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with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editorGood morning. Here's what we got going on today. LAID TO REST: The funeral for Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Adam Gaubert, who was killed in an ambush last weekend, takes place today. Though the burial is private, a procession and memorial service are open to the public. Click here for the itinerary and route. And check theadvocate.com for live updates. THE ESCAPE: Five teens managed to escape juvenile hall. Though all but one were recaptured within a day, the jailbreak has prompted renewed calls for facility upgrades, as reported in this story. DIGGIN IT: Gardens are now growing at several elementary and middle schools in East Baton Rouge. And they’re being used to teach subjects like science and math, along with the fun of growing your own food. Read all about what the kids are doing here. As always, thanks for reading! |
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| Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at St. George Catholic Church for Master Trooper Adam Gaubert, who was killed during an ambush in A… Read more |
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| A Baton Rouge man accused of killing a bystander when he fired into a crowd of people watching a 2014 street brawl can receive a fair retri… Read more |
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| They should be offered at least two months after immunization, advisers said. Read more |
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| Temperatures in southeast Louisiana are expected to take a dive this weekend. Read more |
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| An Independence man was arrested Thursday evening on rape counts in Livingston Parish — his second recent arrest stemming from a multi-pari… Read more |
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| Two people were injured in a shooting early Friday on the Southern University campus, officials said. Read more |
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| The Advocate's staff writers predict the outcome of LSU's game against No. 20 Florida on Saturday morning in Tiger Stadium. Read more |
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| As education gets more and more high-tech, several local schools have gone back to basics. And it doesn’t get more basic than dirt. Read more |
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| Five teenagers escaped from Baton Rouge’s antiquated Juvenile Detention Center after attacking three guards with a shank, prompting renewed… Read more |
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