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• Man caught in gunfight on S. Acadian while commuting to work

  30-08-2023 21:20
  
  BATON ROUGE - The drive to work can be a dreadful experience, and even more so when you get caught in a shootout on the way. That's what happened this past weekend when Allen Cutrer was making his commute through the capital city. "I had just pulled off South Acadian, I take that exit 50-60 times a year that's just the reality of it," Cutrer said. I'm listening to music, normal Baton Rouge traffic stuff just headed to work and kind of in auto-pilot."What happened next would pu
  
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• One person injured in Livingston Parish shooting

  30-08-2023 20:11
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - One person was injured in a shooting at the intersection of Juban and Brown Road around 5 p.m. Wednesday.According to police, both the shooter and injured person were on the scene when police arrived. The injured person has been transported to the hospital, while the other person is being questioned.Police say that details are limited and the investigation is going. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 225-686-2241.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Man dies in hospital after shooting along Juban Road

  30-08-2023 20:11
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man injured in a shooting at the intersection of Juban and Brown Roads Wednesday later died from his injuries, deputies said.According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, both the shooter and injured person were on the scene when police arrived around 5 p.m. Wednesday. The injured person, later identified by deputies as Joshua Stewart, 42, was taken to a hospital where he later died.Deputies took the shooter into custody for questioning. Police say that det
  
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• WATCH: Preview LSU and Southern's season-openers with an hour of special coverage on WBRZ+

  30-08-2023 18:47
  BATON ROUGE - WBRZ Sports will preview the start of the college football season with half-hour specials taking an in-depth look at opening weekend for the Tigers and Jaguars.Stream special coverage on WBRZ+ starting at 7:00 p.m. More details on how to watch here.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Business owners near Southern University hope Scenic Highway project will help revitalize community

  30-08-2023 17:34
  
  BATON ROUGE - A $7 million MOVEBR project planned by the City-Parish will provide improvements along Scenic Highway that nearby business owners say are much needed. Horatio Isadore owns a coffee shop, Southern Cofe, on Scotland Avenue at the intersection of Swan Ave. It's just across the railroad tracks from the starting point of a MOVEBR project on Scenic Highway. "I think that having more lighting, a safer energy creates a better vibration for our community for the work, liv
  
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• Business owners near Southern University hope Scenic Highway MOVEBR project will help revitalize community

  30-08-2023 17:34
  
  BATON ROUGE - A $7 million MOVEBR project planned by the City-Parish will provide improvements along Scenic Highway that nearby business owners say are much needed. Horatio Isadore owns a coffee shop, Southern Cofe, on Scotland Avenue at the intersection of Swan Ave. It's just across the railroad tracks from the starting point of a MOVEBR project on Scenic Highway. "I think that having more lighting, a safer energy creates a better vibration for our community for the work, liv
  
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• Ascension Parish Animal Control rescues wayward tortoise, returns to owner

  30-08-2023 16:04
  
  GONZALES - It may not have been a speedy getaway, but a tortoise in Ascension Parish apparently made a break from its home recently and was held at a local animal shelter before being reunited with its family.They said an animal control team received a report of a "land tortoise in distress" in the New River Canal Wednesday morning.The two officers, Curt Trepagnier and Isreal Millet, worked with sheriff's deputies to retrieve the African Tortoise and take it to Cara's House, the parish animal s
  
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• Ascension Parish Animal Control rescues wayward tortoise

  30-08-2023 16:04
  
  GONZALES - It may not have been a speedy getaway, but a tortoise in Ascension Parish apparently made a break from its home recently and is now being held at a local animal shelter.Parish officials are spreading the word on social media, hoping to locate the owner.They said an animal control team received a report of a "land tortoise in distress" in the New River Canal Wednesday morning.The two officers, Curt Trepagnier and Isreal Millet, worked with sheriff's deputies to retrieve the African To
  
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• EBRSO looking for information on missing man

  30-08-2023 15:13
  
  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department is looking for a man who was last seen a week ago.According to the police, Marcus Oubre was reportedly last seen August 23rd at 9:30 p.m. when he said he'd be going away for a few days. He was reported missing Sunday on the 27th.Oubre was last seen in a white 2006 Honda Accord. Anyone with information should contact EBRSP at 389-5000.Permalink| Comments
  
