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• Jury convicts 1 ex-officer and acquits another in 2022 Jefferson Parish shooting death

  12-05-2024 20:50 via wbrz.com
  
  GRETNA, La. (AP) — A Louisiana jury convicted one former law enforcement officer and acquitted another in the 2022 shooting death of a man who was sitting in an SUV outside a house reputed for illegal drug activity.Issac Hughes, who was convicted Friday, and Johnathan Louis, who was acquitted, were Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies when Daniel Vallee, 34, was killed in the New Orleans suburb of Marrero.Police body camera footage showed that after a 15-minute confron
  
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• Pair toss drugs from speeding car in Assumption-to-Ascension chase; numerous charges filed

  07-06-2024 14:09 via wbrz.com
  
  PLATTENVILLE — Assumption Parish officials said Friday they had arrested a Pierre Part man and a Belle Rose woman on drug-related charges — but not littering — after watching them toss methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from their speeding car during a chase. Sheriff Leland Falcon said a deputy had tried to pull over Tyler James Everett, 26, and his passenger Kaitlyn Marie Landry, 28, for a traffic violation on La. 70 Thursday afternoon. During a pursu
  
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• Once again, I-12 eastbound to be closed Friday night at split from I-10

  07-06-2024 14:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Once again, the eastbound lanes of Interstate 12 will be closed between I-10 and Essen Lane as crews work on an overpass as part of the College Drive flyover project.Crews are building a new I-10 bridge over the eastbound lanes of I-12. To accommodate the work, I-12 will be closed between 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday.As a detour, drivers will have to continue on I-10 eastbound and exit at Essen Lane, make a left turn onto Essen and take the I-12 entrance ramp to co
  
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• CATS striving to improve service, but problems persist

  07-06-2024 13:28 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Lynn Mearidy gets around Baton Rouge using CATS on Demand, a service provided by the city-parish bus system that schedules trips in accessible vehicles for riders with certain disabilities.She said it's sometimes less on-demand, and more waiting for a ride that arrives late or doesn't arrive at all.The service is part of the Capital Area Transit System, which has nearly 1,500 bus stops around the parish. More than 100,000 people a month use CATS.Mearidy said she finished work at 4
  
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• Food contractor working for the St. Martin Parish jail arrested for smuggling contraband to inmates

  07-06-2024 13:20 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. MARTINVILLE — Deputies say a contractor that prepared meals in the St. Martin Parish's jail delivered more than meals to inmates. She was booked into the parish jail herself on Friday.Tynequa Lynkel Leopold, 26, was booked into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center on charges of criminal conspiracy and introduction of contraband to a penal institution. Leopold, from Lafayette, was also booked on drug charges and has no bond set.The conspiracy is under investigation and may lea
  
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• Mayor Pro Tempore Lamont Cole hosting 7th annual Pedaling for Peace

  07-06-2024 09:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Friday night Mayor Pro Tempore Lamont Cole will host his 7th Annual Pedaling for Peace bike ride through Mid City. It's just one of many events to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day."We've got to work together to promote community not only in our city but in this region and this state," Cole said. "If it starts with us, we can spread this energy around the city, spread around the state, spread it around the country, spread it around the world."The ride will start in the
  
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• 'I'm going to f*****g shoot you': BRPD releases body camera footage of May drug arrest

  07-06-2024 09:13 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Body camera footage of an arrest made in May was released Friday as an attempt to be more transparent with the public and address their concerns, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Officers said the arrest was made early on the morning of May 21 on West Roosevelt Street. Law enforcement was called to the area due to multiple reports of gunshots. When they arrived, the officers found Rodrick Veal asleep or unconscious in a car the was running and facing the wrong dire
  
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• After 41 years, Pat Sajak makes his final spin as host of 'Wheel of Fortune'

  07-06-2024 08:54 via wbrz.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak’s final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” will air on Friday.Sajak’s co-host and letter turner Vanna White paid an emotional tribute to her partner on Thursday’s episode, calling him “like a brother” and a “true lifelong friend.” In the pre-recorded video that featured clips and photos of their 41 years as co-worke
  
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• Early bird prize winners announced for St. Jude Dream Home, stay tuned for the big winners!

