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Deadly 4-wheeler accident in WBR Parish
ERWINVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Police and paramedics responded to an accident involving a 4-wheeler in West Baton Rouge Parish early Sunday evening. The accident happened around 5 p.m. on Poydras Drive Road in Port Allen, in front of St. Peter’s Baptist Church. A 22-year-old died from the...
See who won and who’s running for mayor, police chief seats in West Baton Rouge Parish
WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Qualifying for mayor, chief of police and council seats in West Baton Rouge Parish ended Friday, July 19. Several seats were determined by sole qualification. Three candidates are running to be the mayor of Port Allen: Lance Joseph, Democrat; Terecita Pollard Pattan, Independent;...
Major Crash and Scattered Debris Close I-10 West in Louisiana
UPDATE: The interstate was opened to traffic later Sunday afternoon after the scene was cleaned up and safe for travel. Louisiana State Police and other agencies are working on a major crash on Sunday morning, June 30, 2024, on I-10. According to State Police, the crash happened on Interstate 10...
Families of deadly car crash victims in Livingston, West Baton Rouge Parishes launch online fundraisers
Following three crashes across Livingston and West Baton Rouge parishes over the weekend that left four people dead, the families of some of the victims have launched GoFundMe pages. The family of Joe Dodds, 22, is asking for $5,000 to help support his girlfriend and infant son. State Police say...
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