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• EBR school employee fired amid criminal investigation into 'inappropriate relationship' with student

  30-08-2023 15:00
  
  BATON ROUGE - A high school worker was fired after administrators discovered an inappropriate relationship between that employee and a student.The employee worked at Belaire High School, according to a statement from the East Baton Rouge School System. A spokesperson said the school district was made aware of the situation Tuesday and reported it the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.The employee was not immediately named by the school system or law enforcement. Read the announcement f
  
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• Security chief says Angola center must isolate youths, or someone will 'end up dead or in a coma'

  30-08-2023 14:31
  
  BATON ROUGE — The head of the security detail at a special youth prison on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola testified at a federal court hearing Wednesday that isolating some youngsters from their peers is necessary so people won't be hurt.Travion Gordon, a lieutenant colonel at the Bridge City Center for Youth in West Feliciana, said cell restrictions are the only deterrent for the worst behavior by Louisiana's youngest violent offenders. He said youths held
  
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• Federal judge set to decide fate of Angola youth facility next week

  30-08-2023 14:31
  
  BATON ROUGE — The head of the security detail at a special youth prison on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola testified in federal court Wednesday that isolating some youngsters from their peers is necessary so people won't get hurt.Travion Gordon, a lieutenant colonel at the Bridge City Center for Youth in West Feliciana, said cell restrictions are the only deterrent for the worst behavior by Louisiana's youngest violent offenders. He said youths held at Angola
  
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• No barbecue at the tailgate? Governor asks football fans to pause grilling on game day

  30-08-2023 14:24
  
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana leaders are suggesting that football fans adjust their game day rituals as the state continues to warn residents of the risk for rapidly spreading wildfires.The message came Wednesday as Governor John Bel Edwards and other state officials gave an update on the wildfires that have persisted across the state - particularly in southwest Louisiana — for more than a week, burning up more than 60,000 acres of land.That, paired with weather conditions enhancing the ri
  
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• Photos: Marsh fire leaves huge smoke plume over Houma

  30-08-2023 14:05
  
  HOUMA - A massive smoke cloud was spotted over parts of Houma and Thibodaux as firefighters monitor a burning marsh in the area. The Houma Fire Department said the fire was being handled by multiple agencies between Highway 90 and Savanne Road. The fire is said to be inaccessible and does not appear to pose an immediate threat to the surrounding area at this time. Still the sight stirred anxiety for some in the area, many of whom are likely on edge due to the destructive fires
  
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• Need to relieve some stress? There's a new rage room now open in Gonzales

  30-08-2023 13:46
  
  Is it just one of those days where you want to break stuff, but maybe not your own stuff?Well, there's a place where you can let out all that stress. It's called a rage room, and yes, it's meant to unleash some of that rage and stress that you may have after a long day or week.TRM Throws opened earlier this year as an axe-throwing business. In August, they decided to expand and try something new: a rage room. Raleigh Weber, co-owner of TRM Throws says since they've opened the rage room, they've
  
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• Incoming insurance commissioner: State regulations need a hard look

  30-08-2023 13:24
  
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's next insurance commissioner said he will focus his attention on making sure Louisiana is competitive with neighboring states as he addresses a shortage of companies providing coverage.Appearing Wednesday on "2une In," Tim Temple said that will require a hard look at the role of lawmakers and government agencies, as well as the courts.Temple said storms like hurricanes Hilary and Idalia are examples of events that will no doubt impact the industry, but noted there's not
  
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• NAKAMOTO: After WBRZ report, arrest warrant issued for deputy who opened fire on fleeing car

  30-08-2023 13:02
  
  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday that an arrest warrant has been issued for fired reserve deputy Shawn Pardazi.Pardazi was featured in an Investigative Unit report this month, after dash cam video showed he fired in into the back of a car. Pardazi is facing charges for illegal discharge of a weapon and obstruction of justice. WBRZ learned Pardazi livestreamed the incident on Facebook, but then deleted the video.The WBRZ
  
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• WATCH: Governor gives update on Louisiana wildfires

  30-08-2023 12:32
  
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• Chicago TV news crew robbed at gunpoint while reporting on a string of robberies

