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West Baton Rouge pursuit on I-10 crosses into East Baton Rouge Parish; deputy fired shots at vehicle

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West Baton Rouge pursuit on I-10 crosses into East Baton Rouge Parish; deputy fired shots at vehicle

PORT ALLEN - A pursuit in West Baton Rouge Parish resulted in a deputy firing a shot at a vehicle before the pursuit crossed into East Baton Rouge Parish.Officials said just before 8 p.m., they attempted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 Eastbound and the driver refused to comply, leading to a pursuit.Deputies observed the suspect discarding a handgun from the vehicle, which law enforcement later recovered.At one point, the vehicle reached a dead …Read Article

West Baton Rouge brings in engineering firm to analyze total drainage across parish

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West Baton Rouge brings in engineering firm to analyze total drainage across parish

PORT ALLEN — Weeks after West Baton Rouge Parish voters rejected a drainage tax renewal, parts of the parish saw significant flooding after heavy rains.In response to that flooding event, the parish has brought in experts to help them find ways to move water more efficiently."We have an engineering firm that came in and they're doing a study for a new project we're looking at doing. Maybe adding some more drainage, another drainage ditch in," WB…Read Article

North DeSoto Baseball Beats Brusly for First State Title Since 2012

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North DeSoto beat Brusly 7-4 in game three of the LHSAA Division II Non-Select Championship, Saturday.Baseball · Brusly See the Story

Right lane closed on I-10 East at La. Highway 415 after multi-vehicle crash

PORT ALLEN - A multi-vehicle crash resulted in the right lane of I-10 East at Louisiana Highway 415 being closed, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.WBRSO said the left lane and exit ramp are open and drivers should expect delays.PermalinkPort Allen · Port Allen Read Article

From plate lunches to primetime: John Foster’s 'American Idol' journey starts in Addis

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On any given Monday, the daily lunch special at Benoit's Country Meat Block in Addis is meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and dessert for $10.99, but these days, every plate lunch comes with a heaping side of John…Addis · Addis Read Article

Law enforcement pursuit through West Baton Rouge Parish ends in crash

PORT ALLEN - A person was taken into custody after leading deputies on a chase through West Baton Rouge Parish.The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies spotted a stolen car along La. 1 near American Way around 4 p.m. When deputies tried to stop the car, the driver took off northbound.Officials said a juvenile passenger exited the vehicle during the chase and was secured by deputies. The driver continued and hit an unmarked sher…Port Allen · Port Allen Read Article

Louisiana's John Foster advances to 'Idol's' top 12; America votes again on Monday night

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Addis teen John Foster's time on "American Idol" was extended another time on Sunday night, with the singer earning a spot in the top 12.Addis · Addis Read Article

Knee-deep flooding in Addis triggers rescue operation, 40 residents evacuated

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A deluge in Addis on Thursday morning forced multiple businesses to shutter for the day and around 40 people to evacuate from a townhome complex off La. 1 South, carrying the essentials with them as they prepared to take shelter…Floods · Addis See the Story

Flash flood warnings for West and East Baton Rouge after storms

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BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Flash flood warnings were issued for West and East Baton Rouge parishes Thursday after a morning cluster of thunderstorms and rain moved through the area. Reports of flash flooding came in from Plaquemine, Addis and Brusly. Before sunrise, the Baton Rouge area only had light rain and sprinkles before the cluster of rain moved closer, increasing rainfall. While East Baton Rouge Parish received some spots of h…Floods · Addis See the Story

More than 300 Mvskoke killed in steamboat wreck honored in Louisiana - MVSKOKE Media

A new historical marker was erected in Port Allen, La that now tells the story of the little-known tragedy of the Monmouth steamboat.Port Allen · Port Allen Read Article

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