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United States · United StatesBATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Crews are responding after a hazardous materials incident forced a road to shut down in Baton Rouge on Friday, July 26. A spokesperson from the St. George Fire Department said that the ongoing hazardous materials incident has shut down Bluebonnet Boulevard in front of the Hyatt Place hotel. The road is closed between I-10 and Picardy Avenue. The Louisiana State Police Hazmat is being called in and is expected to ta…See the Story
Road shut down in front of Baton Rouge hotel due to hazardous materials incident
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United States · United StatesLouisiana Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie, was arrested shortly after midnight Friday for reportedly driving drunk, State Police said in a news release.See the Story
Louisiana state representative arrested on drunk driving count, State Police say
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Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Wilkinson CountyWILKINSON COUNTY, Miss. (BRPROUD) -- The Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office has issued arrest warrants for the three suspects connected to the death of a Southern University student. Steven Harris IV was reported missing on July 17. Mississippi deputies learned about Harris' disappearance on July 20 and met with his family in Centreville. Deputies formed a search team on July 23. A body, believed to be Harris, was found in Wilkinson County, Mis…See the Story
Suspects in Southern University student's death face murder charges in Mississippi
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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The death of Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette in Thursday's hostage standoff in Jeanerette has evoked expressions of condolence and tributes from all over Acadiana and beyond. The Lafayette Police Department noted that Jolivette "dedicated nearly 11 years to serving and protecting his community" in a news release Friday morning. "An esteemed member of the SWAT negotiator team, he excelled as an active patrol officer, and also pr…See the Story
Tributes and condolences continue for LPD officer killed in Jeanerette standoff
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Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette(KLFY)-- Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet and law enforcement agencies around Louisiana are sending prayers and condolences to the Lafayette Police Department after one officer died and three others were injured in an armed hostage standoff in Jeanerette. “I am deeply saddened to share the news of the recent loss of one of our cherished community members and a devoted officer of the Lafayette Police Department," Boulet shared. "This rare and t…See the Story
Lafayette Mayor-President, law enforcement agencies send prayers, condolences after standoff
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United States · United StatesWEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (BPROUD) — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting in Port Allen on Tuesday, July 23. WBRSO said deputies responded around 7 p.m. Tuesday to a "shooting investigation in the Rebelle Area of Port Allen." When they arrived at the scene, deputies found someone who had sustained a gunshot wound that was non-life-threatening, according to WBRSO. The victim reported …See the Story
WBRSO: Two arrested in Port Allen shooting that left 1 hurt
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United States · United StatesDisclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Five people were arrested on Wednesday following a 3-month investigation into vape shops and tobacco outlets in St. Tammany Parish. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, the joint investigation began following reports from concerned parents and citizens alleging that several local businesses were selling illegally possessed contr…See the Story
5 arrested in St. Tammany Parish drug investigation
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United States · United StatesDUTCHTOWN - The Dutchtown Griffins are tasked with continuing their recent run of success into the state semifinals while also replacing many of the players who helped get them there.A disappointing semifinal loss to Zachary capped an 11-2 season, the best mark in seven season under head coach Guy Mistretta.Now they're looking to build on that success and Mistretta feels like the culture they've developed over time will help this inexperienced g…See the Story