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Louisiana’s fortified roof grant program carries over millions in unspent funds
The Louisiana Department of Insurance is preparing to launch its second year of the fortified roof grant program with at least $10 million leftover in unspent money. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program, which offers $10,000 to homeowners who install hurricane-resistant roofs on their houses, is approaching its one-year anniversary from when the first application period […]
District 7-4A preview: Players to watch, things to know
District 7-4A is set to look a little different in 2024 with Salmen leaving for 5A, but it should still be competitive with several talented teams. St. Tammany schools Lakeshore and Pearl River appear to have what it takes to win the district as well as Loranger and Franklinton, and a rebuilding Hannan program could also be worth keeping an eye on.
French Settlement water issues persist, but Nexus Water promises solutions are on the way
FRENCH SETTLEMENT – As French Settlement residents continue to experience frustrations with their water supply, plans are underway to address these longstanding issues. For many in the village, located in lower Livingston Parish, and surrounding areas, solutions can’t come soon enough. One French Settlement resident, Ferris Granade Jr.,...
Rain chances increasing across New Orleans area next few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Residents in southeastern Louisiana can expect an uptick in rain chances this upcoming week, particularly along the coast, as a series of weather systems make their way across the Gulf of Mexico. A weak low pressure system will move through the northern Gulf on Sunday,...
Stephen A. Smith claims Zion Williamson was ‘hiding food under his bed’ and is left shocked by his body transformation
STEPHEN A. Smith shared new info concerning NBA star Zion Williamson’s past diet struggles. The ESPN personality, 56, made the reveal after the New Orleans Pelicans big man’s latest body transformation. This week, a picture of Zion Williamson has gone viral of the 6-foot-6 two-time NBA All-Star looking slimmer than usual. Williamson’s stepfather recently revealed […]
Free cancer screenings at first Barbershop Bash, men feel encouraged to talk about health
BATON ROUGE — Saturday morning, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center teamed up with Webb's Barbershop and other organizations to provide free colorectal cancer and prostate cancer screenings. Besides the food, music, and fun, health vendors were at the event providing resources to everyone in attendance. Attendee Kevin Price said...
Police investigate after multiple shootings reported in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after multiple shootings were reported Friday night and Saturday morning. Police said officers responded to the 3700 block of East Brookstown Drive around 11 p.m. Friday after two female victims were shot as they were exiting their vehicle. Police said they were sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
West Baton Rouge Police ask for help in identifying suspects in convenience store theft
PORT ALLEN - Detectives are asking for assistance in identifying people who robbed a local convenience store Saturday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department shared photos of the individuals in an older model Dodge Ram pickup truck with their faces covered. Deputies said they stole large amounts of tobacco products before fleeing the scene.
Shell wants to move into protective 'buffer zone' of historic Louisiana plantation
Shell Chemical Co., owner of the Ashland-Belle Helene Plantation in Geismar, conducted a major restoration of the structure about a decade ago. Now it seeks to remove the property's historical site designation overlay, saying it has no intention of operating on the historic site but wants to move into the buffer around it.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 15-22
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 15-22: Justin Braud, 28, 36470 Miller Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Trespass;. Torian Porter, Jr., 19, 38107 Smith Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Criminal Street Gang Activity, Public Intimidation, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property;. Tremaine Brown,...
APSO: Tips to avert vehicle burglary
Sheriff Bobby Webre and detectives with the APSO Property Crime’s Unit want to remind all of our residents to lock your car. It is not uncommon to see an uptick in vehicle burglaries during the holidays, especially as you stock up on gifts. You can always report suspicious activity...
NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels And Malik Nabers Forced To Go Back To School After Gambling Mistake
Former LSU teammates Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers are two of the favorites to take home the 2024 NFL Rookie of the Year award. But before either one could take the field in the NFL, they were instructed to go back to class and learn more about the league’s gambling policies. According to Mike Florio […] The post NFL Rookies Jayden Daniels And Malik Nabers Forced To Go Back To School After Gambling Mistake appeared first on BroBible.
Faith Matters: She's a 'walking miracle'
Three episodes of paralysis. A severe battle with COVID. And all those health challenges have occurred in just the past five years for Patricia Hatch, 64. "I'm a walking miracle," said Hatch, pastor of the Center of Hope Outreach in Baton Rouge. Hatch's first stroke was five years ago, leaving...
Free Baton Rouge block party wrapping up Summer of Hope will have music, food trucks, giveaways
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Community Street Team and others have teamed up for the third annual “Heal the Block Series Finale” on Saturday, Aug. 24. The event is set for 3-8 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, 750 Foss St. Organizers are calling it the biggest block party of the summer as the event will wrap up Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Safe Hopeful Healthy BR’s Summer of Hope series.
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