DOTD installs speed feedback signage, changes speed limits along Atchafalaya Basin Bridge - Baton Rouge news - NewsLocker (2024)

RAMAH — Drivers in St. Martin and Iberville parishes will begin to notice "your speed" feedback signs warning them to slow down when driving too fast on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, the Department of Transportation and Development announced Tuesday.LaDOTD said that the speed limit has also changed for all motorists to 60 mph, a change from the previous speed limit of 55 for trucks and 60 for cars. Trucks driving on the stretch of Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and Lafayette will b

Zachary Police searching for man who stole two TVs from Walmart

ZACHARY — The Zachary Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing two televisions from Walmart.The man was seen on surveillance footage leaving the Walmart with the TVs without paying for them, police said. He then left the store in an older model Chevy Silverado.Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to email [emailprotected]| Comments

Central woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2023 shooting of girl who rang her doorbell; faces 40 years

BATON ROUGE — A Central woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter in the 2023 death of a 12-year-old girl who knocked on her front door and faces up to 40 years in prison.In an emotional courtroom in downtown Baton Rouge, Ester Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges in exchange for state prosecutors dropping other charges, including second-degree murder and battery of a correctional officer.On Tuesday at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge, the victim's

Assumption man arrested for assault; accused of stabbing another man in neck over lawn chair

NAPOLEONVILLE — A 60-year-old man accused of stabbing a person in the neck over a lawn chair after threatening to kill them was arrested in Napoleonville, Assumption Parish deputies said.Anthony James Ewell was arrested Tuesday for aggravated second-degree battery at a La. 400 home.Deputies said they were dispatched to the home about a person being stabbed in the neck. When deputies arrived, they met with a stab victim who said that Ewell had engaged them in an argument over a lawn ch

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Baton Rouge mayor's race taking shape as Broome, James formally start campaigns

BATON ROUGE — The race for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge Parish began to take shape for real Wednesday when incumbent Sharon Weston Broome and former Biden Administration official Ted James filed paperwork to enter the contest.Qualifying for local, state and federal offices opened Wednesday across Louisiana, and closes Friday. Aside from the presidential election, the Baton Rouge mayor's race plus two U.S. House races top the ballot locally.Broome, seeking her third term, and Ja

2une In Previews: Final Late Night Hype event set for next week

BATON ROUGE— Next Friday, the final "Late Night Hype" event of the summer will take place at BREC Gus Young Park from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.The event is part of East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's "Summer of Hope" initiative. Former professional football player and Empower 225 board member Jacquise Terry joined 2une In's Brandi B. Harris to explain what residents can expect from the final event. Permalink| Comments

Two suspects arrested following string of multi state burglaries at fast food restaurants

AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi.Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.Once detectives began investigating the case, they learned multiple similar crimes across Hammond, Amite and Franklinton had all occurred on

Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi

AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi.Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue in Hammond on April 28.Once detectives began investigating the case, they learned multiple similar crimes across Hammond, Amite and Franklinton had all occurred on

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Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general says it has opened up an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service’s handling of security for former President Donald Trump on the day a gunman tried to assassinate him at a Pennsylvania rally.In a brief notice posted to the inspector general’s website, the agency said the objective of the probe is to “Evaluate the United States Secret Service’

Olympic athletes to serve up chicken during shift at Cane's Mothership

BATON ROUGE - Don't miss an opportunity of Olympic proportions!Today, Olympic athletes and beach volleyball duo, Kristen Nuss and Taryn Cloth, will be serving up chicken fingers at the Raising Cane's on Highland Road just off LSU campus. The pair will serve up combos and sign Team USA merch ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Permalink| Comments

Olympic athletes serve up chicken during shift at Cane's Mothership

BATON ROUGE - Olympic athletes and beach volleyball duo, Kristen Nuss and Taryn Cloth, served up chicken fingers at the original Raising Cane's on Highland Road just off LSU's campus. The pair served up Olympic-level service by slinging combos and signing Team USA merch ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month, a tradition that many LSU athletes have taken part in, including the LSU baseball, gymnastics and women's basketball teams.The event was held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Biden seriously considering proposals on Supreme Court term limits, ethics code, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering proposals to establish term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices, and an ethics code that would be enforceable under law amid growing concerns that the justices are not held accountable, according to three people briefed on the plans.It would mark a major shift for Biden, the former head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who has long resisted calls to reform the high court, though since taking office he has been increas

