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• Three arrested in hazing death of Caleb Wilson expelled from Omega Psi Phi

  17-04-2025 21:22
  
  BATON ROUGE - The three fraternity members arrested for hazing in Southern student Caleb Wilson's death were expelled from their organizations, according to Omega Psi Phi.Caleb McCray and Kyle Thurman were listed as being expelled from the Beta Sigma chapter, while Isaiah Smith was listed as being expelled from Lambda Alpha chapter.Wilson died after being punched in the chest during a hazing ritual that allegedly took place at a warehouse off Greenwell Springs Road, The Investigative Unit repor
  
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• Ascension students head to national cooking competition

  17-04-2025 20:24
  
  GEISMAR - The Ascension Parish ProStart Team recently took first place at the Louisiana Seafood ProStart Invitational for their BRG Hospitality Culinary team. The team is now preparing to head to Maryland for the national competition.The students must make a three-course meal in sixty minutes. The team is judged on creativity and efficiency as well as taste, knife skills and menu cost. For Dutchtown High School senior Olivia Jarreau, Louisiana's first ProStart Student of the Year, this is more
  
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• EBR school board votes yes on placing cameras on school buses

  17-04-2025 20:06
  
  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge School Board voted yes Thursday night on a proposal that would place cameras on school buses that can store video up to 60 days. The school board agreed to pay a total of $3.5 million over the next five years for cameras from Pro-Vision Solutions. Each bus will have four cameras on the outside and four on the inside. Motion will turn the cameras on, and they will record for a minimum of 10 minutes.All 500 buses used by the district will rece
  
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• Altercation between LaBelle Aire Head Start teachers leads to one arrest, both on leave

  17-04-2025 20:00
  
  BATON ROUGE - An altercation between two teachers at LaBelle Aire Head Start resulted in both being placed on administrative leave and one arrest.Officials said the the altercation happened on Wednesday around 10 a.m., and Ashley Daniels, 35, was arrested for simple battery.According to city-parish spokeswoman Falon Brown, the individuals were placed on administrative leave pending a formal investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department and the City-Parish Human Resources Department."The sa
  
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• Altercation between La Belle Aire Head Start teachers leads to one arrest, both on leave

  17-04-2025 20:00
  
  BATON ROUGE - An altercation between two teachers at La Belle Aire Head Start resulted in both being placed on administrative leave and one arrest.Officials said the the altercation happened on Wednesday around 10 a.m., and Ashley Daniels, 35, was arrested for simple battery.According to city-parish spokeswoman Falon Brown, the individuals were placed on administrative leave pending a formal investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department and the City-Parish Human Resources Department."The s
  
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• EBR official provides update on several MOVEBR projects, name change on MOVEBR signs

  17-04-2025 18:19
  
  BATON ROUGE - Construction on several MOVEBR projects is moving along this year, and the leg work is beginning for some new projects in what is a busy year for the program that launched in late 2019."You have some that we call, what we consider enhancement projects, but we also have what they call capacity projects. We probably have over 50 jobs that are taking place at this point," East Baton Rouge Drainage and Transportation Director Fred Raiford said.One of the largest MOVEBR projects in the
  
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• Anti-hazing billboard in New Orleans honors Southern student killed in hazing ritual

  17-04-2025 18:17
  
  NEW ORLEANS - A billboard in New Orleans promoting an anti-hazing campaign is honoring Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died in February from a hazing incident.Wilson's family said the billboards are a public declaration of "[their] grief, [their] love and [their] fight for justice."Wilson's death inspired a proposed state bill, named the Caleb Wilson Act, in the current legislative session that would require some college students to complete an anti-hazing course. Members of frate
  
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• Walmart, Ochsner hand out onesies to NICU babies for Easter

  17-04-2025 17:55
  
  BATON ROUGE - Walmart and Oschner partnered to give a gift to babies in the neonatal intensive care unit Thursday afternoon.The two organizations handed out nine onesies as well as stuffed animals and baskets. Chloe Davidson, the Director of Women Services with Ochsner, said partnering with Walmart is their way if making Easter more special for families."Nobody plans on having a NICU baby," Davidson said. "That's not in the cards for anyone. So you plan to spend that first Easter taking picture
  
