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More arrests made in connection with deadly shooting, beating on Lorraine Street
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (122+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two more people are facing charges for their alleged connection to a shooting and beating that left one person dead. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, detectives arrested Eric Byrd, 39, and James Williams, 44, on Wednesday,…...
First day of testimony in Lanaya Cardwell trial
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (499+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The first day of testimony in the Lanaya Cardwell trial began Wednesday with witnesses describing the initial response to Nevaeh Gardner's disappearance and presenting digital evidence from the investigation. The state was able to get through…...
Opening statements begin in Lanaya Cardwell trial
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (82+ words) LSU Ag Center says warmer temperatures will bring larger crawfish and lower prices after Mardi Gras. Extended instructional days Tuesday through Friday will allow more time for focused instruction. Opening statements begin in Lanaya Cardwell trial LDH expands SNAP benefits…...
La. prison officials address inmate deaths, drug smuggling at Elayn Hunt
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (393+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On Monday, Louisiana Department of Corrections officials addressed ongoing smuggling problems at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, something they say is happening nationwide. The department also introduced the facility's new warden. Secretary Gary Westcott said the department…...
Ascension Parish councilman arrested in road rage incident
3+ day, 18+ min ago (157+ words) GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Ascension Parish Councilman Joel Robert was arrested Monday in connection with a road rage incident that occurred earlier this year. The Gonzales Police Department charged Robert with aggravated assault following an incident on Jan. 2 in the parking…...
Five people, including 6-year-old, shot during Clinton Mardi Gras parade; arrests made
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (77+ words) Three arrested after Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting that injured five people, including a child. Five people, including 6-year-old, shot during Clinton Mardi Gras parade; arrests made Magnolia Mound Museum unveils research on enslaved people for Black History Month Three…...
Scammer calling residents, pretending to be deputy
4+ day, 56+ min ago (122+ words) EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Residents of East Feliciana Parish are being warned about a person posing as a deputy. According to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, someone has been calling residents and identifying himself as a deputy named…...
Three arrested after Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting that injured five people, including a child
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (83+ words) Three arrested after Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting that injured five people, including a child ... Three arrested after Clinton Mardi Gras parade shooting that injured five people, including a child Firefighter injured during early morning fire in Baton Rouge Five…...
Five people, including 6-year-old, shot during Clinton Mardi Gras parade
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (73+ words) A suspect is in custody following an early-morning shooting at an apartment complex along Magnolia Beach Road. Five people, including 6-year-old, shot during Clinton Mardi Gras parade Woman critically injured in early-morning Livingston Parish shooting; suspect in custody Man killed…...
Escaped Louisiana inmates include suspects in East Baton Rouge Parish murders
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (94+ words) Escaped Louisiana inmates include suspects in East Baton Rouge Parish murders'WAFB Escaped Louisiana inmates include suspects in East Baton Rouge Parish murders "I don't know how I'll sleep': Mother of murder victim speaks out after accused killer escapes East 9News Now…...