednesday night, while Smith was approved with only Nathan Rust voting against him.
CRIME STOPPERS: Answers sought in 1986 unsolved homicide
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities are searching for answers from the public in the 1986 death of a man. According to officials, the body of Jonathan Georgetown was found inside a burnt 1977 Mercury Montego on Rosedale Road in West Baton Rouge Parish almost 38 years ago. Officials say...
Denham Springs man arrested following Concordia Parish cyber crime investigation
VIDALIA, La. (KNOE) - A Denham Springs man has been arrested after the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit launched an investigation into his online activities. On June 17, the CPSO Cyber Crime Unit began investigating 22-year-old Tyler Emile Woodrow after he started communicating online with who he...
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted again on gun charges; he says he's on vacation
Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted again on gun charges, court records show. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a gun charge against Hatch, who previously performed under the names "Lil Boosie" and "Boosie Badazz." Hatch was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession...
Classic Showdown: Notre Dame Triumphs 3-0 over LSU in 1970 Game
Focusing on the Notre Dame vs. LSU matchup in 1970, the game was marked by intense competition and strong emotions, showcased the essence of college football during that era, with both teams fighting for a Cotton Bowl spot. LSU's defensive effort limited Notre Dame to 78 rushing yards and less...
Joe Burrow reveals reason he changed his hairstyle
When Cincinnati Bengals players arrived for training camp this week, everyone was stunned to see Joe Burrow. The former LSU star quarterback showed up with a completely different hairstyle, opting for a bleached buzz-cut look. The new style certainly caught the attention of NFL fans and even prompted a response from WWE star Cody Rhodes, who many compared to Burrow. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he revealed the simple reason for making the change. “I got bored,” Burrow said. “That’s about it.” Burrow also added that it was part of a bet with defensive tackle BJ Hill, who promised he would follow suit...
2 Louisiana Cities in Top 5 for Identity Theft Cases
SHREVEPORT, LA - It is such a hassle to deal with identity theft and can be quite expensive. If you have not been a victim, you probably know someone who has. Kim Komando reports the Federal Trade Commission report more than 400,000 cases of credit card fraud happen every year. That number keeps climbing.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
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?
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".
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