Baton Rouge man now faces murder charge after Sherwood Street shooting victim dies - The Advocate

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Baton Rouge man now faces murder charge after Sherwood Street shooting victim dies The Advocate A Baton Rouge man is facing an upgraded murder count after the victim of a Nov. 15 shooting died. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Clayton Wheeler, 28, died Sunday as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during the ... Woman accused of setting fire at Baton Rouge car dealershipWAFB EBRSO to accept applications for annual Christmas toy drive next weekWBRZ UPDATE: Man arrested in Sherwood Street murderwww.brproud.com FOX 8 Live WVUE all 19 news articles »

11/21/2018 07:20 AM

Introducing the Forty under 40 class of 2018 - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

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Introducing the Forty under 40 class of 2018 Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Not only do they juggle the demands that come with nascent careers and growing families, but they also make time to volunteer for nonprofit organizations across the Capital Region, many sitting on the boards of Baton Rouge's most influential ... and more »

11/21/2018 09:37 AM

Baton Rouge man's sentencing delayed in 'play fighting' death of 4-year-old son - The Advocate

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Baton Rouge man's sentencing delayed in 'play fighting' death of 4-year-old son The Advocate Baton Rouge police said Carter was seen "play fighting" with his son, Marcel Tennie, prior to the 4-year-old's death on Nov. 30, 2016. A witness told police Carter was punching Marcel with a closed fist the afternoon before he died and urging the boy ...

11/20/2018 06:32 AM

Forty under 40 Q&A: Madeline Subat Ellis - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

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Forty under 40 Q&A: Madeline Subat Ellis Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Donated class rings to Thrive Academy's first graduating class and raising more than $8,000 for the Baton Rouge Food Bank to help with Hurricane Harvey efforts as well as donating a portion of the proceeds from the #goodsforgood jewelry collection to ... WATCH: La. Sea Grant director speaks at Press Club of Baton Rougewww.brproud.com all 25 news articles »

11/21/2018 09:17 AM

Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of stabbing woman during argument - The Advocate

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Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of stabbing woman during argument The Advocate A Baton Rouge man arrested early Monday morning is accused of stabbing a woman during an argument hours earlier. The incident between Richard Deck Fluker, 63, and the female victim started as an argument around 9:45 p.m. Sunday at an apartment ... Police: Man wanted for stabbing wife to death and injuring others in Baton RougeWAFB all 31 news articles »

11/20/2018 07:52 AM

Iberville Parish Council opposes Baton Rouge development - WBRZ

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Iberville Parish Council opposes Baton Rouge development WBRZ PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Council approved a resolution Tuesday evening opposing a mixed-use development in an East Baton Rouge Parish special flood hazard area. The fear of increased flooding in his jurisdiction had Iberville Parish President ... and more »

11/21/2018 02:13 PM

Suspect released from custody as BRPD says apartment complex shooting may have been justified - The Advocate

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Suspect released from custody as BRPD says apartment complex shooting may have been justified The Advocate Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Baton Rouge Police officers responded to a report of a shooting on at the Cherry Creek Apartments on North Marque Ann Drive where they found Kendral Muse, 44, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital, where ... Official says deadly shooting Tuesday morning was justifiableWBRZ all 14 news articles »

11/21/2018 02:40 AM

Baton Rouge restaurants gearing up for 'good day' of business on Thanksgiving - Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

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Baton Rouge restaurants gearing up for 'good day' of business on Thanksgiving Greater Baton Rouge Business Report Juban's restaurant began staying open on Thanksgiving about six years ago, after staff members heard from diners who wanted to dine out on the holiday, according to Scott Callais, general manager and director of operations. “It gets bigger every year ...

11/21/2018 01:10 AM

Worker at Baton Rouge Toyota dealer set fire to building with customers inside, cops say - The Advocate

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Worker at Baton Rouge Toyota dealer set fire to building with customers inside, cops say The Advocate A Price LeBlanc Toyota employee was arrested for lighting a fire at her employer's building around 11:30 a.m. Monday, according to her arrest report. Dymond West, 23, of Gramercy, was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on ... Woman arrested for arson after attempting to burn down Price LeBlanc ToyotaWBRZ all 7 news articles »

11/21/2018 12:46 AM

Gas prices in Baton Rouge drop below $2 just in time for holiday travel - WBRZ

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Gas prices in Baton Rouge drop below $2 just in time for holiday travel WBRZ BATON ROUGE- Just in time for Thanksgiving travel, gas prices around the capital city have decreased by more than 8 cents per gallon. According to GasBuddy, gas costs in Louisiana have gone down 0.31 cents since October 22. The state's average is now ... and more »

11/20/2018 07:25 AM

Baton Rouge family opens their home to Chinese orphan with down syndrome - WAFB

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Baton Rouge family opens their home to Chinese orphan with down syndrome WAFB BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Dr. Craig Greene and his wife, Kristen, are preparing for their first holiday season with a fifth child. The journey to bringing him home has been 18 months long. Boomer Greene was in an orphanage in China with 800 other ... Local food bank may have to turn people away this seasonWBRZ all 16 news articles »

11/20/2018 10:05 AM

Colossal cabbage puts cash in pockets of 9-year-old Baton Rouge cultivator - The Advocate

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Colossal cabbage puts cash in pockets of 9-year-old Baton Rouge cultivator The Advocate Then she and her mother, Jessica, moved it to a children's pool filled with dirt that they set up in their Baton Rouge backyard. "We watered it and it grew big," Alaina ... Alaina's cabbage was the lucky pick for Louisiana. The company distributes over ...

11/21/2018 10:57 AM

Mission accomplished? Baton Rouge Metro Council disbands the body camera committee - The Advocate

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Mission accomplished? Baton Rouge Metro Council disbands the body camera committee The Advocate The plug has been pulled on the body camera committee the city-parish created to help determine how to best deploy the devices within the Baton Rouge Police Department and to establish policies for their use. But opinions differ on whether it's the ...

11/20/2018 09:11 AM