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• After Roe's demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, laments

  26-06-2022 21:28 via wbrz.com
  
  Praise and lament for the overturning of abortion rights filled sacred spaces this weekend as clergy across the U.S. rearranged worship plans or rewrote sermons to provide their religious context -- and competing messages -- about the historic moment.Abortion is a visceral issue for deeply divided religious Americans. Some are sad or angry in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s seismic Dobbs v. Jackson decision Friday. Others are grateful and elated.At St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburg
  
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• Report: LSU Baseball hiring former Twins pitching coach

  26-06-2022 20:21 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball is reportedly hiring Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson. BREAKING: @LSUbaseball is hiring @Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson as its new pitching coach, sources tell @d1baseball. Johnson has spent the last four seasons with the #Twins and marks a blockbuster hire for Jay Johnson. #LSU https://t.co/iXDPdKS6pm pic.twitter.com/OVkWIrQgXS— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) June 26, 2022In a rare midseason move, Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson will leave the
  
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• Both lanes of LA-431 at Bayou Boulevard closed to repair sinkhole in road

  26-06-2022 19:59 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. AMANT - Both lanes of LA-431 at Bayou Boulevard closed Sunday for crews to repair a sink hole.According to Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, DOTD crews were on-site Sunday and the road will be closed until further notice.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Both lanes of LA-431 at Bayou Boulevard closed to repair sink hole in road

  26-06-2022 19:59 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. AMANT - Both lanes of LA-431 at Bayou Boulevard closed Sunday for crews to repair a sink hole.According to Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, DOTD crews were on-site Sunday and the road will be closed until further notice.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Ole Miss wins their first College World Series, beating Oklahoma 4-2

  26-06-2022 18:04 via wbrz.com
  
  OMAHA - Former LSU catcher Mike Bianco is bringing a national title to Oxford, as Ole Miss beats Oklahoma 2 games to 0 in the College World Series final. Just a few months ago, the Rebels looked like they were going to be sitting on the outside looking in of the NCAA tournament. But the team got hot at the right time, only losing 1 game in the entire tournament. Becoming the 7th SEC team to win a baseball national title.The Rebels beating the Sooners 10-3 on Saturday, then 4-2 today to
  
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• Sports2-a-Days: Live Oak Eagles

  26-06-2022 17:02 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Live Oak Eagles are in year three under head coach Blane Westmoreland, and this season the Eagles will have a really young team.Westmoreland likes the direction his program is heading, especially with the talent in the underclassmen."We're excited for our young guys. We have some really good talent. Our JV freshman classes that we're excited about some of those freshmen will play this year," said Westmoreland. "We're gonna take our lumps with them because they're 13/14 years o
  
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• Crews searching for two missing people in Lake Maurepas

  26-06-2022 17:02 via wbrz.com
  
  MAUREPAS - First responders are searching Lake Maurepas after two adults reportedly went in the water and did not resurface. Authorities said the people were last seen on a boat. Livingston and Ascension Parish crews were out on the lake Sunday afternoon searching for the missing people. First responders are asking for other boaters to give emergency response vehicles the space they need to search the area. No other information is immediately available. Perma
  
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• Crews searching for 3 missing people in Lake Maurepas

  26-06-2022 17:02 via wbrz.com
  
  MAUREPAS - First responders are searching Lake Maurepas after three adults reportedly went in the water and did not resurface. Wildlife and fisheries agents said three men were on a pontoon boat and went into the water around 4 p.m. Sunday. Agents said the men, ages 18, 20 and 48, may have gone into the water on purpose but have not resurfaced. Crews from Livingston and Ascension parishes are also on the lake looking for the missing boaters. Agents said the search may
  
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• At least 20 dead in South African club; cause not yet known

  26-06-2022 14:41 via wbrz.com
  
  JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police are investigating the deaths of at least 20 people at a nightclub in the coastal town of East London early Sunday.It is unclear what led to the deaths of the young people, who were reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.Local newspaper Daily Dispatch reported that bodies were strewn across tables and chairs without any visible signs of injuries.“At this point we cannot confirm the cause of death,&
  
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• STATE POLICE: Bicyclist struck and killed in Ascension Parish

  26-06-2022 14:14 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE, LA - A bicyclist was struck and killed Saturday night in Ascension Parish.Shortly after 9:00 pm Saturday, State Police responded to reports of a fatal crash involving a bicyclist on US 61 south of LA 73, north of Germany Road in Ascension Parish.The bicyclist has been identified as 61-year-old Melvin White of Gonzales.The initial investigation revealed that White was headed west entering US 61 when he was struck by a 2006 Toyota Camry traveling northbound. White was then struck ag
  
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• Bicyclist struck and killed in Ascension Parish

  26-06-2022 14:14 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE - A bicyclist was struck and killed Saturday night in Ascension Parish.Shortly after 9:00 pm Saturday, State Police responded to reports of a fatal crash involving a bicyclist on US 61 south of LA 73, north of Germany Road in Ascension Parish.The bicyclist has been identified as 61-year-old Melvin White of Gonzales.The initial investigation revealed that White was headed west entering US 61 when he was struck by a 2006 Toyota Camry traveling northbound. White was then struck again
  
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• All lanes open on I-10 East at Ramah after hours-long stall due to 18-wheeler fire

  26-06-2022 13:32 via wbrz.com
  
  RAMAH - All lanes are open after an hours-long backup due to an 18-wheeler that caught fire on the side of I-10 East near Ramah.There is still heavy congestion in the area. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route.This is a developing story.Permalink| Comments
  
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• BRFD investigating house fire on North 23rd Street

  26-06-2022 12:13 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Fire Investigators are looking into what caused a house fire on the 1700 block of North 23rd Street.Crews arrived on scene to find the fire coming from the eave of the house. Firefighters found more fire coming from the bedroom near the back of the building. Crews were able to stop the flames from spreading to nearby buildings.The home was vacant at the time and is considered a total loss.The fire is still under investigation.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Myles Brennan prepping to be QB1 for LSU this fall

  26-06-2022 12:12 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - From this time three years ago, Myles Brennan came to the Manning Passing Academy as Joe Burrow's understudy not knowing that both he and Burrow would be involved in one of the most historic college football seasons of all time.Fast forward three years to now, he's still in a quarterback battle in Baton Rouge but he's still better prepared and in a better state of mind to take over the reins as QB one for 2019."I and Joe were a counselor and I came into the little throwing session
  
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• Deputies looking for vehicle linked to catalytic converter thefts

  26-06-2022 12:00 via wbrz.com
  
  AMITE - Deputies are looking for a car that has been linked to the theft of several catalytic converters. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, several catalytic converters were stolen from a home on LA-16 near LA-1054 in Amite. Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicle and possible suspects involved with the theft. Anyone with information should call (800) 554-5254. Permalink| Comments
  
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