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• Thousands without power near Jefferson Highway

  05-11-2017 21:42
  BATON ROUGE - More than 2,000 residents were left without power in Baton Rouge after an outage late Sunday night.According to Entergy, about 2,090 of its customers are without power in the area of I-12, just west of Jefferson Highway. Witnesses say the outage occurred after a vehicle crash in the area.TRAFFIC ALERT: Reports of Jefferson Hwy shut down in all lanes/both directions Bocage-Essen w/ two poles down in roadway. Exercise caution.— City of Baton Rouge (@TheCityofBR) November 6
  
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• Alex Bregman, Houston Astros make surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live

  05-11-2017 21:12
  Players from the World Series-winning Houston Astros made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, including former LSU Baseball Star Alex Bregman.Jose Altuve, George Springer and Alex Bregman all made a guest appearance on SNL Saturday night, fresh off their World Series win this past week.The trio appeared on the "Weekend Update segment" with anchor Colin Jost and regular cast member Leslie Jones.The segment lasted about two minutes and
  
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• Cadets undergo rigorous training at LSP academy

  05-11-2017 19:27
  BATON ROUGE - Sunday was Cadet Reporting Day at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. The day of aggressive preparation was more like a military boot camp than standard police training."I don't think anybody's expecting what they get here today," LSP Superintendent Kevin Reeves said. "I think you're literally in a state of shock when you get here "Push ups and jumping jacks were all part of an excruciating physical test before cadets were allowed inside&nbs
  
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• Military dad deployed overseas surprises son at high school football game

  05-11-2017 18:25
  MIDLOTHIAN, TX - A Texas high school student who thought his father was thousands of miles away got a surprise at his football game Friday night.Jayce Melton, a senior at Midlothian High School some 25 miles southwest of Dallas, was ready to play his final home game as a wide receiver for the Midlothian Panthers.Jayce was selected as the team's honorary captain that night, and his extended family was there cheer him on, except -- or so the teen thought - his father, who has been deployed overse
  
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• Attacker identified in Texas mass shooting, once served in Air Force

  05-11-2017 18:17
  SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas - The Pentagon has confirmed the suspect identified in the mass shooting at a Texas church previously served in the Air Force.  In a brief statement, the Pentagon says Devin Kelley was an airman "at one point," but additional details about his time in the Air Force were not immediately available.  The U.S. official says Kelly lived in a suburb of San Antonio and that he doesn't appear to be linked to organized terrorist grou
  
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• Senator Rand Paul recovering from 5 broken ribs after attack at Kentucky home

  05-11-2017 16:33
  FRANKFORT, Ky. - A senior adviser for Rand Paul says the U.S. senator is recovering from five broken ribs following an assault at his home.  Doug Stafford said it is unclear when Paul will return to work since he is in considerable pain and has difficulty getting around, including flying. Stafford said Sunday that the broken ribs include three displaced fractures, which can lead to life-threatening injuries. The severe pain can last for weeks or months.  Poli
  
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• Senator Rand Paul recovering from 5 broken ribs

  05-11-2017 16:33
  FRANKFORT, Ky. - A senior adviser for Rand Paul says the U.S. senator is recovering from five broken ribs following an assault at his home.  Doug Stafford said it is unclear when Paul will return to work since he is in considerable pain and has difficulty getting around, including flying. Stafford said Sunday that the broken ribs include three displaced fractures, which can lead to life-threatening injuries. The severe pain can last for weeks or months.  Poli
  
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• Pastor's daughter among dead in church attack

  05-11-2017 16:30
    SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas - The wife of the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs says the couple's 14-year-old daughter was among those killed in a mass shooting at the church.  Sherri Pomeroy, wife of Pastor Frank Pomeroy, said in a text message that she lost her daughter "and many friends" in the Sunday shooting. The text came in response to an interview request sent by The Associated Press to a phone number linked in online records to
  
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• 'Tonight Show' tapings cancelled after Fallon's mother dies

  05-11-2017 15:21
  NEW YORK - Tapings for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" have been cancelled all this week following the death of the talk show host's mother.  NBC said Sunday that repeat episodes will be shown from Monday to Friday.  A spokeswoman for Fallon said his mother, Gloria Fallon, died Saturday at a New York City hospital with her son and other family by her side. She was 68.  Fallon told The Associated Press through his spokeswoman that he
  
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• One injured in three-vehicle crash on LA 73

  05-11-2017 13:47
  PRAIRIEVILLE - One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash on LA 73 in Prairieville Sunday morning.Details regarding the crash are limited. One person was transported to a local hospital with moderate, non-life threatening injuries, according to State Police. In a video sent to WBRZ, first responders appear to be extracting one person from a vehicle as a result of the crash. The video shows a large metal pole of some sort that almost impaled the driver.This is a developing
  
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• Multiple deaths in Texas church shooting; shooter has been taken down

  05-11-2017 13:28
  SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas - A sheriff says a man walked into a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and started shooting, leaving multiple people dead.  The Wilson County News reports that Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said the shooter has been taken down. It wasn't immediately known how many people were killed and wounded or who carried out the attack.  First responders converged on the church in the small town southeast of San Antonio and helico
  
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• Average US gas price jumps 7 cents to $2.58 for regular

  05-11-2017 13:28
  CAMARILLO, Calif. - The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 7 cents nationally over the past two weeks to $2.58.  Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the spike is a result of several factors, including higher oil prices.  The current price is 32 cents above where it was a year ago.  Gas in San Francisco was the highest in the contiguous United States at an average of $3.25 a gallon.
  