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• Grandmother arrested in New Roads infant murder case; mother arrested for murder

  17-04-2025 17:33
  
  NEW ROADS - After a mother was arrested for the murder of their infant child, the infant's grandmother was booked for cruelty to juveniles, according to the New Roads Police Department.Temika Lashel Butler was booked for indecent behavior with juveniles alongside the aforementioned cruelty to juveniles charge. Butler is the mother of Ke'Iondra Butler, 19, who was booked for second-degree murder and obstruction of justice.Officials said they were dispatched to a medical call for an infant child
  
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• Blind man living in house without water back at square one

  17-04-2025 16:49
  
  BATON ROUGE — Raymond Crane lives in a house with no running water, a hole in the bathroom floor, and no kitchen. Despite many people offering to help, Crane has been living this way for several years."I just wanted some simple house repairs made," Crane said.Richard Mahoney has been helping him try to find a new home."How are we going to rehabilitate a man in a house that has floors with holes in it, windows have holes in it? This is unconscionable," said Mahoney.Crane went to rehab.
  
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• DA tax proposal on the ballot as early voting starts Saturday

  17-04-2025 16:42
  
  BATON ROUGE — Early voting starts Saturday for the May 3 election, and East Baton Rouge Parish residents will vote on a tax proposition and renewals.East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore said there is a backlog of cases due to his office being underfunded and understaffed. He said this tax will improve office operations.“Our goal – our main goal is stop this backlog, get caught up as quickly as we can have a much swifter system of justice,” said
  
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• Convicted child rapist's wife arrested for allegedly not reporting husband, crimes against nature

  17-04-2025 16:33
  
  WALKER - Livingston Parish Deputies arrested the wife of a man convicted of child rape for failure to report his crimes and other sex crimes.The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Jessica Tienda, the wife of David Tienda, had knowledge of his abuse toward children and did not report it. David Tienda was sentenced to 40 years of hard labor on April 10 for aggravated rape of three juveniles and one count of pornography involving juveniles.Deputies later arrested Jessica Tienda for seven coun
  
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• Beco Road Bridge reopened after repairs

  17-04-2025 15:33
  
  ST. AMANT - The Beco Road Bridge over Duckroost Bayou reopened Thursday after a closure for repairs in March. The Ascension Parish Government said that DOTD found an issue on one of the supports during a routine inspection in February. After further inspection, the bridge was closed in March for repairs. In April, the repairs were made and the bridge was reopened for traffic. Permalink| Comments
  
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• One Tank Trips: Old Rusty Gate Farm

  17-04-2025 15:05
  
  LIVINGSTON - Get ready to channel your inner zen at Old Rusty Gate Farms with goat yoga!Goats and yoga aren't usually connected, but thanks to Sarah Allen, it’s only a tank of gas away if driving from the capital city.“Anytime you’re in nature, it’s good for you. It’s good for your soul, it’s good for your body to just relax and do something different,” Allen said.Allen said that the idea sparked to open up her home to others
  
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• More than 150 dads show up for inaugural 'Recess with Dads' at CSAL Elementary

  17-04-2025 15:02
  
  BATON ROUGE - More than 150 fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father figures of students at CSAL Elementary School showed up for the inaugural "Recess with Dads" event. Kids got to play games, do sack races and dance around outside with their dads. Principal Andrea Mathis said that this event is a push to bring together strong families, which build strong schools. “Events like Recess with Dads show students that their village is here and ready to support them, both i
  
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• LSU baseball gets home weekend series against Alabama underway on Thursday night

  17-04-2025 14:58
  
  BATON ROUGE - No. 8 LSU baseball is back in town after consecutive series on the road. The Tigers' weekend series against the Alabama Crimson Tide begins Thursday night in Alex Box Stadium.LSU is 32-6 on the season with a 10-5 mark in conference play after picking up a midweek win over the McNeese State Cowboys on Tuesday. Last weekend, the Tigers dropped their first conference series this season after being swept on the road against the Auburn Tigers.Despite last weekend's sweep, the Tigers&am
  
