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1 month ago | 
theadvocate.com | Catherine Zeilman
Most homes in Baton Rouge's Rouzan neighborhood have a pretty similar, traditional look. But this Deaux Parc Drive house stands out from the rest with its bold, black exterior and contemporary style. The unique property has won a number of awards, including the People's Choice Award for Best Overall Home during the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge's Parade of Homes in 2023. And now it's up for sale, listed at a cool $2.4 million.
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Feb 22, 2025 | 
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.
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Feb 9, 2025 | 
nola.com | Catherine Zeilman
Taylor Swift was spotted dining at a popular downtown New Orleans restaurant Saturday night, along with some family and friends, according to People Magazine. The pop star was photographed heading into Gianna, an Italian restaurant on Magazine Street in the Warehouse District, one day before her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Musicians Danielle and Alana Haim were seen arriving at the restaurant with Swift.
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Feb 9, 2025 | 
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.
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Feb 1, 2025 | 
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.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 19, 2024 | 
nola.com | Catherine Zeilman
Tropical Storm Nadine made landfall in Belize and Tropical Storm Oscar has formed just east of the Turks and Caicos Islands, forecasters said Saturday morning. No local impacts are expected from either storm, according to the National Weather Service New Orleans. Tropical Storm Nadine made landfall near Belize City, Belize around 11 a.m., the NHC said. The storm has maximum sustained winds near 60 mph based on data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
nola.com | Catherine Zeilman
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. Milton is forecast to strengthen and could become a hurricane as it moves over the Gulf. It will bring the risk of life-threatening impacts to parts of the west coast of Florida next week. In a 10 a.m. update, forecasters said the storm was moving northeast at around 3 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
nola.com | Catherine Zeilman
A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has formed into a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Forecasters will begin issuing advisories at 10 a.m. The system will likely bring heavy rains to portions of Mexico over the next day or two and dump rain on Florida late this weekend through mid-week. It does not pose an immediate threat to Louisiana. Forecasters expect a tropical wave to move off the west coast of Africa on Monday or Tuesday.
