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• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office looking for details on missing man

  07-09-2023 20:59
  
  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office is looking for details on a person who's been reported missing for over a week.Jonathan B. Davis, 49, was last seen on July 28. Family reported Davis left his residence on Glory Road in Ponchatoula, driving a gray motor-scooter with Louisiana license plate MC 712939.Sheriff Edwards asks anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Davis to call 985-902-2032, or to call Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245.Permali
  
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• Joe Burrow becomes highest-paid player in NFL history

  07-09-2023 19:33
  
  Former LSU quarterback and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in NFL history Thursday night.According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Burrow landed a 5-year, $275 million contract that gives him $219.01 million guaranteed. That is an average of $55 million per year.A record deal: Joe Burrow has reached agreement with the Bengals on an 5-year, $275 million extension that includes $219.01 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid player in NFL history, sourc
  
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• Entergy outages causing headache for homeowners in Gonzales

  07-09-2023 18:32
  
  GONZALES - With Entergy scheduled to resume its disconnections due to non-payments, something that was suspended earlier this summer due to record heat, some customers say they are still getting regular outages without explanation. Erica Brooks is a homeowner in Gonzales and leader in her homeowners association. She says power outages are always a major topic during the meetings, especially after experiencing three during the month of August."We've had so many outages. I mean, just mon
  
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• New dealership adds to auto sales boom along Airline Hwy.

  07-09-2023 18:26
  
  BATON ROUGE - All Star Automotive Group's stand-alone Genesis dealership is adding to the options of those in the market for a new vehicle.The Genesis of Baton Rouge facility is the latest to crop up along Airline Highway in the Capital Area. It is located in the 12700 block of Airline Highway, across from Woman's Hospital.The 18,000 square foot complex encompasses an indoor sales floor and reception room, service center and other full service amenities.All Star Automotive is a partner of WBRZ
  
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• Livingston man arrested in out-of-state child exploitation case

  07-09-2023 18:19
  
  LIVINGSTON - The Louisiana State Police announced Thursday the arrest of a 19-year-old man booked with kidnapping and child exploitation charges of a 14-year-old girl reported as missing in the state of Pennsylvania.According to state police, investigators with Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit received information regarding a missing juvenile from Pennsylvania who was possibly brought to Livingston. Investigators identified Jesus Delacruz of Livingston as a suspect, obtained a search
  
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• Major changes coming to EBR schedules to make up lost time

  07-09-2023 18:07
  
  BATON ROUGE - Bus riding students were sent home with a new route on Thursday. It's the latest effort by the East Baton Rouge school system to alleviate the ongoing transportation issues.On the second week of school, a bus driver sick out forced class to dismiss early, and shut down the next day. Since then, the school system has implemented changes, including another stipend for drivers, but it's not enough.Earlier this week, every employee got an email asking them to become a bus driver, and
  
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• EBR middle and high schools to adjust start and end times to make up lost time

  07-09-2023 18:07
  
  BATON ROUGE - Bus riding students were sent home with a new route on Thursday. It's the latest effort by the East Baton Rouge school system to alleviate the ongoing transportation issues.On the second week of school, a bus driver sick out forced class to dismiss early, and shut down the next day. Since then, the school system has implemented changes, including another stipend for drivers, but it's not enough.Earlier this week, every employee got an email asking them to become a bus driver, and
  
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• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warns against scam donation letter

  07-09-2023 15:24
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warned against a scam letter that uses the sheriff's office letter head and Sheriff Bobby Webre's signature without permission in order to get donations.The letter details how the money donated can help the sheriff's office in "coordinating our annual child safety, bullying and drug education program" before listening donation packages. The sheriff's office posted an alert telling people not to donate Thursday afternoon.Permalink| Comment
  
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• Ascension Parish Sheriff Office's warns against scam donation letter

  07-09-2023 15:24
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warned against a scam letter that uses the sheriff's office letter head and Sheriff Bobby Webre's signature without permission in order to get donations.The letter details how the money donated can help the sheriff's office in "coordinating our annual child safety, bullying and drug education program" before listening donation packages. The sheriff's office posted an alert telling people not to donate Thursday afternoon.Permalink| Comment
  
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• 'That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women

  07-09-2023 14:48
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for the rapes of two women two decades ago.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo handed down the sentence to the 47-year-old Masterson after hearing statements from the women about the trauma they experienced and the suffering caused by the disturbing memories in the years since.The actor, who has been in custody since May, sat
  
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• BRPD makes arrest in deadly shooting off Highland Road

  07-09-2023 14:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a suspect linked to a shooting that left a man dead near Highland Road over the summer. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Thursday that officers arrested Keon Wilson, 42, in the July 7 shooting on West Johnson Street. The shooting left 30-year-old Jaylan Stanton dead.At the time, police said Stanton was shot dead in a vacant, grassy lot. The motive in the shooting is unclear, police said in a statement Thursday.Wilson was booked for seco
  
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• BPRD makes arrest in deadly shooting off Highland Road

  07-09-2023 14:38
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a suspect linked to a shooting that left a man dead near Highland Road over the summer. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Thursday that officers had made an arrested in the deadly July 7 shooting on West Johnson Street. The shooting left 30-yea-old Jaylan Stanton dead.Police did not immediately identify the suspect but said they planned to released more information on the arrest Thursday afternoon. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Governor's race debate airs tonight on WBRZ+; watch live at 7 p.m.