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• WATCH: LSU football wraps up spring with final practice session on Thursday

  17-04-2025 14:52
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers put a bow on the first phase of the offseason on Thursday morning with their final football practice session of spring.The spring window of the transfer portal began on Wednesday and will remain open until Friday, April 25. LSU head coach Brian Kelly said this week that he wouldn't be surprised if the Tigers didn't add anymore talent during the portal window, saying, "If you ask me right now, I would be happy to take this roster right into May on both sides
  
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• Deputies searching for murder suspect near Kentwood, Tangipahoa River Bridge

  17-04-2025 14:48
  
  KENTWOOD - Deputies are searching for a murder suspect in the area of Highway 440 and Highway 1054, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said.TPSO said Willie Wells Jr. was seen near those highways by the Tangipahoa River Bridge around Kentwood. He is a suspect in the April 5 murder of Antonio Famularo, 42, on Mount Hennan Cut Road in Kentwood.  He is wanted for first-degree murder, armed robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm.Residents in the area are asked to call 911 immedi
  
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• St. Vincent de Paul serving Easter meal Sunday

  17-04-2025 14:47
  
  BATON ROUGE - The helping hands at St. Vincent de Paul will be serving their annual Easter meal on Sunday. The traditional feast will start at 11:30 a.m. and wrap up at 1 p.m. at 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place. Children under 12 will receive an Easter basket and adults can pick out a gift of food or other essentials at the Easter store. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Private sector adds over 2,000 jobs from February, reaching highest employment rate in Louisiana history

  17-04-2025 14:46
  
  BATON ROUGE – Data released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Louisiana's seasonally adjusted total private employment reached an all-time high.The seasonally adjusted total private sector employment for March 2025 is 1,678,600 jobs, an increase of nearly 3,000 jobs from the revised February 2025 total of 1,675,700 jobs."This is a landmark achievement for Louisiana’s workforce," said Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Susana Schowen "The addition of
  
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• Second competency hearing ordered for man accused of killing Loranger mother, kidnapping daughters

  17-04-2025 14:36
  
  NEW ORLEANS — A second competency hearing is set to evaluate the mental state of a man accused of killing a Loranger woman and kidnapping her two daughters last year.Daniel Callihan faces charges in the deaths of Callie Brunett, 35, and Erin Brunett, 4. Following a previous mental exam, an expert said it appeared nothing would prevent Callihan from aiding in his defense. The judge said that, to address continuing concerns from Callihan's lawyers, he would order another review.That sec
  
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• State representatives introduce bill to prohibit balloon releases

  17-04-2025 14:32
  
  BATON ROUGE — HB 581 would prohibit the intentional release of inflated balloons outdoors and provides for a fine.The proposed law would prohibit the intentional release of balloons inflated with gas that is lighter than air by any person over the age of 16 or entity, but there's exceptions for balloons released for scientific or meteorological purposes, hot air balloons, and balloons that are released and remain indoors. The proposed law also creates a civil fine of $150 for
  
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• Funeral arrangements announced for Kyren Lacy

  17-04-2025 14:29
  
  THIBODAUX - Funeral arrangements were announced for Kyren Lacy, a LSU wide receiver who died April 12. The visitation will be Saturday, April 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the David Stopher Gymnasium in Thibodaux. A celebration of life will follow at 11 a.m. The burial will be held at Calvary Cemeteries, which is located at East 12th and McCulla Street. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Inmates from St. Mary Parish jail earn welding certificates

  17-04-2025 14:21
  
  CENTERVILLE - A group of inmates in the St. Mary Parish jail made a big accomplishment and earned welding certifications. They went through a program with South Louisiana Community College and their commencement ceremony happened Friday, April 11. The certifications are part of an initiative meant to prepare inmates for a work release program, granting them a job before they complete their sentence. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Deputies searching for person connected to at least 20 vehicle burglaries in Tangipahoa Parish

