Deputies identify man found dead on Old Mississippi River Bridge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on the Old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday, Feb. 13. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as ...
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Man's body found on Baton Rouge's Huey P. Long Bridge, "probably dumped" there
A man's body was found on the Old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday night, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. The ...
Bridges Texas History: The disastrous Red River Expedition, Part 1
This week's Ken Bridges Texas History column is part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the disastrous Red River Expedition.
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Officials investigate after crash on US 190 near Port Allen leaves one dead
Louisiana State Police said the westbound lanes of US Hwy 190 were closed and motorists should expect delays. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office said it responded to the crash and the ...
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The 18 Best Things To Do In Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital. See how the town's vibrant story told through its many museums, a lively restaurant scene, and of course, unforgettable ...
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What Really Happened at the New Harbor Bridge Project?
Humans have spent centuries trying to control rivers, but nature always fights back. This video explores the Old River Control Structure in Louisiana, a dam-like system built to prevent the ...
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Was there a connection between Baton Rouge and Lafayette before I-10's Atchafalaya Bridge?
"Can you give me an idea of what train lines used these tracks?" Jon A. Russo asked Curious Louisiana. "Just when was the ...
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The Day the Mississippi River Became a Frozen Highway: 3,800 Kilometers of Ice!
Imagine a winter so cold that the mighty Mississippi River—spanning ... But in 1899, the entire river froze solid—from its headwaters in the frigid north to its subtropical terminus in Louisiana. In ...
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New Tana River bridge to be completed by December, says administrator
Once the new bridge is completed, the 43-year-old bridge currently in use will serve light traffic, such as pedestrians, bodaboda riders, and livestock. The regional team also inspected the ...
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The mystery of the missing Huszti sisters: Aberdeen bridge CCTV, brother’s confusion and abandoned tenancy
The pair – who are originally from Hungary – are described as white women of slim build with long brown hair and were last seen on a bridge over the River Dee on 7 January. Extensive searches ...
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Only SHERP dealer in Louisiana, Mississippi opens in Luling
Garrett Monti, a longtime St. Charles Parish resident, opened SHERP of Louisiana in Luling about six months ago. “I was looking for something a little more fun to do,” Monti said. Monti has owned and ...
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Low-level flights to image Geology over parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois
Flights will cover areas within northwest and southeast Louisiana, central and southwest Mississippi, and southern Illinois. Initially, the flights will be based out of Greenwood Mississippi and ...