  07-09-2023 14:04
  
  Five candidates who want to be Louisiana's next governor will face each other for the first time tonight in a debate that will be carried on WBRZ+ at 7 p.m.Stream the debate live in the WBRZ app or by clicking hereThe gathering in New Orleans will feature three Republicans, one Democrat and one independent who hope to replace Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat from Amite who is not eligible for another term.Sixteen candidates qualified for the Oct. 14 primary election. The top two finishers will
  
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• Governor's race debate airs tonight on WBRZ+, here's a look ahead

  07-09-2023 14:04
  
  Five candidates who want to be Louisiana's next governor will face each other for the first time tonight in a debate that will be carried on WBRZ+ at 7 p.m.The gathering in New Orleans will feature three Republicans, one Democrat and one independent who hope to replace Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat from Amite who is not eligible for another term.Sixteen candidates qualified for the Oct. 14 primary election. The top two finishers will advance to a runoff Nov. 18 unless the top candidate rece
  
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• LSU set to increase ticket prices for women's basketball; football tickets could soon cost more too

  07-09-2023 13:37
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU's Board of Supervisors is poised to approve a price hike for season tickets to watch the women's basketball team in wake of the Tigers' national title run. The board will also vote on a price increase for LSU football tickets that will be contingent on possible SEC scheduling shake-ups after the 2024 season.The board's Friday agenda includes a vote to wave through increased fees for the women's basketball team starting with the 2024 season. Depending on seat location, season t
  
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• LSU set to increase ticket prices for women's basketball; football tickets could cost more too after 2024

  07-09-2023 13:37
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU's Board of Supervisors is poised to approve a price hike for season tickets to watch the women's basketball team in wake of the Tigers' national title run. The board will also vote on a price increase for LSU football tickets that will be contingent on possible SEC scheduling shake-ups after the 2024 season.The board's Friday agenda includes a vote to wave through increased fees for the women's basketball team starting with the 2024 season. Depending on seat location, season t
  
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• Trial date set for Addis police officer involved in deadly crash

  07-09-2023 12:53
  
  BRUSLY - An Addis police officer facing criminal charges after a deadly police chase crash that left two high schoolers dead has a date set for his trial. David Cauthron, 42, was arrested and charged with two counts of negligent homicide and one count of negligent injuring after he was involved in a police chase and crashed into another vehicle when he ran a red light. The police unit struck the victims' car, pushing it into the median of the highway. Two of the occupants, 17-
  
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• DOTD will 'examine other options' amid pushback over plan to close lanes during I-10 expansion

  07-09-2023 12:39
  
  BATON ROUGE - State highway officials say they're weighing other options to funnel traffic through major construction zones during Baton Rouge's long-awaited I-10 expansion project after getting pushback from the public.A statement from DOTD on Thursday said the agency would "examine other options" ahead of the project's second phase, which is set to start in early 2025. That phase entails restricting traffic between the 10/110 split and North Acadian Thruway. It was originally slated
  
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• Candidates tackle issues, as well as absent opponent, in gubernatorial debate

  07-09-2023 12:33
  
  BATON ROUGE (AP) — With Louisiana’s Election Day just five weeks away, candidates running for governor outlined their ideas on how to address the state’s most pressing issues during the first major televised gubernatorial debate Thursday in the hopes of standing out from the pack and catching up to the early GOP front-runner who skipped the event.The debate, hosted by WWL-TV Channel 4, provided some long-sought clarity on where candidates stand when it comes to cer
  
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• Dog brought to Ascension Parish animal shelter fighting to survive

  07-09-2023 12:16
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - A dog found in deplorable condition is struggling to recover -- bit has a lot of help from the community."Charlie" was brought by animal control officers to Cara's House, a shelter in Ascension Parish, on Wednesday.According to Cara's House, Charlie was taken to the ER vet, where he was listed in critical condition. Charlie weighed only 11 pounds and had a temperature of 90 degrees.The team at the clinic is helping him regain his muscle and strength. As of Thursday, Charlie w
  
