The Department of Health and Hospitals is monitoring a New Orleans-area man for signs of the Ebola virus. State Health Officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry, says the Centers for Disease Control informed them about a man who had recently traveled to one of the Ebola-infected countries.

CUT 9 (12) “with any symptoms”

Two more people from Marrero are being observed for symptoms after returning from an infected area.

A West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested for allegedly using his badge to have sex with prostitutes. It is alleged that Deputy Florian Deutsch (doich) had arranged to meet a prostitute at a motel Thursday…

CUT 6 (10) “the young lady”

That’s Baton Rouge Police Department Corporal L Jean McKneely.

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Tomorrow will be the biggest day of the season on the LSU campus as 3rd ranked, undefeated Ole Miss comes to town. It’s also Homecoming and university officials are urging fans to arrive early and attend ESPN’s College Gameday on the LSU Parade Grounds. Parking Director Adam Smith says it’ll help everyone if you plan to come to campus earlier than you normally would…:

CUT 3 (13) “on campus”

Kick-off is scheduled for 6:15 pm.

Five people have been arrested in Baton Rouge during a big drug bust Wednesday night involving high grade marijuana and other drugs. BRPD reported the BRAVE team made the bust at a motel, where investigators said they seized 12.4 pounds of “purple” marijuana worth thousands of dollars per pound.