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Over 13,000 Verizon customers reported service outages on Saturday

BATON ROUGE — Verizon customers, along with AT&T and T-Mobile customers, experienced service outages on Saturday, according to Downdetector. While over 13,000 Verizon customers reported outages beginning around 3 p.m., hundreds of AT&T and T-Mobile customers have experienced outages throughout the day, with outages tak
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Red, White, and Boots Festival to include day packed with patriotism

The Red, White, and Boots Festival will include a day packed with patriotism and will benefit military members.
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Child injured after gaining access to weapon inside glove compartment near North Street

BATON ROUGE — A child sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday near North Street, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said the incident occurred after the child gained access to a weapon that was located in the glove compartment of a vehicle. While no charges have...
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Suspect agreed to meet person he thought was 16-year-old, sent explicit pictures, authorities say

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A 61-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 16-year-old male, according to an arrest report. Authorities identified the suspect as Eric Anders. He faces charges of indecent behavior with juveniles, computer-aided solicitation o
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Baton Rouge parents arrested after 3-year-old found unresponsive with severe injuries

BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge mother and father were arrested after a three-year-old was found unresponsive with severe injuries. According to arrest records, on Tuesday, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to an unresponsive three-year-old girl with severe internal injuries and bruising on her body
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Over 50 lawsuits tied to former Jetson Youth Center; advocates push for the facility...

BATON ROUGE - The Jetson Center for Youth has long been troubled, with juveniles escaping and poor conditions reported. The center officially closed its doors in 2014, but the remnants of its past existence continue to linger, including 52 recent lawsuits filed against the center, including allegations of sexual abuse
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APSO Arrest Report for the Week of July 30-August 6

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of July 30-August 6:. Michael Minton, 52, 18205 Little Prairie Rd, Prairieville was arrested pursuant to a bench warrant;. Viltris Gibbs, 33, 8510 Pertuis Rd, St. Amant was charged w/ Criminal Trespass, Simple Burglary, Theft, Parole Violation, and arrested pursua
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South Boulevard neighbors say I-10 widening is bringing the highway right to their back...

BATON ROUGE — Residents along South Boulevard are raising concerns as the I-10 widening project brings construction and traffic closer to their homes. Belinda and Evan Poche have lived on South Boulevard since the 1980s. The couple says the noise from passing cars and 18-wheelers has only grown worse over the years.
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BRPD launches Operation Impact to crack down on crime at after-hours clubs

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police are cracking down on crime at businesses they describe as after-hours clubs through a new initiative called Operation Impact. During the first weekend of the operation, BRPD officers issued multiple citations and made arrests for offenses including drag racing, drug possessi
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Scotlandville church celebrates 110 years of faith and community

Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Scotlandville is celebrating a major milestone: 110 years of faith and service in the community.

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