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New traffic flow announced for Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch
36+ min ago (181+ words) WBRZ New traffic flow announced for Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch BAYOU PIGEON - Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch has a new traffic flow pattern, according to a post from the Iberville Parish Government. There will now be a dedicated entrance and exit…...
Livingston Parish classroom brings real-world space exploration into curriculum with Artemis watch party
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (175+ words) DENHAM SPRINGS " A fifth-grade class in Livingston Parish is taking science lessons to new heights as they look to the stars with Artemis II. Students in Mrs. Howell's class at Seventh Ward Elementary School tuned in live to a broadcast of…...
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival returns to Tangipahoa Parish for 54th year this weekend
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (102+ words) PONCHATOULA " The Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is back for its 54th year in Tangipahoa Parish this weekend. The 54th annual festival kicks off a weekend of celebration of the state fruit on Friday. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people descend upon Tangipahoa…...
Strawberry Festival gives tips for keeping children safe during festival
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (184+ words) WBRZ Strawberry Festival gives tips for keeping children safe during festival PONCHATOULA - Organizers of the annual Strawberry Festival gave parents tips on keeping children safe during the festival. "The day you plan to attend the festival, take a picture of…...
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Thursday Morning Commute
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (140+ words) WBRZ TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Thursday Morning Commute Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day....
LSU baseball's non-conference losses could affect postseason hopes
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (164+ words) WBRZ LSU baseball's non-conference losses could affect postseason hopes BATON ROUGE - After LSU suffered another midweek loss Tuesday night, they now risk not hosting the postseason at Alex Box Stadium. The Tigers have lost six non-conference games and are 6-4 in…...
State lawmakers reject bill the penalizes people who don't properly store their guns
8+ hour, 29+ min ago (423+ words) BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers defeated an effort in the state legislature to penalize people who do not properly store their guns. "Once that bullet leaves the chamber, you have no control over what happens," Senator Regina Barrow said. In January, police…...
Southern University's Human Jukebox gets special screening of Michael Jackson biopic in Baton Rouge
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (142+ words) BATON ROUGE " Members of Southern University's Human Jukebox attended a special screening of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic called "Michael." Many of them showed up with their families at the AMC Theatre near the Mall of Louisiana this evening. They…...
Tour shows how blighted Baton Rouge properties became rec centers, housing developments
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (189+ words) WBRZ Tour shows how blighted Baton Rouge properties became rec centers, housing developments BATON ROUGE " Federal, state and community leaders toured revitalized properties that were once blighted buildings. Crews turned the properties into recreational centers and improved residential developments. Mayor…...
West Baton Rouge considers raising parish sewer rates for first time in nearly 20 years
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (533+ words) PORT ALLEN -- Thousands of residents in West Baton Rouge Parish could soon be paying more for sewage. The parish council is set to vote on Thursday on a proposal to raise the sewage rate by 15%, the first increase since 2008. The…...