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• Report: Baton Rouge men caught smuggling undocumented immigrants in Texas; chase caught on video

  10-04-2023 18:20
  
  KINNEY COUNTY, Tx. - Two Baton Rouge men were arrested after Texas law enforcement caught them smuggling several undocumented immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, FOX News reported. The men were identified as 26-year-old Donald Ray Graves and the passenger as Najoua Jabarie Harris, 25. Parish records show both men are from Baton Rouge.The Texas Department of Public Safety made the arrests after a chase in Kinney County around 9 a.m. Friday. Officials told FOX News they initially tri
  
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• BR man caught smuggling immigrants in Texas linked to deadly Mall of La. shooting; new details in warrant

  10-04-2023 18:20
  
  KINNEY COUNTY, Tx. - Two Baton Rouge men were arrested after Texas law enforcement caught them smuggling several undocumented immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, one of whom police believe played a role in a drive-by shooting that killed two teenagers outside the Mall of Louisiana last year. After the chase in Kinney County, Texas last week, authorities identified the driver as 26-year-old Donald Ray Graves and the passenger as Najoua Jabarie Harris, 25. Records show both men are f
  
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• State Highway Safety Commission says more pedestrians are being killed by drivers

  10-04-2023 18:13
  
  BATON ROUGE - In the last two weeks, two pedestrians have been struck and killed by multiple vehicles while walking along the interstate. Although it's illegal to walk along the interstate, it is unavoidable in certain situations.“According to Louisiana law, it is actually illegal for pedestrians to use interstate roadways. However, we do realize that if somebody is a disabled motorist, you know things happen that, you might not be able to avoid the interstate as a pedestrian at some
  
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• Two championship-winning Tigers drafted into WNBA

  10-04-2023 17:06
  
  NEW YORK - Three members of LSU's national title-winning women's basketball team are hoping to hear their names at the WNBA Draft on Monday night. LaDazhia Williams was picked 17 overall by the Indiana Fever during the second round. Alexis Morris also went in the second round; she was picked 22 overall to the Connecticut Sun. Jasmine Carson was not selected during the first three rounds and will go into free agency. Morris, one of the top prospects in the draft, was a
  
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• Eyes on championship-winning Tigers for WNBA Draft

  10-04-2023 17:06
  
  NEW YORK - Three members of LSU's national title-winning women's basketball team are hoping to hear their names at the WNBA Draft on Monday night. Those eligible for the draft on Monday include Alexis Morris, LaDazhia Williams and Jasmine Carson.Morris, one of the top prospects in the draft, was among 15 players invited to attend the draft in New York City in person. Morris averaged 16.8 points and 3.8 assists throughout March Madness and she scored over 20 points in each of the final
  
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• Person robbed at gunpoint while servicing ATM in Gonzales

  10-04-2023 16:58
  
  GONZALES - A maintenance worker was robbed at gunpoint while servicing an ATM in Gonzales on Monday. According to authorities, the armed robbery happened at the Regions Bank along South Burnside Avenue. While the worker was servicing the ATM, a male pulled up to the machine, pointed a gun at the worker and demanded money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash and took off in a red Honda SUV. No more information was immediately available. Permali
  
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• 17-year-old hurt in drive-by shooting Monday

  10-04-2023 16:48
  
  DONALDSONVILLE - A 17-year-old was hurt Monday during a drive-by shooting in Donaldsonville. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the 17-year-old boy was near the corner of Evangeline Drive and East Bayou Road around 12 p.m. After the shooting, the victim was driven to a hospital in a personal car with non-life-threatening injuries.No information about a suspect or motive has been released. Permalink| Comments
  
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• FBI looking into 'unknown person' who tried to lure runaway Florida girls to Louisiana

  10-04-2023 15:40
  
  BATON ROUGE - Federal investigators are looking into an unidentified individual in Louisiana who tried to arrange a meet-up with a pair of young girls who fled their homes in Florida late last week.Late Thursday morning, the Union County Sheriff's Office put out a missing children alert for Jade Gregory, 12, and Khloe Larsen, 14. Deputies said they believed the two were heading to the Baton Rouge area before the girls were taken into custody by law enforcement near the Alabama-Florida border.St
  
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• Former La. Attorney General Richard Ieyoub dead at 78

  10-04-2023 14:29
  
  BATON ROUGE - State officials announced Monday that Richard Ieyoub, who served as Louisiana attorney general for over a decade, has died at age 78.Lawmakers announced Ieyoub's death at the start of 2023 legislative session Monday. He reportedly died in his sleep after experiencing complications related to surgery. Ieyoub, who's from Lake Charles, served as the state's AG from 1992 to 2004. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Balloon release ban to be discussed by Metro Council

