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• Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal

  28-03-2025 21:40
  
  Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday.Both companies are privately held, which means they are not required to disclose their finances to the public.Musk said in a post on X that the move will “unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach.” He said the deal values xAI at $80 billion a
  
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• 'Seemed like a no-brainer,' LSU student opens crawfish food truck

  28-03-2025 20:18
  
  BATON ROUGE - Crawfish To Geaux, a crawfish food truck located on Nicholson Drive, opened this month and is getting attention for being owned and operated by LSU students.Cole Capdeboscq owns Crawfish To Geaux. He said he is learning lessons not taught in class."I've learned is expect nothing to go right and if it does, be grateful," Capdeboscq said.Capdeboscq and his crew sort, season and serve upwards of a thousand pounds of crawfish a day."On a weekend, we could do 30-40 sacks a day. That's
  
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• Friday's Health Report: How to boost your mood if you are feeling down

  28-03-2025 18:31
  
  BATON ROUGE — If you are feeling down or depressed, there are great ways to boost your mood. Experts say you need to activate your happy hormones."There isn't one magic formula for boosting our happiness, but there are activities, according to research, that can boost our happiness by triggering happiness hormones. These include serotonin, oxytocin, endorphins, and dopamine. These hormones together, when they are released, make us feel warm, fuzzy, and release a sense of pleasure," ps
  
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• Mississippi man wanted for allegedly stealing mail, cashing checks in Livingston Parish

  28-03-2025 18:01
  
  WALKER — Deputies are searching for a Mississippi man wanted for allegedly stealing mail and cashing thousands of dollars in checks at multiple banks in Walker. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is working to locate Jonathan Wesley Robertson for allegedly washing checks and cashing in approximately $18,000 at local banks in Walker. LPSO's Financial Crimes Unit began the investigation after receiving multiple complaints of mail theft in the area. Detectives said
  
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• Supporters, critics react to BREC superintendent's plans to step down

  28-03-2025 17:53
  
  BATON ROUGE — BREC Superintendent Corey Wilson announced Thursday his plans to step down from the role he's held since 2019 as BREC enters a period of internal and external struggles."I've decided to not seek a third extension or renewal of my contract," Wilson said at a BREC Commissioners meeting Thursday night.Some people who supported Wilson's work as superintendent were parkgoers. One of the largest projects Wilson presided over was a major overhaul of the Baton Rouge Zoo that inc
  
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• LSU looks to secure series win against Mississippi State on Friday; game is currently in a weather delay

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball has the opportunity to secure the weekend series over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday night in Alex Box Stadium.LSU posted on social media shortly before 6 p.m. that the matchup is in a weather delay and will not start at 6:30 p.m. like originally scheduled.We are currently in a delay due to inclement weather in the area and will not start at 6:30 p.m. Further updates will come once a new first pitch time is determined. pic.twitter.com/6LPiJ9zvQz— L
  
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• LSU looks to secure series win against Mississippi State on Friday

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball has the opportunity to secure the weekend series over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday night in Alex Box Stadium.The Tigers stormed back from a 6-2 deficit on Thursday with a five-run fifth inning en route to an 8-6 victory over the Bulldogs in the first game of the series.A three-run blast by second baseman Daniel Dickinson and a two-run homer by shortstop Steven Milam highlighted the Tigers' comeback victory.RHP Anthony Eyanson is the projected starter on th
  
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• LSU baseball wins Friday; Saturday game start delayed

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - The final game between LSU and Mississippi State, previously scheduled for 2 p.m., has been delayed until 6 p.m.Stormy weather delayed the Friday night game between the Tigers and the Bulldogs more than two hours. LSU won the game 2-1.LSU struck first with a solo home run by Ethan Frey in the second inning.After Mississippi State tied the game 1-1 in the fourth inning, LSU responded in the bottom of the fifth when Luis Hernandez hit a solo homer to left field for a 2-1 lead.LSU st
  
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• LSU baseball sweeps Mississippi State in late night series finale

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - After the final game between LSU and Mississippi State was delayed for hours, the game finally got going at 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. LSU was able to sweep the Bulldogs with a convincing 17-8 victory.LSU did not hesitate to swing the bat in the first inning. After a Jared Jones two-run homerun to get things going, LSU went through the order in the first. They added to the score with four RBI singles and a double steal to lead 8-0 after one inning.Mississippi State answered with fo
  
