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BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — A Baton Rouge mother was arrested Thursday by the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) for the death of her infant daughter. On June 18, officials arrived at the 5700 block of Alexander Avenue regarding an unresponsive infant. During the investigation, officials learned that the mother, 23-year-old Keanna Thomas, dropped the infant off at her sister’s house before she went out for the night.

BATON ROUGE - The last two years have been an emotional rollercoaster for the family of 74-year-old Angela Haymon, who was gunned down outside of her home in December 2019. “My mom’s biggest fear was being preyed upon and that’s exactly how her life ended," Haymon's daughter, Becky Everton, said.

A Baton Rouge man admitted to conspiring to rob and kill a 13-year-old in Sorrento more than two years ago and must serve 10 years in state prison, court filings say. Caleb Brown, 27, is one of four men accused in the November 2019 robbery and attempted murder of the youth in Ascension Parish, prosecutors say.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A mother was arrested in the death of her 4-month-old daughter, according to police in Louisiana. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 23-year-old Keanna Thomas is facing negligent homicide charges in connection with the infant’s death. Police said Thomas’ daughter was found dead at a home on June 18.

BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of a man wanted for burglary. Dante Scott, 23, is wanted for two counts of simple burglary. Scott is 5 feet and 8 inches tall, black hair, and weighs 130 pounds. If you have...

BATON ROUGE - The owners of Mason's Grill, a popular Baton Rouge brunch spot, announced they are changing ownership after 24 years. New owners Rober and Christina Alamarie will be taking over the Baton Rouge staple that started in a small shop on Sherwood Forest Boulevard. Creators Mike and Shirlee...

An upscale Gonzales apartment complex has been sold to a California real estate investment firm for nearly $76.9 million, making it one of the most expensive local multi-family housing deals ever. Starboard Realty Advisors of Irvine, California, bought the Silver Oaks Apartments in a deal that closed in May. The...

Forte and Tablada, a Baton Rouge surveying and engineering firm, has acquired Boyd Holmes Engineering, a company that specializes in designing urban and rural bridges throughout Louisiana. In a news release, Forte and Tablada said Boyd Holmes Engineering has worked for 20 years with local municipalities and the Louisiana Department...

ADDIS, La. (BRPROUD) – The Addis Police Department responded to a reported shooting around midnight behind the Iberville Bank. Upon arrival on Kim St., officers discovered a gun shot victim. The shooting victim was identified as Tiesman Trufant Jr., 20. Trufant, Jr. sustained a self-inflicted wound to the calf.

BATON ROUGE - Hawx Pest Control salespeople are going door-to-door in the Baton Rouge area. Last week, 2 On Your Side shared a story about a man's experience with the bug company. Edson Oppong says Hawx charged him more than he agreed to and allegedly forged his signature on the contract.

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For many, as the month of June nears its conclusion, summer seems to be flying by.

CENTRAL, La. (BRPROUD) — The Central Police Department says it arrested a suspect earlier in June in connection to a police chase that ended in a crash on Joor Road. The police department said the suspect was previously booked by Baton Rouge police on charges. Afterward, Central police conducted their own investigation into the crash.

Breaux Bridge PD drop charges on alleged drunk driver

Louisiana State Police are reporting that a natural gas well rupture has led to road closures and evacuations within a half-mile of the well.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Juvenile offenders from Jefferson Parish could be placed at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, formerly the Jetson Youth Center. The 20 inmate prison escapes and riots are just a few incidents that have happened at the outdated Bridge City Center for Youth in Jefferson Parish.

STOCKHOLM — Former LSU pole vaulter and Lafayette native Armand Duplantis improved his own outdoor world record by clearing 20 feet, 2 1/2 inches at the Stockholm Diamond League meet on Thursday. Duplantis cleared the bar with plenty to spare on his second attempt to better his previous mark...