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• Trump says cancel Air Force One contract

  06-12-2016 13:15 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON - Donald Trump wants the government's contract for a new Air Force One canceled.The president-elect tweeted that the contract with Boeing for a new presidential plane is costing $4 billion.He later told reporters at Trump Tower that the manufacturer is "doing a little bit of a number" and the cost is "ridiculous."Trump added that, "We want Boeing to make a lot of money, but not that much money."The government has contracted with Boeing to build two or more new planes that would go int
  
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• Photos: Car caught fire while in ATM lane, bank building saved by firefighters

  06-05-2024 20:07 via wbrz.com
  
  NAPOLEONVILLE - A car caught on fire while in the ATM lane at a Napoleonville bank on Monday. The Napoleonville Fire Department said fire crews quickly got over to the Capital One and extinguished the fire, preventing the flames from spreading to the building. Firefighters said the heat melted the vinyl above the car. No injuries were reported. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Head of PAR Louisiana warns of changes to Ethics Board, discusses constitutional convention

  06-05-2024 19:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The head of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana says it might be appropriate for the state to draft a new constitution.Speaking at the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday, Steven Procopio said the current constitution, adopted 50 years ago, gets deep into the weeds when it should just set guidelines for how the state should operate."We're doing it wrong," Procopio said. "A constitution should be a fundamental document that guides the policy-making process. It s
  
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• Federal judges want Louisiana to explore how quickly lawmakers could draw new congressional map

  06-05-2024 18:36 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal judges who threw out a congressional election map giving Louisiana a second mostly Black district told state lawyers Monday to determine whether the Legislature could draw up a new map in time for this year's elections.The order was spelled out in a federal court entry following a meeting of judges and attorneys involved in complex litigation over the racial makeup of the state's congressional delegation.The state currently has five white Republican House me
  
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• Person in critical condition after shooting on Clayton Drive

  06-05-2024 18:21 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was critically injured in a shooting along Clayton Drive on Monday afternoon.Emergency officials said the shooting happened near the corner of Clayton Drive and Plank Road. No more information about the shooting has been released. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Killian well system functioning, but water is still not drinkable

  06-05-2024 18:09 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - Nearly two weeks after a water system failure in Killian, residents are still waiting for clean water to come through their pipes. On Monday, Livingston Parish Councilman Dean Coates said the water has been turned back on but it's not drinkable. The town is still under a boil advisory. Councilman Coates said town leaders received information about the water system and well tests Monday. Over the weekend, residents were told that an update would be provided Monday. Co
  
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• Livingston Parish deputy fired, arrested after allegedly hitting an inmate

  06-05-2024 17:26 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — A Livingston Parish deputy was fired Monday after he was arrested for allegedly hitting an inmate at the parish prison.Michael Williams, 40, was booked and charged with simple battery and malfeasance in office after the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint last week that a deputy hit an inmate at the Livingston Parish Detention Center."During our investigation, evidence led to an arrest & charges on one of our deputies for striking an inmate in our
  
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• Report: EBR judge rejects plea deal, schedules trial for man accused of shooting into crowd at SU fraternity party

  06-05-2024 17:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A 19th JDC judge rejected a plea deal proposed by lawyers, asking for a reduced charges and punishments for a man who was arrested in 2022 after allegedly shooting into a crowd and hurting 11 people. Lawyers for 24-year-old Jaicedric Williams met in court with Judge Brad Myers and an assistant district attorney on Monday. According to The Advocate, Williams' lawyers proposed that he would plead guilty to five counts of accessory after the fact to attempted murder in excha
  
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• Ponchatoula police chief weighing disciplinary options for officers who went on strike

  06-05-2024 16:26 via wbrz.com
  
  PONCHATOULA - The Ponchatoula police chief is consulting the city's legal team about disciplinary options for officers who went on strike Friday. "The city's attorney has to find out if I can do anything. I've never had this happen before, he's a new issue. I don't know if legally we can take disciplinary action against employees that have called in sick," Chief Bry Layrisson said. Chief Layrisson spoke with WBRZ Friday and said officers planned a sick-out due to low wages.&am
  
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• Suspected cocaine, meth dealer arrested after weekend raids

  06-05-2024 15:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A suspected cocaine trafficker was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's narcotics agents after two raids over the weekend.Bobby Mack, 52, was booked Sunday for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine and meth, among other drug charges.Narcotics agents reportedly found 1.4 pounds of cocaine, six doses of methamphetamine pills and a THC vape cartridge after they raided two houses on Cannon Street and Longfellow Drive.The arrest comes after a two month inv
  
