Florida State

Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge police are investigating two separate, unrelated homicides that took place about 20 minutes apart Friday night, according to a BRPD spokesperson. Police say a fatal shooting occurred about 11:34 p.m. on the 3400 block of Main Street. Ennis Abraham, 26, died at the scene, while another victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Two shootings in the same hour Friday night leave 2 dead, 1 injured, police say

Authorities halted search efforts Friday night for a recent University Laboratory School graduate who went missing in the Bahamas after he went overboard Wednesday night on a boat while on a senior trip, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Cameron Robbins, 18, jumped overboard into 16-foot deep water before 9:55...

Search called off for Baton Rouge teen missing in Bahamas after going overboard

A male victim was killed Thursday night in a shooting in the 12000 block of Robbie Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. Cedrid Battiste, 46, was shot multiple times and died at the scene, according to a news release. The shooting happened around 10:27 p.m. and Battiste died at the scene,...

One killed in shooting Thursday night on Robbie Avenue, Baton Rouge police say

Louisiana State

Hammond, LA

An 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing an Arkansas man in a hotel parking lot the day before his 63rd birthday now faces first-degree murder charges. A grand jury charged Ladarrius Darnell Evans, of Hammond, with first-degree murder, armed robbery with a firearm and obstruction of justice, according to 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux.

In killing of Arkansas man visiting Louisiana for 63rd birthday, 18-year-old charged

Texas State

Despite recent high-profile incidents, drag racing is on the decline in Baton Rouge, a trend police credit to ordinance amendments that toughened penalties for stunt drivers and spectators alike. Higher fines, the ability to impound vehicles, a new intelligence-sharing agreement between parish law enforcement, and a recent agreement by the...

Drag racing on the decline in Baton Rouge thanks to recent deterrence, police say

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Roseland, LA

The owner of two well-known Amite-area bars died in a drowning incident Wednesday, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said Jimmy Chandler, 64, was fishing with a friend at a pond in the Arcola Community on Highway 51 North of Roseland about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday when the boat became imbalanced and overturned. After his friend didn't see Chandler resurface, he called emergency services.

Former Amite bar owner dies in drowning while fishing

As Baton Rouge grapples with a sudden rash of deadly shootings, Police Chief Murphy Paul hotly defended his department's work, saying too many perpetrators are allowed to walk the streets after committing violent crimes. "We know the strategies we had in place were working at the end of last year,"...

Police chief defends department as Baton Rouge hit by rash of deadly shootings: 'Not the norm'

Over just a couple of days, no less than eight shootings in Baton Rouge left four people killed and five wounded. And it’s not even summer yet. ''I stand firm that this senseless violence is unacceptable and has no place in our community,'' East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said.

Editorial: Preventing a ‘summer of death’ in Baton Rouge

A man who died in a shooting on a street near North Foster Drive in Baton Rouge on Tuesday was a person of interest for a Baker homicide that happened the night before, the Baker police chief said. The victim of Tuesday's fatal shooting, Christopher Jackson, 35, died at the...

Man fatally shot in Baton Rouge was person of interest in Baker killing, chief says

New Iberia, LA

A lawyer representing the family of a woman found dead in an Arby's freezer says the family plans to take legal action, the lawyer tells KATC. A faulty freezer door latch may be to blame for the death of 63-year-old Nguyet Le, according to Paul Skrabanek of Pierce Skrabanek law firm, which is representing the Le family.

Woman died in New Iberia Arby's freezer because latch was broken: lawyer

Gonzales, LA

Firefighters from six area fire departments responded May 23 to a Purpera Road fire that destroyed an unoccupied workshop, Gonzales Fire Department reported. The Gonzales Fire Department was dispatched to the fire at 6:16 p.m. after firefighters were alerted to the fire by a passing motorist. Upon arriving on scene, firefighters found fire throughout a large metal workshop behind a home.

Gonzales Fire Department fights large backyard workshop fire

Construction is set to begin this week on a Superior Crab restaurant at 5252 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., said Jeff Haik of ABEK Real Estate. Haik represents Ruben Chavez, founder of El Paso Mexican Grill and Superior Crab. The first Superior Crab opened in New Iberia in February and more restaurants are planned for Morgan City and Pensacola, Fla. Chavez bought the former Golden Corral building nearly two years ago, and originally planned to open a Pedros Tacos & Tequila Bar in the space. Superior Crab should be open by early 2024, Haik said.

What restaurant is going into the old Golden Corral building on Sherwood Forest?

