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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Westbound lanes of US 90 past Baldwin reopened after barrier was pushed into lanes
Posted 11:34 AM 3/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BALDWIN — Westbound traffic traveling on U.S. 90 was briefly rerouted onto La. 3211 after a concrete barrier was pushed into westbound lanes on Monday.
The roadway has since re-opened, officials said.
St. Mary Parish deputies said U.S. 90 westbound was closed between La. 318 and La. 83 just past Baldwin.
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Are Louisiana's congressional maps fair to all? U.S. Supreme Court takes up case
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Woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes, clothes from Donaldsonville sports store arrested
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Multiple capital area schools without power following weather, announce plans for students
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WBRZ will be off air for some viewers Monday afternoon as work is done on the station's tower
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Baton Rouge Epicurean Society hosts Crawfete
Posted 10:15 PM 3/23/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society held a celebration Sunday to highlight their love of crawfish.
The Crawfete was a mix of competitions, live music and community spirit. Judges gave awards like Best Crawfish Boil and Best Crawfish Dish.
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Man connected to Baton Rouge missing persons case taken into custody in Mississippi
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Pointe Coupee home receives attention for flying upside-down American flag
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'The Wall That Heals' packs up after weekend in Baton Rouge
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Louisiana letter carriers rally against Trump administrations plan to privatize USPS
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Victim identified following shooting on Monroe Avenue in Baton Rouge
Posted 7:36 AM 3/24/2025 by Logan Cullop
BATON ROUGE — One person was killed and another person was hurt in a double shooting on Monroe Avenue on Sunday.
Baton Rouge Police said 22 year old Jalen Lee was shot multiple times along Monroe Avenue near the corner of Adams Avenue around 4:30 p.m.
Another unnamed male victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
BRPD is investigating the homicide. No information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting has been released.
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Supreme Court will hear arguments on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district Monday
Posted 9:38 AM 3/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments on whether the congressional district map Louisiana used (More)
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'A beacon of positivity and kindness:' St. Gabriel Police officer dies Sunday
Posted 10:37 AM 3/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff
ST. GABRIEL - St. Gabriel Police Officer Darius Faveroth died on Sunday, city officials said.
A police spokesperson said he was not killed in the line of duty but had a medical emergency while he was getting ready for his shift.
St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau said (More)
