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Louisiana Pirate Festival Pageant sashes and crown stolen, organizers say
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Pirate Festival Pageant's crown and sashes were stolen from a car around East State Street and the Lakeview Apartment area, according to the organizers' Facebook. The post says that the items were locked in the trunk of a vehicle and that a scanner was used...
Denham Springs' antique district hosts Spring Fest for art, antiques this weekend
DENHAM SPRINGS — Festivalmania continues over the weekend in Denham Springs. The annual Spring Festival is being held Saturday in Denham Springs' antique district. Festival visitors can expect a celebration of local art and antiques with more than 150 vendors set up along Range Avenue. The festival expects 10,000 visitors.
EBR Library has multiple events coming up
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Library system has multiple events coming up for members of the public to enjoy. The following information was provided by the library:. STEM Faire: Kick off Summer Reading on Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Main Library at...
One arrested for felony hit-and-run after Central big rig crash last week
CENTRAL - One person was arrested for causing an 18-wheeler to overturn on Hooper Road Friday night. Police arrested Joseph Montgomery for a felony hit-and-run after his vehicle crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, causing the driver of the 18-wheeler to swerve into a ditch. The Central Police Department...
Boil advisory issued for some residents of Denham Springs
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A boil advisory has been issued for some residents living in Livingston Parish. Ward Two Water District announced it is currently repairing the water main on Wax Road off of Juban Road (LA-1026). The company says the water pressure will drop below the Louisiana Department...
Central police say dash cam video helped ID suspect in overturn tanker crash
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - Central police made an arrest in a crash that left a tanker overturned and the driver trapped for three hours. They said social media, police agencies working together, and dash cam video helped them in the case. That dash cam video was given to them by the 18-wheeler driver’s company.
The votes are in: Election results here
BATON ROUGE — On Saturday, voters returned to the polls to decide on multiple municipal ordinances and local leadership positions. With 60% of votes, Democrat Robert Young was elected to the Dist. 4 seat on the Baker City Council. Propositions:. - Millage renewal for the Central Community School System:...
The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy's annual Mercy Fair this weekend
BATON ROUGE — The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church this weekend for its annual Mercy Fair. The fair, running from Friday to Sunday, will feature games, carnival rides, food, a Sunday crawfish boil and even a talent show. The festivities start Friday from 5...
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