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Sunday PM Forecast: More storms threaten to disrupt Memorial Day plans
50+ min ago (456+ words) WBRZ Sunday PM Forecast: More storms threaten to disrupt Memorial Day plans This wet weather pattern simply refuses to quit. Numerous showers and thunderstorms remain a possibility into Memorial Day. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 p. m. Monday for everyone…...
Swim instructor from Fishys Aquatics shares pool safety tips as families take to the water for summer
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (333+ words) BATON ROUGE " Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5 to 14, according to the CDC, with the Louisiana Department of Health saying that one of the best ways to prevent drowning is to teach your…...
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50, 000 residents are ordered to evacuate
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (86+ words) WBRZ Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50, 000 residents are ordered to evacuate - Louisiana bill to end inspection stickers could affect required emissions checks near Baton Rouge - LDWF investigating after three Canada geese shot at East Lakeshore Drive…...
Several Memorial Day events are taking place around the capital area on Monday
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (136+ words) WBRZ Several Memorial Day events are taking place around the capital area on Monday BATON ROUGE " Several Memorial Day events and ceremonies will take place throughout the capital region on Monday as residents honor service members who have lost their…...
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of investment scam
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (178+ words) NAPOLEONVILLE " The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public of a scam affecting residents in the parish over the Memorial Day weekend." The sheriff's office said that a significant number of residents in the parish have recently contributed funds to…...
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's Youth Ballet returns with free performances for the summer season
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (212+ words) BATON ROUGE " The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's Youth Ballet is back for another exciting summer season, featuring three performances for audiences across the Baton Rouge area. This year's production, Ballet Soiree, features a mix of classical ballets, including excerpts from…...
Former U-High QB Emile Picarella leaves LSU football
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (149+ words) WBRZ Former U-High QB Emile Picarella leaves LSU football BATON ROUGE - Former U-High quarterback Emile Picarella is departing the LSU football program. Picarella redshirted during his freshman season and didn't see any game action, but was ranked as a top…...
Doctors share summer health tips as families prepare for the season during the Memorial Day weekend
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (244+ words) BATON ROUGE " Memorial Day weekend is often called the unofficial start of summer. With warmer temperatures and people spending more time outside, doctors say it's also the time to start thinking about seasonal health and safety." From sunburns and dehydration…...
Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as U. S. cites progress
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (91+ words) WBRZ Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as U. S. cites progress - Ponchatoula woman killed in Friday morning crash following two separate crashes along I-10 - Louisiana bill to end inspection stickers could affect required emissions checks near Baton Rouge - Former U-High QB…...
Impairment plays a role in two separate fatal crashes in Tangipahoa Parish over the weekend
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (329+ words) TICKFAW " Louisiana State Police responded to two fatal crashes in Tangipahoa Parish over the weekend, where impairment played a role. The first occurred on Friday, around 11: 50 p. m. , along U. S. 51 just south of La. 1064. Troopers said that a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by 25-year-old…...