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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
East Baton Rouge coroner called to scene of house fire on Hooper Road, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — One person has died after multiple fire departments responded to a house fire at 6420 Hooper Road on Friday, May 16. The Central Fire Department confirmed that one person was found and the coroner was called to the scene. Two firemen also suffered heat exhaustion and were treated and released at the scene by EMS, CFD said. They said CFD responded around 2:20 a.m. and the fire is under control at this time. CFD said overhaul is still being done at the scene. EMS and the Central Fire Department were joined by the District 6 Fire Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at the scene. CFD said Hooper Road is open westbound but remains closed heading eastbound. This is a developing story and more information will be shared as it becomes available. History of the Like button: Did you know? Men are more likely than women to die of 'broken heart syndrome': Study FBI issues warning about AI voice impersonations of US officials East Baton Rouge coroner called to scene of house fire on Hooper Road, officials say House Republicans battle over spending bill Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Coroner contacted after possible drowning in East Baton Rouge Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office is investigating after a possible drowning in the Central area on Saturday, May 3. First responders said they were dispatched to the Frenchtown Road BREC Conservation Area around 5:15 p.m. in connection with the incident. The Central Fire Department confirmed a man's body was recovered around 7 p.m. from the Amite River at the conservation area. The victim went to the river and never resurfaced, according to the officials at the scene. A second person was rescued, EMS added. Multiple agencies helped with the investigation, including the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the East Side Dive Team, the St. George Dive Team, the Central Police Department, and the Central Dive Team. The victim's identity has not been released at this time. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Coroner contacted after possible drowning in East Baton Rouge Parish Small plane crash near Kentwood leaves man, woman injured At least 15,000 USDA employees accept voluntary resignation offer Sovereignty outduels 3-1 favorite Journalism in stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop Coast Guard responds to 'uncontrolled' oil, gas leak near Garden Island Bay Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Person hit, killed by car on Gurney Road in Central, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Central Fire Department and other first responders were called to Gurney Road Friday morning after a pedestrian was hit by a car. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the crash happened around 5:30 a.m., and the driver remained on scene. The incident is under investigation. Further details about the victim or the crash were not immediately available. This is a developing story. 1 hurt after Thursday shooting in Baton Rouge, officials say Musk to travel to Wisconsin ahead of judicial race, hand out $1M checks Lawyer for Michigan couple held in Mexican prison says resort company is at fault MONEY TALKS: Long Term Care Planning DOGE team defends federal layoffs: 'Almost no one has gotten fired' Jenner & Block sues after Trump targets law firm Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
One dead after house fire in Central, Sullivan Road remains closed
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A house fire on Bon Dickey Drive early Sunday morning has left one person dead, according to the Central Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the scene and were able to rescue one person from the burning home. However, the person later succumbed to their injuries at a local hospital. As emergency crews continue their work, Sullivan Road remains closed due to fire hoses being connected to a nearby hydrant. The fire department said Entergy gas crews are on-site attempting to shut off a gas line that is still actively burning on the side of the home. Juvenile in custody after high-speed chase, shooting at Livingston Parish deputies This is a developing story. Further details were not immediately available. Presidents Day: Is mail delivered, trash collected on Monday? Southern men's and women's basketball control their own destiny heading into the SWAC Tournament Democrats' headaches multiply in battle for Senate Will mortgage interest deduction expire if Tax Cuts and Jobs Act does? Jesse Love wins NASCAR Xfinity Series opener in Daytona following frontrunner Hill's engine failure Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man in critical condition after single-vehicle accident in Central
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – An investigation is ongoing into an accident in the 12400 block of Hooper Road that injured one man on Monday, Feb. 10. The Central Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and Central Fire Department were called to the scene around 1:30 a.m. and initiated an investigation. According to Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran, a vehicle driven by a man was traveling east on Hooper Road when for unknown reasons it crossed the center line, left the roadway on the north side and went into a ditch. It then hit a culvert and flipped numerous times before coming to rest upside down. The male driver was extricated from the vehicle by the Central Fire Department and transported to the hospital by EMS. Hooper Road between Joor Road and Sullivan Road is closed due to the ongoing investigation. The Central Police Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Fatality team and Crime Scene Division are conducting the investigation. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office identifies woman killed in crash Investigation ongoing after one dead in officer-involved shooting in Ascension Parish Man in critical condition after single-vehicle accident in Central Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered No. 6 LSU holds on to beat No. 19 Tennessee 82-77 Should the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