Victoria Cox pleads not guilty to kidnapping, murder charges in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. - A woman accused of kidnapping two children — one of which was killed — after their mother was murdered in her Tangipahoa Parish home was arraigned in Mississippi on Tuesday. According to WWL, Victoria Cox pleaded not guilty to capital murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery charges. Law enforcement said Cox worked with Callihan after he killed 35-year-old Callie Brunett. They say Cox and Callihan abducted Brunett's two children and drove them across

School Board set to meet on Thursday for superintendent vote

BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is pushing ahead with a superintendent vote Thursday after Kevin George, the only candidate to win any votes from board members, dropped out. Andrea Zayas is the only name on the ballot, although she received no votes after being named a finalist. Only four of nine school board members voted for Kevin George. The rest abstained. District 2 representative Dadrius Lanus says someone else can be filled in the ballot— but fiv

Koch Methanol is expansion project continues despite residents concerns

ST. JAMES — Koch Methanol St. James LLC is moving forward with is expansion project after winning an extensive legal battle.Inclusive Louisiana, along with Rise St. James and the Mount Triumph Baptist Church, lost the suit after filing against the plant's project."We are pleased with the district court's ruling, which validates the thorough work our team did to meet all federal, state, and local requirements on this project. As our optimization project moves forward, Koch Methanol St.

Volunteer group frustrated Mayor Broome didn't contact them before spending tax dollars on litter program

BATON ROUGE - The founder of a volunteer litter pick-up group feels slighted after she says Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced her own litter abatement initiative this month and left her group out of the conversation.On July 1st, Mayor Broome announced the Corridor Cleaning Program, which employs contractors to pick up litter at 54 intersections across the city of Baton Rouge over the next 50 weeks. Keep Tiger Town Beautiful's founder Jennifer Richardson says she's excited

Air conditioning coming to school buses in the capitol region following last year's driver strike

BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish and Ascension Parish school boards are now introducing air conditioning to their buses Last year, school boards around the capital region faced backlash from parents and bus drivers due to a lack of air conditioning on school buses, eventually leading to bus drivers going on strike in East Baton Rouge Parish.Getting air conditioning on buses has been a hot topic for communities in the capital region for years, more recently with last year

LSU Vet Med installs new sculpture symbolizing commitment to well-being of animals, people alike

BATON ROUGE — The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine has installed a new sculpture in front of the Stephenson Pet Clinic on Skip Bertman Drive.The new sculpture, titled, "In Our Hands" by DiBari & Associates, symbolizes the school’s commitment to the well-being of animals and people alike, an LSU spokesperson said. "The two hands depicted in the sculpture represent LSU Vet Med’s dedication to improving and safeguarding the lives of animals and humans th

St. Helena Parish deputies arrest 4 teens, adult for series of robberies in Greensburg

GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish deputies arrested four teens and an adult for two armed robberies in Greensburg last week, the department said in a statement Tuesday.Deputies responded to the armed robbery call on July 9 at around 11 p.m. at M & M Community Grocery & Deli on La. 449. A few hours later on July 10, deputies responded to a Pine Grove home for another armed robbery call, deputies said.By 8:30 a.m. on July 10, four teens between ages 13 and 16 were arrested for the

Evicted after moving out of apartment, man receives help from 2 On Your Side

BATON ROUGE - A man who was evicted after he moved out is getting some help from 2 On Your Side.Kentrell Valentine was evicted after he cleaned up and left his apartment. He had no idea about the eviction and also owed several hundred dollars. Someone saw his story with Brittany Weiss and offered to help out.Tuesday morning, Valentine and Weiss met at the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority to clear his debt of $834.50. The donation is something Valentine is thankful for."I really appreci

After being evicted after moving out of apartment, man receives help from 2 On Your Side

