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Ascension deputies warns residents to avoid alligators, plus other safety tips for July 4th weekend
Posted 10:51 AM 7/2/2026 by Nathan Messina
NAPOLEONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is urging residents to stay safe over the Independence Day weekend by wearing sunscreen, driving sober and steering clear of alligators.
The sheriff's office said the Southeastern U.S. has seen several alligator attacks in (More)
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LSU eliminates 25 positions; university president says reorganization will help fund faculty, research
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Ahead of Independence Day, find out where fireworks are allowed, prohibited in Capital area
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16-year-old arrested after another teen is hospitalized with critical gunshot wound in Gonzales
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Former Baton Rouge inspector approved unsafe homes developed day after they failed inspection, reports say
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Baton Rouge family says they've lost everything after Juban Avenue house fire
Posted 4:43 AM 7/2/2026 by Joe Collins
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge family says they've lost everything after their home burned in a fire just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
"We literally just lost everything. Everything inside of the house is gone," resident Shatocalyn Lavergne told WBRZ.
Lavergne and her family were at their (More)
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
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Gas and diesel prices steady declining over the last few weeks
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Four teens arrested, one wanted after Hammond home invasion
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LSP undercover operation leads to 3 child exploitation arrests in West Feliciana Parish
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