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Addis man accused of DWI on the water in Assumption Parish arrested
ASSUMPTION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested an Addis man accused of operating or driving a boat while impaired on Saturday, May 11 in Assumption Parish. Jacob Frazier, 23, was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Jail on charges...
One arrested for murder after March shooting at Scenic Gardens
BATON ROUGE - One person was arrested for second-degree murder after a March 10 shooting that resulted in the death of one person and injured two on the 2200 block of Scenic Gardens, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Kevonta Williams, 19, was arrested for second-degree murder, two counts...
Is the bad weather over? Expect another round for New Orleans, Baton Rouge areas
The severe weather that kept southeast Louisiana awake overnight may not be completely over. Expect another round of storms in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas, including the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, later today through Saturday morning, the National Weather Service says. A flood watch will remain in effect throughout the I-10 corridor and farther north through 7 am Saturday.
Dangerous thunderstorm warning, tornado watch issued for Baton Rouge. Here’s what to know.
The national weather service has issued a flash flood and severe thunderstorm warning, along with a tornado watch has been for East Baton Rouge and other parishes. Areas of Ascension, West Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville and assumption have also received a warning, with advisement of possible dangerous flying debris and a significant rate of lighting occurring in the area.
FIRST ALERT: Multiple Rounds/Threats of Severe Storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: The forecast is still on track for multiple rounds of severe storms over the next 36 hours. A cluster of strong/severe storms will move into our area tonight, lasting into the predawn hours Friday. Flood Threat. With this round, flooding will still...
Power outages in, near Baton Rouge after strong storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – There are thousands of people without power in Louisiana after severe weather went across the state overnight. According to Entergy, they are in the process of figuring out “damages to the electric system and restoring power where it is safe to do so.”
What happened in this former inmate processing facility described as a ‘torture warehouse’
(InvestigateTV) — A nondescript warehouse in Louisiana’s capital city holds a troubling secret. Unofficially known as the Brave Cave, this former inmate processing facility was run by the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Street Crime Squad until August 2023. It’s been described in legal documents as a “torture...
Acadiana braces for third round of severe weather this week
(KADN) — After a rough night with strong storms moving through Acadiana on Thursday, we will be watching for another round of severe weather on Friday. Storms could develop and become severe throughout the day, but especially this afternoon. Strong winds, hail, flooding, and tornadoes will all be possible...
Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair returns to downtown Baton Rouge: 4 things to know
It's about more than bongs and blunts and catching a buzz. Organizers of the second Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair describe it as "a day of education, entertainment and impactful advocacy." It takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Galvez Place in downtown Baton Rouge. "The festival...
Assumption man arrested after alleged pyramid scheme defrauds multiple out of thousands
NAPOLEONVILLE — A Belle Rose man was arrested Friday after an investigation uncovered his connection to a pyramid scheme that defrauded several people, Assumption Parish deputies said. John Michael Thibodeaux, 44, was arrested on felony theft and illegal pyramid scheme charges. Thibodeaux's arrest comes after an investigation into multiple...
Entergy: Most power outages have been resolved, customers should prepare for more weather over weekend
BATON ROUGE — Power outages caused by Monday's severe storms and tornados should be behind most Entergy customers, but they should remain vigilant with more weather coming the capital area's way, the power company said. "While this next wave of weather is expected to bring some high winds, the...
NCAA Division I Softball Regionals Glance
(Double elimination; x-if necessary) Game 3 - Texas vs. Northwestern, 1 p.m. Game 4 - Siena vs. St. Francis (Pa.), 3:30 p.m. Game 3 - Texas State vs. Texas A&M, 3 p.m. Game 4 - Penn St. vs. Albany, 5:30 p.m. Game 5 - Game 3 loser vs. Game 4...
Where to find sandbags in East Baton Rouge Parish ahead of the storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — With multiple rounds of storms expected across the region from Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 18, sandbags will be offered to residents at several locations in East Baton Rouge Parish. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a slight risk for severe weather over...
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