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Triumph, tragedy and snowfall highlighted 2025

The year 2026 was a busy one, indeed. It brought new leaders to office and led one to leave for another post. It had its fill of joy and excitement, along with tragedy. In addition, it brought the largest accumulation of snowfall in more than a century. Here’s a look...
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Dr. Mark Laperouse Announces Major ER Expansion at Our Lady of the Lake

Dr. Mark Laperouse recently joined Brian Haldane’s show to share important updates from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. During the discussion, he highlighted progress, teamwork, and the future of emergency care. First, Dr. Laperouse praised leadership across the system. He recognized CEO...
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Water outage reported in Baker

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Several streets in Baker are without water on Monday morning, Dec. 29. The City of Baker reports that the water outage includes the following streets:. Groom Road. Parkwood Terrace. Buchanan. Husband. Burgess. Baker Estates. N. Celeste Drive. Sherron. City officials said public works is...
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Arctic blast moves in temporarily

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A blast of Winter air will make for a very cold next few days. If you’re not a fan of the cold, lucky for you it doesn’t last long. Our latest Arctic blast is making it feel like Winter once again. Cold air from Canada will continue to flow south and clip the local area. A combination of...
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How Driver Errors Contribute to Serious Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are some of the most destructive crashes on the road and frequently cause catastrophic injuries because of the incredible size and mass of increasingly common commercial vehicles. Many factors can contribute to truck accidents; however, driver error is still one of the most common causes of fatal or...
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Letters: LSU learned nothing from Brian Kelly breakup

Hard to see how LSU has learned a lesson from the Brian Kelly fiasco. We guaranteed 80% of this new contract — even more than for Kelly. There is no offset for salary earned at his new school. Kelly is required to look and has an offset. We are...
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Ring in 2026 around Baton Rouge: 10+ New Year’s Eve parties

Pick out your resolutions and don your party hats — it’s time to ring in the new year. Celebrations will take place all over the city. With fireworks, food and champagne, there’s something to do for all ages. Check out a dozen ways to welcome 2026 on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
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Baton Rouge car fire suspect charged with simple arson

A suspect was arrested in connection with a car fire in Baton Rouge Sunday.
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5-star recruit has LSU fans fired up and ready for 2026 with latest social...

LSU fans are excited to see what Lane Kiffin can do in 2026.
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I-TEAM: Fatal crashes leave 13 dead on LA roadways over Christmas holiday

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Data obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM from the state shows 13 people died on Louisiana roadways over a four day stretch from Christmas day (12/25) through this morning (12/29). The 13 deaths over a four-day window mark the third deadliest period on Louisiana’s roads over...

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