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News from 8/4/2026

Gas leak at intersection of Beekman Drive, Morel Avenue in St. George prompts shelter-in-place order
Man arrested in Iberville Parish after stolen jewelry, coins were found in his car during traffic stop
Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership begins national search for new leader
2une In Previews: 4th Annual Educator Supply Giveaway coming to Southern University Welcome Center
Railroad Avenue building originally constructed in 1895 sold in Donaldsonville, reports say
Suspect who escaped Border Patrol custody still at large; search expands into St. Tammany Parish
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt named to preseason watch list for Maxwell Award
Schools across East Baton Rouge Parish prepare for first day of 2026-27 school year
Back-2-School: Baker schools add security, new uniforms and college prep ahead of Aug. 6 return
EBRSO: Woman walking along Old Hammond Highway fatally struck by car
Tuesday AM Forecast: Time with lower humidity limited, pop-up storms over weekend
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Tuesday Morning Commute
Denham Springs Mayor discusses decision to not seek reelection, plans for the rest of his term
1 dead after crashing into dump truck along La. 67 in Zachary, LSP says
SPARE NOTES: Starting a New season On A Sad Note
Saints defensive backfield looking dangerous with Julian Blackmon back healthy
Baton Rouge man who orchestrated mail fraud scheme sentenced to 48 months
Bond set for teacher arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of Addis student
Point Coupee Parish replaces temporary buildings with new classrooms and welding shop
East Baton Rouge's BREC is moving on from years of problems with a new leader