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• Deputies looking for man who stole 5 tablets from Burbank Walmart on Tuesday morning

  15-03-2023 20:14
  
  BATON ROUGE - Deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who stole 5 tablets from the Walmart on Burbank Drive. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, around 8 a.m. the suspect went into an 'employees only' part of the store and stole $1,300 worth of electronic tablets. Anyone with information on the suspect or the stolen merchandise should call (225) 344-7867. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Police looking for Baker woman last seen March 5

  15-03-2023 19:40
  
  BAKER - Police are searching for a middle-age woman last seen when she was going outside to smoke March 5. According to family members, 57-year-old Anna Ellis went missing March 5 around 11 p.m. Family told police Ellis suffers from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Anyone with information on Ellis' whereabouts should call (225) 775-6000. Permalink| Comments
  
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• New Orleans Saints sign former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams

  15-03-2023 18:23
  
  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints sign former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams to a three-year $12 million deal. Williams lead the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 17, while having 1066 yards.Williams has 38 touchdowns in six seasons with the Packers and Lions. He fills a void with Alvin Kamara possibly being suspended, and complements him if he does play. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Limited-time event will let you golf in Tiger Stadium

  15-03-2023 17:11
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Stadium Golf Tour has stopped in Baton Rouge and is inviting participants to tee off in Tiger Stadium. The limited-time event, running from March 16-19 at Death Valley, brings a nine-hole golf course to the stadium. Participants will also get a “behind the scenes” tour through the locker room, press room and past the national championship trophies. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome. Clubs and balls will be provided. More det
  
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• Judge dismisses former Pointe Coupee captain's lawsuit against ex-sheriff

  15-03-2023 17:07
  
  BATON ROUGE - A US District Court judge has dismissed a civil rights claim against a former Pointe Coupee sheriff.Judge John deGravelles on Tuesday dismissed, with prejudice, the case filed by Adrian Slaughter against Beauregard "Bud" Torres III.Slaughter sued in 2018, claiming he had been targeted by the sheriff (at that time) after Slaughter announced his own intention to seek the top law enforcement office in the parish.The initial matter involved alleged payroll fraud -- as identified by To
  
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• City-Parish approves lease on new 911 call center, possibly raising phone fees for residents

  15-03-2023 16:56
  
  BATON ROUGE- The City-Parish looking to make some big upgrades to the current 911 call system, which may raise residents phone bills. Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve a lease for a new building that will serve as a parish-wide backup location. Director Jim Verlander says it's the first of its kind in the parish."The Backup Unified Communications Center (BUCC) is going to be over at Bon Carre and it will actually provide a backup location for all the emer
  
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• Board approves lease on new 911 call center, possibly raising phone fees for residents

  15-03-2023 16:56
  
  BATON ROUGE- The EBR Parish Communication District is looking to make some big upgrades to the current 911 call system, which may raise residents phone fees. Wednesday afternoon, the Board of Commissioners voted to approve a lease for a new building that will serve as a parish-wide backup location. Director Jim Verlander says it's the first of its kind in the parish."The Backup Unified Communications Center (BUCC) is going to be over at Bon Carre and it will actually provide a backup l
  
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• LSU forward Angel Reese named First Team All-American

  15-03-2023 15:45
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU women's basketball forward Angel Reese has been named First Team All-American by both the AP and U.S. Basketball Writers Association.Reese, who was named to the All-SEC First Team and All-Defensive Team last week, joined LSU prior to the season rated as the nation’s No. 1 impact transfer and she made an immediate difference for the Tigers, leading the SEC with 23.4 points per game and 15.5 rebounds per game.She is also a finalist for the Katrina McClain Award as one
  
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• LSU's 2024 kickoff in Las Vegas will air in prime time on WBRZ

  15-03-2023 15:32
  
  LAS VEGAS - The Tigers will kick off the 2024 football season against USC on a Sunday night, with the game set to air on WBRZ. About a year and a half after it was first announced that LSU's 2024 season-opener will be played against the Trojans in Las Vegas, fans now have a date and time for the match-up. LSU Athletics announced that kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT Sept. 1 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.The university announced initial plans for the match-up in 2021, though de
  
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• Channel 2's Best Bet$: March Madness Field of 64

  15-03-2023 15:27
  
  BATON ROUGE - The best tournament in all of sports is officially here, and we got off to a solid start in March going 2-1 in our Conference Tournament Bet$. To start the Big Dance I'm giving you four picks -- two Bracket Busters, the best game, and my NCAA Tournament Champion.Bracket Buster: 1. No. 13 Iona over No. 4 UConn 2. No.13 Furman over No. 4 VirginiaBest Game: No. 7 Missouri over No. 10 Utah StateChampion: HoustonPermalink| Comments
  
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• Sheriff: Five arrested over plot to smuggle drugs into Iberville Parish jail

  15-03-2023 13:55
  
  PLAQUEMINE - Deputies made five arrests after uncovering a plan to sneak drugs into the Iberville Parish jail, law enforcement announced Wednesday.The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of the following suspects:-Jamie Guidry, 2/26/82, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics, introduction of contraband, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a CDS in the presence of a juvenile-Jewell Herron, 2/9/81, introduction of contraband-Coy Simpson, 11/
  
