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Flurry of tax filing, residency challenges filed Friday for EBR races
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Several Baton Rouge residents have filed lawsuits asking 19th Judicial District judges to disqualify candidates in various races in East Baton Rouge Parish for tax concerns and residency issues. CITY CONSTABLE FOR BATON ROUGE. East Baton Rouge Parish District Hillar Moore has filed a suit...
Three arrested after body of missing Louisiana college student found in Mississippi shot multiple times
Three arrests have been made for the murder of a Louisiana college student whose body was found earlier this week in Mississippi. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office has reportedly arrested three suspects including Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, of St. Francisville, Calajia Jack, 20, of St. Francisville and Allyah Martin, 21, of Zachary, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of former Southern University student Steven Harris IV.
Volunteers to stage in elementary schools to help with first-day jitters
BATON ROUGE - Whether you're a parent or a student, the first day at elementary school can be nerve-wracking. Volunteers in Public Schools are here to help ease some of those worries. For the first day of school, volunteers will be there to help with bus duty, carpooling, office help,...
Toddler struck in hit-and-run on Harry Drive, brought to hospital in stable condition
BATON ROUGE — A toddler was brought to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Harry Drive, Baton Rouge Police said. The two-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Harry Road near North Carrollton Avenue and was found unconscious in the street. The child was brought to a hospital after emergency officials were called and is stable, BRPD said.
Bluebonnet Boulevard between I-10, Picardy Avenue re-opened after hazardous materials incident
BATON ROUGE - Bluebonnet Boulevard in front of the Hyatt Place hotel re-opened after a hazardous materials incident, according to officials. Louisiana State Police Hazmat has been called in to take over the scene. No other information is available at this time.
LSU Baseball Tabbed No. 1 Team in Way-Too-Early 2025 Rankings
After a remarkable offseason, Baseball America has ranked LSU baseball as the number one program in America heading into the 2025 season. Coach Jay Johnson and his staff have worked tirelessly to retool the roster, bringing in an impressive haul of newcomers, including the number one rated right-handed pitcher in the 2024 recruiting class.
Capital region is hosting a variety of back to school supply drives; click to see where you can donate
If you missed WBRZ's Stuff the Bus event and still have school supplies to donate, there are plenty of opportunities across the capital region to help students prepare for school!. Here are events across the capital region's parishes:. Ascension Parish. July 26 (10 a.m.- 1 p.m.); CareSouth Medical and Dental...
HBCU receiver commits to fourth team in same conference
Quay Davis, a highly-rated receiver, has committed to Southern University after transferring from Jackson State and Texas Southern. The post HBCU receiver commits to fourth team in same conference appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
One dead after crash on Highway 21 in Covington
COVINGTON - One person died after a crash on Highway 21 in St. Tammany Parish Friday morning, according to Louisiana State Police. Officers say Jonathan Brister, 25, of Covington, died after his Chevrolet Cruze traveled across the centerline of LA Hwy 21 and struck a Chevrolet Silverado head-on. Brister was...
2 killed, 2 injured in St. Mary Parish crash involving 18-wheeler
PATTERSON, La. (KADN) — Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a two-vehicle deadly crash on US Highway 90 near Lori Lane in Patterson on Thursday, July 25, shortly after 10 p.m. The crash claimed the lives of 77-year-old Anthony Peck, 77, of Franklin, and Betty Hester, 58, of Benton, Ky.
Shreveport paracanoe athlete and prosthetist Jillian Elwart gears up for Paralympics; bringing the dying Maurepas Swamp back to life
The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and Louisiana is boasting plenty of Olympians this year, both LSU students and Bayou State natives. But we also have no shortage of para-athletes gearing up for their own games beginning on Aug. 28. One of those athletes is Jillian Elwart, a paracanoe...
This swamp pop legend is giving one final performance before he retires: 'I just can't keep on'
After 67 years on stage, TK Hulin can still fill a dance floor when he sings, “I’m Not a Fool Anymore.” The heartbreaking ballad put the St. Martinville native on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963. But these days, the pain in Hulin’s soulful voice is all...
The Dallas Cowboys Should Trade Dak Prescott to the New Orleans Saints
While Cowboys fans may read the title and immediately rush to the comments section, I challenge everyone to hear the WHY behind a potential Dak Prescott trade for the Cowboys. We are preferencing that this article is A PREDICTION, not a REPORT!. CeeDee Lamb is another name that’s been thrown...
No more neutral ground tents, cookouts for Mardi Gras
The New Orleans City Council on Thursday approved new rules, and restrictions, on what’s allowed for Mardi Gras parade-going. The city council is trying to get a handle on people treating public space before and during parades like their back yard.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
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