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7 years after election scandal, former Ascension Parish president candidate’s defamation case heads to trial

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Nearly seven years after a secret recording sparked controversy during the 2019 Ascension Parish president’s race, a defamation lawsuit filed by former candidate Murphy Painter is heading to trial. The civil trial involving Painter, Pelican Post publisher Wade Petite and Gonzales insurance agent Dustin...

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d
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Woman found guilty of battery on an educator after punching Iberville principal at basketball game

PLAQUEMINE — A woman was found guilty of battery on an educator after punching an elementary school principal at a basketball game. Alessia Parker, 33, was arrested in January 2025. Officials said one of her children kept running onto the court during the game at Iberville Elementary, with teachers and school officials attempting to stop the child multiple times.

Plaquemine, LA · 8h
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Scammers impersonate Donaldsonville car lot: ‘I wish they would die and go away’

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - A father and son who run a used car lot on Highway 1 in Donaldsonville say scammers are impersonating their dealership and targeting out-of-state customers, some of whom have lost large sums of money. Jimmy Hidalgo Sr. has sold used cars off Highway 1 for nearly...

Donaldsonville, LA · 1d
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Council member leads opposition to Walmart rezone by Dutchtown HS

On October 26, Ascension Parish Council rejected an application to rezone 22.35 “adjacent (south) of Dutchtown High School” which would have cleared the way for a Walmart. The parcel, located on Hwy 73, approximately 1050′ north of Hwy 74, is currently zoned Medium Intensity Residential with a request for Mixed Use. The Council ignored a recommendation by the Zoning Commission which had voted (5-2) to recommend approval of the request (the commission had ignored a STAFF recommendation to deny).

Ascension Parish, LA · 19h
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Ascension deputies: Truck lost part of its load on roadway at La. Highway 22 roundabout

SORRENTO — The roundabout between La. Highway 22 and La. Highway 70 was closed after an 18-wheeler lost part of its load on the roadway, Ascension Parish deputies said. The closure happened around 10:30 a.m., according to officials. The road has since re-opened.

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d

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Major I-10 Expansion Upgrades Coming to Baton Rouge

Significant infrastructure enhancements are underway across Baton Rouge to streamline traffic flow and boost community connectivity. Rodney Mallett with DOTD provided crucial updates regarding the ongoing I-10 widening initiative, highlighting redesigns designed to reduce congestion at key intersections. Redesigning the Acadian Thruway Interchange. A major highlight of the expansion includes...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Attorneys seek dismissal of charges after video leak claim in Madison Brooks case

Defense attorneys representing Desmond Carter seek to dismiss the charges, alleging prosecutors leaked video to television host Nancy Grace.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Dorseyville's St. John the Baptiste Church's rich history dates back 150 years

DORSEYVILLE - About 13 miles south of Plaquemine sits St. John the Baptiste Church in the community of Dorseyville. The church is a historical landmark because of its rich Black history. It's named after the late Rev. Bazil Dorsey. He founded and pastored St. John the Baptiste Church in Dorseyville. But he was much more than just a leader of the church. He was the leader of the community.

Plaquemine, LA · 14h

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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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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 · 11h

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Five Baton Rouge restaurants cited for health violations

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Five Baton Rouge restaurants have received notices of violations from the Louisiana Department of Health. According to the reports, establishments including Mid-City Daiquiri, Spice Junction, Kiro Seafood Buffet, Legend Pot, and the Jambalaya Shoppe were alerted to violations in their buildings during the month of October.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Story 2 Tell

PLAQUEMINE — For more than five decades, Dirk Franklin has made a living in the air, flying over Louisiana fields to help sugarcane farmers prepare for harvest. At 70 years old, Franklin is still crop dusting, bringing years of experience to fields around Plaquemine, from the Sunshine Bridge to Alma Plantation.

Plaquemine, LA · 14h

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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 · 9h

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Woman found shot in car dies in hospital five days later, Baton Rouge Police say

Baton Rouge police are investigating the killing of a woman who was found shot in a vehicle last week and died from her injuries on Monday in a hospital, the department said. Shakisha Perry, 45, was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle shortly after 10 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 4700 block of Broadway Street after officers responded to a 911 call.

Baton Rouge, LA · 15h

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Man arrested, accused of killing 15-year-old in Baton Rouge

Jaquan Johnson, 31, was arrested in connection with the May 20 shooting death of 15-year-old Tyraun Dunn in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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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 · 3h

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Police arrest 2 women wanted in string of thefts at stores across the country

Nashville police arrested two Baton Rouge women after they allegedly removed security tags from merchandise inside a Lululemon dressing room despite a prior nationwide ban from the retailer. Searching a nearby vehicle linked to a key fob in Hammond's purse, officers recovered over $10,000 in merchandise connected to out-of-state thefts...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2h

Gonzales Weekly Citizen

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DA: Four graduate narcotics diversion program

Four defendants graduated from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program. Participants must maintain sobriety and steady employment to complete the program. The 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program graduated four defendants, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced. The adult defendants were recognized for their successful completion of the...

Ascension Parish, LA · 1d

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Donaldsonville mayor halts new rules allowing golf carts on municipal streets. See why.

An ordinance intended to legalize golf cart use on city streets in Donaldsonville will have to wait after the mayor vetoed it, saying the city needs to ensure certain necessary steps are in place before moving forward. The City Council approved the ordinance at its final meeting in October, establishing...

Donaldsonville, LA · 11h

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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 · 11h