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• LSU baseball start time versus Mississippi State delayed again

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - After the final game between LSU and Mississippi State was delayed until 6 p.m., LSU announced the game was delayed once again and further updates will come once pitch time is determined.Stormy weather delayed the Friday night game between the Tigers and the Bulldogs more than two hours. LSU won the game 2-1.LSU struck first with a solo home run by Ethan Frey in the second inning.After Mississippi State tied the game 1-1 in the fourth inning, LSU responded in the bottom of the fif
  
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• LSU baseball start time against Mississippi State moved to 9:30 p.m.

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - After the final game between LSU and Mississippi State was delayed, LSU announced the tarp is coming off the field and the first pitch is set for 9:30 p.m.Update: The tarp is coming off the field and first pitch is set for 9:30 p.m CT https://t.co/4yy7d9cDaU— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) March 30, 2025Stormy weather delayed the Friday night game between the Tigers and the Bulldogs more than two hours. LSU won the game 2-1.LSU struck first with a solo home run by Ethan Fre
  
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• LSU baseball game against Mississippi State to start at 9:05 p.m. following weather delay

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball has the opportunity to secure the weekend series over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday night in Alex Box Stadium.LSU posted on social media shortly before 6 p.m. that the matchup is in a weather delay and will not start at 6:30 p.m. like originally scheduled.We are currently in a delay due to inclement weather in the area and will not start at 6:30 p.m. Further updates will come once a new first pitch time is determined. pic.twitter.com/6LPiJ9zvQz— L
  
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• LSU baseball beats Mississippi State, 2-1, to win series

  28-03-2025 17:03
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball won the series over Mississippi State with a 2-1 victory Friday night.After a rain delay lasting more than two hours, the Tigers and the Bulldogs finally got going after 9 p.m.LSU struck first with a solo home run by Ethan Frey in the second inning.After Mississippi State tied the game 1-1 in the fourth inning, LSU responded in the bottom of the fifth when Luis Hernandez hit a solo homer to left field for a 2-1 lead.LSU starting pitcher Anthony Eyanson threw for five
  
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• Man sentenced to 20 years in 2023 homicide; judge also tacks on 10 years for animal cruelty

  28-03-2025 16:48
  
  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of second-degree murder in a 2023 killing pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Namoni Black was also sentenced to 10 years for animal cruelty, but much of that sentence was suspended.Black, 34, was accused of killing Eric Johnson, 54. Prosecutors said Black had barged into Johnson's home in an effort to confront someone inside. Black fired a gun into the house, hitting Johnson, according to the state.
  
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• Woman arrested after allegedly trying to kill resident of camper by setting it on fire

  28-03-2025 16:47
  
  ST. AMANT — A woman was arrested Friday after allegedly burning down a St. Amant camper while its occupant was still inside. Nicole R. Mellon, 43, is accused of arson and attempted murder, State Fire Marshal investigators said. Mellon and the camper’s occupant allegedly argued hours before the camper went up in flames. A neighbor woke the occupant after the fire was set on Monday, and the occupant escaped the camper safely. The St. Amant Fire Department was called,
  
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• Experts warn that topping off your gas tank once it's done pumping may be costing you money

  28-03-2025 16:45
  
  BATON ROUGE — As the economy tightens, many people are all about saving money, especially when hitting the roads for spring break and summer vacation. Everyone has hacks to make sure they are getting the most bang for their buck, especially when it comes to driving.“I feel they’re kind of high try to save every bit I can on gas” Baton Rouge resident Tina Genusa said.A long-held misconception is that buying gallons of gas a little at a time could
  
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• Two Hammond men arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of apartment

  28-03-2025 16:33
  
  HAMMOND — Two Hammond men accused of selling drugs out of an apartment were arrested on Thursday.The Hammond Police Department arrested Lionell Jackson, 43, and Aaron Daniels, 53, for allegedly dealing drugs from a Harell Avenue apartment. Police raided the apartment and found multiple pills, crack cocaine, fentanyl, suboxone films, digital scales and money.Jackson was out on bond for previous multiple narcotics charges and that bond has been officially revoked following his
  
