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• Water heater explosion started massive fire that destroyed False River home

  February 26, 2022 5:35 PM

  OSCAR - Multiple fire departments worked on False River Drive to put out a home engulfed in flames Saturday afternoon. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies and four fire districts worked to contain the blaze. According to fire officials, a water heater in the back of the... more »

• Mayor congratulates Baton Rouge native for Oscar win

  April 26, 2021 6:18 PM

  A Baton Rouge native won an Oscar Sunday for his production role in the short film "Two Distant Strangers." Van Lathan, who was born and raised in Baton Rouge, received the award as an executive producer for the live-action film, which explores police brutality and racism. "Two Distant... more »

• 'I'm gonna show who I really am': Area bar owner charged with rape once again

  October 24, 2017 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An area bar owner has been booked on rape charges for the second time in recent months after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at his home. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Ryan Glaser was charged with first-degree rape Tuesday after the... more »