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Livingston Parish Public Schools says a former French Settlement High School paraprofessional was arrested on multiple charges. The district says she is no longer employed.
Former Livingston Parish Public Schools employee arrested
A former French Settlement High School paraprofessional was arrested on charges including principal to indecent behavior with a juvenile, Livingston Parish Public Schools said.
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Mayor-President Edwards releases statement after EBR superintendent's indictment. Read it below. ⤵️
I-TEAM: Superintendent of EBR Schools indicted in sweeping corruption probe
A grand jury formally charged Cole Wednesday with conspiracy to commit public bribery, money laundering, and malfeasance in office.
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LaMont Cole breaks silence after indictment. See what he has to say below.
I-TEAM: Superintendent of EBR Schools indicted in sweeping corruption probe
A grand jury formally charged Cole Wednesday with conspiracy to commit public bribery, money laundering, and malfeasance in office.
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ARREST MADE: A 21-year-old woman is facing charges in connection with a shooting that police say injured three people at a food mart in Baker. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/05/suspect-arrested-after-3-people-shot-near-food-mart-baker/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
#BREAKING I-TEAM: Superintendent of EBR Schools indicted in sweeping corruption probe https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/05/i-team-superintendent-ebr-schools-indicted-sweeping-corruption-probe/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
WATCH LIVE: Fall practice begins for Lane Kiffin's inaugural season with the Tigers
Lane Kiffin discusses LSU football as fall practice gets underway
The LSU football team began fall practice this week.
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Ascension Little League team to compete in Southwest Regional Tournament
Ascension Little League team to compete in Southwest Regional Tournament
Ascension Parish will represent Louisiana this week in the Southwest Regional Tournament.
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A Livingston Parish man is in custody and facing a first-degree child rape charge, according to authorities. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/05/livingston-man-accused-first-degree-rape-child/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Livingston man accused of first-degree rape of child
Police began the investigation following a tip from a concerned family regarding their child.
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Livingston Parish leaders are considering several changes aimed at increasing oversight and accountability for appointed boards following public criticism over the suspension of a local fire chief: https://tinyurl.com/3hxpnsab?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Livingston Parish leaders consider ordinance changes following controversy over fire chief’s suspension
Livingston Parish leaders are considering several ordinance changes aimed at increasing oversight and accountability for appointed boards.
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Mighty Moms, a local nonprofit, is seeking donations ahead of the new school year to help provide meals and snacks for students across Livingston Parish. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/mighty-moms-seeks-food-donations-ahead-new-school-year/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Mighty Moms seeks food donations ahead of the new school year
Mighty Moms is stocking its shelves to provide weekend meals and snacks for students who may not always have food at home.
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DEADLY CRASH UPDATE: The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office has identified the person fatally struck after falling on Old Hammond Highway as a 40-year-old woman. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/ebrso-investigating-crash-with-injuries-old-hammond-hwy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
A local business owner has spent more than a year demanding answers after utility crews left a large crater in his driveway. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/05/i-didnt-want-this-baton-rouge-business-owner-stuck-regulatory-loophole-after-crater-left-driveway/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
‘I didn’t want this.’ Baton Rouge business owner stuck in regulatory loophole after crater left in driveway
No one has claimed responsibility for the damage left at Empire Roofing 18 months ago
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Pointe Coupee community raises $11K for deputy who lost home during Tropical Storm Arthur. www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/p...
Pointe Coupee community raises $11K for deputy who lost home during Tropical Storm Arthur
Pointe Coupee Parish volunteers served more than 700 plates of jambalaya and raised $11,000 for Deputy Gabe Bordelon, whose home flooded during Tropical Storm Arthur while he was rescuing neighbors.
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#URGENT Danielle Escue Lea and her daughter Alayna, 10, were reported missing in Baton Rouge on July 28. ***PLEASE SHARE THEIR PICTURE & INFORMATION https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/05/missing-mother-daughter-east-feliciana-last-seen-butte-la-rose-area/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
🏈🐯 TIGERS IN TOP 25: LSU Football ranked No. 13 in the country in 2026 preseason coaches poll
LSU Football ranked in the preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll
The 2026 College football preseason coaches poll is released. LSU is ranked in the middle of the pack.
