A major gas leak beneath Bluebonnet Boulevard forced the closure of westbound lanes Thursday morning, causing significant traffic chaos near the interstate. The St. George Fire Department confirmed the leak was hidden under pavement, requiring careful containment before reopening. Officials are still on scene, with updates expected as more info becomes available — a stark reminder to stay alert and trust emergency crews handling unseen dangers beneath our feet.

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A deadly shooting in Baton Rouge leaves 47-year-old Billy Smith dead, sparking an active investigation as police seek witnesses and details surrounding the incident on Wayne Drive. With no public explanation yet, the community waits for answers amid rising concern — authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

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A federal judge tossed out most of a lawsuit against former Baton Rouge cops and the city over the BRAVE Cave operation, but left some claims against one officer alive — after body cam footage showed the plaintiff unharmed hours later, contradicting his allegations of brutal treatment during arrest.

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Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is hunting two suspects accused of stealing copper wiring from Antioch Baptist Church’s AC units in May — a theft that could cost over $10K to repair. Surveillance caught one suspect walking off with the stolen tubing, and deputies are asking anyone with info to call 985-902-2088.

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Eleven more lives lost in Louisiana’s deadly heat wave — a grim spike from just eight deaths last week. Most victims? Seniors, with nine out of eleven being 65 or older. Over three years, 172 heat-related deaths statewide, and seniors account for nearly 40% of those, despite making up just 19% of the population. Health officials are sounding the alarm: stay cool, stay hydrated — especially if you’re elderly or have health issues. The heat isn’t slowing down, and safety is now a matter of survival.

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Power outages are coming to Port Allen and Brusly—scheduled, not emergency. Brusly residents on Choctaw Road, Ellwood Road, Hinters Pointe Lane, Pluma Lane, Aubrey Ann Drive, Corral Alley, Country Club Road & Drive, Mill Town Road, Weldon Lane, and behind the Brusly Golf Course brace for a 2-hour outage Friday, August 14th, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. In Port Allen, folks on Brittany Drive, Arlene Drive, Chatelain Drive, Metro Drive, Woodland Court, American Way, Cassandra Drive, Oak Alley, Liberty Lane, or Liberty Drive will experience a longer outage Monday, August 17th, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. It’s routine maintenance to keep the grid healthy—so charge your devices, stock up on candles, and plan ahead.

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Jayden Daniels is sparking a firestorm at LSU after his team’s reps sent a letter demanding he’s no longer associated with the school’s name, image, or likeness — all because a current player, DJ Pickett, snagged his iconic number five jersey. Coach Kiffin says he’s sticking to his story: Pickett was promised the number during recruitment, and honoring that commitment was non-negotiable. But Daniels’ camp argues he’s being treated unfairly compared to other Heisman winners like Joe Burrow, whose number nine remains untouched since 2019. When pressed on hypotheticals involving Burrow’s retired number, Kiffin dodged — saying it’s complicated. With Daniels’ stellar two-year run culminating in a Heisman win and a second-overall draft pick, this NIL showdown could heat up as the season nears.

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