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Baton Rouge man killed in deer hunting accident, Louisiana officials say; here's what we know
A hunter fatally shot a Baton Rouge man who was also hunting in the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management area near Kentwood on Saturday, officials said. Roberto Garcia, 61, was hit around 8:45 a.m. with a .45-caliber muzzleloader and died before first responders could arrive, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said in a news release.
Another deer hunter was shot in Louisiana, and this time it was fatal, state says
For the second time in six days, a hunter was shot by a fellow hunter in Louisiana, only this time it was fatal, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reports. It happened around 8:45 a.m.
How Baton Rouge compares with other Louisiana metros in job growth
While Baton Rouge was the only MSA in the state that saw a decrease in jobs from October to November, the MSA still saw significant gains year over year. Baton Rouge lost 200 jobs from October to November,
Baton Rouge man killed in deer hunting incident in Tangipahoa Parish
A Baton Rouge man was killed in a hunting accident in Tangipahoa Parish. LDWF officials are investigating the incident.
Louisiana Hunter Accidentally Shoots Man, Mistaking Him For Deer
Shutterstock / LisaCarter A Louisiana man shot and injured another hunter, who he mistook for a deer while hunting private property. According to Fox News, the incident took place on December 23rd. Each of the two hunters was unaware that the other would be hunting on the same property.
I-TEAM: New Baton Rouge CAO is mired in litigation with multiple companies
In a news release sent out by Sid Edwards' press team on Christmas Eve, Mayor-President Elect Sid Edwards said Davis is the ...
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'Skyrocketing' expectations weigh on Louisiana parents amid national mental health crisis
According to 2023 data in the report, 33% of parents report high levels of stress in the past month compared to 20% of other ...
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Severe storm damage cleanup in Baton Rouge continues
Some people in the capital region are cleaning up damage after storms brought powerful straight-line winds and some flooding.
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Baton Rouge weekend forecast: Tornado warning issued for parts of Greater Baton Rouge area
People in the Baton Rouge area can expect scattered thunderstorms and a possibility of severe weather over the weekend. At ...
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What's coming to Baton Rouge in 2025? 8 restaurants preparing to open in the new year
Maybe 2025 will be even better. There are new locations of restaurants that opened in 2024 and new chains coming to town. If ...
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Baton Rouge $1M Mega Millions winner misses $4M by skipping $1 megaplier
A $1M Mega Millions ticket sold in Baton Rouge could’ve been worth $4M—all for an extra $1! :money_mouth_face: ...
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Seafood Fraud in Baton Rouge: 30 Percent of Shrimp Misrepresented as Gulf Shrimp
A shocking 30 percent of shrimp dishes in Baton Rouge are mislabeled. See how this fraud harms Louisiana communities and what ...
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Gridiron Football All-American Bowl slated for Monday in Baton Rouge
There will be a total of 16 football players from the New Orleans area that will be playing in the Gridiron Football ...
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Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Shreveport/Bossier: The Alzheimer's Association, 831 Kings Highway, Shreveport, leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all ...