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• LSU beats Ball State, 10-6, to take series

  13-03-2016 22:34
  
  John Valek III allows one run in five innings, Greg Deichmann homers.
  
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• Why Bernie Sanders needs to start winning big in the big states

  13-03-2016 21:11
  
  On the best night of the Sanders campaign to date, he fell 24 more delegates behind Clinton
  
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• Ivory Coast beachgoers shot by at least 6 armed men

  13-03-2016 20:03
  
  Bloody bodies were sprawled on the beach in photos apparently taken at the scene.
  
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• Obama mobilizes federal aid to north La. parishes

  13-03-2016 17:09
  
  WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama declared Louisiana flooding as a major disaster Sunday and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in north Louisiana.According to a White House press release, Obama’s order will make federal funding available to individuals affected in Bossier, Claiborne, Grant, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland and Webster parishes.FEMA said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas and more parishes may be designated after
  
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• Orphaned Louisiana black bear cub will soon have foster mom

  13-03-2016 16:31
  
  If an extra cub can be sneaked into the den, officials say, the mother is likely to accept it.
  
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• Ascension, Livingston, Tangipahoa schools closed Monday

  13-03-2016 15:44
  
  AMITE – Schools in Ascension, Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes will not open for class Monday.According to a Sunday press release, Tangipahoa school officials say all of the public schools in the parish are safe and sustained no significant water damage due to flooding.Tangipahoa school leaders say classes were canceled due to numerous roads and bridges remaining closed Sunday as well as significant damage to homes and property in the parish.All other Tangipahoa Parish Schoo
  
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• Lt. Governor says federal aid for flood victims could be limited

  13-03-2016 15:24
  
  BATON ROUGE (WWLTV) - Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, who in recent years has had to handle his share of devastation as the Plaquemines Parish president during and after Hurricane Isaac, said people who need help after this devastating storm may have to look more to their neighbors and donations to charitable organizations.He said FEMA's rules for aid have changed since Hurricane Katrina.Here is a transcript of what he had to say Saturday as he toured devastated areas of the state.
  
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• Dozens of roads closed in Tangipahoa Parish

  13-03-2016 15:10
  
  AMITE – Emergency responders in Tangipahoa are beginning to assess flood damage throughout the parish Sunday.Parish President Robby Miller is asking for residents who received flood damage to contact the parish government to help damage assessment teams collect information. Residents can contact the Tangipahoa Parish Government by calling 985-748-3211 or email information and pictures to [email protected] of 1:30 p.m., the following roads in Tangipahoa parish have been close
  
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• Thousands of homes flooded, governor to tour west La.

  13-03-2016 14:57
  
  BATON ROUGE – Emergency officials say thousands of homes have received flood damage after severe weather brought record breaking rainfall to Louisiana this week.The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says initial reports indicate more than 4,958 homes received flood damage already. GOHSEP says that number is expected to climb.Governor John Bel Edwards and other cabinet members have traveled to many of the hardest hit areas. Saturday Edw
  
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• Thousands of homes flooded, Edwards to tour west La.

  13-03-2016 14:57
  
  BATON ROUGE – Emergency officials say thousands of homes have received flood damage after severe weather brought record breaking rainfall to Louisiana this week.The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says initial reports indicate more than 4,958 homes received flood damage already. GOHSEP says that number is expected to climb.Governor John Bel Edwards and other cabinet members have traveled to many of the hardest hit areas. Saturday Edw
  
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• Chaos has become the new normal at Donald Trump's campaign rallies

  13-03-2016 14:51
  
  After months spent appearing to encourage violence, Trump has seen his raucous rallies devolve over the past two weeks
  
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• Amite River crest lessened, officials still expect flooding

  13-03-2016 14:45
  
  GONZALES – Officials in Ascension Parish said Sunday that the Amite River crests have lessened, but residents near waterways will still be impacted early this week.“The potential for widespread flooding throughout Ascension Parish has lessened, but we still want our residents to be vigilant,” President Kenny Matassa said. “If your home or business has flooded before, you should prepare to be affected by this event.”The National Weather Service is
  
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• EMS: one ejected after crash near La. 415

  13-03-2016 14:24
  
  PORT ALLEN – Emergency responders say at least seven people were hurt and one person was ejected after a crash on I-10 near Port Allen.According to a spokesperson for Acadian Ambulance, one person was ejected from their vehicle just west of La. 415 on the eastbound lane of I-10.Multiple ambulances are at the scene and traffic is now passing at the scene.This is a developing story. Stay tuned to WBRZ News 2 online and on Facebook and Twitter for more updates as new information becomes a
  
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• Troopers investigating fatal crash on La. Hwy. 429

  13-03-2016 11:07
  
  ST. AMANT - State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Ascension Parish Sunday night.According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened on La. Hwy. 429 east of La. Hwy. 431 near St Amant shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday. State Police confirmed that there were fatal injuries but did not give any more details.According to News 2's Brett Buffington, it appears to be only a single pickup truck involved in the wreck. Rescue workers worked to free the victim's body for over two hours.&nbsp
  
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