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These Baton Rouge churches offer Friday Lent fish fry plates. See when, where.
In Louisiana, many churches offer Lent-friendly dinners during the 40-day Lenten period, which ends Thursday, April 17, as the tradition suggests Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays. If you find yourself looking for a meat-free meal or friendly gathering on a Friday, here are 12 local churches hosting fish...
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BRPD: Man found in car with critical gunshot wounds
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man with life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened on Wednesday afternoon, March 12 around 4:50 p.m. in the 2800 block of Dayton Street. Police said a man was found in the car with multiple...
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Coroner identifies two people in fleeing vehicle who died after crashing into car head-on during pursuit
BATON ROUGE - Two people died after a crash on Bluebonnet Boulevard and Nicholson Drive following a pursuit through St. Gabriel, according to officials. The St. Gabriel Police Department said around 6:30 p.m., a vehicle was observed as going at a high rate of speed through St. Gabriel. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, which accelerated, refused to yield or stop for police lights. Later, the vehicle crashed in Baton Rouge.
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Woman dies after being hit by SUV while walking in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a woman walking was hit by an SUV and died on Wednesday night, March 12. Police identified the victim as Ashley Rivet, 38. The crash happened just after 11 p.m. in the 8900 block of Plank Road.
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Livingston Parish president's chief of staff resigns after 16 months
The Livingston Parish president's chief of staff abruptly resigned Wednesday after 16 months in the job. Jim Gilbert said he is leaving the position to pursue other career endeavors. He said working with Parish President Randy Delatte and the transition team has been a "life changing experience" and that many people in the office have become like family to him.
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See what's under construction on Government Street in Baton Rouge, across from Superior Grill
Balhoff Graphics is building a new office at 5602 Government St. The hope is to open the business by the end of July, said Brian Balhoff. Balhoff has operated the printing company out of his home since 2007. He absorbed Beyer Printing several years ago and is putting a 3,800-square-foot office and warehouse on the site of the business.
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux rolls out new menu
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has revamped its menu, with six new or reworked food items and six new cocktails, as well as new layout and design. Devils on Horseback: A reworked version on a staple at the restaurant with butterflied shrimp stuffed with cream cheese and jalapeño pepper wrapped in bacon, grilled, and tossed in hot honey, $14.29-$16.29.
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Funeral services for former LSU player Marc Boutte set for Saturday in Lake Charles
BATON ROUGE — Marc Boutte, a former defensive lineman for LSU, will be laid to rest Saturday following a service at the Combre Funeral Home in Lake Charles. Boutte, a Lake Charles native, died last week at age 55. He had appeared in over 40 games and started 32 times as a defensive lineman during his LSU career.
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Hurricane-force winds, tornadoes possible Saturday in New Orleans and Baton Rouge
Saturday's weather forecast is becoming increasingly unnerving, with local meteorologists warning residents in New Orleans and Baton Rouge to stay alert and get prepared for strong tornadoes and hurricane-force winds. WWL-Louisiana meteorologist Payton Malone said in a post on X Thursday morning that a "tornado outbreak is looking more and...