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2/1/2024
Unprecedented murder trial unfolds in New Roads as officials seek to deter gang activity
Posted 5:30 PM 4/12/2024 by Katie Easter
NEW ROADS - Prosecutors in Pointe Coupee Parish are trying a racketeering case; it's the first of its kind there.
"Governor Landry was elected by the people of the parish with crime as one of his main things he wants to target, and I'm just following the governor's mandate," District (More)
2/26/2024
Proposed Louisiana bill could eliminate parole for offenders in the future
Posted 5:01 PM 2/27/2024 by Alexis Marigny
BATON ROUGE - Some Louisiana legislators are pushing to remove parole for prisoners convicted after Aug. 1. Opponents say it will force people to stay in jail longer and cost tax payers more.
"Louisiana is the capital of incarceration in this nation, and parole helps us to reduce (More)
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Plans for new LSU entertainment and sports arena moving forward
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LSU women's basketball rises in AP Poll with Angel Reese claiming National Player of the Week
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Fire at community home leaves six residents displaced
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'No room!' - More than 30 Southern University students forced out of their dorms due to flooding
2/25/2024
Man shot to death in parking lot of Florida Boulevard shopping plaza
Posted 6:15 PM 2/26/2024 by Logan Cullop
BATON ROUGE - A 21-year-old man was shot to death Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a small shopping plaza on Florida Boulevard.
Emergency officials said the shooting happened around 6 p.m. at the Florida East Plaza, between Marque Ann and South Tamari drives.The (More)
2/26/2024
Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple discusses approach to insurance crisis
Posted 6:22 PM 2/26/2024 by Falon Brown
BATON ROUGE - Amid an insurance crisis, Louisiana policyholders are struggling to pay premiums. Newly-elected Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple discussed his plans to combat the crisis at a Press Club meeting Monday.
Temple said what Louisiana is experiencing is unique because (More)
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If it must go, it should be disposed of properly - Why hazardous household materials' disposal is a threat to health
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Man admits killing 1-year-old girl, is sentenced to life in prison for second degree murder
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Springfield Road in Watson still under construction, completion expected in May
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Load of trash scattered on Walker roundabout after truck overturns
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2/25/2024
Livingston Parish officials say no burn ban coming despite large fire Saturday
Posted 12:09 PM 2/26/2024 by Abigail Whitam
LIVINGSTON PARISH - At 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Arbor Walk resident Christy Martin called authorities about a fire behind her neighborhood just outside of Denham Springs.
"It was fairly small, it wasn't that big," Martin said.
In a matter of hours, the fire spread over 200 (More)
2/26/2024
Black History Month: SU baseball player only two-time number one pick in MLB history
Posted 11:28 AM 2/26/2024 by Brandi B. Harris
From holding the Bayou Classic record, back-to-back SWAC Bowling championships, and more, Southern University athletics has a rich history—but not many people know that a 1975 SU graduate holds a very special distinction in Major League Baseball as the only (More)
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Improperly-disposed cigarette causes large house fire Sunday afternoon
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Baton Rouge Gridiron Show of political satire returns to stage next month; tickets on sale March 4
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Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases and winning
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Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC
