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• Deputy critically injured by car while directing traffic out of hospital, family says

  19-04-2025 21:49
  
  LIVONIA - A deputy hit by a car while directing traffic around the scene of a large-scale oil tank fire is out of the hospital, according to his family.Pointe Coupee Parish Deputy Robert Williams was critically injured but was in stable condition within 24 hours after he was struck.  He was helping a fire official's pickup truck to leave the tank fire when he was hit. The car also struck the pickup truck, injuring two firefighters and the car's driver as well.Williams' brother
  
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• One dead after crash, vehicle fire on I-12 East at Satsuma

  19-04-2025 20:55
  
  SATSUMA - One person died after a crash and vehicle fire on I-12 East, according to officials.The right two lanes are blocked and congestion is approaching Walker South Road. No other information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• One dead after crash, vehicle fire on I-12 East and Satsuma

  19-04-2025 20:55
  
  SATSUMA - One person died after a crash and vehicle fire on I-12 East, according to officials.The right two lanes are blocked and congestion is approaching Walker South Road. No other information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• One dead after crash, vehicle fire on I-12 and Satsuma

  19-04-2025 20:55
  
  SATSUMA - One person died after a crash and vehicle fire on I-12, according to officials.The right two lanes are blocked and congestion is approaching Walker South Road. No other information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• St. Gabriel residents get to early vote in city for first time

  19-04-2025 19:21
  
  ST. GABRIEL -- For residents of St. Gabriel, going to vote early got much easier on Saturday. For the first time, an early voting site was created for St. Gabriel at the St. Gabriel Community Center.For years, if a St. Gabriel resident hoped to vote early, they'd either have to take a ferry or drive nearly 40 minutes to the Iberville Parish Courthouse in Plaquemine."Our administration made a commitment to the residents of St. Gabriel to make sure that they were more included in the parish," Ibe
  
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• Man wanted on multiple warrants, including assault of officer, arrested after pursuit in Ponchatoula

  19-04-2025 15:26
  
  PONCHATOULA - A man with several warrants out for his arrest, including one for aggravated assault with a motor vehicle on a law enforcement officer, was arrested after a pursuit stemming from a narcotics investigation, Tangipahoa deputies said Saturday.The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 39-year-old Kedrick Carlson was the focus of an investigation prior to being spotted by a deputy in the Ponchatoula area on Thursday. Deputies said they tried to conduct a traffic stop but Carlson led
  
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• Officers, Easter Bunny hand out premade baskets to kids at Central Police station

  19-04-2025 14:52
  
  CENTRAL — Central Police and the Easter Bunny handed out dozens of Easter baskets to local kids Saturday.Parents were able to bring their little ones to pick up premade baskets from the Easter Bunny at the police station from noon to 2 p.m.The baskets were made by gender and age group, with different goodies in each one depending on who it's for.Permalink| Comments
  
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• District 10 Councilwoman hosts eighth annual Easter event for families at Expressway Park

  19-04-2025 14:50
  
  BATON ROUGE — On the eve of Easter, Councilwoman Carolyn R. Coleman hosted a day of Easter activities for families in her district.From noon to 5 p.m., families gathered at Expressway Park for Easter egg hunts, games and activities like a bounce house and face painting for all ages. Food was also served to the community.The highlight of the District 10 council member's event, the Eighth Annual Build a Basket Easter Event, was the chance for kids to put together an Easter basket just i
  
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• State Police: Pedestrian killed after being struck twice on Hooper Road near Governor Claiborne Drive

  19-04-2025 14:47
  
  BATON ROUGE - A 72-year-old man died after being struck by two separate vehicles while trying to cross Hooper Road, Louisiana State Police said.Troopers said 72-year-old Patrick Dooley was trying to cross the eastbound lanes of Hooper Road near Governor Claiborne Drive. Dooley entered the left lane and was struck by a Toyota Camry, and after the initial impact, was struck a second time by a GMC Yukon.Dooley was pronounced dead on the scene. A child passenger in the Camry had minor injuries and
  
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• Louisiana's first confirmed case of measles in 2025 reported in New Orleans

  19-04-2025 14:33
  
  NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana's first confirmed case of measles in 2025 has been reported in New Orleans, the Louisiana Department of Health said Saturday.The person who tested positive is in isolation and has received treatment at a New Orleans area hospital, but they were not hospitalized and will remain in isolation until no longer infectious, LDH officials said.The patient was not vaccinated, officials said. LDH said it would not release the patient's name and is working to identify who
  
