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• As EBR schools seek fourth leader in four years, board sets discussion sessions for next week

  03-05-2024 05:55 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is encouraging community members to attend several meetings next week as they look to get the public's input on the district's new superintendent.The district is seeking its fourth superintendent in as many years. The board this year decided against renewing Sito Narcisse's contract after recent turmoil in the 41,000-student district.A number of meetings are scheduled with school patrons in the coming week, beginning Monday at Tara High Sc
  
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• Zachary Police searching for man who stole $300 in merchandise from Home Depot

  17-05-2024 16:53 via wbrz.com
  
  ZACHARY — The Zachary Police Department is searching for a man who stole $300 worth of merchandise from a Home Depot.Police released a surveillance picture of the man, who was wearing basketball shorts, a hoodie and a hat. He appears to be carrying a box with a DeWalt tool in it and a Home Depot branded bucket.Police said the man left the store in a white Toyota Corolla.If you have information on the identity of this individual, call 225-654-1921.Permalink| Comments
  
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• New magnet programs coming to four EBR schools

  17-05-2024 16:34 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has been awarded a $15 million Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant over five years to implement an Innovative Arts Magnet Cluster, resulting the development of four new magnet schools.McKinley Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, BR (School of the Arts) Conservatory, and McKinley High are the four district schools selected for transformative magnet program development.Initially scheduled for the Broadmoor Middle site, the BR Conser
  
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• Pipeline safety grant targets aging lines beneath Donaldsonville

  17-05-2024 16:29 via wbrz.com
  
  DONALDSONVILLE — Rep. Troy Carter on Friday said the city of Donaldsonville had been awarded a $20 million grant to address its natural gas infrastructure.The money is being made available through the federal Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization program, which was part of a bipartisan bill passed by Congress.Carter also said the city will receive another $4 million through community project funding.Tristan Brown, the deputy administrator of the U.S. Departm
  
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• Chaffin tosses shutout, LSU softball cruises past Jackson State in opening round of NCAA Tournament

  17-05-2024 16:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU softball team opened NCAA tournament play with a 5-0 victory over Jackson State Friday.LSU pitcher Raelin Chaffin tossed a complete game shutout, allowing just two hits and striking out seven.A Raeleen Gutierrez RBI single got LSU on the board in the bottom of the first inning. The Tigers then added two runs in the fourth inning and two in the sixth inning to pad the lead.LSU, top-seed in the Baton Rouge Regional, will play thre
  
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• Highway 90 eastbound between Baldwin, Franklin shut down due to fuel leak

  17-05-2024 16:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BALDWIN — Highway 90 eastbound between the Baldwin and Franklin overpasses is currently shut down due to a major fuel leak, the Baldwin Volunteer Fire Department announced on their Facebook.Commuters are asked to avoid the highway at this time.There is currently no timeline for when the road will reopen. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Seven arrested in multi-parish drug investigation by State Police, parish sheriff's offices

  17-05-2024 15:59 via wbrz.com
  
  GRAY — A months-long State Police investigation into a drug trafficking ring across multiple parishes concluded Friday with the arrest of seven on drug racketeering charges and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs and cash.The multi-agency investigation into narcotic distribution across Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary and Avoyelles parishes that started in January resulted in the seizure of 56 grams of heroin/fentanyl mixtures, 366 fentanyl pills, 200 grams of meth, 396 grams of p
  
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• Two preteen girls allegedly broke into, burglarized Napoleonville elementary school

  17-05-2024 15:43 via wbrz.com
  
  NAPOLEONVILLE — Two preteen girls have been identified by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office in connection to a burglary at Napoleonville Primary School.Deputies were called to the school on Wednesday after receiving complaints of burglary and damaged property.After an investigation, deputies said two girls, ages 9 and 12, made their way into the school and stole items from within it. A verified complaint was filed against the 12-year-old and she was later released to a parent or
  
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• One arrested for murder after March shooting at Scenic Gardens

  17-05-2024 15:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was arrested for second-degree murder after a March 10 shooting that resulted in the death of one person and injured two on the 2200 block of Scenic Gardens, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.Kevonta Williams, 19, was arrested for second-degree murder, two counts of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon.Kevon London, 18, died on the scene with multiple gunshot wounds as a result of the shooting. Two juveniles suffered non-life threateni
  
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• Southeastern softball stays hot, opens NCAA tournament with win over Clemson

  17-05-2024 15:28 via wbrz.com
  
  TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - In the Southeastern softball program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game, the Lions picked up a win over Clemson.The third-seeded Lions scored the first six runs of the game against the second-seeded Tigers and cruised to a 6-2 win.Southeastern’s Maria Detellier went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Bailey Krolczyk added two hits and an RBI for the Lions.Ellie Dubois got the win in the circle for Southeastern, tossing 4.1 innings
  
