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• Emergency officials: We won't let pipeline protesters freeze

  03-12-2016 11:51 via wbrz.com
  
  FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota emergency management officials say they are prepared to help Dakota Access pipeline protesters who may need help during a winter storm or some other crisis.State Homeland Security Director Greg Wilz says it would be a challenge during a mass evacuation, but the state will be "humane in anything and everything" it does.Morton County Sheriff's Department spokesman Rob Keller says all the responding officers are now from North Dakota and "more than prepared" for harsh con
  
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• BRPD implements AI gun detection, situational awareness software into existing infrastructure

  24-04-2024 16:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department has integrated an artificial intelligence gun detection and situational awareness software onto existing digital cameras across the capital area in an ongoing effort to curb crime.The announcement was made by the Baton Rouge Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation Tuesday.If the cameras outfitted with AI software, ZeroEyes, identify a gun, images are instantly shared with an operations center the ZeroEyes Operations Center staffe
  
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• $20K reward offered for information on who killed dolphin

  24-04-2024 15:54 via wbrz.com
  
  CAMERON PARISH - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering a $20,000 reward for information about who shot and killed a bottlenose dolphin in March. The NOAA Fisheries Service said a juvenile dolphin washed up March 13 on West Mae's Beach in Cameron Parish with bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord and heart. NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to a criminal conviction or the assessment of a ci
  
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• LSU's Jayden Daniels, two wide receivers expected to go first round in 2024 NFL Draft

  24-04-2024 15:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU's explosive offensive weapons from 2023 that include a Heisman winner, Biletnikoff runner-up and the nation's leader in receiving touchdowns project to hear their name called in Thursday's NFL Draft.Jayden Daniels, who finished with 5,061 total yards of offense, 50 total touchdowns, and the Heisman Trophy, is heavily projected to go second overall to the Washington Commanders. ESPN's Matt Miller projected him there in his mock draft, saying "Daniels would be a great fit with t
  
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• Police searching for two people suspected of stealing over $4,000 of merchandise this month

  24-04-2024 14:57 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for two people suspected of shoplifting over $4,000 worth of merchandise from local stores.According to the LPSO, the two suspects targeted businesses operating within Livingston Parish this month.Anyone with information is encouraged to call LPSO at 225-686-2241 x1.Permalink| Comments
  
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• EBR School Board to consider resolution opposing plan that could create new St. George district

  24-04-2024 14:55 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Four East Baton Rouge School Board members have drafted a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it easier to create new public school districts, such as the one suggested in the St. George area of the parish.The school board, consisting of nine members, is set to consider the resolution at its Wednesday meeting. Mike Gaudet, Dadrius Lanus, Cliff Lewis and Shashonnie Steward developed the resolution; none represent the area that would bec
  
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• Osprey Initiative helps clean up Louisiana's waterways for 'Love the Boot Week'

  24-04-2024 14:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Each year, "Love the Boot Week" comes back around as an effort to motivate the citizens of Louisiana to clean up trash around them. This effort is marked as Louisiana's largest cleanup and beautification initiative. Organizations from all over the state come together to clean up trash. One of these organizations is the Osprey Initiative, whose mission is to prevent heavy pollution in the Louisiana by collecting and recycling trash. Don Bates created this litter
  
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• Six 'Motion Boys' gang members booked, two at large for drug, gun charges

  24-04-2024 14:24 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Six men with connections to the "Motion Boys" gang were arrested on drug and gun charges after East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies raided multiple locations suspected to be used to distribute narcotics.On Tuesday, the EBRSO Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit booked the following on various gang-related charges, along with gun and drug possession charges:   - Stanley "Head" Wilson, 22   - Tyquan Holliday, 22  &nb
  
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• Six 'Motion Boys' gang members booked for drug, gun charges; two still at large

  24-04-2024 14:24 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Six men with connections to the "Motion Boys" gang were arrested on drug and gun charges after East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies raided multiple locations suspected to be used to distribute narcotics.On Tuesday, the EBRSO Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit booked the following on various gang-related charges, along with gun and drug possession charges:   - Stanley "Head" Wilson, 22   - Tyquan Holliday, 22  &nb
  
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• Central Police to driver who caused big rig crash: 'You may want to turn yourself in'

