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Officials are preparing to open the Morganza Spillway June 2. Read the full story
HOOVER, Ala. — Drew Bianco scored from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning on Thursday afternoon, and LSU beat Auburn to advance in the Southeastern Conference tournament. Read the full story
The rarely used Morganza Spillway may be opened soon as the Mississippi River continues to swell. Read the full story
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a massage appointment is now in custody after a brief standoff with police Thursday afternoon, according to Baton Rouge Police spokesman Sgt. Don Coppola. Read the full story
John Ehret High School in Marrero was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after multiple fights broke out out on the last school day of the year, according to multiple Jefferson Parish officials. Read the full story
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Bayou Country Superfest 2019: Everything to know if you're heading to Tiger Stadium this weekend
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Report: Alcohol sales at SEC stadiums? Issue will be 'front and center' at SEC meetings
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Forecasters expect 'near-normal' 2019 hurricane season; see how many named storms could develop
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Was accused Baton Rouge officer shooter in 2018 sane at that time? Doctors to assess
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Grace Notes: Really ... is there anything John Kennedy wouldn't say to get attention?
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Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco jokes about Internet report of her untimely demise
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In Tyrann Mathieu extortion case, cousin charged in plot says ex-LSU star put bounties on family
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