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Interim mayor named for Gonzales until next elections in November, city says
A lawyer who represented the city of Gonzales as its attorney for 25 years was appointed interim mayor this week. Ryland Percy III will hold the post for six months until a new mayor is elected on Nov. 5. The previous mayor of Gonzales, four-term Barney Arceneaux, announced his upcoming...
These rural Louisiana towns have dirty drinking water — and can't afford to fix it
Madison Parish School Superintendent Charlie Butler Jr. estimates his students have been forced to have 10 days of virtual school this year and additional half days — not because of COVID or storm damage to buildings but because his district doesn't have adequate drinking water. Earlier this month, Butler's...
Celebrating the Triumphs of RPCC Adult Education Students
Last Wednesday was a truly special occasion as we gathered to honor the dedication and hard work of 18 remarkable individuals during the National Adult Education Honor Society Induction and Pinning Ceremony. We were pleased to have Chancellor Taylor and Erin Landry, LCTCS Executive Director of Adult Education, join our passionate Adult Education staff in recognizing the achievements of these outstanding students.
Southeastern students win Emmy Award for the second year in a row
HAMMOND, La. — Students at Southeastern Louisiana University have won another Emmy Award, the school announced Wednesday. They were recognized for their live coverage of the Southeastern vs. LSU Women’s Basketball game on Nov. 17 last year. Students Chase Gispert and Natalie Kelly reported the game live. Gispert...
Holden High seniors say their final goodbye with annual tradition
The Holden High Class of 2024 said goodbye to teachers and students as the graduating seniors walked through the halls of the kindergarten through 12th grade school. The senior class students don caps and gowns for their final walk through the halls. The class graduates at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May...
These rural Louisiana towns have dirty drinking water — and can't afford to fix it
Madison Parish School Superintendent Charlie Butler Jr. estimates his students have been forced to have 10 days of virtual school this year and additional half days — not because of COVID or storm damage to buildings but because his district doesn't have adequate drinking water. Earlier this month, Butler's...
John Smith Campaign Kickoff event on Thursday
John Smith, an attorney from St. Amant officially announced his run for District Court Judge in the 23rd Judicial District Court this week. The campaign will hold its official kickoff celebration on Thursday, May 16 at Mike Anderson’s Restaurant in Gonzales. “We have been campaigning all through the 23rd JDC for weeks now and the response has been overwhelming,” said Smith. “With the election less than six months away we wanted to make an official announcement and have an event where folks can come and get involved with the campaign.”
LDWF agents arrest nine subjects for DWI on the water in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents arrested nine subjects for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired (DWI) on May 3 and May 4 in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes. LDWF agents were patrolling the waterways for the Tickfaw 200 Poker Run and made the following DWI...
Walker man sentenced to 30 years in prison, chemical castration for rape of three juveniles
LIVINGSTON — A Walker man was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison following a conviction in a 2021 investigation involving the rape of three juveniles. Blake Lott was convicted on three counts of second degree rape. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating Lott in April 2021 after...
11-year-old Livingston Parish girl recovering from stray bullet
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The family of an 11-year-old girl hit by a stray bullet is speaking out. It happened in Livingston Parish over the weekend. “We’re just devasted. We’re praying and believing in God for the best outcome,” said Elnora Johnson Brown, the girl’s great-great-aunt. “This little girl, she’s the sweetest angel you’d want to meet, and she didn’t deserve this.”
Nasty storms possible for Mother’s Day, heavy rain threat through Monday
A warm front will lift northward across the region today, stalling somewhere across northern Acadiana/central Louisiana. Storms will form along this boundary during the afternoon and evening, moving from west to east along the frontal zone. Some of these storms could be strong-to-severe, containing large hail and gusty winds. Our latest HRRR model shows the […]
SEVERE T-STORM WATCH until 5am Friday for parishes, counties north of I-10
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties until 5am Friday. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH means conditions are favorable for...
Prairieville Primary School students dive into shark week with Ascension Fund grant
Fifth grade students at Prairieville Primary School were able to research sharks thanks to an Ascension Fund Grant funded by Shell Chemical. Students participated in activities in all four core classes for five days during shark week. The students in English/Language Arts read historical fiction accounts of actual shark attacks....
Ex-wife of suspended WBR deputy who allegedly placed cameras outside home, business denied restraining order
BATON ROUGE — West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputy Donald Dawsey was arrested and put on administrative leave in April after his ex-wife Kim Dawsey accused him of stalking. The two, now deep into a contentious custody battle, were in court yesterday for Kim to get a protective order.
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