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Whisker Wednesday: Meet Birdy, a cat up for adoption in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Amber Harrell of Cat Haven is back this Whisker Wednesday with another stunningly beautiful cat. All of the cats that Cat Haven brings in are beautiful, but some of them have unique features, like Birdy. Birdy is a tortoiseshell domestic shorthair cat. She has a beautiful coat of fur. She’s about a year and a half old and is such a sweet little cat. She plays well with the other cats at Cat Haven and also loves people. Her adoption fee is $125.
YOUR HEALTH: Tricking the brain to feel less pain
BALTIMORE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Chronic pain leads to fatigue, a weakened immune system and decreased mobility—worse yet, powerful narcotics are often prescribed for patients, leading to more problems. But now, there is hope with non-invasive Scrambler therapy. Kelly Goodwin suffers from complex regional pain syndrome, triggered by a...
Louisiana Police Officer Charged With DWI After Crash That Left Child Hurt
The Baton Rouge Police Department has confirmed that an officer was charged with a DWI after a crash in West Feliciana Parish on Sunday left a child injured. Louisiana State Police responded to the crash on U.S. 61, north of La. Highway 10 in the evening on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Police arrest suspect in shooting that killed one person in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A man was arrested in connection with a shooting where one person died on Saturday, July 13. Christen Baker, 18, was charged with second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of North Harco Drive and took the life of Javezz Dunn, 25, BRPD said.
Zachary restaurant up for sale on Main Street, listing says
ZACHARY, La. (BRPROUD) — The building that a popular Zachary restaurant was located at is on the market. Asian Pearl, 4641 Main St. in Zachary, is listed on the market for $600,000, according to Commercial Exchange. According to the listing, the restaurant’s list date was May 16, 2024.
Olympic athletes serve up chicken during shift at original Raising Cane's
BATON ROUGE - Olympic athletes and beach volleyball duo, Kristen Nuss and Taryn Cloth, served up chicken fingers at the original Raising Cane's on Highland Road just off LSU's campus. The pair served up Olympic-level service by slinging combos and signing Team USA merch ahead of the Paris Olympics later...
18th Annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser to support Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 18th Annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser event kicks off on Wednesday night at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. It is the primary fundraiser for the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center. The event has been held since 2006 and helps provides services to child abuse victims and their families.
Scattered storms to last several days
Starting today, a stormy pattern for Acadiana will last for several days and could bring heavy bouts of rain at times. A few coastal storms are possible this morning followed by widespread scattered storms during the afternoon as rain chances increase to 50-60%. Severe weather is not expected and the risk for flash flooding should […]
Thibodaux Regional Welcomes Dr. Kimberly S. Dalmau, Gastroenterology, to the Medical Staff
Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly S. Dalmau, MD, gastroenterology, to the active medical staff. She has joined Dr. Pasam Rao at Thibodaux Regional Gastroenterology Clinic located at 604 North Acadia Road, Suite 410, Thibodaux, (985) 493-4120. Dr. Dalmau received her medical degree from...
Man arrested with drugs, gun after running from traffic stop in Port Allen
PORT ALLEN - A man was arrested after running from a traffic stop and trying to hide inside a storage shed behind a Port Allen home. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 42-year-old Ihab Mustafa of Baton Rouge was driving recklessly near the intersection of Court Street and Lobdell Highway. Deputies said Mustafa had a handgun and drugs.
Baton Rouge's second-tallest building to be seized over mortgage payments. See why.
One American Place, the second tallest office building in downtown Baton Rouge, is on track to be seized by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office after a lawsuit was filed claiming the owners defaulted on the mortgage. According to a suit filed last month in 19th Judicial District...
3rd man in fatal ambush involving car chase, more than 60 bullets, gets 25 years
A Baton Rouge felon who pleaded guilty to luring a man into a deadly ambush shooting, where gunmen sprayed the victim’s car with dozens of bullets, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. District Judge Brad Myers imposed the sentence on Johnathon Jerman West during a short hearing...
Lone Star State’s All-Star Game has Louisiana flavor
ARLINGTON, Texas — There was little doubt that Tuesday night’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game was in Texas. There was a cowboy who rode on horseback from the outfield before the game began. He also performed lasso tricks while riding, which was immensely impressive. The starters then handed...
50 days out: Storylines for every Houma-Thibodaux area high school football team in 2024
High school football in Louisiana is right around the corner. Week 1 games kick off on Sept. 5, around seven weeks away, with practices starting in August. The season runs through Nov. 9, with playoff pairings announced one day later. The playoffs run through the Prep Classic, held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans from December 12-14.
Lafayette mayor-president's veto of gas station plan near Four Corners stands after council fails to override it
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet's first veto since taking office will stand. The Lafayette City Council failed to override that veto late Tuesday, July 16. At issue were plans to develop a convenience store with a gas station. Tags. Localnow. Lafayette mayor-president's veto of gas station plan near Four Corners...
Former VPSO deputy Kenwood White, father of Abbeville mayor, dies at 72
Born March 6, 1952, the Abbeville High School graduate joined the Marine Corps Reserves in 1971 and served until 1977. He served as a deputy with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for many years, followed by a career in the oilfield.
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