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Ascension deputies warns residents to avoid alligators, plus other safety tips for July 4th weekend

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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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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