Tugboat clocks wind gusts up to 90 mph & lightning strikes during Monday’s storms
IBERVILLE PARISH — The impact of Monday’s severe weather was felt across the state with severe lightning and strong winds, including aboard a tugboat. Wind gusts reached 90 miles per…
Officials identify pregnant woman killed during storms | ‘She was kind & loving with a huge heart’
ERWINVILLE — A 31-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed after a tree fell on their mobile home during the line of severe storms that moved through Monday…
Governor appoints EBRSO major as police chief, fire administrator as first mayor of St. George
BATON ROUGE– Gov. Jeff Landry announced the appointment of the Interim Mayor and Chief of Police for the City of St. George Tuesday. Landry appointed Dustin Yates as the interim…
Parish-by-parish updates: Thousands remain without power after severe storms leaves path of destruction
The Capital area is assessing the damage following a round of severe storms that swept through on Monday afternoon.
Nine arrested, accused of smuggling $90,000 worth of contraband into prison
EAST FELICIANA — Multiple agencies spent several months investigating claims that tens of thousands of dollars worth of contraband were being smuggled into the Dixon Correctional Institute. Dixon Correctional Institute,…
Man crashes his vehicle while attempting to drive to hospital after he was shot
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers are asking for the public’s help with any information on a shooting that took place near a local church Saturday night. It was…
East Feliciana: State Police investigating deputy-involved shooting
EAST FELICIANA —- A deputy-involved shooting in East Feliciana Parish on Mother’s Day is under investigation. It happened around 7:40 p.m. in the 11000 block of Oakwood Ln., north of…
Livingston Parish: Two shootings Saturday night, one involves young girl as innocent bystander
LIVINGSTON —- The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate shooting that happened overnight in the parish. One of them involves an 11-yr-old child shot as an innocent bystander.…
3rd annual Guardian Day event to support first responders and their families
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 18th with gates opening at 10:00 a.m. at the Firmin Barn in Slaughter, Louisiana.
Live Oak Jr. High’s cheer coach and team sponsor arrested for theft
LIVINGSTON — The cheer coach at Live Oak Jr. High in Livingston Parish is behind bars along with the former cheer team sponsor. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received complaints…
Group of veterans walks a mile for each Louisiana soldier killed for a total of 126 miles
Oath Inc honors veterans with 2nd annual Bayou Bash help at the Lamar Dixon Expo.
Elderly man refused to accept less than 25-year sentence for ‘brutal attacker’
LIVINGSTON — A Denham Springs man arrested for the brutal attack of an 87-year-old elderly man outside his home in 2022 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, 21st…
Port Vincent man found dead in Colyell Bay, boat found nearby with engine running
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a deadly boating accident near Port Vincent Tuesday.
Bayou Blues? Louisiana tabbed loneliest state in the U.S.
Louisiana was named the loneliest state in the country based on 31 metrics, according to a newly released study.
Father accused of killing daughter and dad in Shenandoah booked into parish prison
BATON ROUGE — It’s been nearly two months since Brent Deloach, 63, allegedly shot and killed his own father and daughter before turning the gun on himself. Since the March…
Gov. Landry visits border to provide update on Operation Lone Star
BATON ROUGE– Gov. Jeff Landry visited the Texas/Mexico border on Thursday to meet with Louisiana National Guard soldiers and get an overview of Operation Lone Star. Brigadier General Thomas Friloux…
Nine arrested in Livingston & Tangipahoa for DWI while boating
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents arrested nine people for allegedly operating or boating while impaired, DWI, on May 3 and May 4 in Livingston and…
Baton Rouge: 41-year-old killed in deadly crash
BATON ROUGE — State Police troopers are investigating a deadly crash that happened Wednesday night in the Monticello area in East Baton Rouge Parish. Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on May…
BRPD adds murder charge for mother of 5-month-old baby who died
BATON ROUGE — A mother has been arrested for the second time in connection to the death of her 5-month-old baby. Shalyn Ewing, 30, of Baton Rouge, was arrested on…
Test results confirm bacteria in Killian water well | Boil advisory continues as tanks provide temporary relief
KILLIAN — Livingston Parish officials say test results from the state show the water well in Killian tested positive for bacteria. “This morning, May 9, we received the results from…
Couple steps up ensuring high school student competes in fishing competition
Travis Becnel thought he’d have to miss the competition he qualified for. One hero stepped in to save the day.
