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• Stores selling out of equipment to view solar eclipse

  18-08-2017 21:41
  BATON ROUGE - A city-wide shortage of special glasses to view Monday's solar eclipse has some people in East Baton Rouge thinking outside of the box.Capital Wielders Supply on Choctaw Drive sells glass filter plates, which are normally used in wielding mask. But the store has been selling out of lenses people are purchasing to protect their eyes from the sun during Monday's eclipse
  "In preparation you know we ordered one case of lenses and we sold out of those pretty quick and before we knew it
  
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• Baton Rouge stores selling out of equipment to view solar eclipse

  18-08-2017 21:41
  BATON ROUGE - A city-wide shortage of special glasses to view Monday's solar eclipse has some people in East Baton Rouge thinking outside of the box.Capital Wielders Supply on Choctaw Drive sells glass filter plates, which are normally used in wielding mask. But the store has been selling out of lenses people are purchasing to protect their eyes from the sun during Monday's eclipse
  "In preparation you know we ordered one case of lenses and we sold out of those pretty quick and before we knew it
  
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• Sheriff says third escape from Mississippi Delta jail caught

  18-08-2017 20:41
  CLARKSDALE, Miss. - A third escapee from a Mississippi Delta jail has been recaptured.
   The Coahoma County Sheriff's Office says officers caught LeAndrew Booker on Friday. The Clarksdale man was being held for burglary when he and three others escaped last week.
   Officials had earlier recaptured Cordarius Thomas of Clarksdale, initially jailed on charges of assault and burglary, and Percy Bryant of Clarksdale, initially jailed for aggravated assault.
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• US father consoled that attack victim died happy

  18-08-2017 19:44
  LAFAYETTE, Calif. - California resident Jared Tucker and his new bride had just sent joyful pictures from their first trip to Europe, a vacation they'd saved for to celebrate their 1-year anniversary. The last pictures arrived a day before tragedy struck.
   Tucker's family in Northern California learned Friday that he was among those killed in a deadly truck attack a day earlier in Barcelona, Spain.
   He says the family is still in disbelief that the one American victim of the a
  
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• Steve Bannon returns to Breitbart News site

  18-08-2017 19:10
  BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - Breitbart News says Steve Bannon has returned to the website after leaving his position as President Donald Trump's chief strategist.
   The conservative news site says Bannon is back as its executive chairman, and says he led an editorial meeting Friday evening.
   Bannon left Breitbart just a little over a year ago to join Trump's presidential campaign.
   Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow says, "The populist-nationalist movement got a lot str
  
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• Doctors, parents worried about smell in school classrooms; District takes additional action

  18-08-2017 17:45
  ST. AMANT – An “annoying” level of ammonia fumes are irritating some people around Ascension Parish campuses so the school district will remove insulation installed in temporary classroom buildings at various campuses.WBRZ first reported on smells inside what's known as “T-buildings” two weeks ago. Then, school district officials likened the smells to the modular classrooms being closed during the hot, summer. Friday, though, parents complained
  
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• FEMA house-hauler damaged water line; Homeowner soaked

  18-08-2017 17:24
  BATON ROUGE - A man is facing a large bill after a tractor-trailer hauling a FEMA Manufactured Housing Unit drove over his plumbing line and broke it.Along Ventura Drive in Baton Rouge, water trickling from a pipe into the street has been a regular occurrence for weeks. "Underneath this sidewalk, there's a cracked pipe," David Kelly said. "And yet, nothing's been done."Kelly, a contractor working on a flood-damaged house across the street says he watched it all happen. He says a traile
  
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• Baton Rouge students prepare to safely view solar eclipse

  18-08-2017 17:06
  BATON ROUGE - Some students are learning some household items could be used to safely view Monday's solar eclipse.Students at Westdale Middle Schoolers say their lessons have made them excited to see the rare out-of-this-world event, but are also learning that safety is a top priority. So their teacher, Shondra Hines, is helping them by showing them a craft that can help, and students are loving it."I like hands-on stuff, I like being able to see and feel what I'm doing instead of hearing it,"
  
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• Area sheriff's deputy quits amid allegations he touched male teen's genitals

  18-08-2017 16:18
  NEW ROADS- A high-ranking member of the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office quit amid an investigation into allegations he inappropriately touched a male teen's genitals, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned Friday.The incident, authorities said, was reported to have happened while the lieutenant, identified as Karl Douget, was on the clock.Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Bud Torres said Douget resigned when he was confronted with questions last week. Friday, the investigation and the department'
  
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• LSP assisting in search for missing Mississippi man

  18-08-2017 16:15
  Louisiana State Police is helping Mississippi law agencies search for a missing 81-year-old man.Troopers are looking for William F. Renfrom, Jr. from Diamondhead, Mississippi. Renfrom was last seen on July 26 in the 1400 block of Metairie Road in Metairie.Family members say Renfrow suffers from a medical condition which may impair his judgment.They describe Renfrow as having light brown hair and brown eyes, 5' 8" tall, weighing about 108 pounds. Troopers say he may be traveling in a white 2017
  
