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• St. Joseph's Academy parking lot built after contentious fight with neighbors

  08-08-2023 21:45
  
  BATON ROUGE- The parking lot that was recently built for St. Joseph's Academy on Broussard Street will be where faculty and staff at the school will park starting Wednesday.Getting to this point has been difficult, as neighbors who live near the school have strongly opposed the parking lot being built next to their houses."I don't think anyone can honestly say that they want a parking lot right next to their home," Patrice Ellis told WBRZ.Since then, there have been public meetings about the pa
  
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• Candidates jump into Louisiana elections, many races have no incumbent

  08-08-2023 20:06
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The floodgates have opened in Louisiana’s election season.Candidates flocked to register Tuesday for several highly anticipated races with no incumbent on the ballot this year, including governor, secretary of state and attorney general.An crowded field of Louisiana residents — current and former politicians, business owners, lawyers and people who’ve never held office but want to see change in their state — will qualify
  
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• Saints shut down final open practice to the public due to heat concerns

  08-08-2023 17:22
  
  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints have canceled the final remaining open practice to the public due to the extreme heat that has engulfed South Louisiana.That final open practice was scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10, but in an effort to protect the health and safety of Saints fans, players, coaches and staff, the final practice will not be rescheduled as more practice time will be conducted in the indoor practice field at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center.Due to space limitations, the tea
  
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• ESPN gaming deal will bring change to L'Auberge

  08-08-2023 17:08
  
  BATON ROUGE - Just months after it opened under the "Barstool" brand, the sportsbook at L'Auberge in Baton Rouge will be rebranding under one of the biggest names in broadcasting: ESPN.On Tuesday, the network and PENN Entertainment -- which owns L'Auberge -- announced an agreement to launch "ESPN BET," a branded sportsbook that will roll out across the United States.According to a news release, "PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall
  
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• ESPN gaming deal could bring change to L'Auberge

  08-08-2023 17:08
  
  BATON ROUGE - Just months after it opened under the "Barstool" brand, the sports book at L'Auberge in Baton Rouge will be rebranding under one of the biggest names in broadcasting: ESPN.On Tuesday, the network and PENN Entertainment -- which owns L'Auberge -- announced an agreement to launch "ESPN BET," a branded sportsbook that will roll out across the United States.According to a news release, "PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fal
  
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• Dangerous heat: Louisiana reports at least 16 deaths in recent months amid historically hot summer

  08-08-2023 16:54
  
  BATON ROUGE - Extreme heat warnings are not to be taken lightly. Since June 1, there have be 17 days of heat warnings. Tuesday marked a fifth day in a row for August.Watch live newscasts here On Tuesday, the Louisiana Department of Health told WBRZ that 16 heat-related deaths were reported in June and July. That means Louisiana has already surpassed its average of 10 heat-related deaths each year, according to the state. "At least 16 people have died in June and July based on
  
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• Man accused of holding woman captive in Livingston Parish dies in custody days after his arrest

  08-08-2023 16:42
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man accused of holding a woman hostage in Livingston Parish has died in custody after deputies say he fell and hurt himself while fleeing law enforcement. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Christian Gremillion, 33, was initially arrested on July 27 after deputies received a report of a domestic situation at a convenience store on Juban Road. A worker at the store said a bruised-up woman ran into the store saying she was being held against her will by an arm
  
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• DJ Casper, creator of 'Cha Cha Slide,' dies after battle with cancer

  08-08-2023 15:51
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Willie Perry Jr., a Chicago disc jockey known as “DJ Casper” and creator of the iconic “Cha Cha Slide” dance, has died. He was 58.Perry was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and his wife confirmed his death Monday in a statement to WLS-TV.“Casper was a fun-loving, giving person,” his wife, Kim, said in the statement. “He was a genuine, family oriented man. He loved Chicago with all his heart. He will be
  
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• Riverfront brawl brings unwelcome attention to historic civil rights city in Alabama

  08-08-2023 15:41
  
  MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama’s capital city said three people are expected to be in custody Tuesday on charges of misdemeanor assault in connection with a riverfront brawl that drew nationwide attention.Videos of the incident, which circulated widely on social media, have proven crucial in investigating what happened, Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert said. One person has turned himself in and the other two have agreed to turn themselves in by the end of the
  
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• Another hearing, another delay, as couple pursues judgment against Metro Council member Dunn

  08-08-2023 14:38
  
  BATON ROUGE — What was supposed to be a contempt of court hearing for a Metro Council member's lawyer turned into something else entirely Tuesday: a hearing on whether a judge in a property dispute should be on the case at all.Two of councilman Cleve Dunn's neighbors sued, saying a cabana and fence Dunn built in the wrong place caused flooding on their side of the property line. The legal fight has been the subject of numerous 2 On Your Side reports.Judge Beau Higginbotham ru
  
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• After another court appearance, still no resolution in EBR councilman's property dispute