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• Woman's porch rebuilt with donations following police chase crash

  06-05-2024 15:01 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - After Connie Bailey's home was hit by a teen driver at the end of a police pursuit, the city determined that it was not responsible. She wasn't sure where to turn until a neighbor contacted 2 On Your Side.Nearly two months after the incident, Bailey is finally able to sit safely on her front porch once again thanks to the help of the community."This is my sanctuary, I get my joy out of sitting on my porch," Bailey said.Her front porch looks better than ever, it's screened in with
  
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• Hammond Popeyes catches fire Sunday evening

  06-05-2024 14:50 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND — A Hammond Popeyes caught fire Sunday evening.The Hammond Fire Department responded to the fire at the South Morrison Boulevard Popeyes around 6:45 p.m. Firefighters said that when they arrived, flames were coming from the restaurant's roof. It was quickly extinguished and contained to the roof.No injuries were reported and the fire's cause is still under investigation, the fire department said.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Suspect fired one shot at police during standoff in St. Mary Parish

  06-05-2024 14:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BERWICK - A suspect reportedly fired one shot at officers during a standoff Monday morning. The Berwick Police Department said officers responded to an "armed, suicidal suspect" in a home on Erhlich Street Monday morning. Officers arrived, and one shot was fired toward them from inside the residence. The individual was disarmed and taken into custody without incident. No injuries were reported. Berwick Elementary School was briefly placed on "cautionary status" due to
  
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• EBRSO searching for man who robbed car, attempted to use stolen debit card

  06-05-2024 14:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a vehicle burglary on O'Neal Lane near North Li Rocchi Drive.Deputies said they are searching for a man who broke into a woman's car at around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and stole her wallet. The woman was received a notification about a declined purchase at a nearby store, deputies added.Video footage from the store depicts a Black man wearing black clothes white, black and blue shoes, deputies said in a release.Anyone
  
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• Coalition of LSU, Tulane professors propose third congressional map as deadline looms

  06-05-2024 14:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A collection of four LSU and Tulane professors suggested a new congressional district map Monday that would serve as a compromise between a map created in 2022 and the proposed map that would give the state a second majority-Black district.According to a court filing, the LSU-Tulane coalition's map would remedy multiple problems the proposed map has. The coalition's map — titled Amicus — includes two crossover districts based in New Orleans and Baton
  
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• Crews investigate house fire off Plank Road

  06-05-2024 14:29 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Crews are investigating a fire at a vacant house Monday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire happened on North 23rd Street. The house was vacant at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. There was no known cause. Fire investigators were on the scene shortly after noon Monday. Permalink| Comments
  
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• State details plans, qualifications for summer feeding program set to begin in June

  06-05-2024 13:40 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Benefits for the Summer EBT Program will begin to be distributed in June, the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Service announced Monday.The program, also known as SUN Bucks, provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer.Each eligible child will receive a single payment of $120 for the summer, with benefits being issued in multiple phases beginning June 4. Most eligible families will g
  
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• DOTD, animal control attempts to recover pig on Government Street I-10 off-ramp

  06-05-2024 12:47 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A pig appeared to be loose on the Government Street I-10 off-ramp Monday morning.According to traffic cameras, LaDOTD arrived at the scene around 10:30 a.m. and began assisting in recovering the swine.Police and animal control also responded to the scene, blocking traffic in one lane.The back door of a trailer also appears to be busted open.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Woman who robbed Highland Road bank in October surrenders to FBI

  06-05-2024 09:56 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A woman indicted for an October 2023 robbery at a Highland Road bank turned herself in to the FBI over the weekend.Jazmine Johnnie, 22, robbed around $3,500 from the Chase Bank on Highland after threatening tellers with a bomb in her purse and saying her boyfriend had an AK-47. She demanded $45,000 but left after being told the tellers did not have any money left in their drawer. Johnnie then left the scene in a black Dodge Challenger.An arrest warrant was put out for Jo
  
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• Woman accused of October bank heist surrenders to FBI

  06-05-2024 09:56 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A woman indicted in an October 2023 robbery at a Highland Road bank turned herself in to the FBI over the weekend.Jazmine Johnnie, 22, is accused of robbing the Chase Bank on Highland Road on Oct. 10.In that holdup, the robber got away with about $3,500 after telling tellers she had a bomb in her purse and her boyfriend as at the bank with an AK-47. The robber demanded $45,000, but was told tellers didn't have any money in their cash drawers.Johnnie was arrested in Novem
  
