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NCAA Division I Softball Regionals Glance
(Double elimination; x-if necessary) Game 6 - Texas vs. Northwestern, 1 p.m. Game 6 - Texas A&M vs. Texas State, 3 p.m. Game 6 - LSU vs. S. Illinois, 4 p.m. Game 5 - Mississippi St. vs. Cal St.-Fullerton, TBA. Sunday, May 19. Game 6 - Stanford vs. Game 5...
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Southbound lanes of I-110 cleared after accident
BATON ROUGE: All four southbound lanes of I-110 were stopped due to a crash near Evangeline Street. The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. At least one person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The lanes were back open by 8 p.m.
Police investigating attempted purse snatching in Hammond Aire Shopping Center
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Robbery detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating an attempted purse snatching in Hammond Aire Shopping Center on Airline Highway. According to police, the incident happened on Wednesday, May 1 when an unidentified individual tried to steal the victim’s purse in the shopping...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of May 9-16
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of May 9-16: Mechelle Bianchini, 47, 41832 Denver Dr, Baton Rouge was charged w/ Theft, and arrested pursuant to 3 bench warrants;. Yohan Ramirez, 41, 9350 Eskillman St, Dallas TX was arrested pursuant to a fugitive, and 2 bench warrants;
LSU softball heading to Regional Finals after 4-1 win over Southern Illinois
BATON ROUGE - LSU softball defeated Southern Illinois 4-1 to advance to the Baton Rouge Regional Finals Saturday at Tiger Park. The Tigers started the scoring with a Taylor Pleasants two-run home run in the first inning. An Ali Newland RBI single in the third and a Ciara Briggs sacrifice fly in the seventh allowed LSU to get the 4-1 victory.
Baker charter school searched in financial, records crimes investigation
BAKER — A search warrant filed in court Thursday indicates that a charter school founder and CEO may be under investigation for financial crimes. Sheriff's deputies searched the school Monday, seizing computers, financial records and personnel files for members of Impact Charter School CEO Chakesha Scott's family members, court documents show.
Both lanes open on I-10 westbound at the 10/12 merge after early morning car fire
BATON ROUGE - An early morning car fire closed both lanes of I-10 westbound at the 10/12 merge. The fire was extinguished around 5:20 a.m., both lanes are now open. Officials say no one was injured.
Firefighters battling blaze at storage unit complex along South Harrells Ferry Road; traffic building
BATON ROUGE - Firefighters were battling a blaze at a storage unit complex on South Harrells Ferry Road on Sunday morning. Details weren't immediately available, but a call directed firefighters to the 11500 block of South Harrells Ferry Road. Traffic was backed up in the area, which is near the...
Tinsley: When storms come
Another round of deadly storms are forecast this week for the Southeast. Millions may lie in the path of devastating tornadoes that could stretch from central Florida to Ohio and Tennessee. Some school districts cancelled classes due to the risk, and 65,000 people were left without power in southeast Louisiana. One woman was killed in Baton Rouge when a tree fell on her mobile home. ...
Soul food chefs show off their skills at annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival
BATON ROUGE - The two day Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival kicked off Saturday on Goodwood Boulevard, as chefs showed their skills in making soul food. Soul food chefs await the moment that they get the rare compliment that they "put their foot in it," which confirms their work and quality.
Judge steps down in trial of suspended LSU athlete accused of Union Parish shooting
UNION PARISH, La. (KNOE) - The judge originally assigned to the trial of Trey Holly has recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Judge Monique B. Clement is now over the trial. Michael Small, Holly’s attorney, said the original judge recused himself because his son-in-law is a deputy with...
Bayou Sorrel residents scramble to repair roofs before next wave of storms
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - While some were spared by Thursday night’s heavy storm, others were not so lucky. Folks in the Bayou Sorrel and Bayou Pigeon area got hit the hardest. “We heard the dishes crashing on the floor and stuff and we went in the kitchen to...
2MAD: Singing the praises of University Lab School Choir as they perform at Carnegie Hall
BATON ROUGE - In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon spotlights University Lab High School's choir as they participated in the National Youth Honors Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Anyone interested in highlighting someone making a difference in the community, send a name, information and...
Louisiana State Police investigate large drug bust at East Feliciana prison
LSP, the Dixon Correctional Institute and the East Feliciana Sheriff’s Office started an investigation in November 2023. DOC investigators and DCI security seized large bundles of contraband. The items included drugs, cell phones, chargers, mobile WiFi devices and knives.
Will Central’s Landscape Change Soon? Mayor Unveils Main Street 2030 Plan
Central Mayor Wade Evans spoke to the Chamber of Commerce of East Baton Rouge about his Main Street 2030 plan. The mayor’s vision includes a proposed flood detention project that would create a 130-acre lake in the heart of Central. This man-made lake would bring 310 homes near Beaver Bayou out of the 100-year flood plain.
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