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• Assumption man arrested after alleged pyramid scheme defrauds multiple out of thousands

  17-05-2024 15:25 via wbrz.com
  
  NAPOLEONVILLE — A Belle Rose man was arrested Friday after an investigation uncovered his connection to a pyramid scheme that defrauded several people, Assumption Parish deputies said.John Michael Thibodeaux, 44, was arrested on felony theft and illegal pyramid scheme charges. Thibodeaux's arrest comes after an investigation into multiple theft complaints dating back to December 2023 by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office.This arrest is related to one of the complaints, said Lonny
  
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• $1,000 monthly stipend approved for teaching residents at St. Mary Parish schools

  17-05-2024 15:23 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. MARY PARISH - The St. Mary Parish School Board approved a monthly stipend of $1000 a month for teaching residents who choose the St. Mary Parish school system.The requirements involve those who accept the residency stipend and successfully complete degree requirements to commit to the system for a two-year employment contract. As new employees, they will begin on the 2nd year salary schedule when hired.The stipend is intended to attract education majors completing their ten-month Residency
  
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• LSU baseball holds on late to beat Ole Miss 4-2, Tigers have chance at sweep Saturday

  17-05-2024 15:01 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU baseball team jumped out to a 4-0 lead against Ole Miss Friday and held on late to win 4-2.Friday’s win earns the Tigers a series victory after LSU’s 5-1 win over the Rebels on Thursday.Tommy White hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning to open the scoring. White added two doubles in the game to make it two straight days with three hits. Alex Milazzo gave LSU a 2-0 lead with an RBI single in the second inning.In the fifth inning, the Tige
  
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• Follow the money: Senate OKs plan to change who Louisiana pays to educate its kids

  17-05-2024 14:43 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Senate OK'd a bill that would transform the way the state pays to fund its children's educations, agreeing to let parents direct state dollars to private schools of their choice. Under the bill, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education would determine how money would be distributed through education savings accounts available to every Louisiana child. The program, known as LA GATOR, would likely be challenged in court.Gov. Jeff Landry says p
  
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• $$$ Best Bets: Never too early for NFL bets! $$$

  17-05-2024 14:14 via wbrz.com
  
  Hunter McCann has the best bets for NFL futures, The Preakness, NBA playoffs, college baseball, MLB and NHL Playoffs!2024 NFL Futures Bets:Saints o7.5 wins in regular seasonCowboys u10.5 wins in regular seasonMalik Nabers o840.5 receiving yards in regular seasonFridayNBA:Knicks @ Pacers: Knicks +6MLB:Nationals @ Phillies: Phillies -1.5Rays @ Blue Jays: Blue Jays MLPadres @ Braves: Braves -1.5College Baseball:Missouri @ Mississippi State: Mississippi State -1.5South Carolina @ Tennessee
  
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• LSU to play Dallas Baptist in Arlington near start of 2025 baseball season

  17-05-2024 13:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Next year's LSU baseball team will take part in a series of games in Arlington, Texas, to benefit a children's charity.LSU will play Dallas Baptist on Feb. 26, a Wednesday. LSU has not played in Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers.Teams will play at the ballpark over a three-week period before most clubs open their conference play. Proceeds benefit Shriner's Children's, which provides care for orthopedic conditions, burnss, spinal cord injuries and o
  
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• MORE STORM PHOTOS: Livingston Parish sees damage from storms for the second time in a week

  17-05-2024 13:32 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — Portions of Livingston Parish saw damage from severe thunderstorms for the second time in a week late Thursday and early Friday. The town of Livingston on Friday posted a number of photographs showing damage at a park.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Washington named interim head of Southern University Law Center

  17-05-2024 13:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Southern University Board of Supervisors on Friday named Alvin Washington as the interim chancellor of the system's Law Center.Washington manages the Southern University Law Center's Mediation Clinic and also teaches legal research, statutory analysis, alternate dispute resolution, and legal negotiations."As I step into this leadership role, my primary focus will be on collaborating with our faculty, staff, and students to improve our first-time and ultimate bar pass
  
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• WATCH: St. James Parish assessing damage after likely tornado runs through communities

  17-05-2024 09:46 via wbrz.com
  
  ROMEVILLE — The Romeville area of St. James Parish appears to have suffered the worst from severe weather that rolled through the metro area overnight. The main damage appears to be along River Road north of Convent.Radar images from the storm suggested that a tornado had formed and had tossed debris into the air. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Crews respond to fully-engulfed structure fire in Laplace

