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Request to reconsider Trader Joe’s killer’s sentence denied
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - District Judge Brad Myers on Monday denied a request from prosecutors to reconsider an 18-month sentence in a high-profile Baton Rouge deadly shooting case. A jury convicted Jace Boyd of manslaughter for the 2020 shooting and killing of a panhandler named Danny Buckley outside of...
Intan, a 20-year-old tiger at the Baton Rouge Zoo, has been euthanized: 'A long healthy life'
A 20-year-old male Malayan Tiger named Intan that was being treated for age-related medical conditions, was euthanized at the Baton Rouge Zoo this month, the zoo announced Monday. "On July 15th, after conducting animal welfare assessments and quality of life assessments, the zoo’s Animal Welfare team along with veterinary staff...
Largest Restaurant Week ever starts today in the capital region; view menus here
BATON ROUGE - Dig Baton Rouge's summer Restaurant Week is taking place Monday through Friday. This year's event is the largest in history with over 50 restaurants participating. Restaurants will have prix-fixe menus for a set price. Most menus include a starter, entree, and dessert. "This week is always something...
EBR Schools Back-To-School Bash before first day of class: See when, where
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An East Baton Rouge Parish School System Back-to-School Bash is planned before students return to the classroom for the new school year. The bash is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Raising Cane’s River Center, located at 275 South River Road.
14-Year-Old Avery Daigle Breaks 3 Louisiana State Records at Age Group State Championship Meet
Avery Daigle broke one 13-14 record and two all-ages records for the Louisiana LSC at last weekend's Louisiana Age Group Championships in Baton Rouge. Stock photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. 2024 Louisiana Age Group State Championships. July 11-14, 2024. LSU Natatorium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Long Course Meters (50 meters) Results...
Baton Rouge police officer, two others hurt in wreck on Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – An officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department and two other people were hurt in a wreck shortly after midnight the morning of Monday, July 22. BRPD said, “The officer was responding to a call when he was involved in the accident.”. He...
Good News If You Are Looking to Buy a Home in Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, LA – The real estate market has been hot across the region, but higher interest rates have slowed things down a bit. There’s some really good news if you are in the market for a home in Louisiana these days. Supply of homes is one of the...
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
Alarming Viral Photo on I-10 Sparks Concern Over Distracted Driving in Louisiana
A recent Facebook post by Barclay Mullins has gone viral, sparking widespread conversation and concern about distracted driving on Louisiana's interstates and roadways. Mullins shared a photo of a woman who appears to be texting or scrolling on her smartphone with one leg up on the dashboard near the driver's side door. The photo was accompanied by a strongly worded caption:
Weather Service Raises Flood Risk for Louisiana Tuesday
The National Weather Service Doppler Radar scan out of Lake Charles Louisiana has much of the I-10 corridor in a "dry space". That's not too unexpected for the wee small hours of a July day. But unlike a typical July day in Louisiana that includes a small risk of afternoon showers, today will almost certainly bring the entire region at least some rainfall.
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