BATON ROUGE - A man who was evicted after he moved out is getting some help from 2 On Your Side.Kentrell Valentine was evicted after he cleaned up and left his apartment. He had no idea about the eviction and also owed several hundred dollars. Someone saw his story with Brittany Weiss and offered to help out.Tuesday morning, Valentine and Weiss met at the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority to clear his debt of $834.50. The donation is something Valentine is thankful for."I really appreci

Morgan City Police searching for missing 31-year-old woman

MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department is searching for a missing person last seen over the weekend.Police said the woman, 31-year-old Caroline Harris, was last seen by her family on Saturday. She is a 5'6" white woman weighing approximately 165 lbs. She also has brown eyes and blonde or brown hair, police said.Harris was last seen driving a 2009 Buick Enclave with the Louisiana License Plate #TDU062.Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Harris is asked to contact the Morgan City

Morgan City Police call off search after missing woman found safe

UPDATE: The missing woman was found and is safe. MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department is searching for a missing person last seen over the weekend.Permalink| Comments

Man cited for negligent injuring of adult, child after truck crashes into Livingston convenience store

DENHAM SPRINGS — The driver of a truck that crashed into a Denham Springs convenience store and injured an adult and child was cited for reckless driving and negligent injury, Livingston Parish deputies said Tuesday.State Police responded to the crash on Monday evening, which saw a Dodge pickup truck drive into the front of a convenience store at the corner of Walker South Road and Bonnie Bleu Drive. Livingston Parish deputies said that the truck was traveling north on La. 447 near Bo

Man cited after truck crashed into convenience store, injured two; residents say intersection is dangerous

DENHAM SPRINGS — The driver of a truck that crashed into a Denham Springs convenience store and injured an adult and child was cited for reckless driving and negligent injury, State Police said Tuesday.State Police responded to the crash on Monday evening, which saw a Dodge pickup truck drive into the front of a convenience store at the corner of Walker South Road and Bonnie Bleu Drive. State Police said that the truck was traveling north on La. 447 near Bonnie Bleu Drive when the dri

Central woman accused in 2023 shooting of girl who rang her doorbell reaching plea bargain

CENTRAL — A woman accused of second-degree murder after the death of a 12-year-old girl who knocked on her front door last year has reached a deal with prosecutors and is expected to plead guilty to a lesser charge and avoid a life term.Ester Williams, 27, is expected to plead guilty Wednesday to manslaughter, which carries a maximum 40-year prison term. The victim's mother said she agreed to the deal to avoid having to re-live the incident through a trial."I'm tired. I'm sick. I'm st

Calvin's Bocage Market goes viral after 'Housewives of New York City' star samples chicken salad on TikTok

BATON ROUGE — Calvin's Bocage Market's famous chicken salad has gone viral after an original member of "Housewives of New York City" sampled the local delicacy on her TikTok.Bethenny Frankel's initial video sampling the smoother-than-average chicken salad has almost a million views and more than 75,000 likes. Many of the more than 3,000 comments shared their enthusiasm for the Bocage grocer's chicken salad."Is that Calvin’s chicken salad from bocage in Baton Rouge??? It&

State prosecutors drop gambling charges against former LSU receiver Kayshon Boutte

BATON ROUGE — Charges have been dropped against former LSU football player Kayshon Boutte in an illegal gambling and computer fraud case, prosecutors said Tuesday.Boutte, the 22-year-old Patriots wide receiver, was arrested by Louisiana State Police in January. State Police alleged that Boutte lied about his age and placed 9,000 illegal wagers before he turned 21 while he was playing at LSU. Arrest records alleged that Boutte placed multiple bets on himself, including on the 2022 kick

Detectives attempting to identify pair of suspected vehicle burglars

BATON ROUGE - Detectives are attempting to identify two people believed to be responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries. The two individuals pictured above are believed to be the suspects in several armed burglaries on Eastgate Drive. Law enforcement did not specify when the burglaries took place. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. Permalink| Comments

Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government.The jury’s verdict followed a nine-week trial in which prosecutors said the Democrat abused the power of his office to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates, including his wife, thr