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I-TEAM: Police officer arrested on 20 counts of trespass against state computers https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/i-team-police-officer-arrested-20-counts-trespass-against-state-computers/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
I-TEAM: Police officer arrested on 20 counts of trespass against state computers
A Baton Rouge police officer, who was placed on leave while under federal investigation, has been arrested by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.
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A judge will make a decision Tuesday whether or not Madison Brooks’ supporters can wear pink to the trial of one of her accused rapists. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/can-pink-be-banned-courtroom/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
🚧🚦FIRST ALERT TRAFFIC: Scenic Highway lane closures expected all week in North Baton Rouge.https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/scenic-highway-lane-closures-expected-all-week-north-baton-rouge/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Long-time Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry announced he will not seek a fourth term in office, opting instead to retire once his current commitments and term are complete. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/long-time-denham-springs-mayor-retire-end-third-term/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
One person is dead after reportedly driving into a dump truck Monday morning in Zachary. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-dump-truck-hauling-sand/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Grocery store worker accused of ‘upskirting’ enters guilty plea on child pornography charge: www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/g...
Grocery store worker accused of ‘upskirting’ enters guilty plea on child pornography charge
A Baton Rouge man accused of inappropriately filming a young girl is awaiting sentencing after prosecutors say he entered a guilty plea in the case.
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Residents can expect spray trucks out on the roads in WBR Parish after a mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile in the area https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/sample-tests-positive-west-nile-west-baton-rouge-parish/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Sample tests positive for West Nile in West Baton Rouge Parish
Out of the 25 mosquito samples that were submitted for analysis, one came back positive.
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A new state law upgrades the charge for certain killings and public shootings to first-degree murder, a direct response to the fatal Mall of Louisiana shooting. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/new-bill-response-mall-louisiana-shooting-becomes-law/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
New bill in response to Mall of Louisiana shooting becomes law
The law upgrades the charge for certain killings and public shootings to first-degree murder.
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The St. Helena Hawks under Coach DeCarlos Holmes hope to build upon a strong first year. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/03/sportsline-summer-camp-st-helena-hawks/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
A long-running debate among basketball fans in Baton Rouge is getting a chance to be settled on the court while raising money to support local youth and community initiatives https://tinyurl.com/8dv5tfem?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Baton Rouge alumni basketball tournament aims to settle bragging rights while giving back
A long-running debate among basketball fans in Baton Rouge is getting a chance to be settled on the court.
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BREAKING: A woman is dead following a crash on Monday night after deputies say she fell into the roadway and was struck by an approaching vehicle. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/ebrso-investigating-crash-with-injuries-old-hammond-hwy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Woman hit, killed in crash on Old Hammond Highway after falling into roadway
The crash happened late Monday night.
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A new tool aims to connect students with in-state jobs from freshman year through graduation. Learn more about the new dashboard ⤵️ https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/03/louisiana-launches-career-dashboard-keep-college-grads-state/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Louisiana launches career dashboard to keep college grads in state
State education officials are developing an online tool designed to connect Louisiana college students with in-state job opportunities before they graduate, in response to data showing 40% of people leaving the state hold a college degree.
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With school starting soon, there's still time to get involved in the Uniforms for Kids campaign as it enters its final stretch. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/uniforms-kids-campaign-ends-friday-heres-how-donate-or-request-uniforms/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Uniforms for Kids campaign ends Friday; here’s how to donate or request uniforms
With most area students heading back to class in two days, the annual Uniforms for Kids campaign is entering its final stretch.
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UPDATE: One person is in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle Monday night https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/ebrso-investigating-crash-with-injuries-old-hammond-hwy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Pedestrian suffers critical injuries following crash on Old Hammond Hwy.
EMS confirms the pedestrian is in critical condition.
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The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash with injuries just before 10 p.m. Monday, August 3. https://www.wafb.com/2026/08/04/ebrso-investigating-crash-with-injuries-old-hammond-hwy/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
