Baton Rouge, LA

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Denham Springs, LA

After Denham Springs police Cpl. Shawn Kelly died in the hospital Friday from injuries sustained in a May shooting, city residents gathered Saturday for a fundraiser event to support his family. Kelly was shot May 11 while responding to a call of a man, Justin Roberts, and a woman arguing...

After Denham Springs police officer Shawn Kelly dies, community hosts fundraising event

Weeks after police officer Shawn Kelly was shot and critically injured while responding to a report of a disturbance at a local shopping center, members of the Denham Springs community are still showing their unwavering support as Kelly continues to fight for his life. On Saturday, residents will host a...

A month after tragedy, Denham Springs still rallies around critically wounded officer

The Denham Springs community came together to hold a benefit for Officer Shawn Kelly at the Denham Springs Municipal Oaks Pavilion. The event saw plate lunches, a car show, music and more to help raise money for the family. Cpl. Kelly passed away on June 2nd after being shot in the line of duty on May 11.

Photos: Denham Springs Community holds benefit for Cpl. Kelly Family

An employee of a Popeyes on O'Neal Lane near Interstate 12 shot a co-worker who was taken to the hospital Wednesday night, Baton Rouge Police said. The two employees got into a fight, and one of the workers shot the other around 10:30 p.m., a police spokesman said. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A worker at a Baton Rouge Popeyes was shot during a fight with a co-worker, police say

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Lafayette, LA

A former executive director of Lake Wellness Center, one of four companies contracted with the Lafayette District Attorney's Office caught up in a federal bribery scandal, alleged in a lawsuit that she was wrongfully terminated in 2021 for "pointing out illegal and fraudulent billing." LWC, in its response to the...

Treatment center, owner linked to DA's office bribery scheme prevail in whistleblower lawsuit

A man was arrested Thursday, accused of fatally shooting another man at a Boardwalk Drive motel late last year. Adarryl James Young, 32, was taken into custody in the Nov. 10 killing of 24-year-old Hen'Trell Johnson at the FairBridge Inn Express, spokesman Lt. L'Jean McKneely said. Johnson died at the scene.

In deadly shooting at motel along troubled I-12 corridor, Baton Rouge police make arrest

Opelousas, LA

An Opelousas man is wanted on attempted murder after police say he stabbed a family member repeatedly during an altercation. Opelousas police officers responded to a disturbance around Planters Street around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and were informed that a disagreement between 23-year-old Deandra Authorlee of Opelousas and a family member escalated into violence, a department statement said.

Opelousas man wanted for attempted murder, accused of stabbing family member during argument

Zachary, LA

A man who evaded authorities for nearly 24 hours after allegedly shooting another man in the head and leading a high-speed chase through two parishes was apprehended Friday afternoon, according to East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis. Zachary police said Jack Ealy Jr., 51, shot Kenneth O'Connor Jr., 37, in...

Suspect in Zachary shooting, high-speed chase apprehended, EFPSO says

The man accused of shooting another man in the head and leading authorities on a chase through two parishes Thursday is still on the run, the Zachary Police Department said Friday. Police identified the suspect as Jack Ealy Jr., 51. They say he shot 37-year-old Kenneth O'Connor Jr. and left...

Suspect in shooting, high-speed chase still on the run, Zachary Police say; ID released

East Baton Rouge's chief public defender has been ousted after two tumultuous years during which large numbers of her employees departed, judges criticized the office's management and a state lawmaker repeatedly called for a change in leadership. In a scheduled board meeting Friday afternoon, state public defender leaders declined to...

East Baton Rouge's chief public defender ousted after two tumultuous years

A triple shooting in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night left one person dead and two injured, an emergency official said. The shootings happened at about 10:30 p.m. in the 4100 block of Prescott Road, said Brad Harris, EMS official. The crime scene is near Democracy Prep Charter School. The two...

Triple shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured on Prescott, emergency official says

East Baton Rouge Parish appears likely to try again to create a new fee for property owners to fix its beleaguered stormwater system — though the fee could be smaller than one previously proposed. Yet some parish leaders say more effort should be spent seeking alternative options besides charging...

