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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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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 · 1d

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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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New $7M recreation facility opens in Gonzales expanding sports, education. See inside.

Gonzales residents have a new place to play, learn and gather as the city opens a roughly $7 million recreation center designed to expand activities for children and families. The Freeland Jackson Center, an approximately 25,000-square-foot facility on South Darla Avenue, behind Gonzales Middle School, includes two full-size basketball courts, classrooms and conference spaces.

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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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 · 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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Freeland Jackson Center opens in Gonzales

The new Freeland Jackson Center opened in Gonzales at 1400 S. Darla Ave. City officials and the family of Freeland Jackson attended the center's opening. The city also recently held its 36th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. City of Gonzales officials and the family of Freeland Jackson were among those in...

Gonzales, LA · 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 · 2d

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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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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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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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BASF inaugurates $1 billion facility at its Geismar site

BASF announced it inaugurated the new $1 billion methylene diphenyl diisocyanate production facility at the Verbund site in Geismar. According to a news release, the ceremony marked the on-time completion of the company's largest wholly owned investment project to date in North America. Per BASF, the Ascension Parish expansion will...

Geismar, LA · 17h

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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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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 · 1d

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This Huge Louisiana Outlet Center Makes Holiday Shopping A Road-Trip Event

More than 50 brand-name outlet stores sit in one open-air spot right off I-10. That’s a lot of gift list crossed off in a single afternoon. I like that this place sits between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. You can turn a holiday errand into a full Louisiana road trip without much of a detour.

Gonzales, LA · 1d

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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...

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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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Gonzales City Council takes step toward potential BJ's Wholesale Club

The Gonzales City Council introduced an ordinance to create a special economic district for a proposed BJ's Wholesale Club. This would be the first Louisiana location for the membership-only retail chain. The proposed $47 million development would be located near Interstate 10 off Highway 30. A tax incentive would allow...

Gonzales, LA · 2d

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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 · 22h

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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.

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