Shannon Thornton

Baton Rouge

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A "Royal Experience" gala will honor change makers & students this Saturday

1 week ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

BATON ROUGE — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Metro Baton Rouge Chapter, is hosting its fourth annual scholarship gala, The Royal Experience, this Saturday, May 31. The event begins at 6 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino and Hotel. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women advocates on behalf of Black women and girls, as well as all women working to drive change in areas such as economic empowerment, health, education, and public policy.
A dream come true: John Foster is going to the Grand Ole Opry

1 week ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

NASHVILLE — For West Baton Rouge native John Foster Benoit, dreams keep coming true. Shortly after the young star won second in American Idol, he made an announcement that his “#1 dream” would be happening: he’s making it to the famed stage of legend in country music, the Grand Ole Opry. Foster shared with his followers on social media that he is “incredibly honored” to be making his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on June 7th.
‘These guys steal hundreds of thousands of dollars and get to go to Disney Land’| DA Clayton "mind-boggled" over sentencing & files appeal

1 week ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

PORT ALLEN — After brothers Thomas and Robert McCormick were sentenced earlier this month, 18th Judicial District Attorney Tony Clayton has filed a motion for appeal with the First Circuit Court of Appeal on the sentences they were given by Judge Alvin Batiste. Batiste ordered the twin brothers to pay $214,262.13 in restitution to the State of Louisiana’s Office of the State Fire Marshal. In addition, each brother will pay $5,000 to the Legislative State Auditor.
Bond set at $15,000 for man accused of helping NOLA escaped inmate

1 week ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of helping an escaped inmate from New Orleans is out on bond after Commissioner Kinasiyukumki Kimble set his bond at $15,000. Vi Nguyen is charged with accessory after the fact and aggravated escape for his alleged involvement in helping a jail escapee. Baton Rouge Police arrested Lenton Vanburen Jr. on May 26, one of the remaining escapees from the Orleans Parish Jail, where 10 inmates escaped in total.
Baton Rouge: Two arrested, accused of having multiple machine guns & tools to convert guns

1 week ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police detectives arrested two people in connection to manufacturing and distributing machine gun conversion devices (MCDs) in Baton Rouge. Both individuals face 16 counts of possession of a machine gun, in addition to other charges. After receiving information from an anonymous source about an individual posting and selling MCDs through social media, BRPD opened an investigation with the help of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Woman arrested, accused of setting ex-boyfriend's boat on fire

1 week ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department Investigations Division arrested a 30-year-old woman on charges of aggravated arson after she allegedly set a fire that destroyed her ex-boyfriend’s boat. Zhanea Lee was arrested on May 27 and booked into East Baton Rouge Prison. On May 16, just after 7:45 a.m., firefighters responded to a boat fire at an apartment in the 8200 block of Greenwell Springs Road.
Tangipahoa: Man arrested on charges in 2022 fentanyl overdose death

2 weeks ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

PONCHATOULA — Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested an individual for the 2022 overdose death of a 19-year-old man. The case was reopened after the victim’s family urged TPSO to re-examine the case. Deputies arrested Deandre Dominique Wheeler, 30, of Ponchatoula, on one count of second-degree murder, distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and marijuana, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.
East Feliciana: Crash in Greensburg kills a 62-year-old pedestrian

2 weeks ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

GREENSBURG — An early Wednesday morning crash on LA 63 claimed the life of a 62-year-old pedestrian, Louisiana State Police reports. Gregory Chenevert, of Clinton, died after he was hit in a two-vehicle crash on LA 63 near LA 37. According to officials, around 5:30 a.m. on May 21st, Chenevert was standing in front of a stalled Chevrolet Silverado just past a sharp curve in the eastbound lane of LA 63. The Chevy truck did not have any hazard signals or lights on at the time.
Woman with spina bifida loses special car & wheelchair in theft

2 weeks ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

ST. GABRIEL — A St. Gabriel woman is devastated after her specially equipped Dodge Challenger, along with the custom wheelchair she relies on every day, was stolen from her driveway in the middle of the night. For Kristie Mascerella, the car wasn’t just transportation, it represented independence, perseverance, and a dream realized after years of medical hardship. “It was 12:30 a.m., and I had no idea anyone was outside until I heard my car crank.
St. Gabriel: Dogs saved from "unsafe" conditions at vet clinic

2 weeks ago | unfilteredwithkiran.com | Shannon Thornton

ST. GABRIEL — After volunteers at two rescue organizations raised concerns about the conditions of dogs found at St. Gabriel Animal Hospital, St. Gabriel Police officers and teams from the rescues pulled more than 30 dogs from “unsafe” conditions. Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, St. Gabriel Police officers and animal rescue groups Licking for Love and Animal Protection and Welfare Society (APAWS) went to the St. Gabriel Animal Hospital to check the conditions of the dogs staying there.