Major Fire Destroys Much of Church in South Louisiana

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2 years ago

February 17, 2024

Major Fire Destroys Much of Church in South Louisiana

An early Saturday morning fire destroyed much of a church in Louisiana.

According to WBRZ, the major fire destroyed part of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Goodwood Blvd.

An off-duty police officer noticed the fire and that is when the fire department was notified. Sadly, by the time they arrived, much of the sanctuary was engulfed in flames.

A portion of the church collapsed as firefighters were battling the blaze, but no one was inside of the structure when it collapsed.

WBRZ reports the church was destroyed in the fire, while the educational side of the building was not.

Here’s a look at the fire from the Baton Rouge Fire Dept.

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Louisiana closed primary system raises voter questions ahead of May 16 election

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April 6, 2026

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Louisiana closed primary system raises voter questions ahead of May 16 election

In the closed system, registered Democrats can only vote for Democratic candidates. Registered Republicans can only vote for Republican candidates. Louisiana’s fastest-growing affiliation, “no party” voters, get to choose between the two.

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Red, Rock & Blue: Registration deadline approaches for tournament benefitting La. military charities

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April 5, 2026

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Red, Rock & Blue: Registration deadline approaches for tournament benefitting La. military charities

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Red, Rock & Blue charity softball tournament to benefit Louisiana military charities is quickly approaching.

SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

April 17 – April 19
BREC Oak Villa | Baton Rouge

Each team will get a three-game guarantee. There are different divisions for different skill levels.

Team registration is open to the public. You can register a team online.

The deadline to register is Friday, April 10.

Click here for more information about the 32nd annual charity slow-pitch softball tournament.

Past tournaments have been held in July, but the 2026 tournament was moved to spring for the cooler temperatures.

Red Rock and Blue typically gives $50,000 or more to military charities like The Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana and Gulf Coast Veterans each year.

The Caterie Reunion IV to benefit Red Rock and Blue is also set for August 15 at The Texas Club in Baton Rouge. More information on that event, including the musical lineup and ticket sales, is coming soon.

*WAFB is a sponsor and supporter of the Red, Rock & Blue non-profit organization.

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How carbon capture is becoming one of the biggest fights in Louisiana politics

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April 5, 2026

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How carbon capture is becoming one of the biggest fights in Louisiana politics

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Mark T. Guillory, second from right, speaks to fellow members of Save My Louisiana and, on the far left, State Treasurer Dr. John Fleming on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2025, outside the 19th Judicial District courthouse in downtown Baton Rouge. The group sued the state of Louisiana to challenge a law that allows companies seeking to do carbon capture to store the gas under private land. Fleming, a critic of carbon capture who is running for U.S. Senate, was present for the news conference held immediately after the lawsuit was filed. Guillory, a Rapides Parish resident, is one of the plaintiffs. Gary Musgrove, president of the group, is fifth from the right.

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