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Southern University students gather for worship event to kick off new school year

Posted 10:05 PM 8/16/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Southern University brought students together at the start of a new school year with a worship event at the university amphitheater.

Students gathered for "The Captain Calling: Sailing Into Worship," an event centered on faith and fellowship.

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8/15/2026

Zachary PD: Really Hot Air Balloon Festival shut down after reported shooting

Posted 9:46 PM 8/15/2026 by Adam Burruss

ZACHARY - The Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival was shut down following reports of a shooting, the Zachary Police Department confirmed.

Officials received the call around 8:10 p.m.; emergency officials are on scene at the Zachary Community Park.

One bystander, Orion Clayton (More)

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