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• Baker standoff suspect was allegedly connected to April shooting that left one dead, bystander injured

  01-05-2024 12:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man arrested after a brief standoff in Baker Tuesday is a suspect in a fatal shooting from April 22. U.S. Marshals were serving a warrant for 27-year-old Alvin Mott Jr. in Baker. He was arrested after a brief standoff. The warrant connected Mott to a fatal shooting from April that happened on Scotland Avenue and left Michael Thomas, 51, dead and another person injured. Arrest documents said Mott and Thomas were involved in a shootout outside the Kangar
  
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• Prairieville-based film production company inks deal to bring Hallmark, Lifetime productions to state

  22-05-2024 12:59 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Louisiana film industry veteran best known for starring alongside Judd Nelson and Kevin Costner in 1985's "Fandango" has started a new film company that will bring Hallmark and Lifetime productions to the state.Chuck Bush's F3 Films has inked a deal with the California-based SilverScreen Pictures with the expressed purpose of producing motion pictures in the Faith, Family, Freedom space," a release announcing the venture said.“The idea is to create a slate o
  
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• Magic comes to Baton Rouge with CYT production of 'Mary Poppins'

  22-05-2024 12:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Some Disney magic is coming to Baton Rouge later this week with Christian Youth Theater's sold out performance of "Mary Poppins" at LSU's Shaver Theater.The Broadway-caliber production will run for five matinee and primetime performances from May 23 to May 26.“Anything can happen if you let it,” Tonja Rainey, Christian Youth Theater Baton Rouge artistic director, says. "The talent of this amazing cast, comprised of local youth is very impressive and w
  
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• Baton Rouge Area Chamber welcomes new president and CEO

  22-05-2024 12:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Area Chamber Board of Directors has selected a new president and CEO after a nationwide search. Lori Melancon, the newly-chosen woman for the position, has 20 years of experience in economic development, BRAC said Wednesday. Melancon has worked before with BRAC and the Chamber of Baton Rouge where she "led initiatives contributing to the transformation of the Chamber into the regional economic development organization it is now.""I look forward to our inve
  
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• Tigers look to get hot in SEC Tournament; face Kentucky Wednesday morning

  22-05-2024 09:22 via wbrz.com
  
  HOOVER, Ala. - LSU moves into double elimination format Wednesday morning as they take on the three-seeded Kentucky Wildcats at the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.RHP Luke Holman (8-3, 2.73 ERA) will be on the bump for the Tigers on just four days of rest. The Wildcats will go with RHP Travis Smith (3-3, 6.06 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and it can be seen on the SEC Network. Let’s Geaux, Tigers pic.twitter.com/leY1uWqwIw
  
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• Save 40 cents per gallon in Baton Rouge on Thursday

  22-05-2024 09:19 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Thursday is Circle K's Fuel Day ahead of Memorial Day weekend, and drivers can save 40 cents at the pump to celebrate. Participating Circle K locations in Baton Rouge will offer a 40 center per gallon discount for drivers to fuel up before any trips they may be taking this weekend. Additionally, there will be discounts on drinks inside any participating Circle K convenience stores. See participating locations here. Permalink| Comments
  
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• WBR school system offering free summer meal programs for kids under 18

  22-05-2024 08:36 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish School System is offering meal boxes for children under 18 over the summer. Meal distribution for the system's free summer meal program begins May 31. Meal boxes will be available for children under 18 from 9 to 11 a.m..The boxes will contain seven breakfasts, seven lunches, and one gallon of milk each distribution day. Distribution will be first-come, first-served. Pre-registration is encouraged to help the system gauge the number of b
  
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• Chicago Sky's Angel Reese adds new title -- women's professional soccer team owner

  22-05-2024 08:16 via wbrz.com
  
  DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.DC Power Football Club, a Washington-based women’s team set to begin play this summer in the United Soccer League Super League, announced Reese as the first member of its ownership group on Tuesday.“I’ve always wanted to impact sports, not just women’s basketball,” Reese said Tuesday. “I’ve always said I wante
  
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• Man in critical condition after shooting in St. Gabriel

  22-05-2024 05:03 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GABRIEL - A man is in critical condition after he was shot on Bayou Paul Lane in St. Gabriel.Responding officers say he was found suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by Acadian Ambulance Air-Med to a local hospital. He is currently in critical condition.The shooting is under investigation by the SGPD. No arrests have been made.Permalink| Comments
  
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• House OKs restrictions on pills that can be used for abortions, sends bill back to Senate

  21-05-2024 18:38 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House on Tuesday approved a bill that would classify a pair of drugs used in medical abortions as controlled substances, rejecting claims that restricting their distribution could harm women who live in rural parishes or have limited access to doctors and pharmacies.The proposal was billed as a way to prevent attempts to induce abortions in unsuspecting women. State Sen. Thomas Pressley of Shreveport said his brother-in-law had slipped an abortion-inducing
  
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• Zachary HS football player honored with moment of silence at Signing Day on Tuesday

  21-05-2024 17:57 via wbrz.com
  
  ZACHARY - As a number of students were signing with colleges and looking forward to the future, they also took time to remember a fellow student athlete who was fatally shot Sunday.Jonathan Johnson Jr., 16, was shot and killed in New Roads along Carver Drive near Wilkins Street. A suspect has not been named. Johnson was a freshman at Zachary High School and had just made the varsity football team. Head football coach, David Brewerton, described Johnson as a "great kid who worked hard."
  
