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United States · United StatesMore than three weeks into a boil water advisory over brown, silty water, leaders of the Livingston Parish town of Killian are facing the threat of daily fines from Louisiana regulators and furious residents chewing them out in public meetings.See the Story
$333-a-day fine threats, residents cursing out the mayor: Killian's water debacle boils over
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United States · United StatesWith a new sewage treatment plant still not complete, the St. Francisville Board of Aldermen will consider extending a moratorium on major new residential construction when it meets May 28.See the Story
St. Francisville Board of Aldermen to consider extending construction moratorium
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United States · United StatesTICKFAW, La. (BRPROUD) -- The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a teenager who is wanted in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl on Saturday, May 11. LPSO is searching for Ja-‘den James, 17, of Tickfaw. James faces charges of three counts of attempted first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and illegal possession of a handgun. Two men were already charged in connection with this shoot…See the Story
Deputies searching for teen wanted in connection with shooting that injured 11-year-old girl
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United States · United StatesAbout 2,800 Entergy customers in East Baton Rouge Parish remain without power since Monday night's severe thunderstorms, and some of them may have to wait until late Thursday to see the lights come back on, according to Entergy.See the Story
Some in East Baton Rouge Parish may still be without power until late Thursday, Entergy says
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United States · United StatesBATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Emergency officials said that a Baton Rouge police officer was taken to a local hospital in stable condition after they were hit on Airline Highway. EMS confirmed they were called to the scene around 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. BRProud has contacted the Baton Rouge Police Department for further details and will provide them when they become available. This is a developing story. This is the second time that s…See the Story
Baton Rouge police officer hit on Airline Highway, officials say
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Charter Schools · United StatesThe surprise announcement that IDEA University Prep is closing after just three years in operation came weeks after negotiations broke down between the school’s Texas-based charter management organization and the East Baton Rouge Parish school system.See the Story
Closure of IDEA University Prep charter school preceded by months of failed contract talks
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