  24-04-2024 13:38 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - Days after a crash that caused the most complicated rescue effort in decades, police are calling out to the driver who caused the crash, encouraging them to turn themselves in. The Central Police Department responded to a crash on April 19 that left an 18-wheeler overturned with the driver trapped inside. After being stuck for three hours, police and fire departments were able to rescue them. Though the cause of the crash was not immediately known, further investigat
  
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• Former New Orleans Saint Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner

  24-04-2024 09:56 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday.Bush forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010. He was playing for the New Orleans Saints at the time.“We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recogn
  
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• Biden signs to ban TikTok in United States as part of omnibus bill

  24-04-2024 09:49 via wbrz.com
  
  UPDATE: President Biden has signed the bill into effect. The TikTok ban is part of an omnibus signage that provided $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. -----------WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content cr
  
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• $7,000 of construction equipment stolen from Denham Springs; officers seeking person of interest

  24-04-2024 09:03 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Officers are searching for a potential suspect after multiple burglaries left $7,000 worth of construction equipment missing. The Denham Springs Police Department said the equipment was reportedly stolen from the area of the Hampton Inn Hotel after multiple burglaries. Officers were seeking a person of interest and the vehicle he may be driving. Anyone with information is asked to contact DSPD at (225) 335-7606.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Donaldsonville residents may get a peek at famous actor as he shoots film in Ascension Parish

  24-04-2024 08:27 via wbrz.com
  
  DONALDSONVILLE - If you're out and about in Ascension Parish, you might see a famous actor. Michael B. Jordan is officially in town for the filming of a new movie called "Grilled Cheese."When the film crew spoke with mayor Leroy Sullivan, they told him the location was perfect for what they needed: the town has a "historic look" that's fitting for the movie's 1930s setting. The crew will be shooting in Donaldsonville between April 24 and 26.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Village of Killian provides update: 'We don't know what the source is or what is in the water'

  24-04-2024 07:56 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - Officials provided a brief update on the water situation in Killian Wednesday morning. This comes after a state of emergency was declared for the village due to the lack of clean water.The situation began Sunday night, officials said, after brown water was found on the west side of the village. Flushing lines did not seem to help. Initially a boil advisory was issued for 40 homes, but the problem spread throughout the town. The mayor of Killian, Ronald Sharp, and the
  
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• Ready, set, read! Drop-off for Brandi's Book Drive starts Wednesday morning

  24-04-2024 07:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Readers, rejoice: Brandi's Book Drive is happening Wednesday!The book drive's goal is help gather books for children's home libraries. Not every child has ready access to books that may interest them, and reading is a key component of academic and social success. By donating to the book drive, you could provide a book for a child in need. Drop-off will be held at Essential Credit Union in Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The drive will accept books for childr
  
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• Officials deem early-morning house fire off Antioch Boulevard accidental

  24-04-2024 05:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire on Antioch Boulevard early Wednesday morning.According to the SGFD, the fire started at the 4800 block of Antioch Boulevard around 3:26 a.m., where the fire was coming from the roof and also engulfing the carports and vehicles inside. The fire was placed under control by 4:37 a.m. Officials believe the fire was accidental in nature, and there were no injuries to any people in the building.Two dogs did not survive th
  
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• Crews respond to early-morning house fire off Antioch Boulevard

  24-04-2024 05:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The St. George Fire department responded to a house fire on Antioch Boulevard early Wednesday morning. The fire started around 3:30 a.m.. SGFD has not released further information. It was unclear how the fire started, but officials said there were no injuries. This is a developing story.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU softball suffers first non-conference loss of the season to UL-Lafayette

  23-04-2024 20:58 via wbrz.com
  
  LAFAYETTE - The LSU softball team lost their first non-conference game of the season Tuesday evening.After posting a 24-0 record out of the SEC this Spring, the LSU softball team fell on the road to Louisiana-Lafayette Tuesday, 9-4.Raelin Chaffin started the game for the Tigers but did not get a single out before allowing five Rajin' Cajun runs. UL-L took a 6-2 lead after the first inning and cruised to the victory.Karli Petty was the only LSU player with two hits in the game.
  
