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Inmate shot during transport reportedly faked seizure, beat guards when they attempted to help
ST. FRANCISVILLE — An inmate was shot Wednesday morning after allegedly faking a seizure and trying to beat up guards while being transported through West Feliciana Parish. Catahoula Parish deputies were transporting Raymond Huddleston, 46, in a van from the Catahoula Correctional Center. At some point while driving near St. Francisville on US-61, the Catahoula Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies checked on the inmate, who was faking a seizure.
Suspect taken in on murder warrant after Baker standoff was on probation, records say
BAKER - A standoff in Baker on Tuesday ended with a murder suspect in custody, police said. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said U.S. Marshals were executing a Baton Rouge Police warrant for Alvin Mott Jr., 27. After a standoff, Mott was arrested. Court records show that Mott had pleaded...
Car crashes into home in Baker
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Crews responded to the scene of a car that crashed into a home in Baker Tuesday afternoon, April 30. According to emergency officials, the incident happened around 1:40 p.m. on Lavey Lane near Sunshine Road. No details were released about what led up to the crash...
Minor injuries reported following inmate scuffle during power outage at EBR Parish Prison
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Minor injuries were reported following a scuffle between inmates during a power outage at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, the power outage happened Monday night, April 29. Authorities said a vehicle apparently crashed into a transformer, causing the outage at the prison and nearby area.
City council says no to request for permit to build shed before home is constructed
When Michael Williams bought a condemned house on a piece of property on Woodland Drive in Zachary, he saw an opportunity: a place where he could put his carpentry skills to work and build his own home himself. Williams tore down the dilapidated structure and cleaned up the property. Now...
Slaughter Elementary School honored with 2024 Louisiana School Physical Activity Award
Slaughter Elementary School was one of six schools statewide recognized with the 2024 Louisiana School Physical Activity Award. This award is presented by the Louisiana Department of Education to celebrate schools with exemplary comprehensive school physical activity programs. Principal Jennifer Jacox Thornton and assistant principal Traci Hebert received a certificate...
St. George leaders discuss next steps for city
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Organizers of St. George laid out their next steps Monday coming off a State Supreme Court decision giving them the green light to become the newest city in East Baton Rouge Parish. “If you think this is a victory lap or a celebration, all we’re...
Blight fight over Port Allen property being repaired by parish councilman
PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Parish Councilman has been given 120 days to fix up his property or it'll be torn down. People living near that property say the structure can't be saved and it should be demolished. Councilman Kenneth Gordon appeared before the Port Allen Council earlier...
United Methodist Foundation celebrates 49 years; elects St. Francisville member to board
The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana marked its 49th anniversary of dedicated service to the United Methodist Church with a celebration themed “Rooted Together, Growing Forward.”. The event was held April 16 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center at LSU in Baton Rouge, bringing together over 60 guests, community...
Around Zachary for May 1, 2024
Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach will be in the area to perform 3D mammograms. Physician’s orders are required, and appointments are strongly encouraged. Wednesday, May 8: Zachary United Methodist Church, 4205 Church St., Zachary. Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule. Wednesday, May 15: LPG Baker, 6516 E. Myrtle Ave.,...
Group plants seed for Feliciana flower destination
Native Louisianans and tourists are flocking to the Felicianas to see acres of wildflowers growing in fields, on roadways and across the rural countryside. This field of dreams is still a seed nestled in the dirt, but alive nonetheless in the shared vision called the Feliciana Wildflower Project, set to sprout this summer.
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