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Audit reveals several issues within the City of Baker

Audit reveals several issues within the City of Baker

Posted 12:03 PM 8/10/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BAKER — An audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor found several issues with the City of Baker, including accounting with the Baker Police Department, payroll operations and the filing of reports. 

According to the audit, the city did not have adequate segregation of (More)

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First responders working vehicle fire along Interstate 10 near Highland Road

First responders working vehicle fire along Interstate 10 near Highland Road

Posted 9:50 PM 8/9/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - First responders are working a vehicle fire along Interstate 10 eastbound near the Highland Road exit. 

According to DOTD, the fire was reported around 9:20 p.m. 

As of 10:45, lanes were still blocked along the interstate. 

No additional information about the fire has been released. 

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