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Teen Killed in Baker Shooting | Baton Rouge News

A tragic shooting in Baker, Louisiana, left 19-year-old Dillon Murray dead at the Buffalo Food Mart on Groom Road. Officers responded to the 11:40 PM call on July 16th and found Murray fatally wounded. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses or anyone with information — even small details — to help solve this heartbreaking case. Report tips to the Baker Police Criminal Investigations Division or anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e9bed45f23a38a12

Tragedy in Baker as Teen Killed in Shooting | Baton Rouge News

Tragedy in Baker as Teen Killed in Shooting | Baton Rouge News

Magnolia Water’s Rate Shock | Baton Rouge News

Magnolia Water’s aggressive expansion across Louisiana has led to skyrocketing sewer rates—some customers paying as much as 200% more—while regulators rubber-stamp hikes, leaving residents like Cindy Case-Brown and Connie Norris to fight uphill against a corporate giant with deep legal resources. Though their immediate battle failed, their activism sparked statewide attention, triggering a financial audit and turning Magnolia into a political flashpoint—with even a customer running for a regulatory commission seat. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/702403ec5fc68d32

Judge Halts $81B Hollywood Merger | Baton Rouge News

A federal judge has paused the $81 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for at least two weeks, giving twelve states—including California—time to argue it would crush competition and hurt consumers. The states, led by California’s attorney general, secured a temporary restraining order, calling it a major win and warning that consolidating Hollywood’s last two giants will lead to fewer choices and higher prices. The next step could be a full injunction blocking the deal. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/55b072888804d73c

At-Home Brain Therapy for Alzheimer's | Baton Rouge News

Ochsner Health is rolling out a revolutionary at-home Alzheimer’s therapy called Spectris in Louisiana—using a headset that delivers targeted light and sound to stimulate the brain and potentially clear harmful plaque. Still in clinical trials, this brain “workout” could slow disease progression and is being hailed as a game-changer for daily management. Partnering with Cognito Therapeutics, Ochsner aims to make it affordable and accessible, with FDA approval expected by June 2027. The therapy, already helping patients like Diane Roussel, may also treat other neurological conditions including Parkinson’s and stroke. A new neuroscience institute opens this fall, signaling a major push for earlier diagnosis and treatment—and renewed hope for families across the state. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/26dbcb4d4211a99b