Caitie Zeilman

2 months ago | theadvocate.com | Caitie Zeilman |Catherine Zeilman

Sunday's Mid City Gras parade in Baton Rouge has been postponed, the group announced Saturday in a Facebook post. There is a 100% chance of rain in the Baton Rouge area on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, with 1 to 2 inches of precipitation possible. The parade was originally set to roll at 1 p.m. along North Boulevard to the theme "Squirrels on Film!" The group said it is "working on a plan B," and plans to give an update early this week.

2 months ago | theadvocate.com | Caitie Zeilman |Catherine Zeilman

What can $12 million buy in Baton Rouge? A 13,000 square-foot mansion on Perkins Road recently hit the market, listed at $12,500,000. For that price, you can expect some pretty sweet features. The Zillow listing describes it as "one of Baton Rouge's most extraordinary residences." As of Saturday, the listing had just shy of 30,000 views. Here's a look at the property highlights. Just behind the gated entrance lies a grand, winding driveway up to the home.

2 months ago | theadvocate.com | Caitie Zeilman |Catherine Zeilman

One man died after a shooting on Oswego Street Friday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. Robert Hills, 37, was shot in his vehicle, police said. He died at the scene. The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Violent Crimes Unit at 225-389-4869 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

Nov 9, 2024 | theadvocate.com | Caitie Zeilman |Catherine Zeilman

Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a Friday night shooting in Lafayette. Rickey Christian, 65, died after a shooting in the 200 block of CO Circle, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Officers were called to the scene shortly after 10:15 p.m. Additional details, including information about a potential suspect, have not been released. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Lafayette Police or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337) 232-8477.

Nov 9, 2024 | theadvocate.com | Caitie Zeilman |Catherine Zeilman

One person has died after a Friday night shooting on CO Circle, Lafayette Police say. Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of CO Circle shortly after 10:15 p.m. One man who appeared to have been shot was taken to a hospital where he later died. Investigators determined the man was involved in an argument before he was shot. The shooting remains under investigation. Additional details, including information about a suspect, were not immediately available.