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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Plaquemine woman crowned Miss Iberville Parish in 1950 prepares to turn 94

PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine woman who won the Miss Iberville Parish title 76 years ago is getting ready to celebrate her 94th birthday. Shirley Elaine Schnebelen Blanchard said she will be 94 on Nov. 30 and that people are often surprised when they hear her age. "I love life,"...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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Proposal to fight tire dumping in Baton Rouge gains City Council support, heads to state lawmakers

BATON ROUGE — A local advocate is pushing to make it easier for the public to combat blight, specifically focusing on the illegal dumping of tires. Parry Matt Thomas has spent years addressing blight and tire dumping, including serving on the mayor-president's transition team on a subcommittee dedicated to the issue.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Discussion of Hammond's water utility billing problems set to be discussed at council meeting

Councilman Sam DiVittorio is encouraging all residents to attend the Hammond City Council meeting today (Tuesday, Nov. 10) at 5:30 p.m., where the council will conduct a public discussion regarding the city’s ongoing water utility billing problems. The discussion will address the causes of the billing errors, their impact...

Hammond, LA · 3d

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Livingston Parish urges residents to thank former service members on Veterans Day

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) — Livingston Parish is reminding residents this Veterans Day to reach out to someone who served the country and say thank you. Robert Krause, who served in the Army National Guard with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, said mental health is an ongoing battle after the battle overseas.

Livingston Parish, LA · 2d

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LSU law professor reinstated after suspension over political remarks in class nearly two years ago

LSU has reinstated a law professor after his suspension. He will resume teaching in the spring 2027 semester. LSU removed Ken Levy, a professor at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, from the classroom in January 2025. The removal followed remarks he made about President Donald Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry during his criminal procedure class. After a series of court rulings, LSU has reinstated him, and he will return to the classroom next semester.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Being the Light: the Louisiana Parole Project is helping the formerly incarcerated community

According to the Bureau of Statistics, Lousiana incarceration rate is the highest in the nation per capita. There is one organization in Baton Rouge committed to helping people who are released from prison re-enter their communities. “Over 730 men and women who’ve come home now through our program, the vast...

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Major I-10 Expansion Upgrades Coming to Baton Rouge

Significant infrastructure enhancements are underway across Baton Rouge to streamline traffic flow and boost community connectivity. Rodney Mallett with DOTD provided crucial updates regarding the ongoing I-10 widening initiative, highlighting redesigns designed to reduce congestion at key intersections. Redesigning the Acadian Thruway Interchange. A major highlight of the expansion includes...

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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A Louisiana builder’s huge donations could transform LSU’s construction school. See how.

LSU is poised to transform its School of Construction with a major endowment and a state-of-the art new building, thanks to massive donations from an LSU alum and Louisiana construction tycoon, the school announced Tuesday. “Construction is no longer a low-tech industry,” Vicki Colvin, dean of the College of Engineering,...

Louisiana · 3d

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Faimon Roberts: Hillar Moore’s win is a victory for East Baton Rouge

It would have been easy for Hillar Moore to walk away. He’s 71 with a birthday next month, the Baton Rouge district attorney has had a long career as DA, and his office has some major challenges on the horizon. He could have retired as one of Baton Rouge’s longest serving and popular elected officials.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmates earn special housing after completing Freedom Behind Bars class

AMITE — Four inmates at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail celebrated the completion of a group therapy-type course, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The Freedom Behind Bars class, led by Wytisha Williams with WLW Restoring and Healing Hearts, aims at empowering people with an understanding of the behaviors associated with various mental health challenges. The goal of the program is to help inmates minimize conflict while incarcerated, as well as reduce recidivism once they are released.

Tangipahoa Parish, LA · 5d

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Louisiana Parole Project adds more housing to help people rebuild their lives

The Louisiana Parole Project is expanding its housing program in Baton Rouge to provide stable accommodations for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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United Cajun Navy founder awarded Key to the City of Baton Rouge

United Cajun Navy founder Todd Terrell was presented with the Key to the City of Baton Rouge by Mayor-President Sid Edwards on November 10 for his humanitarian work and disaster response efforts.

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Proposed budget for East Baton Rouge City-Parish could cut funding to Live After Five, other programs

Twelve outside organizations, ranging from Live After Five to the Iris Domestic Violence Center, have been zeroed out in Mayor-President Sid Edwards’ proposed 2027 city-parish budget, ending a two-year downscaling sparked by the loss of tax money after the formation of St. George. Another dozen groups that have long...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d

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Overnight outages scheduled for some Gonzales business, residents along Airline Highway

GONZALES - Some businesses and homes along Airline Highway in Gonzales will be out of power for a few hours overnight on Thursday and Friday. The city said the outage will start at 10:30 p.m. and run until 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 and 12. The following addresses, which include...

Gonzales, LA · 4d

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Lawmaker Mike Bayham passes away after battling liver failure

NEW ORLEANS — State Rep. Mike Bayham, R- Chalmette, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday morning, November 12, 2026. He was 52-year-old and lived in Baton Rouge. Rep. Bayham had been hospitalized with liver failure and his staff released a statement Wednesday saying he is “gravely ill and facing a serious health […] The post Lawmaker Mike Bayham passes away after battling liver failure appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Baton Rouge, LA · 2d

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Local nonprofits and contractors team up to gift Baton Rouge veteran new roof

BATON ROUGE — A local U.S. Army veteran received a major surprise Tuesday morning: a brand-new roof for her home, free of charge. Amy White was selected as the recipient through the Owens Corning Foundation’s Roof Deployment Project. Since launching in 2016, the nationwide initiative has teamed up with local contractors across the country to deliver new roofs to military service members and their families.

Baton Rouge, LA · 3d

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Plaquemine community gathers for annual 'Salute to Veterans' featuring Black Hawk flyover

IBERVILLE — Community members gathered Wednesday morning to pay tribute to local service members during the annual "Salute to Veterans" ceremony, continuing a long-standing tradition of honoring those who served in the armed forces. The centerpiece of the event was the Iberville Wall of Veterans, a permanent monument displaying...

Plaquemine, LA · 2d

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M. Williams Road bridge work in Kentwood starts November 18 with 5-month closure

KENTWOOD — A bridge replacement project on M. Williams Road is scheduled to begin Nov. 18. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development plans to close M. Williams Road .38 miles east of LA 1054, or 1.45 miles west of La. Highway 38, starting Nov. 18 for an estimated 5 months while crews replace the existing bridge.

Kentwood, LA · 3d

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2 Your Town Plaquemine: Step aboard the Plaquemine Ferry

PLAQUEMINE - As the sun rises over the Mississippi River, the Plaquemine Ferry comes to life, continuing its decades-long voyage connecting the communities of Plaquemine and Sunshine. Each weekday, dozens of cars line up waiting to drive aboard. For many, the ferry is more than just a ride across the...

Plaquemine, LA · 4d

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Around Zachary for Nov. 11, 2026

Alexis Moak Creppel is the new executive director of the Zachary Chamber of Commerce. Current Director Chloe McCleary will remain with the chamber through December to help the transition. Join local AARP members. The Zachary Chapter of AARP meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at...

Zachary, LA · 3d