  17-04-2025 14:21
  
  TICKFAW - Deputies are searching for multiple people who were caught on camera pulling on door handles, one of which may be connected to 20 vehicle burglaries in Tangipahoa Parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said on March 29, three men broke into multiple vehicles along Jesse Bickford Road and stole at least one gun. They say one of the suspects is a six-foot-tall white male who is believed to have burglarized 20 more cars in Tickfaw and Natalbany. Anyone
  
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• First responders parade around children's hospital

  17-04-2025 14:11
  
  BATON ROUGE - Peter Cottontail and some of his first responder pals rolled out some Easter fun to young patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Sirens blared and the Easter Bunny waved as the parade rolled around the facility. A zoom link made it possible for patients to see it all without leaving their rooms. The kids all received goodie bags filled with arts and crafts and fun activities. All of this was made possible through a partnership between the Junior Le
  
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• LSU Beach Volleyball set to host CCSA Conference Championships at end of April

  17-04-2025 14:08
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU's Beach Volleyball facility will be the host of the CCSA Conference Championships during the last weekend in April. It will be the first time for LSU to host a large championship, which head coach Russell Brock says was the goal when designing the stadium. “When we designed the stadium, we had the thought of hosting regional and national events,” Brock said. “We always planned to host big championships like this. It’s e
  
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• WBRZ RETRO WEEK: Sit down with Brittany Weiss and Pat Shingleton

  17-04-2025 14:04
  
  BATON ROUGE - As part of WBRZ'S RETRO WEEK celebrating 70 years of Channel 2 being on the air, Brittany Weiss spoke with the man who was there for 40 of those years: Pat Shingleton. Pat had the opportunity to run a game show and a late-night talk show on the capital's airwaves called We Play Baton Rouge and Hotline After Dark, respectively. "Just fun like you wouldn't believe," Pat said, recalling those broadcasts. He went on to start two of his recurring segments, Fi
  
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• LSU gymnastics looks to punch its ticket to the national championship on Thursday

  17-04-2025 14:02
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas - No. 1 LSU gymnastics will compete in the 2025 NCAA Championship Semifinals on Thursday night with a spot in the championship on the line.LSU will face No. 4 Utah, No. 5 UCLA, and No. 8 Michigan State in Thursday evening's session as they attempt to reach the Final Four for the third season in a row. In the afternoon semifinal session on Thursday, No. 2 Oklahoma will compete against No. 3 Florida, No. 7 Missouri and No. 11 Alabama in an all-SEC clash at 3:30 p.m.&
  
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• EBR Communications District breaks ground on Zachary tower

  17-04-2025 14:02
  
  ZACHARY - The East Baton Rouge Communications District broke ground on a new tower in Zachary on Wednesday afternoon. The 300-foot tower will fill coverage gaps in the area. It benefits residents and emergency responders. Director Jim Verlander says the connection will help reach areas far from the capitol city. The prpoject has been in the works since 2015. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Attorney General will be a no-show at EBR School Board meeting after complaint about rapper's video

  17-04-2025 13:53
  
  BATON ROUGE — After announcing plans to attend Thursday's East Baton Rouge Parish School Board meeting to discuss her concerns about a rapper who recorded a video with students mimicking gun play, Louisiana's attorney general says she cannot make it to the meeting after all.Liz Murrill said a scheduling conflict would prevent her meeting with school board members. She said she previously held "productive discussions" with the board's lawyer and said the district was working to avoid a
  
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• REPORT: At least 6 injured in shooting at Florida State University, suspect in custody

  17-04-2025 13:39
  
  At least six people were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.One person is in critical condition and five are in serious condition, according to the hospital.The number of injured is subject to change, sources told ABC News, as law enforcement is actively searching to determine how many might be injured.A suspect is in custody, multiple sources told ABC News, adding that the search for possible additional sho
  
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• Multiple people injured in reported shooting at Florida State University

