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LEONA VICARIO, Mexico (AP) — As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. There were plenty of other critters too: Dozens of cats were harbored in his son’s room; his daughter’s room served as a refuge for chicks, bunnies and even a…

BATON ROUGE (AP) — In a special session called to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana legislative leaders are proposing to steer $22 million in state cash to local pet projects, a list crafted behind closed doors that received little public discussion and followed no specific vetting process. The earmarks tucked into a budget bill…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A Florida municipal worker was suspended without pay for flying a flag supporting President Donald Trump’s re-election from his government truck. Palm Beach County suspended construction project specialist Randall Williams for five days for violating its rules against engaging in political activity during work hours. “During a heated political season…

HAMMOND – The Hammond City Council is planning to secure a Baton Rouge law firm regarding the 2017 police booking room video that has made national news. In 2017, Kentdrick Ratliff was beaten, tased and kicked inside the booking room after he reached for a bottle of pills. One officer was disciplined for the kick…

BATON ROUGE – Community leaders in the Capital City have collaborated to create a new foundation aimed at uniting locals with law enforcement for effective interactions that lead to increased communication and a shared vision.  Clay Young, chairman of the new foundation, described what the organization has been designed to accomplish during a Tuesday, Oct.…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday during a court hearing in Michigan. Special Agent Richard Trask also revealed more detail about investigators’ use of confidential informants, undercover agents and encrypted communication to arrest and charge six…

BATON ROUGE – Officials with Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) are cautioning residents to be on the lookout for displaced wild animals that may creep into urban areas amid the aftermath of Hurricane Delta. LDWF explained via a Monday evening press release that wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people. The increase amounts to $20 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released Tuesday by the Social Security Administration. That would follow a 1.6%…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Morgan, the Hall of Fame second baseman who became the sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for baseball’s artificial turf era, has died. He was 77. He died at his home Sunday in Danville, California, family spokesman James Davis said in statement Monday. Morgan was suffering from a…

NEW ORLEANS – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues to install blue roofs on homes damaged by Hurricane Laura, it’s acknowledging the possibility of Hurricane Delta’s recent winds and rains damaging temporary blue roofs that were previously installed by the USACE following Hurricane Laura. People who live in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron,…

BATON ROUGE – On Monday, Louisiana’s Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin, issued a reminder to residents regarding the online registration deadline for the Nov. 3 Presidential General and Open Congressional Primary Election.  The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Secretary Ardoin’s email went on to explain this deadline applies to citizens who are unregistered, as well…

BATON ROUGE – Authorities are investigating a drive by shooting that left two people injured early Sunday morning on Delphine Street. The shooting happened shortly before 1 p.m. The two victims suffered non-threatening gunshot wounds. This is a developing story. Permalink| Comments Top Featured Tags: – Louisiana News Press Release Distribution Service

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Jimbo Fisher got his first win against a top-five opponent since taking over at Texas A&M. And just like that, he started looking ahead to next weekend. “This game shows you what you’re capable of,” the coach said. “Now I want to see what do you follow up with?” Isaiah…

ST. FRANCISVILLE – “Last night we kept hearing the sound of trees cracking. This was going on all night long,” said Don Fountain. Waking up to toppled trees and debris scattered in every direction is not the way the Fountain family wanted to start their day. “This is the tree limb that fell in our…

The Bayou Tigers taking on the Missouri Tigers today. LSU looking to get back to back wins for the season. This game was initially happening here at Tiger Stadium, but due to Hurricane Delta they moved the game to Columbia, Missouri at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mizzou would take an early 7-0 lead on a flea…

BATON ROUGE – DOTD crews are currently working to collect debris left over by Friday’s storm in order to clear roadways. Crews in East Baton Rouge are working in multiple areas according to the department’s twitter page. Cleanup is underway along LA 19 and LA 956. Crews were also seen repairing a signal along U.S…

BAKER – Authorities responded to a man found in a canal in Baker off Highway 19 and the Magnolia Bridge. Baker fire department pulled the man from the water alive and according to ems, he’s less than stable at the time. There’s no timetable on how long he was in the water. This is a…

New York Jets players and coaches have been sent home from their training facility after a presumptive positive coronavirus test, a person with direct knowledge of the test tells The Associated Press. The player was retested and the results should be known later Friday, the person said on condition of anonymity because the NFL and…

New York Jets players and coaches have been sent home from their training facility after a presumptive positive coronavirus test, a person with direct knowledge of the test tells The Associated Press. The player was retested and the results should be known later Friday, the person said on condition of anonymity because the NFL and…

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta sped up one Louisiana couple’s wedding by a few days, but judging by the smiles on the bride and groom, it certainly didn’t dampen the affair. Ian and Taylor Gaspard from Abbeville were supposed to get married Saturday, Oct. 10, with 300 people to wish them well inside the…

ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta sped up one Louisiana couple’s wedding by a few days, but judging by the smiles on the bride and groom, it certainly didn’t dampen the affair. Ian and Taylor Gaspard from Abbeville were supposed to get married Saturday, Oct. 10, with 300 people to wish them well inside the…

BATON ROUGE – Some members of Governor John Bel Edwards’ staff are in quarantine after one of them tested positive for COVID-19.  The governor’s office announced Friday that one member of Edwards’ team tested positive for the virus. Two more staffers who came in contact with that person are quarantining for 14 days. The state…