Baton Rouge could soon try — again — to create a new stormwater fee. But it could be smaller.

Michigan State

An Opelousas man injured Wednesday while exchanging gunfire with another man will be arrested once he’s recovered enough to be booked into jail, the Opelousas Police Department said. Officers responded to a shooting near the intersection of South and Cane streets around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and found 30-year-old Kennie...

Opelousas man will be arrested after recovering from gunshot wound, police say

A man was shot in the head on North Weis Road in Zachary on Thursday around 2:40 p.m., Chief Darryl Lawrence said. The victim, a 37-year-old man, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police said a suspect in the shooting crashed his vehicle after a high-speed chase involving...

Man shot in the head on North Weis Road in Zachary, police say

For more than 50 years orphaned girls and boys were cared for at St. Mary's Orphanage in Lafayette. Bishop Jules Jeanmard of the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette is credited with making the orphanage a reality, opening in 1923 or 1924 within walking distance of St. John the Evangelist Cathedral and the bishop's home.

One building remains of St. Mary's Orphanage in Lafayette

West Feliciana Parish, LA

Saint Francisville, LA

The body of a St. Francisville woman who went missing after a boat crash last weekend was found Thursday afternoon, according to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office. Rachel Hann, 38, had been missing since the boat crash at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. She was a passenger on a 16-foot aluminum vessel when it hit a moving barge in the Mississippi River near St. Francisville.

Body of missing woman in Mississippi River found, WFPSO says

A truck flipped on its side during a crash on Jefferson Highway near Government Street on Friday afternoon. All lanes of Jefferson in the direction of Government Street are closed and traffic began to pile up. Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services did not take anybody to the hospital because of...

Truck flips over on Jefferson Highway near Government Street; road closed, traffic backing up

Congress will soon be back in session. Not that Congress. For the first time since the pandemic, the Fourth District Congress of Christian Education is returning June 6-9 with major changes and the launch of a "different direction" to help member churches in all areas of ministry and beyond. "I'm...

Faith Matters: Baptist 'Congress' returns with new direction

After the legislature passed a bill banning all Louisiana colleges from promoting sports betting, LSU is ending its seven-figure deal with Caesars Sportsbook, a spokesman said. The move comes after Senate Bill 191, which would prohibit any college or university from entering marketing or advertising partnerships in Louisiana, passed the...

As Louisiana moves to ban universities promoting sports betting, LSU deal with Caesars ends

HTeaO, a Texas-based iced-tea franchise, could open a location in Lafayette near River Ranch. Owners of the property at 1606 Kaliste Saloom Road were granted a variance last month by Lafayette Consolidated Government’s Board of Zoning Adjustments to build at the location despite not meeting the frontage buildout requirements due to a billboard and other constraints on the lot that is just over half an acre, documents show.

See which Texas-based franchise could open its first Louisiana location near River Ranch

Construction on the first phase of the project to dredge and beautify the University Lakes will begin this month after the project received final approval, according to a news release. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit approving the work on Friday, and construction on Phase 1 work...

Construction begins soon on LSU lakes project. Here's a timeline of what's happening when.

Abandoned properties have piled up on LaSalle Street in Lafayette’s La Place neighborhood for years, causing blight and prompting demolitions. All 13 lots in the 100 block of LaSalle have been or are currently adjudicated, a class of tax delinquency unique to Louisiana that leaves properties virtually untouchable for years.

Lafayette has unlocked hundreds of adjudicated properties. But hundreds more remain.

Texas State

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presented 15 young women to society Jan. 7 at its 31st Winter Cotillion at the Doubletree by Hilton in Lafayette. The young women — “Cultured Pearls Precious and Rare” — were being saluted for their high school graduation. 2023...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority-Eta Chi Omega Chapter presents 15 debutantes

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An 11-year-old's funeral fund and a Baton Rouge father's plea: 'Something's got to change'

Matthew Fortenberry loved basketball, and earlier this month his school team had won a championship. His Glen Oaks Park Elementary School team was supposed to be...

An 11-year-old's funeral fund and a Baton Rouge father's plea: 'Something's got to change'

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