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• Ascension homeowners eligible for property tax breaks after recent flooding

  13-06-2021 21:20 via wbrz.com
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - Many Ascension homeowners whose property flooded during May's severe rainstorms will be getting a break on their property taxes this year.The parish tax assessor's office says anyone who had water damage to their property, will be granted exemptions to paying property taxes this year."The water just came up so fast. We had time just to get stuff out of here, but no time to sandbag at this height," Michael LeBlanc said.LaBlanc lives in the Spanish Lakes area of the parish, one
  
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• BRPD vehicle hit by gunfire; no officers hurt

  13-06-2021 19:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON Rouge - A BRPD police unit was shot Saturday night while an officer was still inside, according to Baton Rouge Police. That officer was not hurt.A police spokesperson said the officer, along with four others, arrived at Choctaw Drive near Daisy Avenue to break up a drag racing scene earlier that night. The officers had returned to their cars after clearing the scene when, around 11 p.m., a bullet struck one of the police vehicles.The single bullet hit the front of the car's fender on the
  
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• Fire truck reportedly involved in head-on crash in Denham Springs

  13-06-2021 18:43 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are investigating a crash involving a fire engine and another vehicle in Livingston Parish Sunday afternoon. Livingston Fire officials confirmed one of their trucks was involved in the wreck on Pete's Highway but could say little else about the incident. Sources said the truck collided with another vehicle head-on, leaving at least one person hurt.The Denham Springs Police Department confirmed it was investigating the wreck but did not release any other details.
  
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• Father accidentally shot 9-year-old son while holstering gun, Texas police say

  13-06-2021 17:45 via wbrz.com
  
  HOUSTON - A 9-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the chest by his father Friday night after the man armed himself because he thought they were being followed, according to ABC News.Police said the father thought he and his son were being followed as they drove through Houston’s Fifth Ward around 11 p.m., prompting the man to draw his gun.After making it home safely, investigators believe the father accidentally fired his weapon as he was holstering it, shooting his son in the chest
  
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• Suspect in triple shooting outside Lafayette police station was shot hours later in West Baton Rouge

  13-06-2021 15:48 via wbrz.com
  
  WEST BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of shooting three people outside a police station in Lafayette was captured after someone shot him on I-10 in the capital area. The Acadiana Advocate reports Artella Andrus, 22, was wounded after an unknown shooter opened fire on his vehicle along I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Friday night. He survived and was later taken into police custody.Lafayette Police said the shooting happened after Andrus shot three people in the parking lot of a police sta
  
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• Louisiana would expand gambling on horse racing under bill

  13-06-2021 15:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana’s off-track betting parlors would be able to add hundreds of new slot-like machines, under legislation that won final passage and awaits a decision from the governor.Sen. Gary Smith, a Norco Democrat, said his bill would generate new money to help the state’s horse racing industry. But the Advocate reports it’s not clear if the state will gain more revenue from the gambling expansion.The Senate voted 32-3 for the measure Tuesd
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for parts of metro Baton Rouge

  13-06-2021 13:13 via wbrz.com
  
  A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 7PM for the following parishes: East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted portions of the WBRZ viewing area in a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe weather. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main concern in any stro
  
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• Public can weigh in on LSU Lakes project at public meeting

  13-06-2021 13:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE – There have been discussions on improving the university lakes system for years, and plans are finally starting to move forward.Invasive species and algae have taken over the waters. Monday night, those with the University Lakes Project LLC will be updating the public on the project and asking for input.“How are they going to build up the shore lines?” Matt Thomas asked.Thomas plans to attend the open house. He and other volunteers clean out the lakes
  
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• Passenger dies after driver loses control along West I-12, crashes into tree

  13-06-2021 12:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - BRPD Homicide Detectives are investigating a deadly crash late Friday night that resulted in the death of one person.According to police, the incident happened shortly before midnight along West I-12. Authorities say the driver lost control of a 2012 Dodge Charger, left the roadway, and crashed into a tree.One of the passengers, identified as 24 year old Doneshia Burton, was then ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver and two other passengers received minor inj
  
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