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A bill authored by Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers from Lafayette looks to expand a law that makes some drug testing ...
DOTD restructuring package passes out of House
District Attorney Hillar Moore urged voters to approve the new property tax to significantly increase the amount of money his ...
I-TEAM: Baton Rouge judicial misconduct investigations have watchdog calling for change
A bill authored by Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers from Lafayette looks to expand a law that makes some drug testing ...
Central officials using new flood forecasting system ahead of incoming severe weather
Apple snails are popping back up around the state as the weather starts to get warmer, and entomologists say they pose a ...
EBR drainage crews working to prevent future flooding
A bill authored by Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers from Lafayette looks to expand a law that makes some drug testing ...
WBR residents prepare for possible severe weather, less than two weeks after flooding in Addis
A bill authored by Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers from Lafayette looks to expand a law that makes some drug testing ...
Documents detail ‘rocky relationship’ between man and stepfather he’s accused of murdering
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An affidavit obtained by WAFB details a ‘rocky relationship’ between a man and the stepfather he’s accused of killing. Ian Seghers, 34, used to live with his stepfather, ...
Invasive apple snails return; solutions researchers and farmers testing to keep snails out of crops
Apple snails are popping back up around the state as the weather starts to get warmer, and entomologists say they pose a bigger threat this year.
House catches fire in BR after neighbors hear loud clap of thunder
A house caught fire in Baton Rouge Tuesday afternoon, May 6, after neighbors reported hearing a loud clap of thunder.
Sandbags made available in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas
Due to a threat of rain and possible flooding in the coming days, several parishes have made sandbags available for residents.
‘It will save lives, plain and simple’: Paraphernalia bill advances through Senate
A bill authored by Louisiana State Senator Brach Myers from Lafayette looks to expand a law that makes some drug testing materials legal.