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Pennington Biomedical Research Center study demonstrates effectiveness of THC, CBD in combating dementia-related agitation

New research has found that the combination of CBD and THC significantly reduces agitation for people with dementia who are at the end of their lives. Dr. Jeff Keller of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is one of the principal investigators of the clinical trial.
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Baton Rouge Zoo announces second annual Rumble in the Jungle

The second annual Rumble in the Jungle will return to BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo on October 31, featuring a variety of vehicles and family-friendly Halloween activities to raise money for the facility.
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Man accused in 2023 Bayou Lafourche murder booked into Assumption Parish jail on unlawful...

NAPOLEONVILLE – A Baton Rouge man accused of murdering a Thibodaux businessman and dumping his body into Bayou Lafourche in 2023 has been booked into the Assumption Parish Prison on new charges. In 2023, 29-year-old Eddie Clark III was arrested on second-degree murder charges connected to the death of...
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Family remembers Baton Rouge hit-and-run victim as Louisiana prepares for Jody’s Law to take...

As Louisiana prepares for Jody’s Law to take effect on Aug. 1, the family of a Baton Rouge man killed in a hit-and-run is remembering the life he lived while hoping his death brings both justice and change.
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State responds to concerns over nuclear waste disposal plan

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana officials are working to position the state as a leader in nuclear energy, with a three-part plan before the federal government that includes uranium enrichment research, power deployment to data centers, and offshore nuclear waste storage in the Gulf of America. The state already...
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18-wheeler crash sparks fire on Baton Rouge interstate; 2 taken to hospital

A portion of I-10 closed after an 18-wheeler fire was sparked by a crash into a guardrail early Friday morning.
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New Louisiana laws set to take effect Aug. 1: Here’s what to know

Several new Louisiana laws involving consumer protection, student safety, environmental regulations, and driver penalties will take effect on August 1.
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Gonzales man arrested, another wanted, for copper wire thefts

According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office have obtained an arrest warrant for John Ruiz, 44, of Plaquemine, in connection with a copper wire theft investigation. Ruiz is wanted for one count of Theft $1,000 but Less than $5,000, one count of Simple Criminal Damage to Proper
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Nonprofit hosting back-to-school giveaway in Livingston Parish this weekend

DENHAM SPRINGS - A Livingston Parish nonprofit is holding a back-to-school supply giveaway this weekend for local families. JUMP Nonprofit is currently accepting donations of new backpacks, school supplies, hygiene supplies and monetary contributions ahead of the event. Supply donations can be dropped off at Renu Behav
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Baton Rouge student one of 15 recipients of national scholarship

BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge student is one of 15 recipients of a national scholarship. Donte Hall will receive the Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund, which awards $10,000 annually for up to four years. The scholarship is funded by Cox and is given only to students whose parents are Cox employees.

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