Zachary: Mother desperately searching for daughter missing since Nov. 2023
ZACHARY– A mother is asking for help finding her missing daughter, Madison Allen, who has not been seen for five months. Lynn Rollins says her missing daughter, Madison Allen, was…
Termites are swarming and folks are buzzing. Here’s what you can do.
The termites swarming has all the people buzzing and looking for solutions.
Today marks Madison Brooks’ 21st birthday | Mother to accept her posthumous diploma from LSU
BATON ROUGE — Madison Brooks, the LSU student who multiple men allegedly raped before she was dropped off and then hit by a car in January 2023, would have been…
14-year-old arrested for shooting, killing man after argument
BATON ROUGE — A 14-year-old is in custody and facing a murder charge and allegedly shooting and killing a 46-year-old man. It was around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 6,…
Suspect shot & killed after reportedly attacking officer during transfer had lengthy criminal past
BATON ROUGE — The man who was shot by law enforcement after allegedly attacking an officer has been identified as Raymond Huddleston, 46, of Baton Rouge. Huddleston was being housed…
Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy arrested for allegedly hitting inmate
LIVINGSTON — A Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for allegedly hitting an inmate, Sheriff Jason Ard said. Michael Williams, 40, was charged with simple battery and malfeasance in…
“We appear to be heading to the Supreme Court” | Louisiana Congressional map legal battle ramps up
Louisiana’s Attorney General is gearing up for a Supreme Court battle over the state’s congressional map, which was invalidated by a panel of federal judges last month.
10 local high schools, including three in Baton Rouge, secure top 25 tops in Louisiana rankings
BATON ROUGE — Ten local high schools have made it onto the list of the top 25 schools in the state, according to a new ranking released by US News…
Woman wanted by FBI in connection to Baton Rouge bank robbery arrested
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman, who allegedly robbed a bank in the city nearly seven months ago, has been arrested. Jazmine Johnnie, 22, surrendered to authorities in Baton…
4-year-old girl reported missing found ‘safe & healthy’
BATON ROUGE — A little girl reported missing Sunday has been found “safe and healthy”. The four-year-old went missing along Pine Hill Dr. Sunday evening. According to Facebook comments, neighbors…
Oh, Baby! Baton Rouge police officer helps mother in ‘unforgettable’ roadside delivery
A Baton Rouge police officer working extra duty was flagged down while on patrol. He was soon helping deliver a baby on side of the road!
“It’s alarming” | Victim warning other women after attempted robbery, assault at Hammond Aire Shopping Plaza
BATON ROUGE — A woman, who was assaulted in the parking lot at Hammond Aire Shopping Plaza during an attempted robbery, is sounding the alarm to other women about what…
Louisiana Legislature gets rid of state’s ‘3-year rule’ for homeowner’s insurance cancellations
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Legislature repealed a decades-old law Monday that prevents homeowner insurance policy cancellations. House Bill 611, sponsored by Rep. Gabe Firment, R-Pollock, received final passage in…
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 westbound reopens at La. 415 after accident on Atchafalaya Basin; delays reach 10/12 split
UPDATE: The interstate reopened around 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 PORT ALLEN — Friday traffic troubles have begun early in the Capital City. An accident on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge…
Bank robbery suspect arrested after I-10 crash, charged with carjacking Thursday night
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a bank robbery suspect was arrested following a pursuit and crash on I-10…
Four adults, three juveniles arrested for vandalizing old East Feliciana Middle
Four adults and three juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with vandalism at the old East Feliciana Middle School last month.