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• 17-year-old killed in Washington Parish crash

  18-08-2017 15:36
  FRANKLINTON - Troopers identified the victim in a late fatal crash as a 17-year-old man.State police say the crash, which occurred just before 11 p.m. Tuesday on LA 436, claimed the life of 17-year-old Dustin A. McCain.Troopers say McCain was driving east, approaching a cub on the highway when he veered into the path of an oncoming black Chevrolet truck. The front of the oncoming truck hit the driver's side door of McCain's truck. The impact caused both vehicles to ignite.Several residents hear
  
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• For sale: Cortana on the market for $4 million

  18-08-2017 14:54
  BATON ROUGE – The proverbial for sale sign might spell the end for Cortana Mall as we know it.The mall was listed recently, with an asking price of $4 million. The JC Penny space is also for sale, going for $2.4 million. Both are being handled by Beau Box Real Estate.Las Vegas-based Moonbeam Capital Investments purchased the mall for $6 million in 2013 and planned to restore the shopping center. Plans likely hit roadblocks with more and more stores closing – only one anchor
  
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• Louisiana jobless rate dips in July, but payrolls also fall

  18-08-2017 14:53
  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana's job market posted mixed results in July despite a decrease in the unemployment rate.
   The jobless rate dipped to 5.3 percent in July from 5.4 percent in June, but only because more people left the labor force than lost jobs. Louisiana's jobless rate was 6.2 percent a year ago.
   A total of 110,000 Louisianans were jobless, down from 115,000 in July.
   Louisiana's jobless rate tied for third-highest among states, with Alaska worst at 7 percent.
  
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• Texas man arrested for raping acquaintance

  18-08-2017 14:24
  BATON ROUGE- A Texas man accused of raping an acquaintance has been arrested.The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s office arrested Christopher Appleton-Ellis, 19, of Sugarland, Texas and booked him with second-degree rape in an assault that occurred this past October. The victim reported the rape several weeks after the crime, authorities said.The victim said she left early from a friend’s birthday celebration and went home to bed. Sometime later, she awoke to find Appleton-Ellis,
  
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• Steve Bannon out as White House chief strategist

  18-08-2017 14:01
  WASHINGTON-Steve Bannon is out as White House chief strategist.On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters at Trump Tower that Bannon was a "good man” and “not a racist.”"I like Mr. Bannon. He's a friend of mine. But Mr. Bannon came on very late. You know that. I went through 17 senators, governors, and I won all the primaries. Mr. Bannon came on very much later than that," Trump said before adding, "but we'll see what happens with Mr. Bannon."Bannon, the for
  
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• LSP Gaming Troopers investigates casino craps theft scheme

  18-08-2017 13:52
  BATON ROUGE – Investigators with the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division arrested a man suspected of cheating a Baton Rouge area casino out of approximately $56,000, and have secured warrants for two other men suspected in the scheme.The arrest and warrants are part of an investigation into a group of individuals who were manipulating a casino craps game. On August 9, investigators were contacted by casino staff of a group of men that had fraudulently won nearly $56,000
  
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• Two men arrested on child porn charges

  18-08-2017 13:32
  BATON ROUGE- Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested two Jefferson Parish men on over 400 counts of child pornography.Tyler Talazac, 18 of Terrytown, was arrested on 300 counts of possession of sexual abuse images/videos of children, one count of distribution of sexual abuse images/videos of children, 15 counts of production of sexual abuse images/videos of children, four counts of second degree sexual battery, and one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile.Talaza
  
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• DOTD warns drivers ahead of solar eclipse: Don't forget you're driving a vehicle

  18-08-2017 13:16
  BATON ROUGE – Ahead of Monday's solar eclipse, state highway leaders reminded drivers it's illegal to use the shoulders for anything other than pulling over during an emergency.It's likely people will want to pull over to see the event around midday but DOTD asked drivers not to. In a message that should seem obvious – but probably isn't – the state suggested motorists exit interstates and busy highways to see the solar eclipse.“… Our main prio
  
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• Thibodaux man charged with rape of minor

  18-08-2017 13:12
  THIBODAUX- An 18-year old area man has been arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff for the rape of a minor.On Wednesday, juvenile detectives opened an investigation after learning of a rape involving a child under the age of 13 and Kendriontae Johnson. During their investigation, detectives learned that Johnson had allegedly forced the child to have sexual intercourse with him.On Thursday, Johnson was questioned by authorities. While being questioned, Johnson admitted to the crime. He was arr
  
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• Manhunt over, three in custody

