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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...
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...
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...
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.,...
Luxury real estate: St. Francisville home with private library, den selling for $2.2M
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A beautiful four-bedroom home located in West Feliciana Parish is now for sale. This $2.2 million property can be found in the Star Hill Trace subdivision at 12233 Star Trace Hill in St. Francisville. The Zillow listing for the two-story house states it has four bedrooms and five bathrooms sitting on 7.5 acres of land.
2024 Kite Fest Louisiane soars through West Baton Rouge Parish
PORT ALLEN, La. (BRPROUD) – The only kite festival held in Louisiana took place over the weekend. The 19th annual Kite Festival flew into Port Allen for two days. The festival brought together dozens of residents in the state and some from across the country to witness unique kites, firework shows, and more. Professional kite flyers in Port Allen and many other states take part every year.
Third through fifth grade Zachary talented theater students perform at high school’s Black Box theater
The Zachary Community School District’s third through fifth-grade talented theater students performed to a full house April 18, at the Zachary High School Visual and Performing Arts Black Box Theater. The evening event poked fun during "Inside the Minds of the Young and Old." Members of the audience told...
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