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Posted 5:40 AM 1/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff

LUTCHER — A Lutcher man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter after he punched a four-year-old in the face.

Clydedric Joseph, 30, was sentenced on Jan. 20. He was granted credit for time served. 

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Posted 4:33 AM 1/29/2026 by Joe Collins

BATON ROUGE - Following East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn's indictment, groups across the capital area have been sharing their (More)

Posted 4:20 AM 1/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff

ST. GABRIEL - Three people have died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center since Sunday, Department of Corrections officials told WBRZ.

According to the Department of Corrections, two people died on Jan. 25 and one person died on Jan. 27. Officials said they could not provide identification or (More)

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Posted 8:23 PM 1/28/2026 by Sarah Gray Barr

HAMMOND - Some strawberry farmers in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes have covered their crops in anticipation of another cold blast.

On Monday, crews at Harris Strawberry Farm in Hammond fought the wind and cold, putting cloths over rows of strawberry plants to keep them warm.