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  • Feb 12, 2025 | brproud.com | John Walton

    BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Baton Rouge metro area. The watch, which is in place until 8 p.m., stretches from Lake Charles to Gulfport, MS. The National Weather Service in New Orleans said that storms are expected this afternoon and into the late evening. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday. This affects Baton Rouge and some counties in southwestern Mississippi.

  • Feb 12, 2025 | yahoo.com | John Walton

    BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Baton Rouge metro area. The watch, which is in place until 8 p.m., stretches from Lake Charles to Gulfport, MS. The National Weather Service in New Orleans said that storms are expected this afternoon and into the late evening. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday. This affects Baton Rouge and some counties in southwestern Mississippi.

  • Feb 11, 2025 | brproud.com | John Walton

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  • Feb 9, 2025 | brproud.com | John Walton

    Louisiana First News Video Top news for Louisiana and Baton Rouge today President Trump heads to New Orleans as the first … Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles StubHub spokesperson on why Super Bowl ticket prices … Breaking down 5 common driving myths Cities with the worst traffic delays How safe is flying? | NewsNation Live...

  • Feb 9, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | John Walton

    BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) — The Southern University men’s basketball team remains undefeated in SWAC play after an 81-68 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. Joe Manning led the Jaguars with 22 points, shooting a perfect 8-for-8 from the field and 6-for-6 from three-point range. Cam Amboree added 14 points, four assists, and two steals. With the win, Southern improves to 15-8 overall and 10-0 in SWAC play. The Jaguars return to action Monday against Alabama State in Montgomery.

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