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• EBR School employees could see $1,300 pay increase if new budget proposal is approved

  21-05-2024 16:48 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge teachers and other public school employees could see a $1,300 pay increase next school year under a proposal set to be introduced at the parish school board's Thursday meeting.The proposal released Monday, which would affect 6,000 employees across the parish school system, would be in addition to the school system's already-implemented step increases. Under the proposal, school employees would also be given opportunities for additional compensat
  
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• Investigative Unit: Man who pleaded guilty to setting ex's home on fire gets trial due to judge's error

  21-05-2024 16:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Christian King, a Texas lawyer seen on surveillance video setting fire to his ex's house in 2023, accepted responsibility for his crime Monday.He pleaded guilty to aggravated arson and was given a 20-year sentence with 17 of those years suspended by Judge Eboni Johnson Rose.She gave him credit for time served, reducing his remaining time in jail to just a few months.But all of that was undone shortly after, when the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's office clai
  
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• Former Ascension Parish correctional officer arrested for molesting juvenile

  21-05-2024 16:18 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - A former Ascension Parish correctional officer was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of molesting a juvenile. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said 35-year-old Kaid Delaune worked for the department until Oct. 2022. A spokesperson said he was fired due to his job performance.An investigation into Delaune opened in Feb. 2024 when a victim came forward. A juvenile female told deputies that Delaune had inappropriately touched her over a period of time. He was
  
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• Hammond Police searching for multiple people suspected of credit card fraud at Home Depot

  21-05-2024 15:51 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is investigating multiple people suspected of unauthorized use of a credit card who spent $13,000 at a Home Depot.Hammond Police said they learned the suspected made an online purchase of electronic wire and were able to obtain photographs of the suspects when they came to the Hammond store for pickup.Anyone knowing the identity of the suspects or who has any information is asked to contact Detective Ronney Domiano with the Hammond Police Depart
  
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• Tree with complaint history falls on house, city says they're not responsible for damage

  21-05-2024 15:30 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A large tree fell on a man's home last week during severe weather. Kenneth Williams tells 2 On Your Side it's a tree he's made complaints about to the city multiple times.Williams, who lives off of Mohican Street in Baton Rouge, says things could have been different."I'm just disgusted," he said.The tree fell Thursday night. He was sitting watching TV when he heard a loud boom and knew what it was right away. Limbs are now poking through his walls and roof. The impact caused his p
  
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• Addis council appoints 'Possum' Langlois to head police department

  21-05-2024 15:27 via wbrz.com
  
  ADDIS - The Addis Town Council has appointed Jason 'Possum' Langlois to head the police department in the interim after Chief Ricky Anderson retired. The town said Langlois has been the Assistant Chief since December 2021. He's a lifelong resident of Addis and a 21-year veteran of the department. The interim chief is set to fill former Chief Anderson's unexpired term. He retired at the end of April.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Kentwood adding Emergency Alert System for town

  21-05-2024 15:21 via wbrz.com
  
  KENTWOOD - Town officials in Kentwood are getting an Emergency Alert System in place and asking residents to submit current phone numbers for an emergency call system. On Tuesday, the town said they are working on the Old Sounding Alert Horn which will go off whenever an emergency approaches. Whenever the horn is working properly, residents will be notified and there will be emergency drills. Town officials are asking residents to visit Kentwood City Hall and make sure record
  
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• Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office phone system to be down Wednesday morning

  21-05-2024 15:16 via wbrz.com
  
  IBERVILLE PARISH - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office phones will be down from 6 a.m. until 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday for repairs. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office reminded residents that if there are any emergencies during that time, call 911. For non-emergencies, residents can call (225) 776-8868. Permalink| Comments
  
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• BRPD searching for man who stole purse from Council on Aging event

  21-05-2024 15:12 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police are trying to identify a man who stole a purse at a Council on Aging event. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the man took the purse and tried to use stolen credit cards at a convenience store nearby. Officers said the cards were declined but the purse contained valuables worth more than $1,200. Anyone with information can call (225) 389-2000. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Man who kidnapped, raped LSU student at gunpoint in 2017 sentenced to 30 years in prison

