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• Trump digs in on election lies, attacks accuser during CNN town hall event

  10-05-2023 20:33
  
  During a tense CNN town hall Wednesday, former President Donald Trump dug in on his lies about the 2020 election, downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and repeatedly insulted a woman in response to a civil jury’s finding this week that he was liable of sexually assaulting her.During the contentious back-and-forth in early-voting New Hampshire — where moderator Kaitlan Collins sometimes struggled to fact-check his misstatements in real time — Trump continued to
  
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• Ordinance to help convicted criminals get hired passed through Metro Council

  10-05-2023 18:18
  
  BATON ROUGE - After deferring the Fair Chance Ordinance two weeks ago, the ordinance passed through the Metro Council by 7-5.Mayor Sharon Weston Broome sent the following statement Wednesday evening: Individuals who have criminal backgrounds should not automatically be disqualified from employment opportunities, but instead given a fair chance to be considered based on their skills, qualifications, and potential. By providing individuals with a pathway to employment and business, we ca
  
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• 'Deeply disappointed:' Governor Edwards issues statement about failure of bill to add rape and incest exceptions for abortions

  10-05-2023 17:33
  
  BATON ROUGE -Abortion laws will stay the same for now here in the state. One by one, bills that would change the rules regarding abortion fell by the wayside during a meeting of the house committee on administration of criminal justice. That included one authored by Rep. Delisha Boyd."Although I don't agree with abortion on any level, my concern of bringing this bill was to protect the innocent if they needed it," Rep. Boyd, (D) Orleans parish said.She shared her own emotional experience on why
  
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• Police looking for burglar who stole guns in string of Garden District thefts

  10-05-2023 15:42
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing multiple guns during a series of burglaries reported in the Garden District. Law enforcement did not immediately outline when the burglaries happened but shared photos Wednesday showing the suspected burglar roaming the historic neighborhood. The man appeared to be wearing dark-colored clothing and was shirtless in several pictures. Anyone with information on his identity should contact police at (225)344-7867Per
  
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• Bridge work wrapping up, concrete error to be fixed by contractor

  10-05-2023 15:27
  
  BATON ROUGE - A contractor crew made an error that they're trying to fix. It's work on Chevelle Drive in Baton Rouge and it's taken months only to run into a problem.Frank Bruscato went looking for answers and contacted 2 On Your Side."We thought it was very close to being finished," Bruscato said.And it is - there's just been a slight delay. Several weeks ago concrete sidewalks, curbs, and driveways were poured in an area that's been torn up for bridge work since October. Bruscato got excited
  
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• Arrest warrant signed for Baton Rouge teacher accused of raping student on campus

  10-05-2023 14:37
  
  BATON ROUGE - A now-fired Istrouma High School health teacher and track coach who, until last week, was also a reserve deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has a warrant for his arrest after being accused of sexually assaulting a student in a closet near the school's gymnasium.The East Baton Rouge School System told WBRZ that Johnnie Butler, 41, was terminated from his teaching job and coaching position Wednesday, a day after The Investigative Unit first reported on the alle
  
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• Family of La. native severely hurt in Texas mall shooting releases statement, fundraiser

  10-05-2023 13:59
  
  LAFAYETTE PARISH - The family of a Louisiana native life-threateningly injured in a Texas mall shooting has issued a statement and a fundraiser for medical and personal expenses. Irving Walker II was severely injured in the Friday shooting that left 9 people, including the gunman, dead. Walker's family and his attorney released a statement Tuesday while he recovered after a major, life-saving surgery:As we stand with Irvin during this very challenging and emotional time, my te
  
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• Family of La. native badly hurt in Texas mall shooting releases statement, starts fundraiser

  10-05-2023 13:59
  
  LAFAYETTE PARISH - The family of a Louisiana native life-threateningly injured in a Texas mall shooting has issued a statement and a fundraiser for medical and personal expenses. Irving Walker II was severely injured in the Friday shooting that left 9 people, including the gunman, dead. Walker's family and his attorney released a statement Tuesday while he recovered after a major, life-saving surgery:As we stand with Irvin during this very challenging and emotional time, my te
  
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• LSU softball drops opener at SEC Tournament

  10-05-2023 13:42
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, ARK - The Ole Miss Rebels softball team made the plays, and the LSU Tiger softball team did not.  There's no simpler way to put it than that as LSU committed a season high four errors on the day and ended their stay at the SEC Softball Tournament earlier than expected.Ole Miss used a two-run home run in extra-innings to beat LSU 5-3 in ten innings, but it was their defense that showed out in their victory.  A handful of athletic and clutch defensive catches sprea
  
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• Weeks after selection in WNBA draft, LSU Tigers cut from pro teams