Blue Flu: Ponchatoula police officers upset with mayor over low pay; “We only want what’s fair”
The Ponchatoula Police Department was hit by the ‘blue flu’ on Friday, with all police officers assigned to work calling out sick.
Man accused of stabbing mother of four to death in Hammond arrested in Natchitoches
HAMOND — The man suspected of fatally stabbing a mother of four last weekend has been arrested in Natchitoches, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Jerome Wilson, 25,…
“I ask God for forgiveness every day” | Police officer sentenced for killing two teens during high-speed pursuit speaks for the first time
PORT ALLEN — On December 31, 2022, lives were irreversibly altered in West Baton Rouge Parish. What seemed like an ordinary New Year’s Eve turned tragic when two high school…
Walker High School’s baseball coach arrested, accused of stealing nearly $30k from school
WALKER — The head baseball coach at Walker High School was arrested on Thursday, accused of misappropriating school funds. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Scelfo allegedly stole…
1 killed, 1 injured in Merrydale crash Thursday
One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash in Merrydale Thursday afternoon, UWK has learned.
BRPD Police Chief upholds promise of 100 crime cameras up in his first 100 days
BRPD police chief talks about his first 100 days. He addressed some tools that will be used to crack down on crime.
Central’s 18-wheeler driver: ‘He saved me. He had angels over me. That’s the reason I made it out.’
CENTRAL — “I survived a miracle accident,” that’s how 26-year-old Brandon Ray, an 18-wheeler driver going through Central, Louisiana, describes April 19, 2024, a day etched in his mind forever.…
Inmate being transported to Baton Rouge shot dead after allegedly attacking officers
An inmate being transported from Catahoula Parish through West Feliciana Parish was shot near St. Francisville on Wednesday morning.
Update: BRPD arrests 23-year-old woman in downtown Baton Rouge garage shooting
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers have arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection to a shooting that took place in a parking garage in downtown Baton Rouge. Latoria Matthews,…
Supreme Court reverses ruling by Judge Eboni Rose | ‘I’m ready to live my life’
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a ruling by Judge Eboni Johnson Rose, where despite a jury finding Bridgette Digerolamo not guilty of a crime, the judge…
Benefit for BRPD officer who suffered brain aneurysm, set for May 8
BATON ROUGE– There will be a lunch benefit held May 8, 2024 to help a BRPD officer in need following a brain aneurysm. Baton Rouge Police Corporal Sirtelli Dorsey began…
St. George incorporation has parents asking ‘Now what’ when it comes to education
ST. GEORGE– Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision sent shockwaves throughout the Baton Rouge area. The court’s ruling to incorporate the city of St. George and the uncertainty that comes…
Popular bills that have died or stalled in session
BATON ROUGE– A few popular bills in this legislative session have died or stalled for the time being. Here is a recap. SB 173: Louisiana workers earning minimum wage won’t…
BRPD’s “whistle blower” now on administrative leave and target of a grand jury investigation
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Officer has been placed on administrative leave and is now the target of a grand jury. Officer Martele Jackson’s lawyer confirmed he was…
Gaitway annual Derby Day kicks off this Saturday | Proceeds connect special needs children with therapeutic horses
Louisiana style Kentucky derby happening Saturday, May 4th. It’s a fundraiser for Gaitway Therapeutic Horsemanship.
Livingston Parish man convicted in million dollar drug bust
LIVINGSTON PARISH — A 32-year-old Livingston Parish man has been convicted of trying to distribute nearly a million dollars worth of drugs. The 21st Judicial District in Livingston Parish announced…
Louisiana to sue over new Title IX regulations affecting LGBTQ+ students
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana announced its intention to sue the Biden administration over new Title IX regulations affecting LGBTQ+ students, Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Monday.…
Kiwanis Club accepting nominations for ‘Nick Tullier Service Above Self’ award
Nominations for ‘Nick Tullier Service Above Self’ award being accepted. Due May 3rd.
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