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Winter storm death toll rises to 9 in Louisiana, LDH says
Posted 1:22 PM 1/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff
MANSFIELD — A ninth Louisiana resident died as a result of a recent winter storm that swept through much of the nation, the Louisiana Department of Health said.
According to the LDH, a 74-year-old man died of hypothermia after an extended power outage in DeSoto Parish.
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Supreme Court again rules against EBR judge: Foxworth-Roberts cannot serve on bench for five years
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TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: La. 22 closed after 18-wheeler crashes into ditch in Sorrento near Panama Road
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Tangipahoa deputies searching for man who allegedly held woman against her will, bit off part of her face
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Fire Marshal shares tips on staying safely warm as cold continues; recommends checking smoke alarms
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Amalgamated Transit Union 'not surprised' by CATS, EBR Metro Councilman's indictments
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)
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INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Three dead since Sunday at Elayn Hunt, cause unknown at this time
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)
