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• Airline Highway reopens after hours-long closure due to road buckling near Gonzales

  02-07-2023 18:24
  
  GONZALES - A portion of Airline Highway in Ascension Parish was closed because of road is buckling. Just before 6 p.m. State Police said all southbound lanes on Airline Highway near La. 74 in Gonzales were shut down while DOTD repaired the road. Troopers announced that the road was fixed around 8:45 p.m. Cars were being diverted onto the shoulder but travel lanes are now open. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Airline Highway closed in Gonzales due to road buckling

  02-07-2023 18:24
  
  GONZALES - A portion of Airline Highway in Ascension Parish is closed because the road is buckling. Just before 6 p.m. State Police said all southbound lanes on Airline Highway near LA-74 in Gonzales are shut down while DOTD repairs the road. Troopers said cars are being diverted onto the shoulder. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Person stole lawn equipment from parked car in Hammond, deputies searching for suspect vehicle

  02-07-2023 17:11
  
  HAMMOND - Deputies are searching for a person who stole lawn equipment from a parked car on Thursday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said lawn equipment was taken out of a vehicle parked at a business along South Airport Road. Deputies shared a picture of the suspect's truck, a maroon Chevy Silverado. Anyone with information about the theft should call (985) 902-2018.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Alligator in LaPlace neighborhood captured, released into swamp

  02-07-2023 15:54
  
  LAPLACE - A five-foot alligator that was roaming a neighborhood in LaPlace was caught by deputies and taken to a swamp. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office said they captured the alligator along Walnut Street on Saturday evening. Deputies said the five-foot alligator was taken to a nearby swamp. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Grass fire along I-10 in Sorrento causing heavy smoke in the road, drivers asked to use caution

  02-07-2023 15:26
  
  BATON ROUGE - A grass fire along I-10 in Sorrento is causing heavy smoke in the roadway and authorities are asking drivers to be cautious. Multiple fire trucks are working to contain the fire on the side of the Interstate near LA-22. It is unclear what started the fire and how long it has been active. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Animal shelters urging pet owners to follow safety precautions ahead of July Fourth holiday

  02-07-2023 14:22
  
  BATON ROUGE - While many will be celebrating July Fourth, there's some furry friends that will be staying home, and may even hide from the big celebrations.Friends of the Animals in Baton Rouge are urging pet owners to start preparing to keep your pets comfortable and safe for the holiday. There's about a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pets every year from July 4th-6th. The loud fireworks are to blame."A lot of people talk to their veterinarians ahead of time and there's a lot of different m
  
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• Woman dies after crashing car into Amite River

  02-07-2023 09:11
  
  MAUREPAS - A woman died after her car went off road and became submerged in the Amite River late Saturday night.Authorities say the crash occurred on Highway 22, north of Old River Road, shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday.Louisiana State Police said Sara Marshall, 37, of Prairieville was driving a 2004 Toyota Solara eastbound on Highway 22 when, for reasons still unknown, she ran off the roadway and crashed into the water.Despite attempts from rescue swimmers and bystanders, officials say they
  
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• Rescue attempts for driver of submerged car unsuccessful in Livingston Parish

  02-07-2023 09:11
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Attempts to rescue an occupant of a submerged car in Livingston Parish were unsuccessful late Saturday night.Authorities say the crash occurred on Highway 22, north of Old River Road, shortly before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night.Witnesses on the scene reported a car with an occupant still inside entered the water.Despite attempts from rescue swimmers and bystanders, officials say they were unable to retrieve the occupant due to the depth of the water.The Livingston Parish Sherif
  
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• Three people injured in stabbing along Dan Drive, no arrests made

  02-07-2023 08:20
  
  BATON ROUGE - Three people were hurt in a stabbing along Dan Drive early Sunday morning.Authorities said the victims were found around 6 a.m. Sunday on Dan Drive near Greenwell Street. Two were taken to a hospital. Their condition has not been released. The remaining victim only sustained superficial injuries.No arrests have been made. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Stabbing near Greenwell Street injures three

  02-07-2023 08:20
  
  BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating a stabbing that left three people injured near Greenwell Street early Sunday morning.Emergency services responded to Dan Drive, near Greenwell Street, around 6 a.m. Sunday after receiving reports of a stabbing.Upon arrival, three victims were found with stab wounds. Two were transported to a local hospital. The remaining victim only sustained superficial injuries and was not transported.We are working to get more information at this time.This is a dev
  
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• Arson ruled cause of fire at vacant home off Airline Highway Saturday

  02-07-2023 04:37
  
  BATON ROUGE - A vacant house off Airline Highway caught fire Saturday evening, and officials found the fire to be intentionally set.According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews responded to the vacant home on Townsley Street just after 6 p.m. Crews determined the home to be a total loss.No injuries were reported.Fire investigators later determined someone had set fire to the house.Anyone with information is urged to contact fire investigators at (225) 389-2050 or Crime Stoppers at (225)
  
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