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Yahoo
10-03-2025
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1 arrested after student stabbed on White Castle High School campus
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A student at White Castle High School was stabbed in the leg on campus Monday. According to the Iberville Parish School Board, the student was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was identified as a 15-year-old student. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the stabbing incident. According to Sheriff Brett Stassi, a 17-year-old student was arrested on charges of aggravated second-degree battery and carrying a dangerous weapon by a student at school. The school board sent a letter to parents shortly after the stabbing. 'We understand that this news is deeply concerning, and we want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our paramount concern. We immediately placed the school on lockdown following the incident to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. The lockdown was lifted after law enforcement deemed the campus secure. 'We recognize that students may be experiencing a range of emotions in the aftermath of this incident. We will have additional counselors and support staff available in the coming days to provide support and guidance to students and staff who may need it. Please encourage your child to talk to a trusted adult, such as a school counselor, teacher, or family member, if they are feeling anxious or upset. 'We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students. We are extremely disappointed that this event occurred and will continue evaluating our existing security procedures to identify any areas for improvement and are committed to making necessary adjustments.' Iberville Parish School Board This is a developing story. PHOTOS: 132-year-old wreck of 'one of the safest ships afloat' discovered in Lake Superior Louisiana couple accused of stealing pension from elderly veteran Vice President JD Vance speaks at League of Cities conference Full music schedule out for 2025 Festival International de Louisiane 1 hurt in Baton Rouge shooting Monday afternoon, officials say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Baton Rouge man accused of killing his grandmother, hurting others accepts plea deal
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man accused of killing his grandmother and injuring others during a 2021 crime spree accepted a plea deal Monday. East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore said Aaron Morgan, 32, took several plea deals totaling 120 years. Morgan faced charges of one count each of manslaughter and armed robbery and 5 counts of attempted first-degree murder. 'All parties involved believe that this was an appropriate and just verdict,' Moore said. Morgan went on a crime spree that left his grandmother dead in Baton Rouge on Aug. 1, 2021. Arrest documents said two people, his mother and grandmother, were stabbed on John Newcombe Avenue, multiple people were shot during carjacking attempts on Highland Road and one person was shot in their car on Jefferson Highway. He reportedly pointed a gun at police officers and attempted to get inside an apartment while armed. Baton Rouge man sentenced to 30 months for fatal accidental shooting PHOTOS: 132-year-old wreck of 'one of the safest ships afloat' discovered in Lake Superior Louisiana couple accused of stealing pension from elderly veteran Vice President JD Vance speaks at League of Cities conference Full music schedule out for 2025 Festival International de Louisiane 1 hurt in Baton Rouge shooting Monday afternoon, officials say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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1 hurt in Baton Rouge shooting Monday afternoon, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — One person was injured in a Monday afternoon shooting in Baton Rouge. Emergency medical services officials said one person was taken to a hospital in critical condition after a shooting on Bradfield Avenue near Scotland Avenue. Louisiana First News has reached out to the Baton Rouge Police Department for more details about this shooting. More information will be added to this article when it becomes available. This is a developing story. Baton Rouge man accused of killing his grandmother, hurting others accepts plea deal PHOTOS: 132-year-old wreck of 'one of the safest ships afloat' discovered in Lake Superior Louisiana couple accused of stealing pension from elderly veteran Vice President JD Vance speaks at League of Cities conference Full music schedule out for 2025 Festival International de Louisiane 1 hurt in Baton Rouge shooting Monday afternoon, officials say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Police searching for an aggravated battery suspect
MORGAN CITY, La. () — Police are looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing altercation and is charged for aggravated battery, officials said. Morgan City Police said they are in search for Anthony Javonte Harris who they suspect is involved in an incident where the victim was potentially stabbed during an altercation that occurred on Friday, March 7. around La. 182. Police said they have obtained an arrest warrant for aggravated battery. Harris is described to be a black male, five feet and four inches and weighs about 130 pounds., said officials. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now If anyone knows anything about Harris' whereabouts they are asked to call Morgan City police at 985-380-4605. Trump vows to find, apprehend and deport student 'terrorist sympathizers' Wall Street's sell-off gets worse as tariff worries deepen X hit by 'massive cyberattack,' Musk says amid intermittent outages Monday Full music schedule released for 2025 Festival International de Louisiane Police searching for an aggravated battery suspect Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Celebrity Theater building in Broussard to be torn down
BROUSSARD, La. () — A former theater building in Broussard will soon be a memory, according to developers. The Celebrity Theater at 4620 US-90 East in Broussard, which , will be torn down, according to a news release from the building's owner, . 'After entertaining several proposals and prospects with plans for an adaptive reuse of the theater building, it has become evident that the property needs a clean slate,' the release read. 'Due to the nature of construction and size of the building, it is simply too costly to repurpose this structure, and it will be removed in the coming weeks.' Billeaud Companies Board Chairman Paul Eason said plans for the property are still in the works. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'While originally planning for redevelopment centered around the existing structure, we believe we may have limited options and creativity of the site design,' Eason said. 'With the building gone, this will open up site planning ideas and give a fresh visualization of what this property can become.' The release said the company hopes to parcel out the 8-acre site to maximize access for local, regional and national restaurants, retail, multi-use and fast-food operations along Main Street and Celebrity Drive. Trump vows to find, apprehend and deport student 'terrorist sympathizers' Wall Street's sell-off gets worse as tariff worries deepen X hit by 'massive cyberattack,' Musk says amid intermittent outages Monday Full music schedule released for 2025 Festival International de Louisiane Police searching for an aggravated battery suspect Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
