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Seasonal allergies affecting pets in Baton Rouge area; see how to help
BATON ROUGE - It’s that time of year when pollen is everywhere, and it doesn’t just affect humans. It can also affect our pets at home, just like Milo. Milo is just eight months old and suffers from itchy, dry, and irritated skin due to a pollen allergy.
Speedonthewater.com Excited To Welcome Back Blind River Bar With Saturday Party During Tickfaw 200 Poker Run
While one member of the Speedonthewater.com team—yours truly—will not be in Louisiana next week to enjoy the two-day Tickfaw 200 Poker Run hosted by Blood River Landing in Springfield, both the founder and chief photographer of this high-performance boating news site, Matt Trulio and Pete Boden, are going to be on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of the Blind River Bar, which is reopening under new ownership just in time for one of the nation’s most popular go-fast boat events.
Nate Ackenhausen injury: Jay Johnson provides update on LSU left-handed pitcher
LSU left-handed pitcher Nate Ackenhausen suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's game against Auburn but it is not serious, coach Jay Johnson said after LSU's 3-2 win. "I think he's going to be okay," Johnson said. "He had a big smile on his face in there and an ice pack on his leg."
ERBSO: 2 wanted in connection with vehicle burglary on Highland Road
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people accused of a vehicle burglary on Thursday, April 18, at BREC Park located on 14024 Highland Road. According to deputies, the victim said her vehicle was entered through a damaged front door and...
Town’s only barber retiring after 72 years cutting hair
GLENWOOD, Wis. (KARE) - A Wisconsin mainstay is hanging up his clippers. After cutting hair in Glenwood for more than seven decades, Norm Hagen announced his retirement. Many people said they will miss the 92-year-old. Maybe it was inevitable that he’d become part of Glenwood’s history. It’s been...
No. 13 Arkansas softball wins back-to-back series at No. 7 LSU for first time in program history
No. 13 Arkansas utilized a three-run third inning to claim back-to-back series wins at No. 7 LSU for the first time in program history with a 4-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Tiger Park. Increasing their win total to 34 wins opposed to 12 losses on the year, the Razorbacks also...
LDH to shut down Prairieville Family Hospital over failure to meet patient stay requirements
BATON ROUGE - With only a few days to spare, doctors and staff at Prairieville ER and Hospital, also known as Prairieville Family Hospital, will have to find new jobs. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) decided to revoke the hospital's license after the facility failed to meet the minimum requirements for an average patient's length of stay. The facility is also breaking state regulations by operating a free-standing emergency room, according to documents from the LDH.
Shooting Sunday morning leaves 3 people injured, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Three people were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning, April 28. According to police, the shooting happened around 5 a.m. in the area of Choctaw Drive and North Ardenwood Drive in Baton Rouge. One of the victims was rushed to a hospital with serious...
PanCAN host annual awareness walk in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — PanCAN PurpleStride is a national event that draws in hundreds of people to raise awareness to end pancreatic cancer and Saturday was the first time they have hosted it in Baton Rouge. Louisiana has one of the highest rates of those diagnosed with pancreatic...
LSU baseball vs. Auburn: How to watch LSU try to earn its first sweep in SEC play
LSU baseball clinched its second consecutive series victory in Southeastern Conference play on Saturday, taking down Auburn 3-2 on a walk-off double from Josh Pearson. LSU and Auburn were in a 2-2 stalemate until the ninth inning when Alex Milazzo lead off the inning with a single before a sacrifice bunt and another single put runners on the corners and one out for Tommy White.
Deputies search for accused thieves; $4K in merchandise allegedly stolen
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of theft. Deputies said $4,000 worth of merchandise was allegedly taken without payment. Authorities confirmed the two suspects targeted businesses in Livingston Parish. The thefts reportedly happened this...
What you need to know about St. George: New Louisiana city will be in East Baton Rouge Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The city of St. George will be in the southern tip of East Baton Rouge Parish. Residents have been working to incorporate since 2018, and a Louisiana Supreme Court decision released on Friday, April 26, reversed a lower court’s ruling and will permit the city to incorporate.
Officials respond to house fire on Sherwood street
BATON ROUGE - Agencies responded to a residential fire on Sherwood Street off North Foster Drive early Sunday. Baton Rouge Fire Department says all seven residents were safely outside when firefighters arrived at the scene around 2:30 a.m. The fire was mostly contained to the rear of the house, but...
Fentanyl, other drugs seized during drug bust; 2 arrested
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two people are behind bars and over 1,300 lethal doses of Fentanyl powder are reportedly off the street after a drug bust in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, the arrests and drug seizures were part of an investigation into a poly-narcotics distributed, identified as K-Shon Ringo. During their investigation, deputies identified a home that was allegedly used by the suspect to conceal and distribute narcotics in East Baton Rouge Parish.
People remain split about St. George Incorporation
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision on the possibility of St. George becoming its own city has people split on the ruling. “I was extremely happy to hear that this was going to actually happen after all this time,” said Tracy McCord. “There’s too much bussing going on. People have to pay for private school because of the bus thing, having to send their kids across town. So, in my opinion, we need a new school district out here and we had to have a city before we could do that.”
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