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19th JDC addressing backlog problem with newly implemented Commissioners’ Court
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Due to the years of backlogged cases, the 19th Judicial District Court (JDC) implemented a Commissioners’ Court and added two more commissioners to help deal with the load. According to a study done by Adam Biener, an assistant professor at Lafayette College and research...
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.
Southern University football head coach Terrence Graves prepares to lead the Jaguars
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BRPROUD) — For the third time in the past four years, Southern University football brought a different head coach to SWAC Media Day. This year, Terrence Graves represented the Jaguars, as well as wide receiver Chandler Whitfield, and defensive end Ckelby Givens. Graves opened up about being prepared for his first head coaching opportunity after serving 24 years as an assistant coach in the SWAC.
Former LSU beach volleyball players work shift at Raising Cane’s ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — Former LSU beach volleyball players Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth took a break from their Olympic training to work a shift at Raising Cane’s. The event drew a crowd of supporters who were eager to meet the athletes and chat about what to expect at the world’s biggest stage.
Family of slain teen tells confessed killer 'may you rot in hell.' Judge gives him 30 years
Emotions were still raw this week when a man who admittedly killed a 19-year-old Baton Rouge man last year was in court to be sentenced. District Judge Louise Hines Myers gave Randy Terrell Orange 30 years in prison as part of a plea deal Orange made with prosecutors. Orange, 38,...
BRPD seeking information in search for man wanted for kidnapping, multiple other charges
BATON ROUGE— Baton Rouge Police are seeking the public's help to find a suspect wanted for multiple charges including kidnapping and domestic abuse. Travis Demond Thompson, 38, is wanted for five counts of second degree kidnapping and aggravated assault with a firearm. He also faces charges of home invasion, aggravated second degree battery, domestic abuse aggravated assault and domestic abuse battery with dangerous weapon with serious bodily harm.
Enterprise Boulevard project goal: Strengthen connection between north, south LC
The first open house on the Enterprise Boulevard Extension project was held at the Martin Luther King Junior Center on Tuesday. The open houses are being hosted to keep residents informed on the project’s progress. They were able to look at maps and renderings of the project and speak with engineers and project managers about […]
Hobby Lobby of Opelousas Construction Update
Since announcing the coming soon Hobby Lobby of Opelousas nearly a year ago in August of 2023, significant progress has been made toward completing the popular crafts store. It now looks like an actual Hobby Lobby store with the updated exterior facade, the HUGE signage, and the wide open & brightly lit interior as seen in the photo below.
Catholic Charities, other nonprofits expected to get federal housing funds
The Lafayette city and parish councils preliminarily approved an ordinance Tuesday that would allocate federal funds to the city's emergency homeless shelter and other programs for those in need of housing assistance. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved an allocation of about $2.25 million in funds to...
Meet the candidates running for mayor of Gonzales
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - This November, the people of Gonzales will choose a new mayor for the first time in 16 years, after Barney Arceneaux stepped down from the position back in March. So far, the candidates who have qualified are Tim Riley, Harold Stewart, and Kemlyn Bailey Lomas. Terance Irvin has not qualified yet but tells us he will before the Friday deadline.
Louisiana Costco Shoppers Not Thrilled with Food Court Change
If you Google the question "How many Costco stores are there in Louisiana" you will find out that, according to "the Google" there are three locations of the giant warehouse-style retailer. Lafayette has a Costco. Baton Rouge has a Costco. And New Orleans has a Costco too, the New Orleans location is supposed to be something special but I have never been so we will take the Internet's word for it.
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district
Former Congressman Cleo Fields, former state Sen. Elbert Guillory and upstart candidate Quentin Anthony Anderson signed up Wednesday to run in the election for Louisiana’s newly drawn, majority-Black 6th Congressional District seat. Fields, 61, a Baton Rouge state senator, has the longest political history among the candidates and is the heavy favorite to win the […] The post 2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority-Black congressional district appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Louisiana State Troopers Need Your Help in Calendar Photo Contest
They are sleek, they are sexy, and they are built for business and you can see them all over Louisiana too. From Dubach to Denham Springs and Bogalusa to Basile we have all seen a Louisiana State Police cruiser. Most of the time we only catch a glimpse of those machines in our rearview mirror or out of our peripheral vision when they are parked on the shoulder of a roadway.
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
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