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Boil water advisory issued for some Walker residents
WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A boil water advisory is in effect for some people living in Walker. The advisory impacts residents on Cane Market Road from Percy Young Road to Walker Road North and all side streets in between. Customers living on Percy Young Road, Walker Road North, and in the Spring Lake Subdivision.
Family drapes 50-foot American flag over Walker home in honor of Fourth of July
WALKER - An American flag is now covering one man's entire home in Walker. It weighs more than 60 pounds and is 50 feet wide. Homeowner John Beard says it is his family's way to show their patriotism. "We figured in honor of the Fourth of July week, we would...
Man remembers best friend killed in Livingston Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Even after spending more than three decades as friends, Marrero native Jody Neil says his friendship with Steven Williamson still felt as exciting and fresh as ever. He is devastated it has ended in tragedy. “I just want people to know that the world lost...
Tuesday PM Forecast: small dip in temperatures on Wednesday; keeping a close eye on Beryl
Extreme heat remains as the primary local impact as the Fourth of July gets closer. More heat alerts have been posted for Wednesday, even with a slight dip in temperatures. Tonight & Tomorrow: After hitting the century mark for a second time this year, it remains uncomfortably warm on Tuesday night. Low temperatures will bottom out near 80° in Baton Rouge, with feels-like temperatures staying in the 90s for much of the night. Aside from a stray early evening shower, Tuesday night will be mainly dry with a few clouds.
Shaq coming to Fayetteville for DJ gig
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal is headed to JJ's Live in Fayetteville later this year for a DJ gig ahead of a Razorback football game. Shaq will play a DJ set under his stage name "Diesel." JJ's says that it booked Shaq, or "Mr. LSU," the night...
HVAC experts give tips on how to avoid costly unit failures
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today was another excessive heat warning day, and air conditioning companies are seeing an increase in maintenance calls. Experts urge everyone to get their units checked out on a regular basis to save headaches and money. “A lot of times, your AC unit is not...
LSU Takes Over SEC Network On Wednesday
BATON ROUGE – LSU’s first national championship in gymnastics, the historic Heisman performance by Jayden Daniels against Florida, and Tyrell Ward’s buzzer beater against Kentucky are just some of the highlights fans will enjoy when the Tigers takeover the SEC Network for 24 hours on July 3.
WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi, Red White and Blues Festival expected to bring heavy crowds
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi, the state's largest firework show, is a Fourth of July tradition for downtown Baton Rouge. According to Visit Baton Rouge, the event brings in around 10,000 people annually. However, they say that's not the only thing bringing in heavy crowds this year.
Gas line broken during construction work on Bluebonnet Boulevard
BATON ROUGE - Crews are working a hazmat scene after a gas line was damaged due to construction work on Tuesday. The St. George Fire Department said crews were working the scene on Bluebonnet between Jefferson and Airline highways. There were no road closures, but officials asked residents to stay back and keep a safe perimeter.
Top LSU pitching transfer target commits to SEC rival
LSU has already put together one of the nation’s strongest transfer classes, but it missed out on one of the top targets on its board Monday. Zach Root, a left-hander from East Carolina and the top-ranked pitcher in the transfer portal, announced his commitment to Arkansas. Root was also considering LSU and another SEC foe in Auburn, though recent reports indicated that coach Jay Johnson’s team had fallen out of the race. Many thought he was heading for the plains, but instead, he joins coach Dave Van Horn and a Razorbacks team coming off a second-straight disappointing regional exit in the NCAA Tournament. My Next Chapter 🐗 #WPS pic.twitter.com/VFbUuZJr13 — Zach Root (@ZachRoot07) July 1, 2024 Root, who hails from Fort Myers, Florida, went 6-2 in 12 starts as a sophomore in 2024. He finished with a 3.95 ERA, striking out 76 batters while walking just 21. Contact/Follow us @LSUTigersWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Louisiana State news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tyler to continue the conversation on Twitter: @TylerNettuno
Northeast High Alumni hosting event to provide scholarships for graduating seniors
PRIDE - The Northeast High Alumni has an event planned to raise money for its graduating seniors and to honor students and faculty who are no longer part of the alumni family. Next weekend, the inaugural alumni celebration will be held on the Northeast High School grounds. Over 1,000 alumni...
St. George firefighters report hazardous materials incident on Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge
Firefighters with the St. George Fire Department are on the scene of a hazardous materials incident, due to a gas line broken during construction on Bluebonnet Boulevard, between Jefferson and Airline highways, the fire department said shortly before noon Tuesday. No street closures have been announced yet, the fire department...
Eat at these Acadiana Restaurants for Half Price Today
Acadiana has an unmatched array of restaurants offering some of the best food. However, while dining out can be a convenient option, eating out regularly can add up pretty quickly. If you are looking for a way to save money while dining out in Acadiana, you have come to the...
Elite Louisiana 4-Star safety ‘high’ on Alabama
Blaine Bradford picked up an offer from Alabama towards the end of last month during a visit with the Crimson Tide. Bradford is a product of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is considered one of the nation’s top 2026 safety prospects and is a consensus four-star recruit. His offers list now includes some of the best college football programs in the nation including Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon and others.
LSU men's basketball to face one of the ACC's new teams in two-game series
Already scheduled to play Florida State in the ACC/SEC Challenge this season, the LSU men's basketball team has picked up another game from the newly expanded league. Actually, LSU will play a two-game, neutral-site series against SMU, according to game contracts. SMU became an ACC member Monday, while Cal and Stanford will join the league on Aug. 2.
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