  17-04-2025 13:39
  
  Multiple people are injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, according to a senior administration official.Police are responding to the scene, which is near the Student Union, according to an FSU Alert, which had advised students to continue to shelter in place due to reports of an active shooter."FDLE is actively engaged in the incident on FSU's campus, and we will update the public with more information as soon as possible," according to a statement from Florida Depar
  
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• At least 1 dead, 6 injured in Florida State University shooting

  17-04-2025 13:39
  
  At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.One person is in critical condition and five are in serious condition, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.The number of injured is subject to change, sources told ABC News, as law enforcement is actively searching to determine how many might be injured.The university said "law enforcement has neutralized the thr
  
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• Active shooter reported at Florida State University, FSU Alert says

  17-04-2025 13:39
  
  A shooting has taken place at Florida State University in Tallahassee, according to law enforcement sources.Police are responding to the scene, which is near the Student Union, according to an FSU Alert, which had advised students to continue to shelter in place due to reports of an active shooter.The FBI is assisting authorities at the university, an agency spokesperson told ABC News.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Permalink| Comments
  
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• 2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting

  17-04-2025 13:39
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Thursday at Florida State University, killing two people and wounded at least five others, police said. The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said.The two people who died were not students at the university, but the shooter is believed to be a student, Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower.Five people were being treated at Tallaha
  
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• WBRZ RETRO WEEK: A Channel 2 reunion

  17-04-2025 13:34
  
  BATON ROUGE - Today on WBRZ'S RETRO WEEK celebrating 70 years of Channel 2 going on the air, 2une In's John Pastorek hosted a veritable reunion in the studio!With all of the faces gathered there, there was a combined 160 years of journalistic experience in one room, all gathered to share their experiences and memories in the WBRZ newsroom. You can watch the segment above or on YouTube below. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Thursday marks start of top 10 weekend series between LSU and Texas

  17-04-2025 13:25
  
  AUSTIN, Texas - No. 9 LSU softball's journey through the Lone Star State continues on Thursday afternoon, as the Tigers look to get back in the win column against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns after being swept at Texas A&M last weekend. The Tigers are 35-8 on the season with an 8-7 record in the SEC. LSU has dropped four of its last five games, but does have 13 wins against top 25 ranked opponents this season.LSU's pitching staff has been dominant this season, with a 2.43 ERA and 261
  
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• LSU softball drops game 1 of series against Texas after fumbling late game lead

  17-04-2025 13:25
  AUSTIN, Texas - No. 9 LSU softball collapsed in the final two innings of their game against Texas on Thursday, as the Longhorns walked it off to win 7-3. The Tigers are now 35-9 on the season with an 8-8 record in the SEC. LSU led 3-0 before Texas tied the game with three runs in the sixth inning off two home runs.Texas catcher Reese Atwood walked it off in the bottom of the seventh inning with a grand slam to grab game one of the series.The Longhorns improved their record to
  
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• Guns N' Hoses: SLU Police play basketball game against Hammond FD for autism awareness

  17-04-2025 13:23
  BATON ROUGE - It was guns versus hoses on the Southeastern University basketball court Thursday night.The Southeastern Police Department faced the Hammond Fire Department for the third annual Guns N' Hoses charity event. All donations support autism awareness.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Three arrested into investigation into internet crimes against children

  17-04-2025 13:15
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Three people were arrested over the last month for internet crimes against juveniles in Livingston Parish. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Matthew Wagner from Albany, Justin Baham from Holden and Wilson Mesa-Gomez from Denham Springs for indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Baham had additional charges of possession of MDMA and marijuana and possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance.&a
  
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• Two dead after double shooting outside Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

  17-04-2025 12:25
  BATON ROUGE - Two men died in a double shooting Thursday night outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge Police Department officials said.BRPD responded around Sally Ride Drive and Veterans Memorial Boulevard near the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.The shooting started as a verbal argument and there appears to be no other suspects.The airport is not under any lockdown, officials confirmed. The investigation is ongoing.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Officials identify two people killed in murder-suicide shooting outside BTR airport