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• No. 3 LSU women's basketball faces No. 2 NC State on Friday in Sweet 16

  28-03-2025 16:02
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. - LSU women's basketball will face the NC State Wolfpack on Friday night with a ticket to the Elite Eight on the line. The Tigers made history in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, becoming just the second team ever to record back-to-back 100-point games in the tournament's history.LSU shot a season-high 56.2 percent from the field against FSU en route to their 101-71 victory over the Seminoles. NC State beat up on Michigan State in the Round of 32, de
  
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• LSU women's basketball wins Sweet 16 game with late flurry

  28-03-2025 16:02
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. - The LSU women's basketball team needed every single point from their best player and then some help from the rest of the Tigers to survive and advance in their Sweet 16 game against NC State on Friday night at the Spokane Arena.LSU was led by Aneesah Morrow's 30 points and 18 rebounds but it was a late flurry of scoring from Mikaylah Williams that put LSU back in front of the Wolfpack late in the fourth quarter.LSU scored the final 10 straight points of the game to take it 80-7
  
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• LSU women's basketball trails NC State at the half of their Sweet 16 match-up

  28-03-2025 16:02
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. - The LSU women's basketball team started fast in their Sweet 16 match-up with NC State on Friday night at the Spokane Arena but the Wolfpack used perimeter shooting to retake the lead 40-36 at the half.NC State outscored LSU 25-13 in the second quarter to trim LSU's first quarter lead of 23-15 after the ten minutes of play.Flaujae Johnson has yet to score a point in the first half as she played fifteen minutes of actionLSU is looking to make it back to the Elite Eight to face th
  
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• LSU women's basketball leads NC State after first quarter in Sweet 16

  28-03-2025 16:02
  
  SPOKANE, Wash. - The LSU women's basketball team started fast in their Sweet 16 match-up with NC State on Friday night at the Spokane Arena leading 23-15 after the first quarter of play.LSU is looking to make it back to the Elite Eight to face the winner of UCLA and Ole Miss on Sunday. The Tigers were led by Anneesah Morrow who was two of three from behind the arc and Sa'Myah Smith who scored the teams first six points of the game and finished the quarter with eight.LSU took a 21-10 le
  
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• No. 3 LSU softball beats No. 10 South Carolina 11-3 in Tiger Park on Friday

  28-03-2025 15:05
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU softball defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 11-3 in the first game of a Top 10 series showdown in Tiger Park.LSU is 31-2 on the season and 6-1 in SEC play now. The Tigers are coming off an 11-4 midweek victory against the ULL Ragin' Cajuns and a series win against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens last weekend, when LSU won two out of three games.South Carolina previously defeated Clemson 6-0 in their midweek matchup to improve their record to 25-6 with a 2-4 mark in the SEC p
  
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• No. 3 LSU begins Top 10 weekend clash against South Carolina in Tiger Park on Friday

  28-03-2025 15:05
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU softball will host a Top 10 series showdown in Tiger Park this weekend against the South Carolina Gamecocks. LSU is 30-2 on the season and 5-1 in SEC play. The Tigers are coming off an 11-4 midweek victory against the ULL Ragin' Cajuns and a series win against the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens last weekend, when LSU won two out of three games.LSU's pitching staff is currently No. 3 in Division I softball with a 1.79 ERA and 208 strikeouts on the season.South Carolina def
  
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• Despite efforts, leaning utility pole secured by rope until company moves cable

  28-03-2025 14:28
  
  LIVONIA - A man trying to get an internet company to take care of their equipment says he was told he'd need to become a customer to submit a work order.Phil Hoffman has a utility pole at the corner of his front yard. That utility pole, owned by Entergy, is leaning and at risk of falling. Entergy replaced the pole and moved their utilities over in late December. The old pole is still standing, secured with a rope to the new pole. Hoffman says there's nothing more Entergy can do until Zito Media
  
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• Governor to name interim Motor Vehicles chief after commissioner resigns amid state of emergency