  10-05-2023 13:26
  
  Former Tiger and national champion Alexis Morris has been waived by the Connecticut Sun just a month after getting the spotlight during the WNBA Draft. The news comes less than 24 hours after Tiger forward LaDazhia Williams was cut by the WNBA team that drafted her in the second round, the Indiana Fever.Morris announced on social media Wednesday that she was being waived. Her announcement came within an hour of the team's win in their first preseason game, during which she saw play and
  
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• Weeks after selection in WNBA draft, LSU Tigers already cut from pro teams

  10-05-2023 13:26
  
  Former Tiger and national champion Alexis Morris has been waived by the Connecticut Sun just a month after getting the spotlight during the WNBA Draft. The news comes less than 24 hours after Tiger forward LaDazhia Williams was cut by the WNBA team that drafted her in the second round, the Indiana Fever.Morris announced on social media Wednesday that she was being waived. Her announcement came within an hour of the team's win in their first preseason game, during which she saw play and
  
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• Former LSU tight end diagnosed with lymphoma signs with New Orleans Saints

  10-05-2023 13:08
  
  NEW ORLEANS - Foster Moreau, the former LSU tight end who stepped away from the NFL earlier in 2023 due to being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, has signed a three-year deal with the New Orleans Saints. According to sports reporter Adam Schefter, Moreau, a New Orleans native, signed the deal Wednesday morning that would include a guaranteed $8 million with an additional $3 million in incentives with the Saints. Free-agent TE Foster Moreau reached agreement today on a three-
  
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• LSU basketball star apologizes over controversial new song, takes video down

  10-05-2023 13:01
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU is apologizing over a song released Tuesday by national champ Flau'jae Johnson, the Tigers basketball star who moonlights as a rapper, after she drew criticism over a reference to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Johnson, well-known amongst LSU fans for her prowess on the court as well as her side career in music, drew ire within hours of dropping her new song, a remix of Latto's "Put It on Da Floor." One particular line in the song triggered backlash due to a ref
  
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• Baby alligator found taking a swim in lazy river at Lake Charles casino

  10-05-2023 12:13
  
  LAKE CHARLES - A baby alligator was found relaxing his way through the lazy river at L'Aurerge Casino and Resort in Lake Charles. The casino said it took the alligator to a safe place to swim and tried to ease customers worries, saying this doesn't happen regularly. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Missing 14-year-old last seen in Addis located, according to deputies

  10-05-2023 09:35
  
  UPDATE: Christopher Brisco was found safe. ADDIS - West Baton Rouge law enforcement is searching for a missing teenager last seen at his guardian's house Tuesday.The Addis Police Department along with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for Christopher Brisco, 14. Brisco was last seen at his guardian's house Tuesday afternoon. He was reported missing Wednesday morning. He is 14 years old, 5,5", and 100 pounds. Anyone with information is encouraged to call
  
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• Deputies looking for missing 14-year-old last seen in Addis

  10-05-2023 09:35
  
  ADDIS - West Baton Rouge law enforcement is searching for a missing teenager last seen at his guardian's house Tuesday.The Addis Police Department along with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for Christopher Brisco, 14. Brisco was last seen at his guardian's house Tuesday afternoon. He was reported missing Wednesday morning. He is 14 years old, 5,5", and 100 pounds. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the APD at (225) 687-2222 or the WBRSO at (225) 490
  
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• US Rep. George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges

  10-05-2023 08:39
  
  CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, was arrested on federal criminal charges on Wednesday ahead of an expected court appearance.The indictment says Santos induced supporters to donate to a company under the false pretense that the money would be used to support his campaign. Instead, it says, he used it for personal expenses, including luxury designer clothes and to pay off his credit cards.U
  
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• Man allegedly bought, put tracking device on woman's vehicle

  10-05-2023 07:39
  
  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man for allegedly placing a tracking device on the underside of a woman's car. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call in which a woman stated there was an "unknown object" on the underside of the rear-passenger side of her car. She removed the object, which deputies determined to be a Spytec GPS tracking device. Investigators said they traced the device to have been purchased and tracked by 29-year-old
  
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• Deputies make arrest after woman finds tracking device under her car

  10-05-2023 07:39
  
  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man for allegedly placing a tracking device on the underside of a woman's car. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call in which a woman stated there was an "unknown object" on the underside of the rear-passenger side of her car. She removed the object, which deputies determined to be a Spytec GPS tracking device. A product page for the device describes it as a "wireless battery-powered tracker that can
  
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• A 'PBGV' wins Westminster dog show, a first for the breed

  10-05-2023 05:26
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — This Buddy Holly no longer has to sigh, “That’ll be the day.”A petit basset griffon Vendéen named for the late rock ‘n’ roll legend won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night, a first for the rabbit-hunting breed. Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States.“I never thought a PBGV would do this,” hand
  
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