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Daily Dish: The Sweet 16 could be the last stand for this version of Kim Mulkey's LSU Tigers
Defending national champion LSU's season has been anything but smooth and seamless. Most teams would love a 3-seed. For the Tigers, who spent the offseason building a superteam, it was less than ideal. Now, as they gear up for a Sweet 16 match against arguably their toughest opponent this season (outside of South Carolina), one can't help but to wonder if this will be the Tigers' last stand.
Bus, SUV crash on Airline Highway just north of Greenwell Springs
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge city bus and an SUV collided along Airline Highway during the Thursday morning rush hour, blocking northbound traffic along Airline just north of Greenwell Springs Road. The crash occurred about 7 a.m. where Airline and Winbourne Avenue meet. Traffic was temporarily delayed but...
'It's been a nightmare:' Animal Control trying to identify person who left dog for dead in kennel by dumpster
BATON ROUGE - Animal Control is searching for a person who dumped a dog kennel with an animal locked inside near a Bluebonnet Boulevard business. Bayou Title on Bluebonnet said an employee noticed the dog kennel by their dumpster Monday morning. Security footage showed someone dropping the kennel on Saturday afternoon.
Police searching for suspect after 1 hurt in Tigerland bar parking lot
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a January incident at Mike’s in Tigerland. The suspect, who police believe is a male with tattoos on both arms, allegedly struck a victim in the face while in the parking lot of Mike’s in Tigerland on Jan. 27. The victim was seriously injured.
Drivers using mechanic shop to make illegal left turns after median installed at I-10 exit ramp
BATON ROUGE - A project to re-route the I-10 exit ramp from the Mississippi River Bridge to Oklahoma Street is causing confusion and frustration among drivers as they struggle to get accustomed to the changes. Weeks ago, crews finished installing a raised median to divide southbound traffic on Highland Road...
REPORT: Woman went back to sleep after 4-year-old son shot himself in head
BATON ROUGE, La. — A Louisiana woman is behind bars after officials say her 4-year-old son shot himself. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), on Wednesday, March 20, around 9:30 a.m., police responded to a shooting on 69th Ave. The BRPD says the 4-year-old son of Arieana...
63-year-old woman struck and killed on Monterrey Boulevard near Great Smokey Avenue
BATON ROUGE — A 63-year-old woman was killed Thursday morning while attempting to cross Monterrey Boulevard near its intersection with Great Smokey Avenue. Baton Rouge Police and the coroner's office were summoned shortly after 7 a.m. Police closed Monterrey Boulevard through the intersection while investigating. BRPD said there were...
Very Chilly this Morning, Mild and Sunny for the Afternoon
Cold to chilly in Acadiana this Thursday morning as temperatures have dipped into the low to mid-40s. Skies will stay mostly sunny throughout the day leading to a comfortably mild afternoon with highs in the lower 70s. Winds should stay light today too. Overnight lows return to the 40s. Quiet weather continues for the next […]
Former Baton Rouge substitute teacher formally charged with molestation of a juvenile
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A former substitute teacher in Baton Rouge accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has been formally charged. According to court documents, Damien Clark, 24, was formally charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and molestation of a juvenile. In September 2023,...
CRIME STOPPERS: Police attempt to ID man accused of hitting victim in face in Tigerland
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are working to identify a man accused of hitting another person in the face, causing serious injuries. According to police, the individual allegedly hit the victim in the face while in the parking lot of 1125 Bob Pettit...
Here's what's under construction for $25M on Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge
The Nursing and Allied Health Building at Baton Rouge Community College is taking shape. The building is set to open in August 2025. It will bring together BRCC's School of Nursing and Division of Allied Health, housing a number of programs including nursing, surgical technician, medical laboratory technician and medical assistant.
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