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.
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What New Orleans, Louisiana officials are saying about deadly attack on Bourbon Street
Governor Jeff Landry: "A horrific act of violence took place on Bourbon Street earlier this morning. Please join Sharon and I ...
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 ...
The Walking America Couple has made it to Louisiana, halfway to walking all 50 states
A Missouri couple is at the halfway point of walking across all 50 states, Louisiana marks the 25th state they have walked.
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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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Tornado watch covering Baton Rouge area has expired during day of severe weather warnings
A sweeping tornado watch that covered much of the Baton Rouge area has expired. The National Weather Service watch ...
Questions surround Ten Commandments law set to take effect in Louisiana on Jan. 1
For 67 public school districts in Louisiana, the new law that requires them to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms ...
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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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This Baton Rouge company is bouncing back after bankruptcy
Louisiana Fire Extinguisher, a Baton Rouge-based provider of fire safety equipment and services, filed for bankruptcy. So, ...
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Man fatally shot on O'Neal Lane on New Year's Eve, Baton Rouge police say
A man was fatally shot in the afternoon of New Year's Eve on O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge police said in a news release. William ...