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A grand jury that has indicted several EBR officials will meet for at least six more months as the AG's corruption probe continues.
Grand jury that indicted EBR officials to meet for at least 6 more months as corruption probe continues
Grand jury that indicted EBR officials to meet for at least 6 more months as corruption probe continues
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September 23, 2026 at 8:15 PM
A grand jury that has indicted several EBR officials will meet for at least six more months as the AG's corruption probe continues.
Sesame Street Live is bringing "Elmo's Got the Moves" to the Raising Cane's River Center.
This Sesame Street live production is coming to the Raising Cane's River Center this winter
Sesame Street Live is bringing
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September 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sesame Street Live is bringing "Elmo's Got the Moves" to the Raising Cane's River Center.
Southeastern's Military and Veteran Success recently received donations from the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association and the American Legion Post 156 Auxiliary Group.
Local organizations partner to support military students at Southeastern Louisiana University
Southeasten's Military and Veteran Success has received donations from the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association and the American Legion Post 156 Auxiliary Group.
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September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Southeastern's Military and Veteran Success recently received donations from the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association and the American Legion Post 156 Auxiliary Group.
The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Chet Ourso after he allegedly resisted deputies who tried to arrest him on felony drug charges.
Assumption deputies arrest man after he allegedly resisted arrest on felony drug charges
Assumption deputies arrest man after he allegedly resisted arrest on felony drug charges
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September 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Chet Ourso after he allegedly resisted deputies who tried to arrest him on felony drug charges.
A home along Shellmire Lane in Zachary caught fire, with firefighters putting the blaze out within 20 minutes of arriving.
Zachary home along Shellmire Lane catches fire; firefighters put out blaze within 20 minutes
Zachary home along Shellmire Lane catches fire; firefighters put out blaze within 20 minutes
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September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A home along Shellmire Lane in Zachary caught fire, with firefighters putting the blaze out within 20 minutes of arriving.
A new 200,000-square-foot distribution facility is coming to Ascension Parish off La. 30.
New 200,000-square-foot distribution facility is coming to Ascension Parish
New 200,000-square-foot distribution facility is coming to Ascension Parish
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September 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A new 200,000-square-foot distribution facility is coming to Ascension Parish off La. 30.
An executive order signed by Gov. Jeff Landry in response to record-high diesel prices ahead of peak harvest season has placed Louisiana under a state of emergency.
Gov. Landry declares state of emergency over high diesel prices ahead of harvest
A state of emergency has been issued by Gov. Jeff Landry in response to record-high diesel prices ahead of peak harvest season in Louisiana.
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September 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
An executive order signed by Gov. Jeff Landry in response to record-high diesel prices ahead of peak harvest season has placed Louisiana under a state of emergency.
One person was taken to the hospital this morning after being struck along Florida Boulevard.
1 person hospitalized after being struck along Florida Boulevard
1 person hospitalized after being struck along Florida Boulevard
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September 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
One person was taken to the hospital this morning after being struck along Florida Boulevard.
A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of missing insulin shots and meals to manage his diabetes is the third detainee to die in less than six months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana.
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody in Louisiana
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says
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September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of missing insulin shots and meals to manage his diabetes is the third detainee to die in less than six months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana.
A local record shop is bringing live music to its store next month for an event called "And All That Jazz."
2une In Previews: Baton Rouge record shop event spotlights jazz, country and R&B
Baton Rouge record shop event spotlights jazz, country and R&B
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September 23, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A local record shop is bringing live music to its store next month for an event called "And All That Jazz."
The Iberville Parish Coroner's Office says that 69-year-old James Berthelot died after being struck while checking his mail along La. 75 in Iberville.
Coroner identifies 69-year-old man killed after being struck while checking mail in Iberville Parish
Coroner identifies 69-year-old man killed after being struck while checking mail in Iberville Parish
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September 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The Iberville Parish Coroner's Office says that 69-year-old James Berthelot died after being struck while checking his mail along La. 75 in Iberville.
Perkins Road will be closed between Kleinert and Terrace avenues for several weeks for power pole replacement.
Perkins Road between Kleinert, Terrace avenues to be closed for several weeks for power pole replacement
Perkins Road between Kleinert, Terrace avenues to be closed for several weeks for power pole replacement
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September 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Perkins Road will be closed between Kleinert and Terrace avenues for several weeks for power pole replacement.
Lamar Advertising Company CEO Sean Reilly rang the opening bell of the Nasdaq stock market index in Times Square in Manhattan.
BR-based Lamar Advertising Company CEO Sean Reilly rings opening bell of Nasdaq stock market index
BR-based Lamar Advertising Company CEO Sean Reilly rings opening bell of Nasdaq stock market index
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September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Lamar Advertising Company CEO Sean Reilly rang the opening bell of the Nasdaq stock market index in Times Square in Manhattan.
Denham Springs High School has a new $6.7 million athletic field house on its campus! This morning on 2une In, Abigail Whitam gave us an inside look at the new facility!