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• LSU drops to No. 25 in coaches poll, drops out of AP top 25

  05-11-2017 13:23
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers dropped down to No. 25 in the Amway coaches top 25 poll and dropped out of the Associated Press top 25 poll after falling to Alabama Saturday night 24-10.The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 4, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking:Record Pts Prv1. Alabama (56) 9-0 1520 12. Georgia (5) 9-0 1468 23. Notr
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting 15-year-old relative

  05-11-2017 12:51
  BATON ROUGE - A 33-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly got a 15-year-old relative drunk and then sexually assaulted her multiple times.According to arrest records, authorities were contacted by the victim on Wednesday, Oct. 4.The victim stated that the suspect, Gregory Remble, purchased a daiquiri for her to celebrate her 15th birthday. Remble reportedly added extra alcohol to the daiquiri and allowed the victim to consume it, according to arrest records.Authorities said the victim bec
  
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• New online site will let Louisiana parents compare schools

  05-11-2017 12:28
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's education department has created an online tool aimed at helping families evaluate and compare K-12 public schools and child care centers around the state.  The online site, called the Louisiana School Finder, will launch Tuesday at www.LouisianaSchools.com.  The searchable site will list performance scores and ratings for each school and early childhood center; show course offerings and extracurricular activities available by school
  
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• Lieutenant governor to promote Louisiana cuisine in New York

  05-11-2017 12:25
  BATON ROUGE - Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser is heading to New York with 10 chefs to promote Louisiana cuisine.  The tourism marketing trip is planned for Monday through Wednesday.  Nungesser's Office of Tourism is partnering with the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association for the marketing effort.  The groups are setting up a Louisiana-style festival for visitors with live music and Louisian
  
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• 'Thor: Ragnarok' rumbles to $121M box-office debut

  05-11-2017 12:22
  NEW YORK - "Thor: Ragnarok" thundered to one of the year's best box-office debuts, opening with an estimated $121 million in North American theaters.  The robust debut for the third "Thor" movie was a welcome shot in the arm for Hollywood and theater owners who have just suffered through a terrible October at the box office.  "Thor: Ragnarok" also bucked the trend of diminishing returns for sequels. The 2011 "Thor" debuted with $65.7 million; 2013's "Thor: Th
  
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• Speeders endangering pets, pedestrians in BR neighborhood

  05-11-2017 11:27
  BATON ROUGE - For residents living on Capitol Heights Avenue, a speeding car is a typical sight. However, the zooming vehicles are causing safety concerns for joggers, bikers and pets.Residents John Reed and Melissa Kennedy said they walk down Capitol Heights often.“Sometimes the cars are going fast, you look over your shoulder a lot when you’re walking,” Reed said.Jared Martin, a regular bicyclist, said although there is a bike lane on the 25-mile-per-hour road, s
  
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• Catalan ex-president, 4 others in custody in Brussels

  05-11-2017 11:24
  BRUSSELS - Brussels prosecutors said Sunday that ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and four ex-regional ministers were taken into custody to start the process of their possible extradition to Spain.  The five presented themselves to federal police at around 9 a.m. (0800 GMT; 3 a.m. EST), Brussels prosecutor's office spokesman Gilles Dejemeppe said. He said that they haven't been arrested and that Puigdemont and the four members of his disbanded Cabinet will be heard b
  
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• 22-year-old dead in early morning shooting

  05-11-2017 09:59
  BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old from Zachary died in an overnight shooting, police reported Sunday.Chadrick Lee was found gunned down in the 1900 block of Bradfield Avenue - near the corner of Scotland Ave. and Thomas Road.  Police said he was found around 2 o'clock Sunday morning. Police said there are no suspects or motive in the attack.Check back for updates.*********************Follow the publisher of this post on Twitter: @treyschmaltzPermalink| Comments
  
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• Man dies in overnight crash on Plank Rd.

  05-11-2017 07:25
  BAKER - A 29-year-old man died in a head-on crash overnight.State Police said Kirkland Nelldell was killed in the wreck on Plank Road south of Hwy. 64 around one o'clock Sunday morning.  Investigators said Nelldell was driving south and for some reason, crossed into the northbound lane.  As he did, a driver headed north tried to avoid hitting Nelldell by crossing into the southbound lanes.  Nelldell moved back into his lane and the vehicles
  
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