  17-04-2025 12:25
  BATON ROUGE - Two men died in a double shooting Thursday night outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge Police Department officials said.The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said that 46-year-old Almutakabbir Sims and 40-year-old Dominic York both died in the shooting.BRPD responded around Sally Ride Drive and Veterans Memorial Boulevard near the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.The shooting started as a verbal argument and there appears to be no other suspects. Baton Roug
  
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• Double shooting outside BTR airport being investigated as murder-suicide

  17-04-2025 12:25
  BATON ROUGE - Two men died in a double shooting Thursday night outside of Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Baton Rouge Police Department officials said.BRPD responded around Sally Ride Drive and Veterans Memorial Boulevard near the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.The shooting started as a verbal argument and there appears to be no other suspects. Baton Rouge police later confirmed the shooting was being investigated as a murder-suicide.The airport was not under any lockdown, officials confirmed
  
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• Mississippi River water level continues to rise in West Feliciana

  17-04-2025 12:20
  ST. FRANCISVILLE —The Mississippi River water is rising, but for West Feliciana, this is a natural occurrence. The high water results from heavy rain and flooding in parts of Kentucky and the Midwest.According to The Storm Station, in the last five occurrences, the river crested over 50 feet. This year, it is projected to reach 57 and a half feet."So we haven't seen high water in a few years, it's not uncommon, it's been three or four years since we have had high water," West Felician
  
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• Deputies searching for man allegedly connected to more than 20 vehicle burglaries

  17-04-2025 12:11
  
  TICKFAW - Deputies are searching for a man believed to be connected to over 20 vehicle burglaries in Tangipahoa Parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said on Mar. 29, multiple vehicles were broken into in the Jesse Bickford Road area of Tickfaw. Several items were stolen from them, including at least one gun. Surveillance video showed a man believed to be the suspect. The man is also believed to be connected to at least 20 other vehicle burglaries in the area
  
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• Legendary ESPN broadcaster Lee Corso set to retire

  17-04-2025 12:10
  
  BRISTOL — Lee Corso is set to make his final headgear pick during week 1 of ESPN's College Gameday this fall.Corso, who turns 90 in August, joined ESPN in 1987, following a 28-year coaching career at the college and professional levels – including 17 seasons as a head coach at Louisville (1969-72), Indiana (1973-82), Northern Illinois (1984) and with the USFL’s Orlando Renegades (1985). He is the only original College GameDay personality still with the show.His ver
  
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• Police arrest teenager for alleged involvement in shooting death of 40-year-old man

  17-04-2025 08:57
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a teenager for his alleged involvement in the fatal shooting of a 40-year-old man. The Baton Rouge Police Department was called to a home on Geronimo Street on Apr. 6. When officers arrived, they found a man, 40-year-old Kevin Dale Evans, dead in his home with multiple gunshot wounds. Some of Evans' friends went to his home to do a wellness check when his friends found him dead. Wednesday night, officers arrested 19-year-old Joshua M
  
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• WBRZ finishes work on signal tower; new antenna increases coverage area

  17-04-2025 08:42
  
  BATON ROUGE - After weeks of repairs done to our broadcast tower, WBRZ has completed those repairs and upgrades and viewers should now be able to experience Channel 2 with a stronger signal than ever before. Over the last months, WBRZ has switched from a side-mounted antenna to a top-mounted antenna, increasing our broadcast tower's height and coverage area. Seen in the map above, our coverage area has increased to include more parishes on the edge of our DMA. Tower crews are
  
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• 2une In Previews: Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic

  17-04-2025 08:32
  
  BATON ROUGE - This weekend, alumni from Glen Oaks are welcomed back to the capital city to enjoy the 10th annual Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic. With festivities starting Friday and going through Saturday night, there's something for everyone. Attendees can look forward to a golf tournament, a crawfish and jambalaya cookoff, a Good Friday mixer and of course the picnic itself. Event organizers spoke with 2une In Thursday morning to preview the event and give a full schedule
  
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