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BRPD: Officer saves person trying to jump from bridge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A Baton Rouge police officer saved a person attempting to jump from a bridge on Monday, May 6. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Officer Jakiya Jones was dispatched to the interstate where someone was trying to end their life by jumping off a bridge. “With assisting officers on scene, […]
Crash data shows spike in crashes at Highland/Terrace intersection after new design
BATON ROUGE - A project to make an intersection safer appears to be backfiring as crash data shows accidents appear to occur more frequently at the corner of Highland Road and Terrace Street. The new configuration forces drivers coming off of the Mississippi River Bridge from I-10 East to merge...
Is your family ready for hurricane season? Weather expert shares tips, what you need to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Hurricane season is approaching, and it’s important to know the proper steps to stay weather-ready when and if a hurricane comes. June 1 begins the official cycle for hurricane season every year. But in May, Hurricane Preparedness Week reminds everyone to plan ahead.
Man arrested in Louisiana, charged with murder in connection with Mo. missing person case
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A missing person investigation in Missouri that started nearly 3 years ago led to the arrest of a man in Louisiana on a murder charge. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, authorities in Port Allen, Louisiana arrested 21-year-old Thomas Gamble on May 1.
LSU softball falls 2-1 in 7th inning, out at SEC tournament in semi's
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The LSU Tiger softball teams upset run at the SEC Tournament comes to a close after a late game sac-fly drives in the game winning run for Missouri as those Tigers win it 2-1 in the semi-final match-up. LSU will now wait until Sunday to hear their name called for a potential NCAA host-site for Regional play which will start late next week.
Crawfish King Cookoff happening during Live After Five
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Grab your friends and bring your appetite! There’s a crawfish cookoff going on in downtown Baton Rouge. The 10th annual Crawfish King Cookoff is happening on Friday, May 10, during Live After Five. Gates open at 4 p.m. in Rhorer Plaza, which is located at 200 St. Louis Street behind the city hall building in Baton Rouge.
Trending: LSU star Flau’jae shares secret to success, shakeups in the pageant world, and pet celebrations
1) LSU Women’s basketball star opens up on Tamron Hall Show. LSU basketball star, Flau’jae Johnson, was on the Tamron Hall Show, where shared life lessons she’s learned- on and off the court. “I think I just like learned to fall in love with the process,” said...
Woman wanted by FBI in connection to Baton Rouge bank robbery
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is searching for a woman wanted in connection to an October 2023 Baton Rouge bank robbery. Federal investigators said Jazmine Johnnie, 22, was accused of robbing a bank on Oct. 10, 2023. The FBI’s wanted notice said, “After entering the bank, she allegedly demanded cash from the tellers while threatening that she had a bomb in her purse and her boyfriend had an AK-47.”
Monster Truck Nitro Tour in Baton Rouge: What to know about times, tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Monster Truck Nitro Tour is in downtown Baton Rouge this weekend with live-action and meet-and-greet opportunities. At this one-day event, you’ll find 10,000-pound car-crushing giants, races, wheelie contests, and exclusive souvenirs available for purchase. Rodney and Cameron Tweedy, a father and son...
Experts give advice during termite season
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Termites are small and can cause a lot of damage if left untreated. They are the flying bugs you may have noticed around lately, but there are some ways to keep them away. Experts with Arrow Pest Control say swarming termites does not mean you...
How to watch LSU baseball's Game 2 at Alabama on Saturday
They don’t make losses much more frustrating than the one the LSU baseball team took in Game 1 against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night. The Tigers (32-19, 9-16 SEC) had a 7-3 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, but they allowed five runs in the final two frames, and the Tide (31-18, 11-14 SEC) managed to walk it off thanks to a throwing error with two outs from LSU in the bottom of the ninth.
Cooler and less humid air moves in for the weekend
We’ve seen ridiculously high humidity values through the past few afternoons, but the good news is we have relief this weekend. A drier airmass is now in the process of moving through the area as a front sags southward into the Gulf of Mexico. Highs today will top out...
Friday AM Forecast: Cold front passage to bring way lower humidity for the weekend
A cold front is passing through the area this morning. As it does, temperatures will not move much, but humidity will start to drastically decrease. Today & Tonight: While this is definitely a cold front, it not a February cold front. We are not expecting a big temperature drop as the front pushes through this morning. What it will bring though is a lot drier air. This will act to lower humidity in the afternoon and evening. Highs will still be in the upper 80's, with skies clearing throughout the day. Tonight, lows will be much more comfortable in the lower 60's under partly cloudy skies.
Goose nuisance: Some Baton Rouge businesses use fake coyotes, other ploys to fend off fowl
The Canada goose, with its handsome white, black and tan feathers, has become a familiar sight in Baton Rouge, sauntering about near waterways and open green areas. The fowl are so much at home that some business owners find them — and the trails of droppings they leave wherever they go — a nuisance. Some have turned to creative ways of trying to shoo away the birds.
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