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Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates earn special housing after completing Freedom Behind Bars class

AMITE — Four inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail celebrated the completion of a group therapy-type course, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The Freedom Behind Bars class, led by Wytisha Williams with WLW Restoring and Healing Hearts, aims at empowering people with an understanding of the behaviors associated with various mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to help inmates minimize conflict while incarcerated, as well as reduce recidivism once they are released.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 5h
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Livingston Parish man sentenced to 25 years and chemical castration

A Maurepas man will undergo chemical castration as part of his sentence following his guilty plea in a child sexual battery case.

Livingston Parish, LA · 2d

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2 Ohio residents killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-12 in Livingston Parish

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Two Ohio residents were killed when a van overturned and was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-12 in Livingston Parish, Louisiana State Police said. The crash happened around 11:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, near La. 43. Troopers said a 54-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man,...

Livingston Parish, LA · 1d
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Train traffic through town of Livingston expected to increase through next several weeks

LIVINGSTON — Train traffic through the town of Livingston is expected to increase over the next several weeks, local police said Friday. The increase in traffic is due to maintenance on connecting railroads. The maintenance is scheduled to last around six weeks.

Livingston, LA · 2d
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2 charged after drug investigation tied to East Baton Rouge, Livingston parishes

Two people were arrested following an investigation into an alleged drug trafficker.

Livingston Parish, LA · 2d

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Central Fire Department rescues horse stuck in cattle gate

CENTRAL — The Central Fire Department responded to an animal rescue on Saturday after a horse became stuck in a cattle gate. According to the department, the horse got one of its hooves stuck in the cattle gate, requiring rescuers to use tools to free the horse's leg. The...

Central, LA · 1d

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LSU’s Ed Orgeron sends emotional message before Alabama game after health scare

Ed Orgeron spoke to a reunion of former LSU Tigers players this week as Saturday’s game against the Alabama Crimson Tide approached, in video WAFB sports director Jacques Doucet posted Thursday. Orgeron, now Lane Kiffin’s special assistant to recruiting and defense, talked about the team first and kept the personal part for the end. “The […] The post LSU’s Ed Orgeron sends emotional message before Alabama game after health scare appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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BRPD: 2 arrested after killing teen in shooting on Boulevard De Province

BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested after a deadly shooting on Boulevard De Province in June, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrived at the scene of the shooting on June 14 around 2:30 p.m. to find 18-year-old Jeffari Kaglear suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He later died from his injuries.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Federales Fest 2026: Outlaw Country, Cold Drinks, and Live Music Return to Live Oak

Get ready for an unforgettable day of music and family fun as Federales Fest returns for its fourth annual event. Taking place today at Live Oak Arabians in Livingston Parish, this year’s festival promises a killer lineup of outlaw country, rock and roll, and Americana. Gates open at 3:00...

Livingston Parish, LA · 2d

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Lane Kiffin Makes LSU’s Frustration With Alabama Rivalry Record Clear: “It’s Time”

LSU and Alabama have shared plenty of memorable moments over the years, but the recent results have mostly gone in one direction. The Tigers have struggled to keep up with the Crimson Tide, winning just four of their 19 meetings since 2008. With another important matchup approaching, LSU will have a chance to make a statement and give its fans a result they have been waiting to see. This weekend’s meeting carries extra weight for both teams. Alabama and LSU enter the game with identical 6-2 records, and both still have plenty to play for as the College Football Playoff picture takes shape. But...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Veterans Day Celebrations Planned Across Capital Region

Veterans Day celebrations will be happening across the Capital Region. On Saturday, Walker will hold its Veterans Day Parade. It will step off at 10 a.m. at Walker High School. After the parade, there will be a lunch served for veterans and parade participants at the Walker Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Walker-Denham Springs winner leans on defense to give head coach his 100th career victory

Walker trailed by eight points and faced a third down near midfield with less than two minutes left against Denham Springs. Cullen Bernard dropped back, but Denham Springs defender Jeremy Williams raced to the quarterback and brought him to the ground for a sack. On fourth down, Williams swatted away Bernard’s pass to seal the game.

Denham Springs, LA · 1d

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Meet the Baton Rouge head of one of Louisiana’s largest law firms

In 2000, a stock market bubble from online commerce began to burst not long before corporate attorney Ted Jones began his career in San Francisco. Louisiana is starkly different from where he began his career, he said, since most businesses in the Pelican State are small and family-owned and use traditional lines of credit to finance their company. On the other hand, Silicon Valley is the heart of the venture capital industry, where startups look to scale.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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‘Just don’t love the matchup’ – ESPN’s Cole Cubelic predicts the final score of massive showdown between Alabama and LSU

The biggest game of the weekend is in Baton Rouge between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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This Family-Owned Baton Rouge, Louisiana Spot Has Served Homemade Hot Tamales Since 1962 And Still Draws A Crowd

Some restaurants chase trends every few years, and some simply keep doing the same thing for decades. One spot in Baton Rouge has been rolling out homemade hot tamales since 1962, back when a gallon of gas cost about 28 cents. The same family still runs it, and the parking...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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LSU fans should expect added security checks, heavier traffic for Alabama game with First Lady attending

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - LSU said fans should expect increased traffic around campus and additional security checks at the gates ahead of First lady Melania Trump’s attendance at Saturday’s LSU-Alabama football game. The university also announced new tailgating changes and restrictions for the game. Expect extra travel...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Hammond Scam Victim Gets $20,000 Back After Officials Intercept NY-Bound Package

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office — Helped Intercept Scam Package. A Tangipahoa Parish resident is getting her $20,000 back after officials intercepted a package of cash she had mailed to New York following a scam phone call earlier in the week. The package, seized in Hammond before it could reach its destination, was carrying the full $20,000 in cash the resident had sent after a caller convinced her something was wrong with her PayPal account.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 2d

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Blake Pontchartrain: History of the Hammond Balloon Festival

I saw a poster in a consignment shop for the 1981 Hammond Balloon Festival. It says it was the “third annual,” but what can you tell me about its history? Is there still such an event?. The Hammond Balloon Festival was introduced to the Tangipahoa Parish city in...

Hammond, LA · 1d