Mississippi State

Fleurty Girl, a popular chain that specializes in New Orleans-themed clothing and accessories, is making its way to Baton Rouge. The move was announced on the chain's social media channels on Thursday afternoon. Founder Lauren Haydel said she expects the new store, which will be located in the old Mid City Mercantile building on Government Street, to open by June 15.

Fleurty Girl, popular New Orleans boutique chain, set to open Baton Rouge location next month

Houston, TX

As Louisiana and federal officials accused him of fraud and the walls started crashing down around his Houston-based law firm, founding partner Zach Moseley came to McClenny Moseley & Associates’ New Orleans office to assure the staff that all was well. “All of y'all stay. No one's losing their...

Secret tape shows embattled Houston law firm scrambling to keep Louisiana business

The ripple effects of a "deep conflict" in the United Methodist Church continued to play out Saturday as 95 Louisiana churches officially disaffiliated from the denomination. Hundreds of delegates in the Louisiana Annual Conference, UMC's governing body for state churches, packed inside First United Methodist Church Baton Rouge's downtown sanctuary for a special called session to decide whether to ratify departures for the worship houses. With Saturday's ratifications, nearly 40% of Louisiana churches once connected to the global denomination have cut ties over the past four years.

95 Louisiana churches disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church

Veteran Baton Rouge news anchor/reporter is retiring. The longtime news anchor at WAFB, Channel 9, and since 2017, anchor/managing editor at Louisiana Public Broadcasting will appear on his final "Louisiana: The State We're In" at 7 p.m. Friday on WLPB, Channel 27. The half-hour newsmagazine will "look back at Moreau's...

Baton Rouge's André Moreau, after a 40-year news career, is retiring; catch his last show Friday

Nearly 100 more Louisiana houses of worship could leave the United Methodist Church this weekend. Leading members of the church's Louisiana Conference will vote in Baton Rouge on Saturday morning whether to approve the exits of 95 churches across the state that intend to leave the world's largest mainline Protestant denomination. If all are approved, nearly 40 percent of Louisiana churches will have left the Methodist body over the past few years.

95 Louisiana churches could leave United Methodist denomination this weekend

On Feb. 11, 2021, the Bridge Center for Hope opened its doors and became the first crisis center in Louisiana. “Our license is 0001,” said Executive Director Charlotte Claiborne. “We’re the new thing, the new kids on the block.”. A little more than two years in, the...

Baton Rouge's first taxpayer-funded crisis center is 2 years old. Here is what it learned.

When Ann Ralli was in a bad car accident in April, EMS workers stabilized her and rushed her to the hospital. They never expected to see her again. But Ralli was so grateful to the team members who saved her life that she reached out and asked to meet them.

Woman reunites with medics who saved her life on I-10: 'I'm definitely here because of you'

Denham Springs, LA

On May 9, 72 Denham Springs Elementary fourth grade students joined their teachers and chaperones to walk to the city's Old City Hall to learn about government. They were greeted by Mayor Gerard Landry, Fire Chief Richard Stafford and members of the city's fire, police, gas and other departments, who talked to the students about government and the work city employees.

Lessons in government. Denham Springs Elementary students visit Old City Hall

Lafayette, LA

Looking for LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise at a Lafayette Target? It'll be harder to spot than in past years. The merchandise, which features clothing, accessories, pet toys, party supplies and other products, has become the subject of scrutiny and caused intense backlash from some customers in some Target stores nationwide, including violent confrontations with its workers, the Associated Press reported.

Targets in Lafayette move Pride merchandise from front of stores following national stores

Livingston Parish, LA

Amid a battle over a large proposed subdivision in the Denham Springs area, the Livingston Parish Council has resolved to contract with two experts to shepherd members through the remainder of its zoning actions after a developer questioned the current process on legal grounds. Council members approved the resolutions in...

Amid battle over 2,000-lot subdivision, Livingston Parish votes to contract with zoning experts

Sid’s One Stop, which was started by Zydeco legend Sid Williams 47 years ago, closed its doors at its location in north Lafayette. The store, 803 Martin Luther King Drive, started by Williams and his wife, Susanna, and offered groceries, lunch, boudin and other items. The store got its launch after Williams came back from a casino after winning $20,000, he told KATC.

Convenience store started by zydeco legend Sid Williams closes after 47 years

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Florida man missing from downtown Baton Rouge after checking into hotel with family, police say

A Florida man traveling with his family back home from Oklahoma went missing Wednesday after he began feeling unwell and checked into a downtown hotel with...

Florida man missing from downtown Baton Rouge after checking into hotel with family, police say

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