Take a look inside Denham Springs High School's new multi-million dollar athletic field house
Take a look inside of Denham Springs High School's new multi-million dollar athletic field house
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September 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Denham Springs High School has a new $6.7 million athletic field house on its campus! This morning on 2une In, Abigail Whitam gave us an inside look at the new facility!
The Zachary Fire Department put out a house fire caused by electrical issues that broke out Tuesday along Lakecrest Drive.
Zachary Fire Department puts out Lakecrest Drive house fire caused by electrical issues
Zachary Fire Department puts out Lakecrest Drive house fire caused by electrical issues
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September 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Zachary Fire Department put out a house fire caused by electrical issues that broke out Tuesday along Lakecrest Drive.
Southeastern Louisiana University's annual Giving Day raised more money and attracted more donors than ever before, according to university officials.
Southeastern Louisiana University's 2026 Giving Day raises over $537,000
Southeastern Louisiana University's annual Giving Day raised more money and attracted more donors than ever before, according to university officials.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Southeastern Louisiana University's annual Giving Day raised more money and attracted more donors than ever before, according to university officials.
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: 2 right lanes blocked on I-10 eastbound between Dalrymple and Perkins due to a stalled semi-truck.
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC:: 2 right lanes blocked on I-10 eastbound between Dalrymple, Perkins due to stalled semi
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC:: 2 right lanes blocked on I-10 eastbound between Dalrymple, Perkins due to stalled semi
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September 23, 2026 at 11:23 AM
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: 2 right lanes blocked on I-10 eastbound between Dalrymple and Perkins due to a stalled semi-truck.
The Livingston Parish government has launched a new website for its Better Roads Program.
Livingston Parish launches new Better Roads Program website
The Livingston Parish government has launched a new website for its Better Roads Program.
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September 23, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The Livingston Parish government has launched a new website for its Better Roads Program.
Walker was awarded an $8.95 million Louisiana Watershed Initiative grant to fund major drainage improvements aimed at boosting long-term flood resilience, city officials announced Tuesday.
$8.95 million grant awarded to fund major drainage upgrades in Walker
The city of Walker was awarded an $8.95 million Louisiana Watershed Initiative grant to fund major drainage improvements aimed at boosting long-term flood resilience, city officials announced Tuesday.
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September 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Walker was awarded an $8.95 million Louisiana Watershed Initiative grant to fund major drainage improvements aimed at boosting long-term flood resilience, city officials announced Tuesday.
Louisiana has installed a new computer system for the Office of Motor Vehicles designed to make the department more efficient, replacing the previous 50-year-old system.
Louisiana implements new OMV computer system, replacing 50-year-old technology
Louisiana has installed a new computer system for the Office of Motor Vehicles designed to make the department more efficient, replacing the previous 50-year-old system.
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September 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Louisiana has installed a new computer system for the Office of Motor Vehicles designed to make the department more efficient, replacing the previous 50-year-old system.
An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was fired and arrested for allegedly throwing a restrained inmate to the floor, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said Tuesday.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant arrested for allegedly throwing restrained inmate to floor
An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was arrested on malfeasance and battery charges and fired.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:41 PM
An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was fired and arrested for allegedly throwing a restrained inmate to the floor, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said Tuesday.
A project to clean and improve the Colyell Creek System in Livingston Parish officially kicked off on Tuesday.
Multi-mile Colyell Creek cleanup project kicks off in Livingston Parish on Tuesday
A project to clean and improve the Colyell Creek System in Livingston Parish officially kicked off on Tuesday.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
A project to clean and improve the Colyell Creek System in Livingston Parish officially kicked off on Tuesday.
Baton Rouge has been added to a list of potential permanent homes for the National High School Football Hall of Fame.
Baton Rouge added to list of potential locations for National High School Football Hall of Fame
Baton Rouge has been added to the list of potential permanent homes for the National High School Football Hall of Fame Foundation.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Baton Rouge has been added to a list of potential permanent homes for the National High School Football Hall of Fame.
Assumption Parish deputies arrested Rayana Johnson on felony charges involving the alleged non-consensual disclosure of a private image.
Napoleonville woman arrested for allegedly sending illegally obtained private photos
Napoleonville woman arrested for non-consensual disclosure of private image
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September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Assumption Parish deputies arrested Rayana Johnson on felony charges involving the alleged non-consensual disclosure of a private image.
The Delmont Economic Development District Board met today as they work on an ongoing revitalization of the Plank Road corridor that officials and business owners hope will bring more interest and investment back to the North Baton Rouge community.
'Get 70805 back to what it was:' Board meets to develop plans for revival of Plank Road corridor
'Get 70805 back to what it was:' Board meets to develop plans for revival of Plank Road corridor
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September 22, 2026 at 6:58 PM
The Delmont Economic Development District Board met today as they work on an ongoing revitalization of the Plank Road corridor that officials and business owners hope will bring more interest and investment back to the North Baton Rouge community.