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State Treasurer Presents Unclaimed Property Check to Baton Rouge Resident
BATON ROUGE, LA (Mar. 14, 2025) – On Thursday, March 13, Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., spoke to members of the Baton Rouge Roundtable at Drusilla Seafood Restaurant in Baton Rouge. Among other topics, Dr. Fleming discussed the functions of the Louisiana Department of Treasury and reviewed the impressive accomplishments his office has achieved, including the return of unclaimed property to Louisiana residents. During the meeting, Dr. Fleming was pleased to personally present an unclaimed property check to Baton Rouge resident Karla Houston in the amount of $12,218.96. Dr. Fleming was delighted to be able to return these funds to Ms. Houston, the rightful owner.
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BRPD: Teenager shot juvenile during robbery attempt at Burger King on Perkins Road
BATON ROUGE — A teenager is accused of shooting and attempting to rob a juvenile at a fast-food restaurant on Perkins Road, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. On January 19, BRPD responded to a shooting at a Burger King located in the 7600 block of Perkins Road. Officers said when they arrived at the scene of the incident, they found a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
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INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Southern puts assistant band director on leave amid probe into death of fraternity pledge
BATON ROUGE — The assistant director of bands at Southern University has been placed on administrative leave for 30 days amid the campus' investigation into the death of a band member at an Omega Psi Phi initiation event last month. Caleb Wilson, 20, died what police are investigating as...
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Left lane closed on I-10 eastbound due to vehicle fire
BATON ROUGE — The left lane of I-10 Eastbound near Grosse Tete is blocked due to a vehicle fire. Congestion is approaching Ramah. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. It is unsure if there are any injuries.
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No. 9 LSU Battles but Falls to No. 1 Georgia, 4-2
No. 9 LSU faced off against No. 1 Georgia but ultimately lost the match 4-2 at the LSU Tennis Complex. LSU now holds a record of 14-2 and 5-1 in SEC play, while Georgia improves to 13-1 with a perfect conference record of 6-0. Head Coach Taylor Fogleman acknowledged the team's effort and the challenges they faced against a top-ranked opponent, emphasizing the importance of such matches for growth. Despite the loss, Fogleman expressed pride in the team's performance and resilience. LSU prepares to take on South Carolina and Jackson State in upcoming matches as they aim to build on their competitive spirit.
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Storm damage, road closures reported after severe weather hits capital area
BATON ROUGE - Road closures and storm damage were reported after severe weather passed through the capital area. Most notably, a tornado touched down in East Fork outside of Kentwood. No injuries have been reported thus far. Outside of that, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said a tree was blocking...
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Stine Home & Yard Breaks Ground on Expansion
Stine Home & Yard, which operates 12 stores in Louisiana and one in Mississippi, celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its location in DeRidder, Louisiana. This marks the third expansion for Stine in DeRidder. “DeRidder is my home. I’m so proud to be here,” says Wendy Stine, president...
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Nine Louisiana residents sentenced to federal prison for trafficking meth from Houston
Nine Louisiana residents have been sentenced to prison terms after a drug trafficking investigation in Avoyelles Parish, according to a news release. An investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Avoyelles Parish was started by the FBI Central Louisiana Gang Task Force, reads the release from acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook. It included surveillance and authorized wire tapes for phones being used to traffic drugs, it reads. Those wiretaps supplied investigators with "numerous communications between the defendants wherein they discussed their narcotics trafficking," reads the release. The longest sentence was more than 18 years, and each defendant will be...
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Newell: New Orleans leads the country in population shrinkage; we can’t have another 8 years of a Cantrell(esque) administration
Since 2020, about 28,400 people have left the city for other pastures. Nearly two-thirds of Louisiana parishes saw their populations dwindle last year. And Orleans Parish is shrinking by the highest rate. (See more on WWL and Audacy)
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Major structural damages as tornado touches down in Kentwood area
KENTWOOD — Deputies responded to reports of major structural damage after a tornado touched down near the Kentwood area on Saturday afternoon. A Tornado Warning was issued at 12:10 p.m. for areas near Kentwood and northern Tangipahoa Parish along I-55. Another Tornado Warning came out shortly after 1 p.m. in the same region.