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House raided on Main Street as police search for suspect connected to shooting

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Walker man sentenced to 75 years in prison for distributing meth, charged as 'habitual offender'

Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/walker-man-sentenced-to-75-years-in-prison-for-distributing-meth-charged-as-habitual-offender-

'Jody's Law' targeting hit-and-run bail, sentencing proposed as state law

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A multi-parish high-speed chase ended with a car flipping into a canal in Kenner and a man from Baker in custody, WWL reports.

Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/car-flips-into-kenner-canal-after-hitting-100-mph-in-police-chase

Louisiana Public Service Commission candidates speak to voters at summit On Tuesday, candidates running to fill the two open seats on the Louisiana Public Service Commission spoke to voters at a summit hosted by the Pelican Institute of Public Policy.

On Tuesday, candidates running to fill the two open seats on the Louisiana Public Service Commission spoke to voters at a summit hosted by the Pelican Institute of Public Policy. https://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-public-service-commission-candidates-speak-to-voters-at-summit

Baton Rouge Fire Department investigating three grass fires in the same neighborhood The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating three grass fires in the Scotlandville area that all broke out on Saturday.

The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating three grass fires in the Scotlandville area that all broke out on Saturday. https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-fire-department-investigating-three-grass-fires-in-the-same-neighborhood

As carbon capture industry grows, some remain hesitant toward new tech Carbon Capture Sequestration has sparked debate in Louisiana, with lawmakers introducing bills to regulate the industry.

Carbon capture sequestration has sparked debate in Louisiana, with lawmakers introducing bills to regulate the industry. https://www.wbrz.com/news/as-carbon-capture-industry-grows-some-remain-hesitant-toward-new-tech

BRPD arrests man accused of shooting, killing man at Church's Chicken on Plank Road BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday who is accused of shooting and killing a man at a Church's Chicken on Plank Road in October.

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on Tuesday who is accused of shooting and killing a man at a Church's Chicken on Plank Road in October https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-arrests-man-accused-of-shooting-killing-man-at-church-s-chicken-on-plank-road

An Istrouma High School senior received a scholarship on Tuesday dedicated to Montrell Jackson, an officer killed in an ambush.

Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/istrouma-high-student-awarded-scholarship-honoring-officer-killed-in-ambush

State Supreme Court says it will take up homicide case after 2 courts reach different decisions NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court said Tuesday it would take a look at an East Baton Rouge homicide case after two lower courts reached different decisions on whether the accused man was guilt...

https://www.wbrz.com/news/state-supreme-court-says-it-will-take-up-homicide-case-after-2-courts-reach-different-decisions

Pentagon releases names of troops killed in drone strike in Kuwait The Pentagon has released the names of four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, saying they died in a drone strike in Kuwait.

The Pentagon has released the names of four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, saying they died in a drone strike in Kuwait

https://www.wbrz.com/news/pentagon-releases-names-of-troops-killed-in-drone-strike-in-kuwait

State officials announce $140 million fund to prepare sites for corporations looking to buy, lease land State officials say new investment redefines 'how Louisiana competes for major economic projects'

https://www.wbrz.com/news/state-officials-announce-140-million-fund-to-prepare-sites-for-corporations-looking-to-buy-lease-land

A Baton Rouge restaurant nestled under the Perkins Road Overpass will be expanding its reach and opening a second location.

read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/bldg-5-expanding-with-new-location-on-jefferson-highway

Tuesday PM Forecast: muggy mornings followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms The weather pattern will start to seem more like late spring than early spring. Warmth will continue as showers and thunderstorms become a part of the forecast almost daily through the weekend.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/tuesday-pm-forecast-muggy-mornings-followed-by-afternoon-showers-and-thunderstorms

Ambulance, AirMed crews responding to crash along La. 30 in St. Gabriel Ambulance, AirMed crews responding to crash along La. 30 in St. Gabriel

