Monday, September 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Baton Rouge. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire partially damaged a home in Hillsdale on Sunday afternoon. WBRZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old was arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish for having drugs and a stolen gun in his vehicle after being stopped for traffic violations. WBRZ
- ➤ A Louisiana grand jury indicted seven individuals for their involvement in three homicides and exonerated two correctional officers in the death of an inmate during an escape attempt. The Advocate
- ➤ One person was shot near Highland Road and Lee Drive in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon. WBRZ
- ➤ An inmate at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center died following an altercation with a cellmate, prompting an investigation by authorities. The Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 15,000 Louisiana residents remain powerless four days post-Hurricane Francine, with full restoration expected by Monday. The Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Speaker Mike Johnson's push for including a proof of citizenship requirement in a government spending bill risks a shutdown, due to opposition from both Republicans and Democrats. The Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cpl. Jillian St. Amant, along with East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parish Sheriff's officers, saved an unresponsive man's life using CPR and an AED at an LSU game. WVLA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ LSU Tigers maintain their No. 16 ranking in the current AP Top 25 Poll. WBRZ
- ➤ LSU will face UCLA at Tiger Stadium for an afternoon game on Sept. 21, following a season record of 2-1. WBRZ
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