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Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl' NEW YORK (AP) — Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

Taylor Swift fans have some good news to wake up to this morning...
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Suspect court hearing occurs day after Sergeant's passing BATON ROUGE — A day after Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Caleb Eisworth's passing, the man accused in his death appeared in court, facing upgraded murder charges.

A day after Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Caleb Eisworth's passing, the man accused in his death appeared in court, facing upgraded murder charges. https://www.wbrz.com/news/suspect-court-hearing-occurs-day-after-sergeant-s-passing

Wrongful death lawsuit stemming from deadly Tigerland brawl can move forward, sources say BATON ROUGE — A judge in Baton Rouge ruled a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a deadly brawl outside of a bar in Tigerland can move forward, according to the Advocate.

A judge in Baton Rouge ruled a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a deadly brawl outside of a bar in Tigerland can move forward, sources say https://www.wbrz.com/news/wrongful-death-lawsuit-stemming-from-deadly-tigerland-brawl-can-move-forward-sources-say

LPSO: Woman released and rearrested within two hours after allegedly stealing DPW truck LIVINGSTON — A woman was rearrested within two hours of her release after she allegedly tried to steal an unmarked Sheriff's unit and DPW truck, deputies say.

LPSO: A woman was rearrested within two hours of her release after she allegedly tried to steal an unmarked Sheriff's unit and DPW truck https://www.wbrz.com/news/lpso-woman-released-and-rearrested-within-two-hours-after-stealing-dpw-truck

Baton Rouge public radio station says donations up since federal funding lost BATON ROUGE - The head of Baton Rouge's National Public Radio affiliate said Monday that donations to the non-profit station have increased since Congress clawed back about $1 billion in federal fundi...

The head of Baton Rouge's National Public Radio affiliate said Monday that donations to the non-profit station have increased since Congress clawed back about $1 billion in federal funding. https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-public-radio-station-says-donations-up-since-federal-funding-lost?dwefbv

Officers know that danger lurks, but attack on BRPD sergeant is hard to explain BATON ROUGE — Police officers know danger could be around every corner. For Sergeant Caleb Eisworth, it was along Joor Road while he was traveling on his police motorcycle to escort a funeral processi...

https://www.wbrz.com/news/officers-know-that-danger-lurks-but-attack-on-brpd-sergeant-is-hard-to-explain?DKJNFS

Scheduled power outage to affect around 200 customers in Port Allen Tuesday PORT ALLEN — A scheduled power outage will affect around 200 customers in Port Allen on Tuesday morning, according to Entergy.

A scheduled power outage will affect around 200 customers in Port Allen on Tuesday morning, according to Entergy https://www.wbrz.com/news/scheduled-power-outage-to-affect-around-200-customers-in-port-allen-tuesday

U.S. Secretary of Education visits Baton Rouge elementary school U.S. Secretary of Education Lindon McMahon kicked off her

U.S. Secretary of Education Lindon McMahon kicked off her "Returning Education to the States" tour on Monday at Jefferson Terrace Elementary School. https://www.wbrz.com/news/u-s-secretary-of-education-visits-baton-rouge-elementary-school

"It never looked like he's had knee surgery."

LSU DC Blake Baker on the expectations this season for LB Harold Perkins as he returns from injury

https://www.wbrz.com/news/watch-lsu-defensive-coordinator-blake-baker-discusses-tigers-defense-during-fall-camp

Louisiana to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities have agreed to pay $9 million to a man who was partially paralyzed from the waist down after a trooper shot him in the back during a 2018 traffic stop in ...

Louisiana to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop
https://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-to-pay-9-million-to-a-man-who-was-shot-in-the-back-by-state-trooper-during-traffic-stop

Man accused of second-degree murder after woman overdoses on meth he allegedly sold her East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man for second-degree murder after a woman overdosed on laced meth that he allegedly sold her.

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies accused a man of second-degree murder after a woman overdosed on methamphetamine that he allegedly sold her. https://www.wbrz.com/news/man-accused-of-second-degree-murder-after-woman-overdoses-on-meth-he-allegedly-sold-her

"He is a pain in the butt, I know that!"

LSU DC Blake Baker on scheming against quarterback Garrett Nussmeier at practice

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Ascension Parish plans to clear residents from 17,000-acre area for industrial development Ascension Parish on Monday unveiled a plan to clear residents from a 17,000-acre area on the west side that has been designated for major industrial development.

Ascension Parish on Monday unveiled a plan to clear residents from 17,000 acres on the west side that have been designated for major industrial development. https://www.wbrz.com/news/ascension-parish-plans-to-clear-residents-from-17-000-acre-area-for-industrial-development

Monday PM Forecast: Adjustments to the rain forecast, Erin set to intensify Even with tropical moisture in place, other factors have limited the number of storms lately. The latest Storm Station forecast takes this into account. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Erin has formed in th...