  28-03-2025 13:48
  
  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Jeff Landry said Friday he would appoint an interim head of the state Office of Motor Vehicles after the person in charge resigned amid an emergency situation.Dan Casey resigned amid a state of emergency for the OMV, which Landry declared Mar. 20. That state is effective until April 19. "Our mission continues," Landry said, "as we work to permanently fix the system."In the coming days I will name an interim secretary who will work to fulfill the mission of an OMV tha
  
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• Governor issues statement after resignation of OMV commissioner

  28-03-2025 13:48
  
  BATON ROUGE - Governor Jeff Landry issued a statement following the resignation of the commissioner of the Office of Motor Vehicles. Dan Casey resigned amid a state of emergency for the OMV, which Landry declared on Mar. 20. That state is effective until April 19. "Our mission continues," Landry said, "as we work to permanently fix the system."In the coming days I will name an Interim Secretary who will work to fulfill the mission of an OMV that works for the people."Casey sai
  
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• OMV offers weekend hours ahead of busy REAL ID deadline

  28-03-2025 13:47
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is offering several weekend dates prior to the REAL ID deadline in May.This Saturday, March 29, twelve of the OMV field offices will be open to help residents get REAL ID ready.The offices in bold are in the capital region and will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for appointments and walk-ins:Baton Rouge
  Bossier
  Crowley
  Gonzales
  Leesville
  Livingston
  Monroe
  New Orleans (Veterans Boulevard)  
  New Roads
  Opelousas
  Shreveport
  Westb
  
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• LSU announces hiring freeze multiple paragraphs into staff email detailing promotion of student success

  28-03-2025 13:47
  
  BATON ROUGE — Multiple paragraphs into an email about research and student performance, LSU President William Tate announced Friday that the university is initiating a hiring freeze.According to the email sent to LSU faculty and staff, there will be a "targeted hiring freeze" and a restructuring of the school's financial resources to navigate multiple financial challenges and continue the university's growth. "As we face unpredictable and unprecedented federal funding changes
  
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• Breaux Bridge man dead after late-night shooting Thursday

  28-03-2025 13:39
  
  BUTTE LAROSE - A Breaux Bridge man died after a shooting that happened late Thursday night. Deputies said they responded to a business on Atchafalaya River Highway in St. Martin Parish shortly before midnight Thursday. When they got there, they found Jesse Cormier, 45, dead from a gunshot wound. There was no word on any arrests or a motive for the shooting. Permalink| Comments
  
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• REPORT: LSU guard Vyctorius Miller is entering the transfer portal

  28-03-2025 13:22
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU men's basketball is losing one of its top guards from this past season. Joe Tipton with On3 reports that freshman Vyctorius Miller is entering the transfer portal after one year with the Tigers.Miller averaged 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists this past season for LSU. NEWS: LSU guard Vyctorius Miller is entering the transfer portal, he tells @On3sports.
  The 6-5 freshman averaged 8.9 PPG this season. https://t.co/Rbwq6PBpwC pic.twitter.com/VeS0qF7lh0—
  
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• Man found dead in water off Hooper Road; family says he was fishing

  28-03-2025 12:11
  
  BATON ROUGE — A man was found dead in a body of water off Hooper Road, deputies said Friday.Family members dropped the man off to go fishing on Thursday around 2 p.m., East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies said. Deputies added that units were later dispatched after the family could not find him.The man, who had a history of seizures, was found around 9:21 p.m. when EBRSO Maritime divers and firefighters found the man's body in the water near Kaitlyn Weeden Drive.The cause of the
  
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• Man found guilty of 2021 Memorial Day triple murder apologizes to family of toddler killed in crossfire

  28-03-2025 11:30
  
  BATON ROUGE - David Williams was found guilty of killing three people — including a toddler — in a Memorial Day 2021 shooting at a College Drive apartment complex. Williams, 23, was found guilty of the second-degree murders of Reginald Thomas, 20; Dewayne Dunn Jr., 16; and Ja'Tyri Brown, 1, on Friday. His brother, Ladarius Coleman, was found guilty last year and the 19-year-old was sentenced to life in prison.While Williams was on the stand during Friday's trial, he
  
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• Man accused of triple murder apologizes to family of toddler he allegedly shot, killed in 2021