  21-05-2024 15:10 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man convicted of kidnapping an LSU student from sorority row and raping her at gunpoint was sentenced to 30 years in prison.Frank Alvaro Herrera Jr., 28, pleaded guilty to the 2017 rape, kidnapping and armed robbery earlier in May before Monday's sentencing. Herrera's guilty plea knocked down his initial first-degree rape charge that carried life in prison to a second-degree conviction with a 30-year sentence.A lifetime protective order for the victim was a
  
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• Baton Rouge Fire vehicle catches fire after wreck in Central

  21-05-2024 14:54 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL — After a wreck, a Baton Rouge Fire Department vehicle caught fire Tuesday morning in Central after a two-car crash, closing Old Sullivan Thruway and Greenwell Springs Road for about an hour.Central Police and Central Fire responded to the scene around 11:10 a.m. to find the Baton Rouge Fire vehicle up in flames after a traffic crash. By noon, the blockage was cleared.According to BRFD, the driver of the fire vehicle is fine. A person in the other vehicle was brought to a near
  
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• Woman with no memories found in Waco identified, claimed to be from Louisiana

  21-05-2024 14:42 via wbrz.com
  
  WACO, Tex. - A woman who had no memory of her name or family found in Texas has been identified, officials said. The woman, now identified as 34-year-old Lela Oneal of Weatherford, Texas, was found in Waco. Oneal did not remember her name, date of birth, or her family members but claimed to be from Louisiana.Oneal was identified Tuesday."We want to thank everyone who sent in information, it was extremely helpful! We appreciate the work our community did to help Lela," said the Waco Pol
  
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• Louisiana education workgroup to release study on classroom distractions Wednesday

  21-05-2024 14:30 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana Department of Education task force created in February to address perceived distractions in the state's public school classrooms plans to release its findings Wednesday.Gov. Jeff Landry's office scheduled a morning news conference with the governor, the state public education chief and the state's teacher of the year.The workgroup was dubbed "Let Teachers Teach." Education Superintendent Cade Brumley said in February that there was a need to protect the teach
  
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• Fire, hazmat teams clear overturned tanker truck that closed Sorrento roundabout on Monday

  21-05-2024 14:15 via wbrz.com
  
  SORRENTO — An overturned 18-wheeler carrying chemicals that stopped traffic at La. 22 near the roundabout near La. 70 that closed the roadway Monday morning wasn't cleared until around 9:30 that evening, the Ascension Parish Fire Department said.No injuries were reported as a result of the overturned tanker, which was carrying sodium hydroxide, a common ingredient in soaps and cleaners. According to the CDC, sodium hydroxide can cause skin and eye irritation, as well as chemical burns
  
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• Pedigree recalling 315 bags of dog food for potential loose metal in bag

  21-05-2024 14:11 via wbrz.com
  
  FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The makers of a variety of Pedigree dog food has recalled 315 bags for the potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag.The 44-pound bags of Pedigree Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, which have a best by date of March 4, 2025, and a lot code — located at bottom seal of the bag — of 410B2TXT02, were sold by Walmarts in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.The potential presence of loose metal pie
  
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• LSU baseball beats Georgia 9-1 in first game at SEC Tournament

  21-05-2024 14:00 via wbrz.com
  
  HOOVER, Ala. - The LSU Tiger baseball team picked up a much needed win in their opening game at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama on Tuesday morning defeating Georgia 9-1.LSU picked up a tremendous outing from starting pitcher Gage Jump who worked seven inning limiting the Bulldogs to just one run on four hits.LSU's offense started fast and continued to put the pressure on the Bulldogs pitching staff as the top of the order reached base in their first two at-bats staking the Tigers
  
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• Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigating two drive-by shootings along LA-40 near Loranger

  21-05-2024 13:44 via wbrz.com
  
  LORANGER — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating two drive-by shooting incidents that took place Saturday in the Loranger area along LA-40.The first drive-by shooting took place around on LA-40 near the intersection of LA-445 around 11:23 p.m. A victim reportedly told deputies that a small red car pulled in front of her and slowed down before a person shot a pistol at her twice from the front passenger seat. After she saw the muzzle flash, the victim fled the area un
  
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• 19 high schoolers among students who receive degrees at BRCC graduation

  21-05-2024 13:44 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College's graduation ceremonies included 19 high school students who also received associate degrees or general studies certificates. The younger graduates are from the GEO Next Generation High School Baton Rouge. Fourteen earned full associate degrees and five earned the general studies certificate for one year of college work. The graduates make up one-quarter of GEO's senior class, up from 10 percent last year. "I'm very thankfu
  
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• Glen Oaks community bridge is getting a long needed makeover

  21-05-2024 13:41 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - After years of fighting with the city, a Glen Oaks neighborhood is finally getting a new bridge to enter their subdivision. The bridge, which goes over a canal, is one of only two ways in and of the neighborhood.Together Baton Rouge helped the residents get a new bridge about 10 years ago. But that bridge started to give them problems."When together Baton Rogue started helping us with it they did fix it, it lasted 7 years. At the time we didn't know they were putting asphalt when
  
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