  17-05-2024 09:38 via wbrz.com
  
  LAPLACE - A building was fully engulfed in flames as crews responded to the fire early Friday morning. Pictures from the St. John Parish Fire Department showed the building on the 100 block of West 5th Street stripped to its frame. The fire was reported to be under control, but the building itself appeared to be a total loss. There was no word on what caused the fire. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Building that once housed historic LaPlace church fully engulfed in fire Friday

  17-05-2024 09:38 via wbrz.com
  
  LAPLACE — A building that used to house the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace burned Friday morning.The building was fully engulfed in flames as crews responded to the fire early Friday morning. Pictures from the St. John Parish Fire Department showed the building on the 100 block of West 5th Street stripped to its frame. The fire was reported to be under control, but the building itself appeared to be a total loss. There was no word on wha
  
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• PHOTOS: Storm damage from Thursday, May 16

  17-05-2024 08:54 via wbrz.com
  
  Another round of severe weather hit southeastern Louisiana Thursday night, leaving roads and schools closed and the National Weather Service speculating about a possible tornado in St. James Parish. Trees fell across roadways, power outages left schools closed and residents without electricity, including those who had only had their power turned back on for mere hours following Tuesday's storms. If you have photos of damage from Thursday night's storm, send them to weather@wbr
  
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• Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship for not following orders after traffic fatality

  17-05-2024 08:14 via wbrz.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESPN reported he failed to follow police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.Traffic was backed up for about a mile in both directions on the only road that leads to Valhalla Golf Club, with dozens of police vehicles flashing red-and-blue lights near the entrance.Police said a
  
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• 'Suspected tornado' hits Romeville, St. James Parish area

  17-05-2024 07:33 via wbrz.com
  
  ROMEVILLE - St. James Parish officials said a "suspected tornado" hit the area after a night of severe weather that left roads and schools closed across southeastern Louisiana. "Some homes were impacted and there are trees down," the parish sheriff's office said, "there are trees down. No injuries or fatalities have been reported."WBRZ has crews on the way to the site where the likely tornado is believed to have touched down. The National Weather Service will survey the damage to confi
  
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• School closures announced after severe weather

  17-05-2024 04:25 via wbrz.com
  
  School closures have been announced after overnight weather. The following list is current and more schools could be added:East Feliciana Parish
  - All schools closed due to downed trees on highwaysPermalink| Comments
  
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• LSU baseball beats Ole Miss 5-1 to start last regular season series

  16-05-2024 20:20 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU got a 5-1 win over Ole Miss Thursday night to begin the team's last regular season series.LSU took a 5-0 lead over Ole Miss by the bottom of the fourth inning and never looked back, with Ole Miss responding with one run in the top of the fifth.The Tigers continue their series against Ole Miss Friday at 6:30 p.m.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU softball Regional start pushed up on Friday due to weather concerns

  16-05-2024 19:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The start of the Baton Rouge NCAA softball Regional has been moved up on Friday to hopefully work around the potential for disruptive weather in the area.LSU will still play the second game of the day, however their game against Jackson State will start at 130pm instead of 5pm as originally planned.??SCHEDULE UPDATE ??Due to expected weather, Friday’s Baton Rouge Regional double header will be at 11 am and 1:30 pm.
  LSU will face Jackson State at 1:30 pm. on ESPN+. pic.tw
  
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• Experts say Louisiana's new congressional map might not alter current breakdown

  16-05-2024 18:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - In the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision on the congressional maps, experts are saying the changes are likely to benefit a Black Democrat in the race in November, but this is not the end of the story for future elections."This is not over at least legally, but politically this will be the map we will have for this election," Dr. Albert Samuels, who heads the political science department at Southern University, said.The new map creates a second majority-black district that
  
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• Former Saints cornerback Delvin Breaux speaks to Amite High School about importance of mental health

  16-05-2024 18:21 via wbrz.com
  
  AMITE - With the semester ending, Amite High School brought in former NFL player and New Orleans Saints' cornerback Delvin Breaux to speak about his hardships.Breaux spoke to students about the importance of mental health. Breaux himself suffered with mental illness growing up. At nine years old, he said he grabbed his father’s gun and tried to commit suicide.In high school, Breaux broke his neck playing football. He was still able to receive his scholarship at LSU but never played a
  
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• New affordable housing complex coming to Oklahoma Street near downtown Baton Rouge

  16-05-2024 17:31 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - With an investment of $8.5 million, Partners Southeast, the development arm of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority, has started construction of Cypress River Lofts.The complex will feature 19 energy efficient one- and three-bedroom flats located at the corner of Duane and Oklahoma streets near downtown Baton Rouge.
  "The long-term commitment to transform South Baton Rouge began in 2002 when EBRPHA was awarded a HOPE VI grant through the U.S. Department o
  
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