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• Pedestrian hit by vehicle near the Radio Bar in critical condition

  29-11-2017 21:28
  BATON ROUGE - One person was loaded into an ambulance following some sort of situation in the 3000 block of Government Street Wednesday.A large group of Baton Rouge Police Department officers and Baton Rouge EMS officials were on the scene near Bedford Drive.WBRZ News 2 reporters witnessed paramedics treat one patient and load them on a stretcher before moving the patient into an ambulance.Sources said one person was hit by a vehicle near the Radio Bar. That person was transported from the scen
  
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• Man indicted in killing of 6-year-old boy during car theft

  29-11-2017 21:06
  CANTON, Miss. - A Mississippi man has been indicted in the killing of a 6-year-old boy who was in his own mother's car when it was stolen from a grocery store parking lot.
   News outlets report 19-year-old Byron McBride was indicted Wednesday on capital murder in the May 18 shooting death of Kingston Frazier.
   District Attorney Michael Guest says he will give more details about the indictment Thursday.
   Investigators say the boy's mother's car was stolen in Jackson. Hi
  
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• Firefighters respond to Hammond car fire that spread to home, destroying it

  29-11-2017 18:13
  HAMMOND- The Hammond Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire that spread to a house Wednesday evening.According to the Hammond Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to an area in Hammond where a car fire aggressively spread to a home and destroyed it.Crews were able to successfully contain the fire.No injuries were reported.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Four-year-old fan bids tearful farewell to her favorite football player

  29-11-2017 18:10
  STARKVILLE, Miss. - Many of us have our favorite sports stars, but few share a relationship quite like that between a 4-year-old girl and one of Mississippi State's star players.The friendship between Mississippi Wide Receiver Donald Gray and 4-year-old Jesse Sloan first began after he gave her a hug at a home game last year. Since then, Gray has become Jesse's absolute favorite football player, and the two would regularly cross paths.But this past weekend was the college senior's final home ga
  
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• Water running black or not at all in East Feliciana town

  29-11-2017 17:37
  JACKSON - There are about 300 customers in East Feliciana Parish that have been dealing with water problems for nearly a week. The water has been coming out of the tap black, other times there's no water at all.The East Feliciana Rural Water System tells 2 On Your Side it's working to fix the problem. Betty McKowen says she's concerned about the lack of urgency her family has experienced after being told multiple times it would clear up within a couple of hours and it didn't happen."The longer
  
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• Police: 14-year-old's 'test drive' leads to high-speed chase, head-on crash

  29-11-2017 17:33
  SLIDELL - Police say a teenager led officers on a high-speed chase and crashed head-on into another vehicle before fleeing on foot Tuesday.According to the Slidell Police Department, officers tried to pull over a Lexus SUV after they spotted it driving through Olde Town Slidell without its headlights on. When an officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, a chase ensued.The high-speed chase eventually ended on Bayou Liberty Road after the teen crashe
  
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• K-9 locates missing elderly man in Mandeville

  29-11-2017 17:24
  MANDEVILLE- A K-9 who specializes in tracking down missing persons found a 93-year-old man lost in the woods Tuesday.Deputies from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a residence in Mandeville around 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 28 after a man called to report his missing father, whom he had not seen in an hour.Authorities arrived to the scene and set up a perimeter to begin searching the area, troopers say.Freya, a K-9 tracking hound, was also called to t
  
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• Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down I-10 East at Gramercy

  29-11-2017 17:06
  GRAMERCY - A crash involving an 18-wheeler has reportedly shut down part of I-10 in St. James Parish Wednesday afternoon.DOTD reported the crash around 4:50 p.m near LA 641 exit. According to the DOTD website an overturned semi trailer is the reason for the closure.There is currently no word on injuries.Check back for updates.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Worker OK after ruptured oil line sets excavator ablaze in Central

  29-11-2017 16:36
  CENTRAL - Firefighters say protective gear saved a worker from serious injuries after a piece of construction equipment caught fire at a job site Wednesday morning. According to the Central Fire Department, crews responded to the 13500 block of Joor Road after receiving reports of an excavator on fire around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but not before it dealt significant damage to the machinery.Crews attributed the fire to a ru
  
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• Ruptured oil line sets excavator ablaze in Central