  10-04-2023 14:09
  
  BATON ROUGE - Balloon releases could soon be banned in East Baton Rouge Parish. One council member is trying to make it happen, following the lead of states like California, Connecticut, Florida and Tennessee, as well as cities like Lafayette.Watch live newscasts hereThe release of balloons is common at vigils and memorials. Others release balloons at birthday parties and celebratory events. Councilwoman Laurie Adams is trying to put a stop to such occasions."Certainly a balloon release is beau
  
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• WATCH: Governor Edwards addresses lawmakers as 2023 legislative session begins

  10-04-2023 14:06
  
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• Deputies investigating triple shooting in Prairieville over the weekend

  10-04-2023 13:51
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE - Three people were reportedly shot after an argument inside a hookah lounge in Ascension Parish led to gunfire in the parking lot. Deputies arrived at the Hookaholics Lounge on Oak Plaza Avenue around 11:47 p.m. Saturday night to find several vehicles struck by bullets. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office soon learned that three people were hit by gunfire. All three victims are expected to survive. Everyone involved in the shooting fled before law enfo
  
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• Ponchatoula man wanted for allegedly stealing several ATVs

  10-04-2023 13:31
  
  PONCHATOULA - Deputies are searching for a man allegedly tied to several auto thefts where ATVs and other items were stolen. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, Jesse Kieff, 19, is accused of being tied to the thefts. He is known to frequent the Hammond and Ponchatoula area, deputies said. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the TPSO at (985) 902-2072 or the parish's Crime Stoppers at (1-800) 554-5245.Permalink| Comments
  
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• BRPD officer placed on leave after DWI arrest

  10-04-2023 13:24
  
  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer was arrested Friday after he was pulled over by Louisiana State Police, the department announced Monday. The Baton Rouge Police Department released a statement Monday confirming the arrest of Markeith Hatfield. He faces charges in East Baton Rouge for reckless operation and driving while intoxicated. Hatfield was placed on administrative leave, the department said. He's been with BRPD for four years. Police did not r
  
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• Police: 'Multiple casualties' from shooting in Louisville

  10-04-2023 09:14
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police are reporting “multiple casualties” as they respond to a shooting in a bank building in downtown Louisville.The Louisville Metro Police Department said Monday on Twitter there was an ongoing situation and asked people to avoid the area. “There are multiple casualties,” police said in the tweet. Police described it as an “active aggressor.”Witnesses who left the building told WHAS-TV they heard gu
  
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• Police: 5 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville building

  10-04-2023 09:14
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police say five people have been killed in a shooting at a bank building in downtown Louisville and the suspected shooter is also dead.Police say six others were brought to the hospital after the Monday morning shooting.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police are reporting “multiple casualties” as they respond to a shooting in a bank building in downtown Louisville.The
  
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• Police: 4 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville building

  10-04-2023 09:14
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A shooting Monday at a bank in downtown Louisville killed at least four people and wounded at least eight others, police said. The suspected lone shooter was also dead.Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey told reporters that officers who arrived on the scene “encountered active gunshots still being fired inside the location at that time.”Officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter, who appeared to be a former employee
  
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• Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy

  10-04-2023 09:13
  
  DHARAMSALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama apologized Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism.A statement posted on his official website said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to “apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused.”The incident occurred at a public gathering in February at the Tsuglakhang templ
  
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• Firefighters able to save multiple pets in 'major emergency' apartment fire

  10-04-2023 06:26
  
  WALKER - Firefighters were able to save multiple pets caught in an apartment fire that officials called a "major emergency."According to the Walker Fire Department, firefighters responded to an apartment complex in the area of 4 Mile Road and Alpine Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. The fire was through the roof of the building but firefighters were able to do a quick search for victims and were able to save multiple pets. Also responding to the fire were Alpine Firefighters Association,
  
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• Police officer shoots, kills man at Lafayette club; state police investigating

  10-04-2023 04:16
  
  LAFAYETTE - State police are investigating a shooting in which a Lafayette police officer shot and killed someone while working security at a night club.According to Louisiana State Police, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a night club on Johnston Street later Sunday night, shortly before 11 p.m.. An officer working security detail at the club reportedly shot a man, who was taken to a hospital where he later died. LSP did not say why the officer shot the man.This is a devel
  
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• Police officer allegedly shoots, kills man at Lafayette club; state police investigating

  10-04-2023 04:16
  
  LAFAYETTE - State police are investigating a shooting in which a Lafayette police officer allegedly shot and killed someone at a night club.According to Louisiana State Police, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a night club on Johnston Street later Sunday night, shortly before 11 p.m.. An officer working security detail at the club reportedly shot a man, who was taken to a hospital where he later died. LSP did not say why the officer shot the man.This is a developing story.&
  
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