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Yesterday
Supreme Court will take up abortion and gun cases in new term
Posted 12:38 PM 10/2/2023 by Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is returning to a new term to take up some familiar topics — guns and abortion — and concerns about ethics swirling around the justices.
The year also will have a heavy focus on social media and how free speech protections apply online. (More)...
Today
Baton Rouge filmmaker's latest movie gets exclusive screening at the Manship Theatre
Posted 1:33 PM 10/2/2023 by Tristyn Turner
BATON ROUGE - The Road Dance will have an exclusive preview at the Manship Theatre on Tuesday, October 10th featuring a Q&A with Director and Baton Rouge Native, Richie Adams.
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Gonzales man killed in crash along Weber City Road on Sunday morning
Posted 10:02 AM 10/2/2023 by Logan Cullop
GONZALES - A man was killed Sunday morning when his car ran off the road and flipped.
According to State Police, 42-year-old Steven Thomas from Gonzales was driving along Weber City Road near Denham Road around 7 a.m. when his car veered off the highway, hit a culvert and (More)
Today
Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest
Posted 10:02 AM 10/2/2023 by Associated Press
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin was the last Buffalo Bills player to exit the tunnel and ran the length of the field with his arms spread out wide at his sides as if he were flying.
He might as well have been airborne on Sunday.
Hamlin’s emotions soared as he (More)
Yesterday
Water, power goes out in Hundred Oaks neighborhood after pipe ruptures Sunday morning
Posted 5:54 AM 10/2/2023 by Daniel McClain
BATON ROUGE - A burst pipe in a neighborhood off South Acadian Thruway left residents without power and water for hours.
Early Sunday morning a pipe burst down Hundred Oaks Avenue, causing power and water outages in the neighborhood.
Residents said they had to rely on (More)
9/30/2023
LSU students working on Library of Congress project to share Veteran's stories
Posted 8:33 PM 10/1/2023 by Katie Easter
BATON ROUGE- On Saturday, there were dozens of hand-written letters and photos showcasing Veteran's memories from different eras inside Hill Memorial Library at LSU.
"Days like today are an opportunity for people to get their hands on materials and get a feel of what it's like to be in (More)
Yesterday
Survivor Series: After beating breast cancer, local woman now helping others do the same
Posted 5:38 PM 10/1/2023 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - In the Capital Area and around the nation, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is putting a focus on the second-most costly cancer for women.
For one local woman, a personal battle has led to something more: a year-round commitment to help others on a similar journey.
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Ole Miss beats LSU 55-49
Yesterday
Family-owned antique shop re-opens in time for Denham Springs Fall Festival after fire in March
Posted 6:51 AM 10/2/2023 by Taylor Rubach
DENHAM SPRINGS - In March, Benton Bros. Antique Mall in Denham Springs filled the sky with smoke billowing from their building. The family-owned business went up in flames due to an electrical fire.
On Saturday, the building was full of people— a very different scene (More)