  29-11-2017 16:36
  CENTRAL - Firefighters say protective gear saved one of their crew members from serious injuries after a piece of construction equipment caught fire at a job site Wednesday morning. According to the Central Fire Department, crews responded to the 13500 block of Joor Road after receiving reports of an excavator on fire around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but not before it dealt significant damage to the machinery.Crews attributed
  
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• Former LSU football player sues Southern Miss for not letting him play

  29-11-2017 15:56
  BATON ROUGE- A federal lawsuit claims the University of Southern Mississippi discriminated against a student athlete who says the school wouldn't clear him to play football because he only has one kidney.The lawsuit filed Wednesday says 20-year-old Deven Hammond never has had any kidney-related problems during football games or practices in high school or college.But his suit claims Southern Miss officials repeatedly raised "liability" concerns after learning of Hammond's medical condition.Hamm
  
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• Final interviews for BRPD chief to be held Thursday

  29-11-2017 15:33
  BATON ROUGE- Candidates will meet on Thursday with the Police Chief Review Selection Committee tasked by Mayor Broome for the last round of interviews for the new chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department.Since the release of 11 candidates' names who passed the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service exam for chief, there have been four withdrawals.On Thursday, the committee will publicly interview Murphy J. Paul, Jeremy A. Kent and Robert McGarner.The remaining candidates -&
  
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• Union: Many American Airlines flights in December lack scheduled pilots

  29-11-2017 15:03
    DALLAS - American Airlines is scrambling to find pilots to operate thousands of flights over the busy Christmas holiday period after a glitch in the system used to schedule crews.  A spokesman for the airline said Wednesday that American expects to avoid canceling flights by paying overtime and using reserve pilots.  American isn't saying how many flights are affected, but the pilots' union says that about 15,000 flights were scheduled wit
  
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• Search underway for missing North Carolina child

  29-11-2017 14:41
  JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Authorities have stepped up the search for a North Carolina girl who disappeared from her home.  Onslow County Sheriff Hans Miller told news outlets that investigators need a break in their search for 3-year-old Mariah Kay Woods, who was reported missing from her home about 6 a.m. Monday.  A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for Mariah..@FBICharlotte is asking for the public's assistance to locate 3-year-old Mariah Woods, missing sinc
  
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• Police: Man intervenes in couples fight, kills boyfriend

  29-11-2017 14:36
  PHILADELPHIA- A couple's late-night argument near Drexel University in Philadelphia took a deadly turn when a random man intervened in their fight and fatally shot the boyfriend.Philadelphia police say the victim was pronounced dead late Tuesday night and that they have a man in custody.The shooting happened near one of the college’s student housing complexes, but authorities wouldn't disclose if anyone involved are Drexel students.A police lieutenant says that the shooter didn't know
  
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• State Police warn residents against fake LSP solicitation phone calls

  29-11-2017 14:26
  BATON ROUGE- After several recent complaints, troopers from the Louisiana State Police want to make the public aware of a current phone scam.Authorities say scammers are fraudulently using the authority of Louisiana State Police Troop A in an effort to obtain money from victims.According to several citizens complaints, the impersonators contact the phones of potential victims by using a call that gives the appearance of originating from a phone number at Troop A. The complaints have stated that
  
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• McDonald's food bag leads police to alleged serial killer

  29-11-2017 14:22
  TAMPA, FL- A Florida police officer who was doing paperwork while sitting in a McDonald's restaurant got a tip that led authorities to the suspect accused of killing four people in random shootings over the past two months.Twenty-four-year-old Howell Emanuel Donaldson was arrested Tuesday by Tampa police in the shooting deaths of four people. He has been charged with first-degree murder and detained after a tip that he had a gun at a McDonald's restaurant.A witness approached a police officer a
  
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• WATCH: Beagle puppy scales cage at animal shelter

  29-11-2017 13:47
  WINDSOR, Va.- An animal shelter captured some adorable footage of a beagle puppy attempting to escape her pen.The Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter posted the video to their Facebook page Tuesday. The video shows "Buttermilk" turning into an escape artist as she deftly climbs her cage.The shelter said that Buttermilk was not hurt during her endeavor, and added that she's been moved into a different type of kennel.Buttermilk has an approved adopter that will be picking her up this week.&nb
  
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• One suspect arrested, two still at large for vehicle and residential burglaries

