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Louisiana Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on LA 10 After Exiting the Roadway and Colliding with a Tree
Louisiana Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on LA 10 After Exiting the Roadway and Colliding with a Tree. East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana – A Louisiana man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on LA 10 after exiting the roadway and colliding with a tree. On March 23, 2023, Louisiana...
BR man dies following overnight crash in Ascension Parish
Louisiana State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Baton Rouge man late Thursday night in Ascension Parish. Officials say 26-year-old Kelvin Ortega was driving a Chevrolet sedan headed north on at a high speed on Boudreaux Road. For reasons being investigated, police say Ortega disregarded a stop...
WAFB’s Paul Gates inducted into LAB Hall of Fame
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Former WAFB anchor and investigative reporter Paul Gates was inducted into the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame Friday, March 24, 2023. Paul Gates, a fixture on Baton Rouge television for decades, passed away in 2016 at the age of 69. His widow, Michele...
Ascension Parish worker terminated after relieving himself in water supply
Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey and her Lady Tigers are finalizing their game plan for Utah in the Sweet 16. Another study or committee is probably not what a lot of you want to hear about on the subject of flooding. But officials promise this time will be different.
Cocaine, meth seized during drug bust; 3 arrested
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana State Police arrested three individuals for drug related crimes on Wednesday, March 22, after conducting a two-month long investigation. Juan Adrian Banks, 42, Lois Johnson, 41, and William Dolly, Jr., 23, is charged with various felony narcotics related charges, officials said. According to...
Woman arrested in connection with Nathan Millard case, Baton Rouge police say
Update: Police identified the arrested woman as Tiffany Ann Guidry. One of the women wanted for questioning in the death of a Georgia man who died of a drug overdose while on a business trip to Baton Rouge last month has been arrested, police said Friday. Authorities on Thursday issued...
Where to celebrate National Cocktail Day, according to Yelp
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Had a long day at the office and looking to have a drink and relax? It’s a good thing March 24 is recognized as National Cocktail Day. Cocktails are considered alcoholic mixed drinks. The event was reportedly dubbed a national holiday by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway as a fun day to celebrate and drink. According to a Nielsen study, margaritas are the nation’s favorite cocktail after work.
Elderly man dies in East Feliciana Parish crash, officials say
CLINTON, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an elderly man on Thursday morning, March 23. Officials identified the victim as Robert Wall, 76, of Kentwood. According to LSP, the crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on LA 10...
Zachary school board considers raise for themselves, approves $700,000 to replace stadium turf
Since the Zachary school district was formed in 2003, the compensation for School Board members has been the same: $500 a month. Board members are now considering whether it’s time to give themselves a pay raise. The issue came up during a work session preceding Tuesday’s board meeting, which...
Kentwood man dies after car crashes into tree
CLINTON, La. (BRPROUD) — A 76-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in East Feliciana Parish Thursday morning, officials say. According to the Louisiana State Police, after 8 a.m., troopers were called to investigate a crash that killed Robert Wall, 76, of Kentwood. During an investigation, investigators learned Wall was headed east and for unknown reasons, he drifted off the roadway to the right and hit a tree.
New titleholder to be crowned at Miss LSU Pageant
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPOUD) – The Miss LSU Pageant is this weekend. The reigning queen is Jillian Elliott and she is passing the crown. Proceeds from ticket sales go towards local and national charities that Delta Zeta supports. During the 2021 pageant, Miss LSU-USA raised nearly $100,000. There’s no...
Friday PM Forecast: several days with rain chances on the board
Though no washouts are expected, rain will certainly be a part of the forecast into early next week. Temperatures will generally remain above average until a cold moves well southeast of the area by Wednesday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Into Saturday, a frontal system will push into the area with isolated...
More affordable housing, homeless shelters coming to Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The amount of people experiencing housing insecurity is rising at an alarming rate in Baton Rouge. “There are hundreds of people who are in and out of homelessness every single day,” said Interim Director of Community Development Marlee Pittman. “It’s an unsettling number. Last year, 814 people experienced housing, insecurity and homelessness for the first time in their lives.”
‘You ruined my life:’ Man sets fire to apartment after being evicted
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man was arrested after he allegedly started a fire at an apartment complex once he got evicted, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Russell Vonaa, 41, is facing one count of aggravated arson, a felony. On Tuesday, March 21, firefighters responded to apartments...
Louisiana Dept. of Justice hosts training for law enforcement to better protect families
ZACHARY, La. (BRPROUD) — Through a grant from Louisiana Commission Law Enforcement (LCLF) and a partnership with Zachary Police Department, over 60 law enforcement officers were able to have an all-day training session on Thursday. The ‘Protecting Louisiana Families Training’ (PLFT) program, was a two-day training from the Louisiana...
GRAPHIC: Louisiana worker terminated after relieving himself in water supply
DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Louisiana government employee has been terminated and arrested after allegedly relieving himself in the water supply at a Donaldsonville water plant. WAFB reports Michael Mastin, 57, of Baton Rouge, is charged with two counts of contaminating water supplies, and two counts of criminal damage...
Final game of LSU-Arkansas series rescheduled to Saturday night, setting up double-header
BATON ROUGE - Game three of LSU and Arkansas' series at Alex Box Stadium has been moved from Sunday to Saturday due to weather concerns. Read the full announcement from LSU Athletics below. Game 3 of the LSU-Arkansas baseball series will start at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday as part of...
Police arrest 1 of 2 women wanted in connection with Nathan Millard case
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and some of her players spoke with members of the media before their Sweet 16 game against Utah. Police arrest 1 of 2 women wanted in connection with Nathan Millard case. Updated: 3 hours ago. One of the two women wanted in connection with the...
About Town: A school reunion, media workshop and more
Istrouma High School Class of 1973 is having its 50th Reunion in August. For further information, contact Danny Wellman at 225-301-3161. Baton Rouge Area Association of Black Journalists hosts workshop. The Baton Rouge Area Association of Black Journalists will host a "Secrets to Accessing the Media” workshop to help community...
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