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A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in baton rouge has claimed one life and injured five. The incident occurred in the food court following a confrontation between two groups. Police have taken five individuals into custody and confirmed there is no ongoing threat. Shoppers and employees scrambled for safety during the chaos.

A harrowing incident unfolded in baton rouge as a utility worker dangled precariously from his harness after his bucket truck erupted in flames. Thick smoke billowed as the man struggled for security high above the street. Coworkers raced to help before he ultimately fell and was hospitalized with severe injuries. Officials suspect mechanical failure.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith revealed he recently married longtime partner Mya Danielle through an Instagram post on March 12. The couple shared wedding photos showing Danielle in a white dress and Smith in a tuxedo. They already have two daughters. While Smith celebrates this personal milestone, he remains an important player for the Eagles offense heading into the upcoming NFL season.

Confronting another killing of police officers, President Barack Obama on Sunday urged Americans to tamp down inflammatory words and actions. A gunman killed three police officers and wounded three others in second such attack on police officers within two weeks.

The Indian government rushed two consular officials to baton rouge as Indian students across US mourned the brutal execution-style slaying of two students.

Eleven Telugu students have no shelter and are literally surviving on donations after their apartments were reduced to ashes in baton rouge, Louisiana, US. In a video of the fire mishap, the Telugu students sound worried as some of their passports along with original documents and certificates were destroyed in the major fire that broke out on May 6 afternoon.

A 16-year-old student was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting during a high school football game in Louisiana. No arrests have been made and the motive behind the violence is still unknown. The game was suspended and crisis teams will be available to assist students when classes resume. Security will be increased at schools and efforts will be made to teach students about the consequences of violence.

As a four-agency task force stepped up its hunt for the killers of two Indian students at a US university with help from the FBI, it was still to zero in on the motive for the crime.

TikTok star Terryon Thomas, with 3.9 million followers, is charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice after the blood of Louisiana therapist William Nicholas Abraham was found in his apartment. Abraham's body was discovered on a highway, with evidence pointing to a violent altercation.

A Rani Jhansi Road-based couple have been honoured by the city of baton rouge – capital of Louisiana, USA – with the title of ‘Honourary Mayor President’.

A viral post falsely claimed YouTuber FunnyMike was arrested for murder in 2026. The claim came from a parody account and had no police or media support. FunnyMike is free and active online. His only real murder charge was in 2016, and the case was suspended in 2017 due to lack of evidence.

Dan Lanning faces rising pressure after Lane Kiffin made a late push for elite offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, keeping him in baton rouge instead of traveling to Oregon. With LSU escalating efforts ahead of key deadlines, the recruiting battle has shifted, forcing Oregon into a reactive position as competition for Seaton intensifies.

Hollywood star Tom Hanks' war drama 'Greyhound' will hit the screens on April 5, 2019.

A Louisiana sheriff's office on Sunday reported the first death from Hurricane Ida just hours after the powerful storm slammed ashore. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said on Facebook that deputies responding to a report of someone injured by a fallen tree at a home in Prairieville confirmed the person's death.

Police have launched a massive manhunt for three 'black men' who are suspected to have killed the two Indian students at a Louisiana State University apartment.

A hunter in Zachary, Louisiana, accidentally shot another hunter, mistaking him for a deer. Neither was wearing required orange clothing or had deer tags. The victim was injured but survived, and the shooter faces citations and potential additional charges. Authorities emphasized the importance of wearing orange and identifying targets to prevent similar incidents.

Rapper Young Ready has been killed in a shooting in Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Singer Taylor Swift has donated the remainder of her USD 1 million pledge to charities working for the victims of Louisiana floods.

Authorities in the US are on the lookout for the 3 men who appeared to be making a getaway from the double homicide scene.

Three months after Louisiana voters determined the state's congressional lineup, the presidential election and the coronavirus pandemic are forcing a new round of elections on Saturday for two of those US House seats.

McDaniel, a star hurdler during his college days at LSU, died on Friday after becoming ill when he returned home to Dallas from Washington DC, his LSU athletics coach, Dennis Shaver, told the baton rouge Advocate newspaper.

Rapper NBA Youngboy, legally known as Kentrell Gaulden, received a near two-year prison sentence for gun possession as a convicted felon. He admitted to possessing multiple firearms while filming a music video and at his Utah home. Gaulden accepted a plea deal, resolving both federal and state charges, including a five-year probation and fines.

NBA Youngboy is set to embark on his first arena headlining tour, 'The MASA Tour 2025,' commencing in September 2025. This marks a significant comeback for the rapper after navigating legal challenges, including a recent prison sentence. With special guests joining him, the 27-city tour concludes in New Orleans, promising fans a powerful return to the stage.