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The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office, which includes the parishes of Ascension, Assumption and St. James, reported guilty pleas during the week of Nov. 3-7. The following information has been obtained through the office of 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin. Ascension Parish:. Demone Jones, 1623 Jill...

WHITE CASTLE - LA Highway 1 was closed due to an 18-wheeler crash on Sunday morning at the intersection of LA Highway 1 and LA Highway 69, according to Iberville Parish government officials. Both directions of LA Highway 1 are currently closed, and officials are asking travelers to use alternate...

An LSU fan ran on to the field during the Alabama game on Saturday night. He could be facing some significant consequences after being escorted out by police. The fan waltzed out past the 30-yard line when a staffer ran over to him. The fan was cooperative, allowing her to walk him off the field without incident. At...

In hindsight, Andrew Coleman sees that he was never in control of his life's path. A devout Catholic, he planned to enter the priesthood, following Jesus by spreading the word through ministry. But it wasn't meant to be — Coleman left seminary after only a year. "It wasn't for...

Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell of Southern University Law Center and four law students took part in a panel at the Islamic Society’s Gala at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. The event, held in 2025, brought together justice-impacted individuals and guests to discuss faith, accountability, and justice.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Behind a strong cold front, breezy conditions remain in place today as much colder air rushes in. Temperatures will drop sharply overnight, with freezing conditions expected by Tuesday morning. GRAB A COAT FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE. It’s going to be a chilly and breezy start...

Use remaining time to prepare for the upcoming cold — most will see lows in the 30s starting Monday morning. Take precautions to protect plants, as frost and freeze conditions appear increasingly likely. Ensure pets will have access to warmth and dig out the winter coats. Also, disconnect garden hoses, winterize...

In a significant regulatory change, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) has amended the Notice of Intent (NOI) tied to the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit, setting new boundaries for where bait can be peddled off boats near Louisiana's shores. The updated regulation now prohibits these vessels from...

An 88-year-old man from Glynn was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Pointe Coupee Parish on Saturday, and the Louisiana State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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