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• Test opening of Bonnet Carre Spillway scheduled for Monday ahead of rising water levels in river

  19-04-2025 13:53
  
  NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway ahead of heavy rains that could lead to the Mississippi River flooding.The test will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday.The test opening comes ahead of the possibility that the Mississippi River flows at New Orleans could exceed 1.25 million cubic feet per second.In the event this happens, a full opening of the spillway, which would redirect river water into Lake
  
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• Protestors against Trump administration gather downtown; say Louisiana is not monolithic red state

  19-04-2025 13:37
  
  BATON ROUGE — Activists gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration's tariffs and other policies.The protestors started at the Russell B. Long Federal Building and United States Courthouse before relocating to the Capitol to continue the protest with a Bible reading marathon. One protestor told WBRZ that the event was held to show officials like Gov. Jeff Landry, as well as Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, that Louis
  
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• Demonstrators gather downtown to protest Trump policies; say Louisiana is not monolithic red state

  19-04-2025 13:37
  
  BATON ROUGE — Activists gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration's tariffs and other policies.The protestors started at the Russell B. Long Federal Building and United States Courthouse before relocating to the Capitol. One protestor told WBRZ that the event was held to show officials like Gov. Jeff Landry, as well as Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, that Louisiana is not a monolithic red state that will go along
  
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• Glen Oaks High School community, families reunite for 10th annual alumni weekend

  19-04-2025 13:29
  
  BATON ROUGE — The 10th annual Glen Oaks High School Alumni Weekend was this weekend and dozens of former students came together Saturday to celebrate and support their alma mater.The annual event kicked off Friday with the Inaugural Gerry Bush and Nolan Gill Golf Tournament at Copper Mill Golf Club.On Saturday morning, former students and their families gathered at the school for the Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic. There was an ample amount of food from barbeque, crawfish and jambalaya cook-
  
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• St. Helena Parish Jail inmate found dead in cell

  19-04-2025 13:01
  
  GREENSBURG — A 40-year-old St. Helena Parish inmate was found dead in his cell early Saturday morning.Deputies said the man was found dead at the St. Helena Parish Jail shortly after midnight. While an investigation is underway into his death, they said it appears to have been a medical episode."I have asked other agencies to assist in the investigation," Sheriff Clay Chutz said.The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, the sheriff said.Permal
  
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• 'Let's regulate it': State lawmaker wants to create marijuana pilot program

  19-04-2025 12:34
  
  BATON ROUGE - Marijuana for recreational use is legal in more than 20 states, but in Louisiana, it's designated specifically for medicinal use. A New Orleans lawmaker wants to see how the state could benefit from a new source of income.State Rep. Candace Newell has tried expanding Louisiana's marijuana industry during multiple legislative sessions."People are already using it. Let's regulate it," Newell says. "I figured, let's try to work on a pilot program."Newell wants to test a three-year pi
  
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• Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law

  19-04-2025 12:17
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law.In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.”Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.The high court acted in an emergency appeal from the American Civil Liberties Union contending
  
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• Four Hammond apartments ruled total loss after fire starts in attic

  19-04-2025 09:52
  
  HAMMOND — Four Hammond apartments were deemed total losses after a fire started in the building's attic Saturday morning.Firefighters were dispatched to the North Pine Street fire around 5:36 a.m. and eventually put out the blaze. No injuries were reported, fire officials said.Hammond Fire Chief Daniel Folks said that the building was a two-story house converted into apartments and investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.Permalink| Comments
  
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• West Feliciana Parish Jail evacuated, corrections officer hospitalized after carbon monoxide leak

  19-04-2025 09:29
  
  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish Detention Center was evacuated Saturday morning after a carbon monoxide leak.Deputies said that multiple inmates and staff members began feeling sick after the leak. One correctional officer was brought to the hospital for treatment and all other staff members and inmates are being evaluated and treated at the parish jail.Contingency plans are being implemented and the jail will be evacuated to another facility. For safety and security reas
  
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• Port Allen soul food restaurant hosts Easter weekend giveaway

  19-04-2025 09:15
  
  PORT ALLEN — A restaurant in Port Allen kicked off Easter weekend on Friday by giving back to the community.Kids of all ages stopped by Alton Sterling Soul Food to get their hands on a free basket filled with goodies and treats. They also got a chance to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.“I just wanted to start something, our first annual in giving back to the community and stuff,” owner Andricka Williams says.Williams says this is the first year she hosted the
  
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