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$300,000 machines leading to more arrests and fewer deaths at EHCC, parish jail

ST. GABRIEL — A tighter crackdown on contraband at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center has led to more than 20 employee arrests this year. Officials say tougher screening and a zero-tolerance policy have also cut the number of suspicious and overdose-type deaths at Hunt. "Over the past weeks and months,...

Iberville Parish, LA · 2d
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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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Major upgrade for rural drivers: New bridge opens in Iberville Parish

Drivers traveling along Louisiana Highway 995 in Iberville Parish now have a new bridge over False Branch Bayou, replacing an aging structure that officials say struggled to accommodate heavy agricultural traffic.

Iberville Parish, LA · 1d

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Kickoff Time for Tennessee Football vs. LSU Has Been Set

The kickoff time for the Tennessee vs. LSU football game has been set.

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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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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10 local agencies join ICE program targeting illegal immigration

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At least 10 law enforcement agencies in the area recently signed up for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement program called 287(g), which targets undocumented residents, the WAFB I-TEAM found. One police chief said the sign-ups come with $3,500 for each officer’s name submitted to...

Springfield, LA · 2d

A to Z Sports

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‘I’ve never seen anything quite like it’ – Paul Finebaum dropped some comments on Alabama that have Crimson Tide fans feeling some kind of way

The Alabama Crimson Tide were dominant in a 31-13 beatdown over the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge. a

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2d

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'It's heartbreaking:' 13-year-old killed, two teens arrested in Gardere-area shooting

BATON ROUGE — Two 13-year-old boys were arrested after another 13-year-old boy was killed in an accidental shooting in the Gardere Lane area. Around 8:38 p.m. Sunday, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a missing 13-year-old. The boy's family later found him dead around 3:40 a.m. Monday in a field behind Saint Croix Avenue.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Louisiana high school football playoff brackets released. See Baton Rouge-area matchups

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The road to a Louisiana high school football state championship is officially underway, with dozens of Baton Rouge-area teams preparing for the first round of the 2026 playoffs. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association released its playoff brackets Sunday, Nov. 8, following the conclusion of...

Louisiana · 1d

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Baton Rouge animal rescue announces closure

The Animal Protection and Welfare Society (APAWS) in Baton Rouge is scheduled to close its doors on Dec. 31.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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LSU vs Texas odds, how to watch, score prediction

BATON ROUGE – For the third time this season, LSU football will have to pick itself up off the mat. Lane Kiffin and the Tigers lost to rival Alabama, 31-13, last weekend at home — where the final 17 minutes of the game got away from them. No....

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Zachary Police bookings for Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2026

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2026. Katherine Dupuy: 35; 8074 La. 68, Jackson; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants. Dezmanique Gaines: 26; 2335 Rita St., Zachary; aggravated assault with a firearm.

Zachary, LA · 2d

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Man accused of kidnapping, killing 73-year-old in Baton Rouge will face trial in January 2027

BATON ROUGE — A man accused of the violent kidnapping and death of a 73-year-old in 2025 is set to go to trial in the new year. Edward Hayes, who is accused of murder and kidnapping in connection with the November 2025 death of Woodrow Vaughn, will go to trial on Jan. 25, 2027.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Trial over teenage girl’s 2023 shooting in Zachary pits two suspects against each other

Seconds before 18-year-old Makayla Moore was fatally shot on a Zachary street corner in July 2023, she walked past a yellow house with two young men sitting on the porch. One of those men came off the porch, had a brief conversation with Moore, then shot her once through the neck. The prosecution and the defense agreed on those facts Wednesday at the start of the trial into Moore’s killing.

Zachary, LA · 14h

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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 · 23h

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Baker police respond to shots fired on Sandra Drive

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Baker police are on the scene after a report of shots fired in the area. This happened Monday night on the 400 block of Sandra Drive near Myrtle Street. Officials state that no one was hurt, but an investigation is underway. This is a developing story....

Baker, LA · 2d

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Greek Wine in New Roads, a Market at the Mill and Light Up the Holidays: Pointe Coupee's Calendar Through December

New Roads sits on False River northwest of Baton Rouge, and its holiday calendar gives you a few good reasons to make the drive. The parish tourism office, Visit False River, lists these four dates. Thursday, Nov. 12: An Evening in Greece. CIRCA at Morel's, 210 Morrison Pkwy., is hosting...

New Roads, LA · 20h

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Dale Brown’s Daughter Remembers Her Dad As The “Happiest, Most Optimistic Person” She Knew

Robyn Brown was 9 years old when her father Dale Brown left an assistant coaching job at Washington State to be LSU’s head basketball coach before the 1972-73 season. He and his wife, the former Vonnie Ness of Columbus, North Dakota, and Robyn moved to the Westminster/Pine Park subdivision in Baton Rouge. Robyn graduated from LSU, where she met her husband Chris Prudhomme. They have three children – Christopher, Peyton and Cameron.

Baton Rouge, LA · 21h

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Around Zachary for Nov. 11, 2026

Alexis Moak Creppel is the new executive director of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce. Current Director Chloe McCleary will remain with the chamber through December to help the transition. Join local AARP members. The Zachary Chapter of AARP meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at...

Zachary, LA · 2d

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Baker alleged dogfighting case dismissed, new charges expected

ZACHARY - Court records show charges against three Zachary men in an alleged dogfighting case have been dismissed for now. Investigators found small rusted cages and broken chains in Baker in July 2025 and charged the three Zachary men with more than 100 counts of dogfighting and animal cruelty. Authorities also recovered 28 dogs and euthanized them all.

Baker, LA · 1d