HAPPENING NOW: Acadian Ambulance officials say ambulance crews are responding to a crash along La. 30 in St. Gabriel. https://www.wbrz.com/news/ambulance-airmed-crews-responding-to-crash-along-la-30-in-st-gabriel

BRPD says man, woman arrested in 2023 murder investigation are accused of killing woman's boyfriend BRPD: Woman arrested for 2023 murder allegedly killed boyfriend after he allegedly raped her

NEW DETAILS: BRPD records outline what led up to the alleged murder of Joshua Phillips along North Boulevard in 2023. https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-says-man-woman-arrested-in-2023-murder-investigation-are-accused-of-killing-woman-s-boyfriend

Baker police ask for help identifying person of interest in theft investigation The Baker Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation.

The Baker Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. https://www.wbrz.com/news/baker-police-ask-for-help-identifying-person-of-interest-in-theft-investigation

Polling shows approval ratings down for Trump, Landry, lawmakers

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'They have alcohol and guns, that's it:' Victim's family calls for closure of after-hours clubs The family of a man killed outside an after-hours club on Saturday morning called for the closure of those types of establishments in Baton Rouge.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/they-have-alcohol-and-guns-that-s-it-victim-s-family-calls-for-closure-of-after-hours-clubs

Two Istrouma High employees on admin leave after gun goes off in classroom BATON ROUGE - Two employees at Istrouma High are currently on administrative leave while the school investigates how a gun got onto campus and went off in a classroom.

Two employees at Istrouma High are currently on administrative leave while the school investigates how a gun got onto campus and went off in a classroom.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/two-istrouma-high-employees-on-admin-leave-after-gun-goes-off-in-classroom

An LSU Board of Supervisors member has resigned, leaving the appointment of a new boardmember up to Gov. Jeff Landry.

read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/glenn-armentor-resigns-from-lsu-board-of-supervisors-landry-to-name-his-successor-pending-senate-approval

State officials say new investment redefines 'how Louisiana competes for major economic projects' State officials say new investment redefines 'how Louisiana competes for major economic projects'

https://www.wbrz.com/news/state-officials-say-new-investment-redefines-how-louisiana-competes-for-major-economic-projects-

State officials say new investment redefines 'how Louisiana competes for major economic projects' State officials say new investment redefines 'how Louisiana competes for major economic projects'

https://www.wbrz.com/news/state-officials-say-new-investment-redefines-how-louisiana-competes-for-major-economic-projects-

Houma man arrested in connection to July 2025 vehicle theft in Assumption Parish Houma man arrested in connection to July 2025 vehicle theft in Assumption Parish

Tony Foret, a Houma man wanted in connection with a July 2025 vehicle theft in Assumption Parish, was arrested earlier this week. https://www.wbrz.com/news/houma-man-arrested-in-connection-to-july-2025-vehicle-theft-in-assumption-parish

For more than a decade, customers have packed the City Pork Jefferson Highway restaurant for barbecue that many say helped redefine the craft in Baton Rouge.

Watch the full story here:https://www.wbrz.com/news/table-for-2-city-pork-continues-to-redefine-bbq-in-the-capital-city

Livingston Parish Schools opens kindergarten registration for 2026-27 school year Livingston Parish Schools opens kindergarten registration for 2026-27 school year

Livingston Parish Public Schools has begun accepting online registrations this week for incoming kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. https://www.wbrz.com/news/livingston-parish-schools-opens-kindergarten-registration-for-2026-27-school-year

Area hospitals welcome 'Colossal Colon' as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month starts Area hospitals welcome 'Colossal Colon' as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month starts

As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month starts, area hospitals are hosting the Colossal Colon to teach people about the risks and how to prevent the disease. https://www.wbrz.com/news/area-hospitals-welcome-colossal-colon-as-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-starts

One hospitalized following accidental shooting along College Drive in Baton Rouge One hospitalized following accidental shooting along College Drive in Baton Rouge

One person was hospitalized after an accidental shooting along College Drive early Tuesday morning. https://www.wbrz.com/news/one-hospitalized-following-accidental-shooting-along-college-drive-in-baton-rouge