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• Dog brought into Ascension Parish animal shelter working to regain muscle, currently unable to stand

  07-09-2023 12:16
  
  ASCENSION PARISH - After being brought in by animal control, Cara's House, a shelter in Ascension Parish, is working to rehabilitate a dog named Charlie.According to Cara's House, Charlie was brought into the ER vet Wednesday and was put into critical condition, as he only weighed 11 pounds and had a temperature of 90 degrees. The team at the clinic is helping him try and regain his muscle and strength due to his inability to stand, and according to the team, Charlie is fighting to live.Cara's
  
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• St. Tammany deputies arrest 11-year-old for allegedly threatening to shoot teachers

  07-09-2023 12:12
  
  SLIDELL - An elementary school student was arrested Wednesday after parents told officials he was making gun-like hand gestures at teachers. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, the boy was arrested for terrorizing when parents noticed he was making gun-like hand gestures and pointing at teachers, saying that he was going to shoot them. The boy was given a summons and released to a parent. “Once again we want to make it very clear that law e
  
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• Baton Rouge company patents first-ever hot sauce made with liquor

  07-09-2023 12:06
  
  BATON ROUGE - One business that's nationally known has recently patented its products and is now the first-ever liquor-based hot sauce available in the U.S.."Swamp Dragon" has a unique twist - it's made with all kinds of different liquors and still packs the heat. What sets it apart is that the liquor takes the place of the vinegar ingredient.Matt Beeson is the owner and creator of Swamp Dragon hot sauces, and he most recently patented his novel liquor hot sauce. This new twist on hot sauce enh
  
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• Kim Mulkey to sign most expensive women's basketball contract - ever

  07-09-2023 09:34
  
  BATON ROUGE - Kim Mulkey, the LSU women's basketball coach who led the team to a national championship title for the 2022 season, will sign the most expensive coaching contract in the history of the sport. According to records, the contract will pay Mulkey a total of $3.15 million over the course of 10 years. Her previous contract would have paid her $2.5 million a year until 2029; under the new contract, she will make $2.75 million a year, which will escalate to $3.65 million by the f
  
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• Kim Mulkey expected to sign most expensive women's basketball contract ever

  07-09-2023 09:34
  
  BATON ROUGE - Kim Mulkey, the LSU women's basketball coach who led the team to a national championship title this past season, will sign the most expensive coaching contract in the history of the sport. According to records, the contract will pay Mulkey an average of $3.15 million annually over the course of 10 years. Her previous contract would have paid her $2.5 million a year until 2029; under the new contract, she will make $2.75 million a year, which will escalate to $3.65 million
  
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• Hurricane Lee charges through open Atlantic waters as it approaches northeast Caribbean

  07-09-2023 07:36
  
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee whirled through open waters on Thursday as forecasters warned it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season.Lee was not expected to make landfall while on a projected path that will take it near the northeast Caribbean, although forecasters said tropical storm conditions are possible on some islands. Meteorologists said it was too early to provide details on potential rainfall and wind gusts.The storm was located some 965
  
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• Argument led to overnight shooting Wednesday that left teenager injured

  07-09-2023 06:53
  
  BATON ROUGE - An argument over a basketball led to a shooting overnight Wednesday that left a teenager injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on Stilt Street at the Anna T. Jordan Community Park near Scotland Avenue. Officers said the suspect became upset over a basketball game, grabbed a gun, and fired at the victim's vehicle as they tried to leave. Three people were inside the vehicle when the suspect shot at it, including a 17-year-old who rec
  
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• One dead after early-morning shooting off Geronimo Street; coroner unable to identify victim

  07-09-2023 05:41
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was reported to have died in an early morning shooting off Geronimo Street. According to officials, the coroner was called to the scene of Geronimo and Mohican Streets around 5:30 a.m. for a shooting. It was unclear what led to the shooting. The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office said the man was a John Doe and could not immediately be identified. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement for more information. Permalink| Comments
  
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• One dead after early-morning shooting off Geronimo Street

  07-09-2023 05:41
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was reported to have died in an early morning shooting off Geronimo Street. According to officials, the coroner was called to the scene of Geronimo and Mohican Streets around 5:30 a.m. for a shooting. It was unclear what led to the shooting, and the identity of the victim was not immediately clear. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement for more information. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Vacant house ruled total loss after being target of two arsons in 5 hours

  07-09-2023 04:41
  
  BATON ROUGE - A vacant home was destroyed after a fire ruled to be arson early Thursday morning, just hours after another arson took place at the same address. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the building on Annette Street off Evangeline Street was ruled to be a total loss around 2:30 a.m. Thursday. Some crews worked to keep the flames from spreading to nearby houses while others worked to extinguish them. The BRFD also said crews were called to the same address
  
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