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• New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

  23-04-2024 20:47 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.The Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday 3-2 to ban measures known as noncompete agreements, which bar workers from jumping to or starting competing companies for a prescribed period of time. According to the FTC, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers &m
  
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• LSU gymnastics team flips routine, works shift at Raising Cane's

  23-04-2024 17:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Coming off of a national championship title win, the LSU gymnastics team kicked off the celebration with a shift at the original Raising Cane's location.Upon arriving on Tuesday morning, the team was greeted by fans with pompoms, who were lined up outside of the restaurant waiting to be served. The team started their shift by signing autographs and taking photos with fans and each other, then sat down with Cane's founder, Todd Graves, for a chat. "I left my purse at Cane'
  
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• LSU baseball welcomes Nicholls to Baton Rouge for midweek matchup

  23-04-2024 17:04 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU baseball team is back in action Tuesday night against Nicholls.The Tigers, who are 20-3 in non-conference play this season, host the Colonels at 6:30 p.m.Nicholls is 27-14 overall and 10-5 in the Southland Conference this season. LSU (25-16) is coming off their first SEC series win of the season over the weekend at Missouri.LSU coach Jay Johnson did not announce a starting pitcher at Monday's press conference.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU baseball beats Nicholls 9-0 during midweek matchup

  23-04-2024 17:04 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU baseball team was back in action Tuesday night and beat Nicholls 9-0.Before the game, The Tigers were 20-3 in non-conference play.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Howell Community Park to receive $12M for children's 'Inspiration Center'

  23-04-2024 17:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge leaders and business owners announced Tuesday that a children's "Inspiration Center," is planned to be built at Howell Community Center.The Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation hopes that the center will decrease crime in Baton Rouge. Leaders say the purpose of the center is to provide resources and opportunities to children to stop the crime before it starts. They believe that children turn to crime when they don't have a healthy environment, such
  
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• Baton Rouge artist dies suddenly, parents hope work inspires others

  23-04-2024 15:53 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Local artist Raymond Marmillion III died from a heart attack on Saturday.The artist, whose work signed RMIII can be found around Baton Rouge and New Orleans, was 42 years old.His parents, Gwen and Raymond Marmillion Jr., are proud of their son, recalling his work painted on the side of restaurants, hung inside galleries, homes and gifted to many."As I'm standing there looking at his work people were passing by honking their horn and waiving because it's an inspiration of hope," Gw
  
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• Former Ascension Parish Deputy Assessor arrested, accused of changing tax values for his property

  23-04-2024 15:51 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - The former deputy of the Ascension Parish Assessor's Office was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly changed tax values for his personal property. Jail records said 44-year-old Justin Champlin was booked for two counts of computer tampering, two counts of injuring public records and one count malfeasance in office. The Gonzales Police Department said Champlin has been working at the assessor's office since 2012 and the issue happened while he was working as the deput
  
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• Livingston Parish declares emergency for Village of Killian over water failure

  23-04-2024 15:10 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - The Livingston Parish President's Office declared a state of emergency for the Village of Killian due to a water system failure. The declaration of emergency says immediate assistance of the state is requested to minimize the effects of a disaster event. According to the document, the water system failed Monday. It is unclear what happened to prompt the declaration. In 2023, Killian received one of the state's lowest scores on the drinking water grading system.&n
  
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• Which LSU gymnasts will speak at championship celebration? Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

  23-04-2024 14:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU's parade celebrating its women's gymnastic team's national championship, and the public is invited to join the party. Schedule:  The celebration will start at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Music Building on Dalrymple Drive.  From there, the parade will roll to the traffic circle outside the Journalism Building and then down the hill to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.   A celebration will follow inside the PMAC at a
  
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• WATCH: LSU gymnasts hawk chicken ahead of championship celebration set for Wednesday evening

  23-04-2024 14:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU's parade celebrating its women's gymnastic team's national championship will be held Wednesday afternoon, and the public is invited to join the party. Tuesday, team members worked behind the counter at Raising Cane's just north of campus. WBRZ's Falon Brown was there and captured the team outside of its natural habitat. Here are the details for Wednesday's party:Schedule:  The celebration will start at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Music Buildi
  
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• Ponchatoula High School, Martha Vineyard Elementary School put on lockdown following shooting threat

  23-04-2024 14:58 via wbrz.com
  
  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula High School and Martha Vinyard Elementary School were put on lockdown Tuesday morning after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies were alerted to a potential shooter.Deputies responded to an anonymous tip that claimed someone was on their way to the high school with a gun around 11:30 a.m. The school went on immediate lockdown and deputies from across the parish responded. They have been on the campus since. Out of precaution, Martha Vinyard Elementary School
  
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