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A train derailed in a train yard on La. 1 near the Anchorage overpass in Port Allen Wednesday morning, according to officials. No injuries have been reported and no leaks have been detected, according to a state department of environmental quality (DEQ) spokesperson. According to Jean Kelly, the DEQ’s public...

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - A man is wanted by police after he allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in Baker on Tuesday, March 28. According to the Baker Police Department, Keldrick Cotates is wanted on several charges including two counts of attempted murder, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of illegal use of weapons.

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - Zachary firefighters and city officials announced plans to send relief to the victims of tornadoes in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. According to the Zachary Fire Department, they are sending supplies, as well as a hot meal, on Monday, April 3, to the disaster victims in hopes of providing some comfort.

ERWINVILLE - Flight data shows that a BRPD helicopter abruptly fluctuated in speed just seconds before it crashed Sunday morning, killing both pilots on board. The helicopter's flight track, publicly available through FlightAware, shows that the aircraft jumped from 40mph to 102mph and back down to 30mph in the span of about 30 seconds. The aircraft also ascended to 1,300 feet just before the crash, which happened roughly 10 minutes after its takeoff from the BTR Airport.

BATON ROUGE — Funeral services have been announced for Matthew Fortenberry, the 11-year-old who was shot and killed on March 16. A 17-year-old has been charged with shooting and killing Fortenberry on Crestway Ave. Fortenberry was reportedly shot while sitting inside a vehicle. Sources tell UWK that Fortenberry’s mother...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Autopsy results have been released for the two Baton Rouge police officers killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, March 26. Officials said the results show that both officers died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries. The two officers were identified as Cpl. Scotty Canezaro...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Troy Williams. According to police, Williams was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a BREC park located in the 4100 block of Geronimo Street near Plank Road around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 28.

The ongoing financial issues of the discount retailerTuesday Morninghave led to them selling everything - including fixtures and equipment. Last month I wrote an article about the discount retailer known as Tuesday Morningclosing two of its stores in Louisiana.

The LSU Tigers have been known to have some of the rowdiest fans in the country for college football games at Tiger Stadium. That also appears to be true in the offseason after a wild story emerged about a group of students stealing beer from the stadium on Sunday. 19-year-old LSU student Bryce Tilotta was Read more... The post College sports world reacts to insane LSU news appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.

BATON ROUGE - Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man who was involved in a gun battle in Tigerland. WBRZ obtained video of the gun battle at 9 a.m. on Feb 23. Security footage shows two men standing on one side of the Tigerland area and firing multiple shots across to the other side.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s something to be said about the word community and the people in it. In one part of Baton Rouge, one man believes his community is headed down a dark and unstable path. “I think it’s going to be a bad future in 10...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Every day, drivers fill streets across Baton Rouge. Many reach their destinations without any problems. But there are times when a motorist’s attention might not be on the road. In seconds, a life-changing crash can occur. Three state highway intersections in Baton Rouge...

The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office says the death of Georgia man Nathan Millard was accidental. Officials said Millard died of the combined effects of fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol while on a business trip in the city. Two people are in custody in connection to Millard's death while a third...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The headmaster of a school in Tennessee where six people were gunned down is being praised for her actions during the mass shooting, with reports saying she confronted the shooter in an effort to save her students. Katherine Koonce, a Baton Rouge native, was among three adults...

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police are investigating a deadly shooting at a BREC park Tuesday morning. Police say Troy Williams, 23, was shot multiple times at a park in the 4100 block of Geronimo St. The address is listed as Ken-Warren Playground and is located in north Baton Rouge near Aliquippa St. and Mohican St. not far from I-110.

Two police officers died in a helicopter crash while helping in a high-speed chase, and now the suspect is charged with two counts of manslaughter, authorities announced Monday. The post Suspect charged with manslaughter after 2 officers died in helicopter crash while chasing him: Cops first appeared on Law & Crime.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The two Baton Rouge Police officers who lost their lives in a Sunday, March 26 helicopter crash will be honored in a processional Wednesday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, at the request of the families, both Sgt. David Poirrier and Cpl. Scotty Canezaro will be escorted from […]

Had Baylor wanted to keep Kim Mulkey, she would never have left for LSU, which she has in the Final 4.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Standing side-by-side, dozens of people from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport gathered Wednesday (March 29) at Drago’s in Metairie. All of them were united together - representing a loved one who was shot or killed by gun violence. Among them was Sherilyn Price, whose...

Following the largest fentanyl related arrest in St. Landry Parish history, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said now is the time to push the fight against the deadly drug.