  08-08-2023 14:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - There’s still no resolution to a property dispute between Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn and his neighbors, as well as no progress on a contempt of court case against his lawyer.Lawyer Edmond Jordan on Tuesday asked Judge Beau Higginbotham to step down from the case, saying the judge has displayed bias against his client. Jordan is a state lawmaker and this year invoked legislative privilege and says Higginbotham was obligated to delay proceedings in the case.Higginbotham d
  
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• Authorities looking for Lake Charles man who left home Aug. 3, truck found wrecked the next day

  08-08-2023 14:25
  
  CALCASIEU PARISH - Authorities are searching for a man who left his home in Lake Charles on Aug. 3 and has not been seen since. According to State Police, 71-year-old Charles McAlister Jr. left his house without his wallet, phone, medications or glasses. McAlister's car was found wrecked in Cameron Parish the next day. McAlister has a medical condition that may impair his memory and judgement. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911. Permalink| Comm
  
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• I-12 flyover ramp at I-10 to close for roadwork Sunday night

  08-08-2023 14:05
  
  BATON ROUGE - Drivers looking to take the flyover ramp on I-12 West to I-10 Sunday night will need to take a detour. DOTD announced Tuesday that the off-ramp will be closed starting at 10 p.m. Aug. 14 for "guardrail repair and sign maintenance." The ramp will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, according to state highway officials. Drivers are advised to detour to I-10 East at Drusilla Lane during the closure. Permalink| Comments
  
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• I-10 flyover ramp at I-12 to close for roadwork Sunday night

  08-08-2023 14:05
  
  BATON ROUGE - Drivers looking to take the I-10 flyover ramp to I-12 Sunday night will need to take a detour. DOTD announced Tuesday that the off-ramp will be closed starting at 10 p.m. Aug. 14 for "guardrail repair and sign maintenance." The ramp will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, according to state highway officials. Drivers are advised to detour to I-10 East at Drusilla Lane during the closure. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Ascension Parish U12 dream run comes to an end

  08-08-2023 13:31
  
  WACO, Texas - A wildly successful summer drew to a close on Tuesday for the Ascension Parish U12 Little League team, as it dropped the final game of the Southwest Regional by a score of 5-3 to a team from Texas.The squad from the eastern side of the Lone Star State – calling Needville home – advances now to the Little League World Series championships in Williamsport, Pa., while the state champs from Gonzales, La., return home.As was the case on Monday, when Ascension storme
  
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• Georgia fires football staffer who survived fatal crash, less than a month after lawsuit

  08-08-2023 13:30
  
  ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia has fired the football recruiting staffer who survived a January crash that killed player Devin Willock and another recruiting staffer, less than a month after she filed a lawsuit against the university’s athletic association.The school issued a statement saying Victoria “Tori” Bowles was dismissed because she refused to cooperate with an internal investigation into the crash. Her attorneys claim she is being retaliated against
  
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• Million-dollar lottery ticket sold out of Hammond gas station

  08-08-2023 13:06
  
  HAMMOND - A lucky customer of a Hammond gas station won $1 million after Friday's lottery drawing. According to the Louisiana Lottery's social media, a winning ticket was sold from the Quick Way on West University Avenue. The ticket was revealed to be a $1 million winner after Friday's Mega Millions drawing. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Ambitious new project aims to turn historic Baton Rouge hotel into affordable housing units

  08-08-2023 12:20
  
  BATON ROUGE - Sitting on Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive is the historic Hotel Lincoln. It's a Baton Rouge landmark with a lot of history.Opened in 1955, it was the first Black-owned hotel in the area. Its popularity grew after appearing in green books, a guide of businesses, hotels and safe spaces for Black people to go during segregation. "There's a time in history not just in our city but cities around the south where black cultural entertainers, visitors and politicians weren't able to st
  
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• West Feliciana Schools gearing up with exciting new additions ahead of the school year

  08-08-2023 07:53
  
  WEST FELICIANA PARISH - From new schools to new teachers and coaches, students all across south Louisiana have a lot to look forward to as the school year begins.West Feliciana Parish starts back Wednesday and will be greeted with some exciting programs, new coaches, and a new way to get students to read.At Bains Elementary, they're rolling out a new book vending machine as an effort to get students excited to read. Each month they're rewarded a token and get to choose a book to take home."We h
  
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• Judges halt a Biden rule offering student debt relief for those alleging colleges misled them

  08-08-2023 07:11
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday halted a rule from President Joe Biden’s administration that could make it easier to obtain student loan debt relief for borrowers who say they were victims of misleading information about the quality of education they would receive.At issue is a rule broadening existing policy ending the debt of students who borrowed money to attend colleges and universities that are determined to have misled them on matters such as wheth
  
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• Powerful storm kills 2 people and leaves 1.1 million without power in eastern US

  08-08-2023 05:49
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — At least two people died, thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as severe storms, including hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S.The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the greater D.C. area, lasting until 9 p.m. A special Weather Service statement warned, “There is a significant threat for damaging and locally destructive hurricane-force winds, along
  
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