  28-03-2025 11:30
  
  BATON ROUGE - David Williams, who is facing three murder counts after a Memorial Day 2021 shooting at a College Drive apartment complex that left three people — including a toddler — dead, apologized to the families of the victims during his time on the stand Friday morning. Williams, 23, is accused of killing Reginald Thomas, 20; Dewayne Dunn Jr., 16; and Ja'Tyri Brown, 1, with his brother Ladarius Coleman. In November, Coleman, 19, was sentenced to life i
  
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• 2 Make a Difference: National program works to bring 'seed libraries' for gardeners to libraries

  28-03-2025 11:19
  BATON ROUGE - In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers a nationwide program trying to inspire gardeners by allowing them to check out seeds from their local library.If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary of their story to [email protected]| Comments
  
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• Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

  28-03-2025 11:03
  
  BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least eight died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar‘s second largest city, struck at midday and was followed by a strong 6.4 magni
  
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• Teenager arrested for double shooting in Gonzales Thursday morning

  28-03-2025 08:51
  
  GONZALES - A teenager was arrested for allegedly shooting at two victims who were leaving their driveway Thursday morning. Deputies arrested Jeaon Pindexter, 17, for two counts of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal possession of a handgun. Pindexter is accused of a shooting on Prairie South Drive Thursday morning. Two other juvenile males were in a vehicle when Pindexter allegedly approached them and shot
  
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• Drugs, 32 guns seized after five-hour standoff; alleged drug dealer found hiding in attic

  28-03-2025 08:42
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man accused of being a drug dealer was found trying to escape through an apartment attic after a five-hour long standoff Thursday afternoon. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit arrested Kevin Bova, 35, after a standoff at an apartment complex on Burbank Drive. Bova tried to escape law enforcement by climbing off of his balcony, onto the roof and onto adjacent buildings before he was ultimately arrested. Bova faced a slew
  
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• St. George mayoral candidate says he's 'not a quitter'

  28-03-2025 07:25
  
  BATON ROUGE - Ahead of a statewide election Saturday, the new city of St. George will also see its first mayoral election. Candidate Jim Morgan spoke with 2une In Friday morning about his plans for the fledgling city. Morgan said one of his biggest priorities is to bring a new school system in. "To have a good school system, we need a very good, top-notch, top-tier performing superintendent," Morgan said, "and to get that person, I'm willing to donate 20% of my mayor
  
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• Man killed after being hit by car while walking to his mailbox early Friday morning

  28-03-2025 06:21
  
  CENTRAL - A man was killed after he was struck by a vehicle while walking to his mailbox early Friday morning. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the crash happened on Gurney Road around 5:30 a.m.. A man was walking to his mailbox when he was struck by a vehicle and ultimately died from his injuries.There was no immediate word on whether the driver of the vehicle would be facing charges. The man's identity was also not immediately released. Central Private School Eleme
  
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• Longtime owner of local tire, auto care shop dies after crash Friday morning

  28-03-2025 06:21
  
  CENTRAL - Bill Simon, the owner of a family-owned tire and auto care shop in Baton Rouge, died Friday morning after he was hit by a car while checking his mailbox. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the crash happened on Gurney Road around 5:30 a.m.. Simon was walking to his mailbox when he was struck by a vehicle and ultimately died from his injuries.Simon owned and operated Simple Simon, a tire shop on Airline Highway, which ran commercials with WBRZ for years. Mayor-Presiden
  
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• GET 2 MOVING: Companion Animal Alliance

  28-03-2025 06:21
  
  BATON ROUGE - If the gym setting isn't your thing but you're still looking to stay active and be involved in the community, taking a shelter dog out for a walk or run can be a great way to do so!Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge offers opportunities to take a dog out for the day to play with them however you choose. Not only is this beneficial for the animals to get fresh air, it's also a great way to get some physical activity for the day. Walking, running or playing fetch with
  
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• Central road closed due to crash with fatality

  28-03-2025 06:21
  
  CENTRAL - Officials are responding to a crash with a fatality in Central early Friday morning. The crash happened around 6 a.m. in Central on Gurney Road at the intersection of Centerra Court. TotalTraffic reported there was one fatality. The circumstances around the crash were not immediately clear. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement for more information. Permalink| Comments
  
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