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FIRST ALERT: Storms likely today; some possibly strong with locally heavy rainfall
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Severe Thunderstorm Watch: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 9 a.m. for areas near and west of metro Baton Rouge. Storms slowly moving eastward through the morning will be capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes. It is possible that the watch may be extended eastward at some point this morning.
3 dead, 4 injured during violent weekend in Baton Rouge
Three people are dead and four others injured in a string of morning shootings this weekend in Baton Rouge. The violence started around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, when Daon Scott, 23, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds at 5201 Longfellow Drive, according to Baton Rouge police. About two hours later,...
Man killed in Sunday morning shooting on Florida Street, Baton Rouge police say
A man was shot and killed Sunday morning on Florida Street, a Baton Rouge police spokesman said. Police responded to the shooting around 7:45 a.m. Sunday in the 1900 block of Florida Street, where they found a man dead from gunshot injuries, the spokesman said. This is the second shooting...
House fire on Sherwood St. leaves 7 people displaced
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Seven people have been displaced following a fire at a home on Sherwood Street in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire began just after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, at the home on Sherwood Street near North Foster Drive.
'A balancing act:' Some Metro Council members hopeful about St. George incorporation
BATON ROUGE - Many of the St. George's future residents and several community leaders in Baton Rouge have voiced their concerns regarding the new city. After 13 years and several legal battles, the City of St. George will soon become a reality after the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in their favor on Friday. Metro Councilmembers Jen Racca, Laurie Adams and Dwight Hudson's districts will all now include St. George residents.
Students taken to hospital after school bus crash at bank in Addis
ADDIS, La. (BRPROUD) — The Addis Police Department is investigating after some students were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a Tuesday, April 23, school bus crash. Police got the call at 6:59 a.m. after the bus hit the roof of The First Bank on 7451 Hwy....
Louisiana Republicans Love Child Labor, Hate Lunch Breaks
Nobody expects to find good government in what A.J. Liebling famously termed “the GRET Stet of Loosiana,” but it surprised me to learn that the Louisiana state legislature, or its lower chamber at any rate, recently weighed in against eating. Eating is a sort of religion in Louisiana, land of gumbo and shrimp etouffee. But the state House of Representatives last week voted, 61-37, to repeal a law requiring employers to provide a twenty-minute meal break to any minor who works more than five hours, or pay a $500 penalty.The bill is part of a national trend by Republicans—who would...
Daley makes history becoming first female from Brusly High to sign wrestling scholarship
Brusly senior Sara Daley is referred to as one of the pioneers of girls wrestling in Louisiana. She is also the first female in Brusly’s history to sign a wrestling scholarship. Daley signed a scholarship to attend Iowa Western Community College to continue her career as a student-athlete. “Coach...
Election day in Louisiana comes to a close; results reported
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Voters in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas headed to the polls for the April 27 election in Louisiana. Polls officially closed at 8:00 p.m. Those in the Baton Rouge area, including Ascension Parish, Assumption Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, Iberville Parish, Livingston Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, St. Helena Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, and West Feliciana Parish all had items on their ballot.
Kite Fest Louisiane wraps up Sunday
PORT ALLEN - The 2024 Kite Fest Louisiane wrapped up on Sunday. Kites of all different shapes and sizes were on display through the weekend. Attendees were able to fly traditional kites and enjoy libations from dozens of vendors. There were kite making and design workshops for kids and adults alike.
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