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LPSO: Drug bust leads to 5 arrests, more than 30 guns seized Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office agents busted an alleged drug-dealing network, leading the arrest of five people and the seizure of more than 30 guns.

Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office agents busted an alleged drug-dealing network, leading to the arrest of five people and the seizure of more than 30 guns https://www.wbrz.com/news/lpso-drug-bust-leads-to-5-arrests-more-than-30-guns-seized

"It is a group of guys that are all pulling the rope in the same direction."

LSU DC Blake Baker on leading the Tigers' defense with some new faces on the roster

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WATCH: LSU Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker discusses Tigers' defense during Fall Camp BATON ROUGE - As LSU opened the third week of fall camp, Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker offered a preview of the Tigers’ defense in his second season leading the unit.

As LSU opened the third week of fall camp, Defensive Coordinator Blake Baker offered a preview of the Tigers’ defense in his second season leading the unit

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Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead and dozens hurt or trapped under rubble An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under the rubble Monday, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue victims, officials said.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/explosion-at-us-steel-plant-in-pennsylvania-leaves-1-dead-and-dozens-hurt-or-trapped-under-rubble

Teen gets 'juvenile life' for 2023 killing of classmate at high school in St. Helena Parish GREENSBURG - A teenager pleaded guilty Monday to killing a high school classmate and was sentenced to juvenile life,

A teenager pleaded guilty Monday to killing a high school classmate and was sentenced to "juvenile life," meaning he will be incarcerated until age 21. https://www.wbrz.com/news/teen-gets-juvenile-life-for-2023-killing-of-classmate-at-high-school-in-st-helena-parish

Former LSU president poaches former employees for new campus Former LSU President William Tate is bringing at least four Louisianians with him to his new job as president of Rutgers University in New Jersey.

Former LSU President William Tate is bringing at least four Louisianians with him to his new job as president of Rutgers University in New Jersey. https://www.wbrz.com/news/former-lsu-president-poaches-former-employees-for-new-campus?kjdf

WATCH: Tigers take the practice field for Week 3 of LSU football Fall Camp BATON ROUGE - In less than three weeks, the LSU Tigers will open their 2025 season with high expectations, ranked in the Top 10 of the AP Preseason Poll. Head Coach Brian Kelly is turning up the inten...

In less than three weeks, the LSU Tigers will open their 2025 season with high expectations, ranked in the Top 10 of the AP Preseason Poll.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/watch-tigers-take-the-practice-field-for-week-3-of-lsu-football-fall-camp

Majority of 19th JDC judges recuse themselves from obscenity case of judge's son, convicted rapist All but one 19th JDC judge recuses themselves from obscenity case of judge's son, convicted rapist

The majority of sitting 19th JDC judges have recused themselves from the obscenity case of a judge's son, a convicted rapist on parole until 2036.
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Deputies searching for man who allegedly put skimmer in ATM at Port Allen bank The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a man who they say put a skimming device in an ATM at a bank in Port Allen.

Recognize this man?

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding this man, who they say put a skimming device in an ATM at a bank in Port Allen. https://www.wbrz.com/news/deputies-searching-for-man-who-allegedly-put-skimmer-in-atm-at-port-allen-bank

The fall shrimping season started in Louisiana today, LDWF said. They released this map to help shrimpers find which zones open when.

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Sunday Journal: The Katrina Governor Sunday Journal: The Katrina Governor

This week on Sunday Journal, JP continues his Katrina Project as he looks back on the legacy of Kathleen Blanco, the governor who presided over Louisiana during the devastation and recovery of Katrina.
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LSU ranked No. 9 on AP Top 25 college football preseason rankings LSU ranked No. 9 on AP Top 25 college football preseason rankings

LSU is ranked No. 9 on the AP Top 25 college football preseason rankings. See what other SEC teams made the list here -->
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I-10 eastbound entrance ramp at La. 73 closed after oil spill i-10 eastbound entrance ramp at La. 73 closed after oil spill

The I-10 eastbound entrance ramp at La. 73 is closed after an oil spill.
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Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard President Donald Trump is promising new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington, including deployment of the National Guard, prompting the city’s mayor to voice legal concerns about who w...

Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard.
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More than 1,000 deceased beneficiaries removed from Medicaid, state audit finds Audit: More than 1,000 deceased Medicaid beneficiaries paid nearly $10 million over last six years

More than 1,000 deceased beneficiaries removed from Medicaid after program paid $9.6 million to healthcare organizations over the six years, audit finds. https://www.wbrz.com/news/more-than-1-000-deceased-beneficiaries-removed-from-medicaid-state-audit-finds