  29-11-2017 13:42
  ASSUMPTION PARISH- Deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for her connection to multiple vehicle and residential burglaries.On Oct. 17 deputies responded to multiple vehicles and residential burglaries in Belle River.The initial investigation revealed multiple vehicles had been burglarized. At least one firearm, as well as numerous personal items, had been stolen from the unlocked vehicles. It was also determined that a number of homes had been burglarized and ite
  
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• Popular Hammond park restocked with tons of fish

  29-11-2017 13:35
  HAMMOND- The City of Hammond recently announced that a popular area park has restocked their pond with 400 pounds of catfish.The City of Hammond's Facebook page posted a video Wednesday morning thanking the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the 400 pounds of catfish recently added to a park in Hammond.The post also thanked Mayor Pete Panepinto for his involvement in the restock.Check out the video to see the catfish being released.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Police searching for missing Algiers teen

  29-11-2017 13:02
  NEW ORLEANS- Authorities are asking for the public's help to find a teen reported missing in Algiers.WWL-TV reports that 19-year-old Allysia Black was last seen Nov. 21 in the 2300 block of Holiday Drive around noon. She has reportedly not been seen or heard from since.Black is described as having a slim build, standing about 5'6'' and weighing around 130-140 pounds.Anyone with information on Black or her whereabouts are asked to call Fourth District detectives at 504-658-6040
  
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• Marijuana bust leads to 4-year sentence, likely deportation

  29-11-2017 13:02
  NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge in New Orleans has sentenced a man to more than four years in federal prison for illegally re-entering the U.S. after his 2013 deportation, and for possession with intent to distribute marijuana.  Acting U.S. Attorney Duane Evans says in a news release that the 51-month sentence was handed down Tuesday in the case of 58-year-old Salvador Ordonez-Maldonado.  Ordonez had pleaded guilty in the case.  Evans' stateme
  
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• Pointe Coupee deputies looking for stolen ATV

  29-11-2017 12:45
  POINTE COUPEE PARISH- Deputies from the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office are looking for any information leading to the recovery of a 4-wheeler and/or the arrest of the subject(s) who stole it.Authorities say the ATV is a 2006 Honda Rancher with extended racks in the front and back with swamp lite tires. It was taken from the Morganza Spillway area. The date the ATV was stolen was not immediately released. Anyone with information&nb
  
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• Former LSU student pleads guilty to sharing child porn online

  29-11-2017 12:42
  BATON ROUGE - A former LSU student accused of taking photos of teenage girls showering in an on-campus dorm has pled guilty to sharing sexually explicit images of minors online.According to US Attorney Corey Amundson, 20-year-old Andrew Easterly pled guilty of storing inappropriate images featuring minors on his electronic devices and sharing them online, allowing his followers and other members of the public to access, view, and share the images.In 2015, authorities arrested Easterly
  
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• Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting attracts thousands

  29-11-2017 11:46
  NEW YORK - Thousands jammed into midtown Manhattan to watch the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center.
   Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio flipped the switch Wednesday night, illuminating the 75-foot-tall, 12-plus ton Norway spruce with 50,000 multicolored lights.
   The 85th annual ceremony was televised by NBC and included live performances by Brett Eldredge, Leslie Odom Jr., Pentatonix, Train, Harry Connick Jr. and the Radio City Rockettes.
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• Authorities arrest man for impersonating Louisiana State Trooper

  29-11-2017 11:36
  ST. JAMES PARISH- Authorities arrested a man they say was impersonating a Louisiana State Trooper.State troopers were contacted by the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office Nov. 28 to assist with the investigation. The person impersonating a trooper was identified as 37-year-old Thomas Mansur.Authorities say the initial investigation began around 11 p.m. Tuesday night when a St. James Parish Sheriff's Deputy was conducting patrols at the St. James Boat Club on US Highway 61. During his patrols, the
  
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• Pedestrian killed in crash Tuesday night

  29-11-2017 11:21
  JEFFERSON PARISH- Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash the left one woman dead on Behrman Highway.The crash took place shortly before 10 p.m. on LA 428 near Nova Street. Authorities say the crash claimed the life of 37-year-old Sonia Ruiz-Martinez.Preliminary investigation revealed that Martinez was attempted to cross LA 428 from east to west. While she was crossing the northbound left lane, Martinez was struck by a 2008 Mazda 6 driven by 58-year-old Tara Hahnebohm.Martinez was pron
  
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• Police searching for suspect who burglarized local business