  18-08-2017 12:59
  BATON ROUGE – A large police presence slowed traffic south of LSU Friday morning as authorities searched for suspects in wooded areas.The search was focused mostly on brush near the intersection of W. Lee and Nicholson. Authorities were using officers on foot, K9s and a helicopter.It appears officers initially tried to stop a vehicle and the people in the vehicle fled. Three people were sought in connection with the situation and later taken into custody.   &nbsp
  
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• White Castle bank robbed Friday

  18-08-2017 12:46
  WHITE CASTLE – Sheriff's deputies are investigating a bank robbery that happened Friday morning.Sources said the Iberville Bank was robbed just before 11 o'clock. The bank is on Bowie Street south of LA 1.Specific information was not available as of this post.****************Follow the publisher of this post on Twitter: @treyschmaltzPermalink| Comments
  
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• Detectives searching for man using stolen credit card

  18-08-2017 12:43
  BATON ROUGE- The West Baton Rouge Sheriff Office is requesting the assistance from the public in identifying a man using a stolen credit card.On August 7 the suspect used the stolen card at the 415 Truck stop located on Lobdell Hwy. in Port Allen.Anyone with information relating to the identity of this individual should contact Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP or the West Baton Rouge Sheriff Office at 343-9234.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Domestic stabbing leads to arrest of father, son

  18-08-2017 12:03
  MORGANZA - Emergency crews responded to reports on a stabbing off Hwy. 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish Friday night. Sources tell WBRZ a victim was reportedly stabbed in the chest at a home in the 500 block of Hwy. 1 before 10 p.m. Friday.Authorities later confirmed the victim, Eric Savariste, was allegedly stabbed by his father, Dana Savariste. Eric Savariste was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. While Eric Savariste was a
  
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• Crews respond to stabbing in Pointe Coupee Parish

  18-08-2017 12:03
  MORGANZA - Emergency crews are responding to reports on a stabbing off Hwy. 1 in Pointe Coupee Parish.Sources tell WBRZ a victim was reportedly stabbed at a home in the 500 block of Hwy. 1 before 10 p.m. Friday.Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office deputies say the victim's injuries appear non-life threatening.Airmed is also responding to the scene to transport the victim to the hospital. PCSO detectives are arriving on scene to investigate.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Permalink|
  
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• Early morning electrical fire

  18-08-2017 08:58
  BATON ROUGE- An electrical fire broke out at an apartment complex early Friday morning.A call was made at 6 a.m. about a fire at an apartment located at 4643 Sycamore Street. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a fire going through the roof of the four-unit apartment complex.The fire started in the attic of the building, authorities said. Firefighters were able to control the blaze from spreading.The building received heavy smoke damage. One person was treated for chest pain. Red Cross wa
  
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• NASA launches last of its longtime tracking satellites

  18-08-2017 07:57
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.-NASA has launched the last of its longtime tracking and communication satellites.The end of the era came with Friday morning's liftoff of TDRS-M (T-driss-M), the 13th satellite that's part of the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite network. An unmanned Atlas V rocket provided the lift from Cape Canaveral, Florida.NASA has been launching TDRS satellites since 1983. The 22,300-mile-high constellation links ground controllers with the International Space Station, the Hubble Spac
  
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• Mother of slain protester says she won't talk to Trump

  18-08-2017 07:32
  CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- The mother of a woman who was killed while protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, says she won't talk to President Donald Trump because of comments he made after her daughter's death.Speaking Friday on ABC's "Good Morning America," Susan Bro said she initially missed the first few calls to her from the White House. But she now says she won't talk to the president after a news conference in which Trump equated violence by white supremacists at th
  
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• ESPN to tell 150-year history of college football during '19

  18-08-2017 07:00
  BRISTOL, Conn.-In a news release Thursday, ESPN says it will use all platforms to tell the story of college football throughout the year.The project will include 150 consecutive days of content in the fall of 2019 to coincide with the football season. It wraps up with the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans.ESPN will be working with veteran college athletics administrator and former Big 12 Commissioner Kevin Weiberg. He's heading an effort by col
  
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• Death toll in Spain attacks rises to 14

  18-08-2017 06:09
  BARCELONA, Spain-Catalan authorities say a woman injured in an attack in a popular seaside town south of Barcelona has died.The woman, who wasn't named, is the first fatal victim of the attack late Thursday in Cambrils, about 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of Barcelona.It came hours after a van slammed into pedestrians on a busy Barcelona promenade, killing 13 people and injuring over 100 others. In Cambrils, police shot dead five people wearing fake bomb belts who plowed into a group of touri
  
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• Shreveport man convicted of child rape

  18-08-2017 05:59
  SHREVEPORT- A Louisiana man has been convicted for aggravated rape of a child under the age of 13.The Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office says 55-year-old Edward Keith Johnson faces a mandatory life sentence in prison, without the possibility of probation, parole or suspension of sentence.Sentencing is set for Sept. 11 before state District Judge John Mosely Jr.Jurors deliberated less than two hours before returning its verdict that Johnson had repeatedly sexually abused the child, a 6-year
  
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