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with Jennifer Wadsworth | Assistant metro editorWelcome back. Let's bring you up to speed on our latest stories. 'It's a great thing they do'Thousands enjoyed a free Thanksgiving meal thanks to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which continued its annual holiday tradition at the River Center Thursday. Here's our dispatch from the event. 'It's getting worse and worse'Baton Rouge was shaken by three deadly shootings in as many days up through Thanksgiving. Elyse Carmosino interviewed some of the people who live around where the killings took place, and they said they're disheartened by the gun violence, which is driving a record homicide rate in the city this year. Here's her story. Baby dies in crashA 10-month-old boy died along with two relatives in a crash Tuesday evening in St. James Parish. State troopers identified the victims the following day, and said none of them were wearing seatbelts at the time. Here's our report about the tragic wreck. Black FridayWhen do local malls and shopping centers open for Black Friday? Our business editor put together a shopping guide for the annual retail bonanza, which you can find here. Before you go …Our best Black Friday special is happening now: Only $1/month for four months for local journalism that matters. Subscribe today. Have a great holiday weekend! |
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| A gas leak appears to have sparked a fire that damaged a building off Nicholson Drive midday Thursday, according to the Baton Rouge Fire De… Read more |
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| Authorities identified the victims of a fatal crash in St. James Parish Wednesday evening as three members of a LaPlace family, including a… Read more |
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| A deputy fatally shot a charging dog while serving a search warrant on Wednesday, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Read more |
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| A 33-year-year-old man was shot to death outside an apartment complex on Gayosa Street early Thursday, Baton Rouge police say. Read more |
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| Baton Rouge native Shalanda Young was nominated by President Joe Biden Wednesday to play a leading role in formulating the nation’s budget … Read more |
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| After legislators wouldn’t go along with their initial plan to find the money to finish $450 million of renovations for the Superdome, the … Read more |
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| Here’s a little secret. Sometimes the meals and snacks after Thanksgiving are just as good, if not better, than the feast. Today, Turkey Da… Read more |
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| With Santa and spirits bright, parades and pretty lights, music and mistletoe — south Louisiana switches into full holiday mode starting Fr… Read more |
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| An ugly fight over an audit that found the city of Zachary paid two vendors $3.5 million without having contracts in place has died down so… Read more |
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