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Fleas aren’t just annoying—they’re full-blown invaders that can turn your home into a battleground. These tiny pests latch onto pets, triggering intense scratching and even allergic reactions. Don’t wait—Consumer Reports says act fast: bathe your pet, comb out fleas, vacuum daily, and wash bedding. Prevention is key—ask your vet for safe treatments, and skip risky flea collars. Spot them early: we...

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An 82-year-old woman with a medical condition that may impair her judgment has gone missing in New Orleans, prompting a Silver Alert. Last seen Tuesday at 12:15 PM on St. Claude Avenue, Dorothea Hernaez is described as a white woman with brown eyes, long silver hair, standing 5’5”, and weighing 150 lbs. She was wearing black pants and carried a black purse. Authorities believe she’s on foot with n...

Summer’s here with humid, stormy days—expect afternoon thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning, fading by night. Heat climbs into the mid-90s by Thursday, then tropical moisture kicks in Friday and Saturday, boosting storm chances. Sunday through early next week brings widespread rain (1-3 inches, possibly more), risking street flooding. Good news: no tropical storms or hurricanes on the horiz...

An inmate’s sudden death at West Baton Rouge Parish jail has triggered a medical emergency for four others hospitalized shortly after — raising alarms about drugs infiltrating the facility. With the autopsy pending and deputies investigating how narcotics got inside, the Sheriff’s Office is revisiting security protocols, including mail screening, random drug tests, and guard accountability measure...

State Senator Larry Selders, a beloved Baton Rouge voice who died suddenly at 44, leaves a profound void in Louisiana politics. Elected in 2025 after a heart-saving surgery in 2026, Selders was hailed as a “gentle giant” by Governor Landry, a man of integrity by Congressman Carter, and a tireless advocate by Mayor Edwards. The NAACP and fellow lawmakers mourn his sudden passing, remembering his un...

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