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Man killed in Wednesday morning shooting along Beechwood Drive, police say
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (72+ words) A man was killed in a shooting Wednesday morning along Beechwood Drive near Byron Avenue, Baton Rouge Police confirm. Police received the call at 5:09 a.m. and the Coronerâs Office responded to the scene at 5:30 a.m. The manâs identity…...
Family sues Baton Rouge sheriff over jail death, says key records still missing a year later
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (745+ words) Officers escort inmates from one wing to another at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. One year after a Rapides Parish man’s family says he died while wrapped in a suicide-prevention smock with his feet and hands shackled,…...
Worker dies at Westlake Corporation plant in Plaquemine
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (149+ words) A chemical plant worker at Westlake Corporation in Plaquemine was found unresponsive and died after being rushed to the hospital Saturday night, the Iberville Parish Sheriffâs Office said. A chemical plant worker at Westlake Corporation in Plaquemine was found…...
LSU Theatre mourns loss of the 'unparalleled' George Judy — professor, mentor and friend
1+ week, 2+ day ago (263+ words) Tributes to George Judy by LSU School of Theatre students and graduates flooded social media throughout the weekend upon news of of his death....
Slidell woman sentenced in New Orleans drugging death of KC reporter covering the Super Bowl
1+ week, 2+ day ago (687+ words) A Kansas City Telemundo reporter, Adan Manzano, died Wednesday while covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Telemundo Kansas City said on social media. Danette Colbert, left, Rickey White, center, and Christian Anderson are charged with racketeering and manslaughter. Authorities…...
Family, friends come together in memorial walk for slain Baton Rouge teens at homecoming parade
1+ week, 4+ day ago (408+ words) On a warm sunny Saturday morning, family and friends of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather and Da’vonte Coleman gathered together before walking in their memory in the Istrouma High School homecoming parade. Both teens suffered violent deaths this year: 17-year-old Coleman was shot…...
Baton Rouge to celebrate ‘9-2-5 Day’ honoring Dolly Parton
2+ week, 2+ day ago (185+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Dolly Diamonds, a nonprofit organization, is hosting a free community celebration honoring the life, legacy and love of literacy of the late country music icon Dolly Parton. The 9-2-5 event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept....
Bill Bryan, Louisiana journalist, attorney and lover of the blues, dies in Baton Rouge
2+ week, 2+ day ago (364+ words) Bill Bryan, who pursued his twin passions of politics and music as a TV reporter, campaign consultant, attorney and promoter of the blues, died Friday in Baton Rouge, his family said. He was 67. The cause of death was not immediately…...
Ascension Parish Jail inmate found guilty of manslaughter in death of fellow inmate
2+ week, 6+ day ago (179+ words) An Ascension Parish Jail inmate has been found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a 2025 fight with another inmate who later died from his injuries. A jury found Stacy Leblanc, 57, of Belle Rose, guilty Wednesday in the death of 40-year-old…...
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall returns to Zachary after 30 years
3+ week, 2+ day ago (267+ words) The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is returning to Zachary for the first time in 30 years. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a portable replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Created to bring this tribute to communities across the…...