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CommunityBaton Rouge joins a nationwide prayer march for answers in Nolan Wells' deathIf you were at Scotlandville Plaza on Sunday afternoon, you were part of a march held across the country. WAFB says people met at 3 p.m. for a prayer walk calling for answers in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. He went missing on a July 4 trip to Horn Island with friends, and his body was found two days later.Today’s editionRead LSUFlags flew at half-staff Saturday for Dale Brown, with a celebration of life set for Nov. 11If you want to honor Dale Brown, mark Wed., Nov. 11. WBRZ reports flags across the state were lowered to half-staff Saturday under an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry.Sunday’s editionRead

Community from local newsrooms

From Louisiana First News and WAFB, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Louisiana First News2 hours ago

    Blight blitz: Scotlandville, Alsen targeted for 100 days of cleanup

    East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are launching a 100-day blight blitz aimed at improving neighborhoods in Scotlandville and Alsen through targeted cleanup efforts and community improvements.

  2. WAFB3 hours ago

    Questions mount over strings attached to Baton Rouge’s major crime grant

    East Baton Rouge sought $125M in DOJ funds, but critics question mandatory immigration rules and surveillance before Wednesday's visit.

  3. Louisiana First News5 hours ago

    November blood drives planned across Baton Rouge area ahead of holidays

    Vitalant is seeking blood donations across the Baton Rouge area throughout November to stabilize the supply before the holidays, offering incentives such as chances to win $10,000 gift cards and commemorative T-shirts.