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• 2une In Previews: National Nurses Week

  06-05-2024 09:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Preview events coming up this week for National Nurses Week right here on 2une In!Permalink| Comments
  
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• Raising Cane's offering all-expenses-paid summer vacation for Teacher Appreciation Week

  06-05-2024 08:26 via wbrz.com
  
  DALLAS, Texas - Do you know a teacher who deserves a well-earned break? Raising Cane's is offering the chance to win an all-expenses paid vacation for them this summer. Between Monday and Friday, teachers can enter the Raising Cane's sweepstakes to win two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the U.S., a two-night hotel stay, and a $200 gift card for vacation spending as a way to say "thank you" to some of the most important people in our lives. Ten winners will be chosen.&nb
  
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• Sunday Journal: Teacher Appreciation Week

  06-05-2024 06:12 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - It's Teacher Appreciation Week!This week on Sunday Journal, join JP as he speaks with some of the best teachers in the state. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Southern baseball dominates Alcorn in Sunday doubleheader

  05-05-2024 21:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Southern baseball had no trouble with Alcorn State in a doubleheader Sunday afternoon.The Jaguar bats came out hot, with Southern winning game one 14-1. After the run-rule, the Jaguars cruised to a 10-1 victory in game two.Southern had 29 hits in the two games. Tyeler Hawkins led the way out of the leadoff spot, going 5-for-9 at the plate.The Jaguars are now 20-23 overall and 13-8 in SWAC play. They finish off their series with Alcorn State (4-37) Monday at 1 p.m. at Lee-Hines
  
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• Killian's water system still compromised; city leaders continue asking for state's support

  05-05-2024 20:36 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - Residents of Killian are still dealing with a water crisis nearly two weeks after the water system failed and leaders declared a state of emergency — which has yet to be legitimized by Governor Jeff Landry. On April 23, residents noticed discolored, dirty water. Livingston Parish leaders requested immediate assistance from the state government. Officials are still waiting for the state to step in and help. Residents have been relying on pallets of bottled w
  
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• LSU softball drops regular season finale to Liberty, will be eight seed at SEC tournament

  05-05-2024 20:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU softball couldn't get much going offensively and dropped their regular season finale 3-1 to Liberty.The Flames scored the first three runs of the game, while the Tigers didn't get on the scoreboard until a Raeleen Gutierrez RBI single in the bottom of the sixth.In the bottom of the seventh, LSU threatened to steal one, but Ciara Briggs grounded out to the pitcher with the bases loaded to end the game.LSU ends the regular season with a 38-14 overall record. After starting t
  
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• Man wanted for stalking, terrorizing and slew of other crimes in Tangipahoa Parish arrested in New Orleans

  05-05-2024 18:45 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS - A man wanted for multiple crimes, including stalking and terrorizing, was arrested in New Orleans City Park on Friday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 69-year-old Maurice Callahan Jr. was found in City Park early Friday and was taken in by U.S. Marshals to the Orleans Parish Jail. Deputies said Callahan will be extradited to Tangipahoa Parish and booked for stalking, terrorizing, communicating false information of a planned arson, harassing telephone
  
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• LSU baseball loses 14-4 to No. 1 Texas A&M

  05-05-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball's hopes to sweep No. 1 Texas A&M ended in a thud Sunday afternoon, as the Aggies defeated the Tigers 14-3.LSU led 3-0 at the end of the third thanks to a 2 RBI home run from Brady Neal in the second and an RBI single from Josh Pearson in the third. However, Texas A&M responded by scoring nine runs in the top of the fifth inning and never looked back.Still, LSU finished 2-1 in the series against the number one team in the country during a season where the Tiger
  
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• Exxon contractor found dead at chemical plant Sunday

  05-05-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - An Exxon contractor died while at the chemical plant in Baton Rouge on Sunday, a statement from the company said. Emergency officials responded to the facility around 3:45 p.m. The coroner was called an hour later. Exxon said a male contractor was found unresponsive in a Chemical Plant warehouse. The company said he was treated onsite until paramedics arrived, but the man died inside the complex. Exxon said the cause of death is currently unknown. WBRZ i
  
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• Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79

  05-05-2024 16:16 via wbrz.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died.Hill, 79, passed away Sunday morning, agent Lou Coulson said.Hill joined “The Lord Of The Rings” franchise in the second film of the trilogy, 2002’s “The Two Towers,” as Th&eacut
  
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