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• Gov. John Bel Edwards praised for handling of Baton Rouge turmoil

  23-07-2016 23:08
  
  Prominent African Americans and leading law enforcers both give good reviews, despite tensions between these two groups
  
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• Pedestrian with life threatening injuries after stuck by Iberville deputy's unit

  23-07-2016 21:54
  
  PLAQUEMINE – A pedestrian was struck by an Iberville Sheriff’s unit and is now fighting for their life Saturday night, according to Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office.According to Sheriff Brett Stassi, the incident happened near a Burger King on LA 1 in Plaquemine around 9:30 p.m. Saturday.Stassi said details are limited at this time, but the pedestrian has life threatening injuries. He also said that Louisiana State Police are investigating the crash.This is a devel
  
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• Pedestrian struck by deputy's vehicle in Plaquemine

  23-07-2016 21:54
  
  PLAQUEMINE – A woman was struck by an Iberville Sheriff’s vehicle and is now fighting for her life Saturday night, according to Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office.According to Sheriff Brett Stassi, the incident happened near a Burger King on LA 1 in Plaquemine around 9:30 p.m. Saturday.Stassi said details are limited at this time, but the woman was transported to Our Lady of the Lake hospital with life threatening injuries.Stassi s
  
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• AP Poll: Support grows among Americans for stricter gun laws

  23-07-2016 20:31
  
  A new Associated Press-GfK poll shows Americans increasingly favor making gun laws tougher by margins that have grown wider after a steady drumbeat of shootings in recent months. But it also shows pessimism that change will happen anytime soon.Nearly two-thirds of respondents expressed support for stricter laws, with majorities favoring nationwide bans on the sale of semi-automatic assault weapons and on the sale of high-capacity magazines.The percentage of Americans who want such laws was the h
  
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• Last Radio Call for Deputy Brad Garafola

  23-07-2016 17:53
  
  "Dispatch to F12.Dispatch to Deputy Garafola.Attention all units, be advised that F12 is not responding. Deputy Brad Garafola is no longer with us.He ended his watch on Sunday, July 17, 2016.F-12 is now 10-42. Thank you Deputy Garafola for your bravery, your courage, heroic effort and many years of service. You will not be forgotten. Dispatch clear."-Transmitted on the afternoon of July 23, 2016Permalink| Comments
  
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• PHOTOS: Funeral and procession for Deputy Brad Garafola

  23-07-2016 17:40
  
  BATON ROUGE - Cameras captured powerful moments Saturday afternoon as family, friends and colleagues gathered at Istrouma Baptist Church to pay respects for Deputy Brad Garafola.East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola was laid to rest Saturday afternoon at Greenoaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge. Garafola's body was taken by horse-drawn carriage to Airline Highway outside the B-Quik store where Sunday's shooting occurred. A small ceremony with a balloon release was held b
  
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• Lafayette mall evacuated for precaution after bomb threat

  23-07-2016 15:24
  
  LAFAYETTE - The Acadiana Mall in Lafayette was evacuated Saturday afternoon due to a bomb threat.According to a KATC report, the Lafayette Police and Fire responded to the scene but were unsure if the threat was credible. The mall was evacuated as a precaution.Shortly before 4:30 p.m., authorities gave the all clear and re-opened the mall. The threat comes on the one year anniversary of a deadly shooting at a Lafayette movie theater.Permalink
  
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• Lafayette mall evacuated for bomb threat

  23-07-2016 15:24
  
  LAFAYETTE - Police in Lafayette have evacuated the Acadiana Mall due to a bomb threat Saturday afternoon.According to a KATC report, the Lafayette Police and Fire are at the scene but are unsure if the threat is credible. The mall has been evacuated as a precaution.The threat comes on the one year anniversary of a deadly shooting at a Lafayette movie theater.This is a developing story. Stay tuned to WBRZ News 2 online and on Facebook and Twitter for updates as more information becomes a
  
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• Ex-KKK leader Duke tries political comeback in US Senate run

  23-07-2016 13:41
  
  BATON ROUGE - A quarter century after his credible run for governor of Louisiana rattled the national political establishment, white supremacist David Duke has joined a wide open field seeking a U.S. Senate seat.On Friday, he declared "the climate of this country has moved in my direction," as he registered to run as a Republican for the Senate seat being vacated by David Vitter.Duke once served in the Louisiana Legislature, but he hasn't held elected office since 1994. The former Ku Klux Klan l
  
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