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Chokehold proved deadly in Baker family fight where ‘intoxicated’ man entered sister’s home

A Baton Rouge man faces a second-degree murder charge after he allegedly put another man in a chokehold at his sister’s residence during a family dispute in April. While the victim wasn’t suffocated, the altercation led to him falling, vomiting and requiring CPR before he died, police said.

Baker, LA · 15h

Newsweek

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Brian Kelly Sends Blunt Warning to Texas Ahead of LSU Clash

Kelly offered a warning to Texas and a prediction of who might come out on top in the match.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Trial over teenage girl’s 2023 shooting in Zachary pits two suspects against each other

Seconds before 18-year-old Makayla Moore was fatally shot on a Zachary street corner in July 2023, she walked past a yellow house with two young men sitting on the porch. One of those men came off the porch, had a brief conversation with Moore, then shot her once through the neck. The prosecution and the defense agreed on those facts Wednesday at the start of the trial into Moore’s killing.

Zachary, LA · 1d

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Caregiver accused of stealing credit card from 77-year-old woman

BATON ROUGE — A caregiver was arrested for allegedly stealing a credit card from a 77-year-old woman, arrest documents say. Breanah Richardson, 27, was arrested for exploitation of elderly persons or persons with infirmities. She had worked as a caregiver for Home Instead from June 4 to Sept. 4.

Zachary, LA · 17h

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Woman dies after being shot inside vehicle

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead. Detectives identified the woman killed as Shakisha Perry, 45. The shooting happened around 10:20 p.m. on Nov. 4 on Broadway Street near Evangeline Street. Police said Perry was sitting inside a...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

BRProud

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EBRSO: Woman charged after shooting at vehicle with two occupants in Baton Rouge

A woman who had been convicted of a crime before was charged in connection with a shooting in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

Total Pro Sports

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Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss

Olivia Dunne’s Instagram comments turned negative after the game. The post Olivia Dunne Gets Roasted In Comments After LSU’s Ugly Home Loss originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Pedestrian transported after being hit by excavator in Baton Rouge, officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital in stable condition after they were hit by an excavator on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to EMS. EMS said crews responded around 9:15 a.m. to the 2300 block of Broussard Street. Louisiana First News contacted the...

Baton Rouge, LA · 17h

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New multimillion-dollar proposal to illuminate Baton Rouge skyline

A Baton Rouge man with a passion for and knowledge of bridges and roads has presented a plan to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to change the skyline of Louisiana's capital city.

Baton Rouge, LA · 7h

Unfiltered with Kiran

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Mother of 13-year-old Madison Harris: ‘I just broke down to my knees & started praying’

BATON ROUGE — A family is continuing to mourn the loss of a young teen who they describe as beautiful with a kind nurturing spirit. They’re asking for help to lay her body to rest later this month. Ie’ja Jolla lost her 13-year-old daughter Madison Harris, also known as Maddie, on October 30th when the […] The post Mother of 13-year-old Madison Harris: ‘I just broke down to my knees & started praying’ appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Person injured by heavy equipment along Broussard Street

BATON ROUGE - A person was injured by heavy equipment in the Garden District of Baton Rouge on Thursday morning. Officials told WBRZ that, around 9 a.m., first responders were called to the scene near the intersection of Broussard and Dreher Avenue, where an excavator was involved. One person was bleeding when ambulances arrived.

Baton Rouge, LA · 19h

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Louisiana women arrested in Nashville after nationwide retail theft scheme

Store employees reportedly recognized Maiden and Hammond because they have theft warrants at Lululemon stores across the U.S.

Nashville, TN · 22h

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Livingston Parish, state officials clean up nitric acid leak along Florida Boulevard in Walker

WALKER — The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness responded to a nitric acid leak along Florida Boulevard in Walker. According to officials, the leak was reported Wednesday afternoon. By 7:20 p.m., the issue was resolved. The leak came from a parked tank trailer and caused...

Walker, LA · 19h

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Three top athletes in Northeast Louisiana commit to LSU on National Signing Day

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - National Signing Day across the area saw three of the top stars of Northeast Louisiana sign their letter of intent to LSU. Five-star Oak Grove center Caroline Bradley is heading to join Kim Mulkey’s squad as the only high school recruit in this class for LSU WBB. Bradley ranks as the number one center in the nation.

Baton Rouge, LA · 13h

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Coach O survives sepsis after innovative diagnostic test

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Coach Ed Orgeron is back on the sidelines as LSU Football’s special assistant for recruiting and defense, but he started the football season off fighting for his life. According to FMOL Health, Orgeron was rushed to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...

Baton Rouge, LA · 14h

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13 days after 13-year-old’s killing, BRPD says they are following good leads

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police said they are following leads 13 days after 13-year-old Madison Harris was shot and killed, and they have identified a group of juveniles who were in the car with her. The update comes 24 hours after neighbors expressed frustration about the lack...

Baton Rouge, LA · 12h

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Gophers-Southern reaction: Isaac Asuma sets career high with another big scoring night

Minnesota followed up Monday night's win over Cincinnati with another impressive performance.

Minneapolis, MN · 8h

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LSU students arrested for home invasion in Spruce Hall following Saturday’s football game

Two LSU students were arrested early Sunday morning for home invasion, assault and burglary after entering a resident’s room in Spruce Hall without permission. The students were asked to leave, but did not follow requests made by residents. One of the offenders assaulted a victim and stole something from the room.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Thanksgiving events and giveaways happening around the Capital Area

BATON ROUGE — With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, Nov. 26, many organizations and local governments are finding ways to make the holiday more special. Here are some events and giveaways happening in and around the Capital Area in celebration of the giving season:. Wednesday, Oct. 21...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Officials suspect inmates using Baton Rouge courthouse to smuggle contraband between parishes

Baton Rouge inmates housed in a north Louisiana parish prison have been cut off from the rest of the jail population as officials combat the smuggling of contraband like marijuana and tobacco, which they believe prisoners are trading with one another at the Baton Rouge district courthouse. East Baton Rouge...

Baton Rouge, LA · 16h

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