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Inmate killed during transport after reportedly faking seizure, beating guards when they attempted to help
ST. FRANCISVILLE — An inmate was shot and killed Wednesday morning after allegedly faking a seizure and trying to beat up guards while being transported through West Feliciana Parish. Watch live newscasts here. According to a report by Louisiana State Police, Catahoula Parish deputies were transporting Raymond Huddleston, 46,...
‘I thought it was over’: Truck driver describes moments after hit-and-run crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - April 19, 2024 will be a day truck driver Brandon Ray remembers for the rest of his life. “First thing I did, I said, God forgive for my sins. I thought it was over with,” said Ray. From his wheelchair, Ray described the evening...
Slaughter Elementary School honored with 2024 Louisiana School Physical Activity Award
Slaughter Elementary School was one of six schools statewide recognized with the 2024 Louisiana School Physical Activity Award. This award is presented by the Louisiana Department of Education to celebrate schools with exemplary comprehensive school physical activity programs. Principal Jennifer Jacox Thornton and assistant principal Traci Hebert received a certificate...
Suspect taken in on murder warrant after Baker standoff was on probation, records say
BAKER - A standoff in Baker on Tuesday ended with a murder suspect in custody, police said. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said U.S. Marshals were executing a Baton Rouge Police warrant for Alvin Mott Jr., 27. After a standoff, Mott was arrested. Court records show that Mott had pleaded...
Parents facing charges following junior high girls' fight in Watson
WATSON - The mom of a middle school girl from Watson is taking legal action after her daughter was involved in a fight that happened right outside their home. Elissa Boudreaux says her 8th grade daughter has been in a feud with another 8th grader who attends Live Oak Junior High for a while, but until Saturday night it had only been words exchanged.
Minor injuries reported following inmate scuffle during power outage at EBR Parish Prison
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Minor injuries were reported following a scuffle between inmates during a power outage at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, the power outage happened Monday night, April 29. Authorities said a vehicle apparently crashed into a transformer, causing the outage at the prison and nearby area.
Group plants seed for Feliciana flower destination
Native Louisianans and tourists are flocking to the Felicianas to see acres of wildflowers growing in fields, on roadways and across the rural countryside. This field of dreams is still a seed nestled in the dirt, but alive nonetheless in the shared vision called the Feliciana Wildflower Project, set to sprout this summer.
City council says no to request for permit to build shed before home is constructed
When Michael Williams bought a condemned house on a piece of property on Woodland Drive in Zachary, he saw an opportunity: a place where he could put his carpentry skills to work and build his own home himself. Williams tore down the dilapidated structure and cleaned up the property. Now...
Car crashes into home in Baker
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Crews responded to the scene of a car that crashed into a home in Baker Tuesday afternoon, April 30. According to emergency officials, the incident happened around 1:40 p.m. on Lavey Lane near Sunshine Road. No details were released about what led up to the crash...
DOTD announces upcoming lane closures for I-10 Widening Project
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced a series of lane closures that are necessary to progress the I-10 Widening Project in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to DOTD, the following closures will affect day and night traffic patterns:. Daytime Closures:. I-10 Westbound at...
Around Zachary for May 1, 2024
Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach will be in the area to perform 3D mammograms. Physician’s orders are required, and appointments are strongly encouraged. Wednesday, May 8: Zachary United Methodist Church, 4205 Church St., Zachary. Call (225) 924-8268 to schedule. Wednesday, May 15: LPG Baker, 6516 E. Myrtle Ave.,...
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