  30-08-2023 12:22
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago television news crew reporting on a string of robberies ended up robbed themselves after they were accosted at gunpoint by three armed men wearing ski masks.Spanish-language station Univision Chicago said a reporter and photographer were filming just before 5 a.m. Monday in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood when three masked men brandishing firearms robbed them, taking their television camera and other items.“They were approached with guns a
  
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• Metro Council approves over $2 million for flood mitigation projects

  30-08-2023 12:19
  
  BATON ROUGE- It's been a summer filled with lack of rain, and unprecedented heat even by Louisiana standards. These conditions have fueled wildfires across the state.But we all know flooding is still a major concern in Louisiana, and it only takes one storm to cause catastrophe."We get a lot of calls like 'Hey, my street is flooded,'" Fred Raiford, the director of drainage with the City-Parish told WBRZ.That is why the Metro Council approved $2.1 million for the Ward Creek Distributed Detention
  
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• Former Ascension Parish deputy arrested for bringing in contraband

  30-08-2023 12:08
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - A former Ascension Parish deputy was arrested Wednesday after admitting to bringing contraband into the jail.According to Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre, Ryan Callaway, who was employed in the Corrections Division within the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office for approximately one year, was charged with one-count introduction of contraband into a penal facility and malfeasance in office.Detectives investigated Callaway after learning he brought contraband into the jail o
  
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• Tickfaw man arrested for starting large fire during statewide burn ban

  30-08-2023 09:20
  
  TICKFAW - A "suspicious person" was arrested Aug. 26 for threatening to set and setting a large fire despite the statewide burn ban. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry were called by the Natalbany Fire Department after the man, later identified as Robin Crawford, 37, reportedly called 911 and said he was going to set a fire near Old Genessee Road near LA-1065 in Tickfaw. When agents found Crawford, he refused all verbal commands and drove away. The LDAF said
  
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• Man arrested for starting large fire during statewide burn ban

  30-08-2023 09:20
  
  TICKFAW - A "suspicious person" was arrested Aug. 26 for threatening to set and setting a large fire despite the statewide burn ban. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry were called by the Natalbany Fire Department after the man, later identified as Robin Crawford, 37, reportedly called 911 and said he was going to set a fire near Old Genessee Road near LA-1065 in Tickfaw. When agents found Crawford, he refused all verbal commands and drove away. The LDAF said
  
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• Man arrested for defying burn ban; called in threat before setting large fire in Tangipahoa Parish

  30-08-2023 09:20
  
  TICKFAW - A "suspicious person" was arrested Aug. 26 for threatening to set and setting a large fire despite the statewide burn ban. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry were called by the Natalbany Fire Department after the man, later identified as Robin Crawford, 37, reportedly called 911 and said he was going to set a fire near Old Genessee Road near LA-1065 in Tickfaw. When agents found Crawford, he refused all verbal commands and drove away. The LDAF said
  
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• New group of Baton Rouge firefighters takes up shift fighting wildfire in Beauregard Parish

  30-08-2023 09:06
  
  BEAUREGARD PARISH - Ten responders sent to western Louisiana to help fight a massive wildfire have returned to the capital city and are being replaced with a new crew. "A shift is completed and a new one begins," the Baton Rouge Fire Department said Wednesday morning. The ten firefighters sent to Beauregard Parish are being replaced by 16 more as the department continues sending support to those fighting the disaster. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Historic BRPD captain will be remembered this week

  30-08-2023 08:06
  
  BATON ROUGE - A trailblazer for the city of Baton Rouge will be remembered this week. Retired Baton Rouge Police Department Captain Pamela Ann Barlow-Kidd passed away on Aug. 22.In 2005, she made history as the first Black woman to earn the rank of captain for BRPD. In 2006 she continued to make strides for women in law enforcement by becoming the first woman ever to become a district commander for the department.Her niece Meagan Barlow says Barlow-Kidd was someone to be looked up to."Those two
  
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• Hurricane Idalia makes landfall on Florida's west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm

  30-08-2023 07:16
  
  CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia has made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday and was unleashing life-threatening storm surges and rainfall in an area not accustomed to such pummeling.Idalia came ashore in the lightly populated Big Bend region, where the Florida Panhandle curves into the peninsula.Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave as Idalia gained strength in the warm waters
  
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