  29-11-2017 09:54
  BATON ROUGE- Detectives from the Baton Rouge Police Department are searching for an individual they say burglarized a local business.The incident took place Oct. 15 at Tillage Construction located at 2635 Choctaw Drive around 5:30 p.m.Investigators believe the suspect forced his way into the business and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise. Authorities say the suspect is possibly occupying a blue and grey/silver colored 80's model Ford truck with two gas tanks.Anyone with information on
  
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• EBRSO looking for suspects who stole electronics from elementary school

  29-11-2017 09:36
  BATON ROUGE- Deputies from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are looking for two suspects they say entered a school and stole electronic equipment.The incident took place Nov. 25 at the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School located at 8033 Baringer Road.According to reports, the suspects made entry into a classroom and stole electronics and damaged other electronic items before leaving the campus.Both suspects are described as black males. One was wearing a hoodie and black shorts. The oth
  
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• Central High coach nominated for national Hometown Hero award

  29-11-2017 08:54
  BATON ROUGE-A local volleyball coach has been nominated for a national award for her continuous dedication to her athletes.Central High School volleyball coach Michele LeBouef is a nominee for the 2017 Hometown Hero award presented by Quicken Loans.According to MileSplit USA, the award is given to the finest coaches in the country who make an impact in the community by changing high school-age athlete's lives for the better. The last day to vote is Dec. 8.FloSport wil
  
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• Alleged car burglar calls 911 when truck owner confronts him

  29-11-2017 08:16
  MAYER, Ariz.— A man accused of burglarizing a disabled pickup truck in north-central Arizona later called 911 to report being threatened by the vehicle’s owner.Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials say 25-year-old Robert Jones of Glendale was booked into the Camp Verde jail on suspicion of burglary and criminal damage.The Daily Courier reports Jones allegedly broke out the window of the truck and took items out of the vehicle.Sheriff’s deputies contact the o
  
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• Trial set for former priest charged with possession of child porn

  29-11-2017 08:03
  ST. MARTINVILLE- A former Catholic priest facing 500 counts of possession of child pornography goes to trial February 5.Rev. F. David Broussard was relieved of his duties after his arrest. He was the chancellor of St. Bernard Elementary School and a priest at St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge.Broussard was arrested in 2016 after a computer repairman found over 500 images of child sex abuse on his computer and reported it to state police.Authorities say Broussard is out
  
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• Funeral arrangements announced for Richie Johnson

  29-11-2017 07:08
  PORT ALLEN- The funeral arrangements for long-time West Baton Rouge Parish lawman Richie Johnson have been released.Services will start tomorrow evening, with his burial on Friday. Johnson passed away Monday after a six-year battle with cancer.Visitation is Thursday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m and again on Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at Wilbert Funeral Home off Railroad Road in Plaquemine. The funeral will be Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly.Johnson was 48-year-old and lea
  
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• Suspect allegedly pulls gun on victim who refused to buy Bluetooth speaker

  29-11-2017 06:29
  BATON ROUGE- Authorities arrested a man they say allegedly pulled a gun on a victim who refused to by a Bluetooth speaker from him.The incident took place on Nov. 28 at Soft Touch Car Wash located at 500 Community College Drive.According to the affidavit, the suspect approached the victim and asked if he wanted to purchase a Bluetooth speaker. The suspect was identified as Mitchell Mosby.The victim told authorities he refused to buy the speaker from Mosby. At that point, the victim stated that&
  
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• NBC terminates 'Today' show host Matt Lauer for inappropriate behavior at workplace

  29-11-2017 06:18
  NEW YORK - NBC News says longtime "Today" show host Matt Lauer has been fired for "inappropriate sexual behavior."  Lauer's co-anchor Savannah Guthrie made the announcement at the top of Wednesday's "Today" show.  Guthrie read a statement from NBC News chairman Andy Lack, stating that the company has received a detailed complaint from a colleague Monday night "about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace" by Lauer. Lack's statement said the company fo
  
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• Man stabs father after heated argument

  29-11-2017 06:02
  BATON ROUGE- Police arrested a man they say stabbed his own father with a kitchen knife in October.Officers from the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 3000 block of Evangeline Street in reference to a male victim being stabbed. The incident occurred on Oct. 8.At the scene officers found the victim suffering from an approximate one-inch laceration on his left bicep and a small cut on his lip. The victim told authorities he and his son were involved in a verbal a
  
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