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• Replica of centuries-old expedition ship arrives in Baton Rouge, open for tours

  15-03-2023 13:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Nao Trinidad, a replica of a famous 16th century expedition ship — has docked in the capital city — providing a rare learning opportunity for visitors. Described as a "floating classroom," the vessel docked alongside the USS Kidd in Baton Rouge Tuesday night and will be open through March 25 before continuing its trip up the Mississippi River. At $25 per person, visitors can explore both the Kidd and the Trinidad. More details hereThe orig
  
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• Teachers plan to demonstrate at Wednesday's school board meeting; fearing for their safety in school

  15-03-2023 11:39
  
  BATON ROUGE- Cellphone videos recorded by students capture terrifying moments when fights break out at several schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. The violence is seemingly everywhere. Teachers and staff members have had enough."I think it's heartbreaking. Discipline and safety at schools is a problem," Valencea Johnson told WBRZ.Johnson works as a librarian at an East Baton Rouge Parish public school. She is also the president of the East Baton Rouge Parish Association of Educators.The organiz
  
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• Teachers plan to demonstrate at Thursday's school board meeting; fearing for their safety in school

  15-03-2023 11:39
  
  BATON ROUGE- Cellphone videos recorded by students capture terrifying moments when fights break out at several schools in East Baton Rouge Parish. The violence is seemingly everywhere. Teachers and staff members have had enough."I think it's heartbreaking. Discipline and safety at schools is a problem," Valencea Johnson told WBRZ.Johnson works as a librarian at an East Baton Rouge Parish public school. She is also the president of the East Baton Rouge Parish Association of Educators.The organiz
  
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• Overturned SUV left in roadway after crash on Scenic Highway

  15-03-2023 11:27
  
  BATON ROUGE - A crash on Scenic Highway left an SUV overturned in the road Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Scenic Highway near the railroad tracks at Thomas Road. A white SUV was seen upside-down near the railing.First responders were on the scene, but the severity of injuries, if any, was not immediately clear. It is also not clear what caused the crash. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Southern women's basketball team bounced out of NCAA Tournament with loss to Sacred Heart in the Play-In Game

  15-03-2023 11:15
  
  STANFORD, Cali. - The Southern women's basketball team's season ends after an 57-47 loss to Sacred Heart in the NCAA Tournament's play-in game.The Lady Jaguars jumped out to an early lead (14-4), but were outscored 29-6 the rest of the first half. That was the real difference in the game. Genovea Johnson lead Southern with 11 points, and seven rebounds. The Lady Jaguars ended the season with an 18-15 record, winning their first SWAC tournament title since 2019. Permalink| Comm
  
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• Person jumped into Mississippi River after setting car on fire near Sunshine Bridge

  15-03-2023 09:51
  
  CONVENT - Deputies had to fish a person out of the Mississippi River after they allegedly crashed into a cane field and set their car on fire. According to the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office, the person was driving recklessly near the Sunshine Bridge Wednesday morning. When deputies tried to pull them over, they crashed their car into a cane field off the roadway before getting out and setting it on fire. The person then ran across the levee and jumped into the river, deput
  
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• New Orleans family catches banana with racial slur etched into it at parade

  15-03-2023 08:36
  
  NEW ORLEANS - A family is calling for answers and an apology after catching an item during a St. Patrick's Day parade they say had a racial slur written across it, according to WWL-TV.Jennifer Lawrence told WWL-TV her daughter caught a banana at the St. Patrick's Day Metairie Road Parade on Sunday with a racial slur etched into it.“So you’re traveling near and far to come show support and this is what we get, a banana with a vile word on it, for what reason?” she s
  
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• Liberty High School JROTC team wins state championship

  15-03-2023 07:46
  
  BATON ROUGE - Congratulations to the Liberty Magnet High School JROTC Champions! The school's JROTC Raider team competed in the state championship this past Saturday, March 11. The male team placed highest overall in events like the Rope Bridge and the Cross Country Rescue."I don't want to sound too full of myself, but we dominated the competition and we brought home a state title," said the Raider team commander, Jeremiah Campbell. "Even with the little amount of resources that we do have, we
  
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• Budweiser Clydesdales arrive in BR ahead of Saturday's Wearin' of the Green parade

  15-03-2023 07:27
  
  BATON ROUGE - We're counting down the days to the big Wearin' of the Green Parade! In the sea of green, many floats will be on the route, but one crowd favorite is returning to help lead the parade.The Budweiser Clydesdales made their way to Baton Rouge Monday night, ready to trot in Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade.They'll be pulling the famous red wagon where you'll see this year's Grand Marshal, Timothy Mockler with Mockler Beverage, and the Clydesdales' best buds, the dalmatians.The Clyd
  
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• New charter school taking over former Prescott Middle, plans to pay teachers much more than local standard

  15-03-2023 06:25
  
  BATON ROUGE - A charter school operator that has gained attention for its success in Colorado and Texas plans to take over Prescott Middle School this summer, according to The Advocate. The Advocate reports that Third Future Schools, a Denver-based group, plans to take over Prescott Middle from Democracy Prep, a New York City-based group that surrendered its charter ion January after seven years in operation. Third Future has several notable features that have made it stand ou
  
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