  07-06-2024 08:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The drawing for the winner of the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway is happening today!Over the last several weeks, you all have purchased thousands of tickets, the proceeds of which have gone toward supporting cancer treatments for children so their parents don't have to pay anything out of pocket. Today, the winners of the giveaways will finally be announced!At noon, the winners of the gift cards — one for $2,500 and one for $10,000 — were drawn live
  
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• Drawing for St. Jude Dream Home giveaway will take place TODAY!

  07-06-2024 08:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The drawing for the winner of the 2024 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway is happening today!Over the last several weeks, you all have purchased thousands of tickets, the proceeds of which have gone toward supporting cancer treatments for children so their parents don't have to pay anything out of pocket. Today, the winners of the giveaways will finally be announced!At noon, the winners of the gift cards - one for $2,500 and one for $10,000 - will be drawn live on WBRZ.&nbs
  
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• Southern University Law Center hosting expungement event this weekend

  07-06-2024 07:04 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Southern University Law Center is hosting an expungement event on Friday. The event will be held on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Law Center on 2 Roosevelt Steptoe Drive. Residents can come to the event and have their criminal record cleared. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Doug Porter, former HBCU coach who was the oldest living College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 94

  07-06-2024 06:40 via wbrz.com
  
  GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Doug Porter, the longtime football coach at historically Black colleges who was the oldest living member of the College Football Hall of Fame, has died. He was 94.Porter died Wednesday. Miller Funeral Home said a funeral service is set for Saturday, June 15, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Grambling.Porter was the head coach at Mississippi Valley State, Howard and Fort Valley State. He was an assistant coach under Eddie Robinson at Grambling, returned to the s
  
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• How a weather forecast impacted D-Day, altering the course of history

  06-06-2024 19:34 via wbrz.com
  
  The courage of around 160,000 Allied troops was displayed during the D-Day invasion on June 6th, 1944, as they overtook the heavily-fortified French coastline occupied by Nazi Germany.Lots of planning went into the immense and world-altering task, and the weather was one important consideration. Without taking weather into account, history might have taken a different course.June 5th was the original target date for the massive invasion, set by Allied Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. How
  
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• New Orleans man wanted for speeding with an unrestrained infant, fleeing Slidell Police

  06-06-2024 18:31 via wbrz.com
  
  SLIDELL — Slidell Police are searching for a New Orleans man who fled from officers with an unrestrained infant in the front seat of his car on Thursday.Emanuel Henry, 26, was allegedly speeding on Old Spanish Trail with the infant in the front seat.A Slidell Police officer catch up to Henry at the foot of the Twin Spans on Interstate 10, police said. Henry was initially cooperative, but when the officer discovered that Henry had warrants out for his arrest, he asked him to step out o
  
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• Man sues BRPD, EBRSO for injuries sustained in 2023 chase that started with fleeing traffic stop

  06-06-2024 17:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of fleeing Baton Rouge Police when they tried to pull him over in 2023 is suing local law enforcement for injuries he sustained during the chase, court records say.Harold Anthony, now 20, is seeking damages from BRPD for a broken leg, severed toes and a concussion he sustained after he hit an East Baton Rouge Parish deputy's cruiser on May 27, 2023. The suit, which also lists EBRSO, the city-parish and multiple individual law enforcement officers, was filed
  
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• Family member of nearly-abducted juvenile in Springfield speaks out about incident

  06-06-2024 17:39 via wbrz.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD - Barbara Whittington said her grandchildren love to spend the summer with her at her house on Blood River. She says her nine-year-old grandson, specifically, loves to take their canoe to the riverbank and play."They play volleyball, baseball, waterslides, and the kids fish back there. I've been here almost six years and nothing like this has ever happened," Whittington said.Whittington said she went inside when her nine-year-old grandson and his friends came running into the house.
  
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• Former corrections deputy arrested for malfeasance in office in St. Mary Parish

  06-06-2024 17:30 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. MARY PARISH - A former corrections deputy was arrested Thursday for malfeasance in office that included sexual conduct.According to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, Malayie Myon McBride, 20, of Baldwin, was arrested Thursday after an investigation regarding contraband going into the jail revealed McBride had brought a phone into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center and made phone calls of a "sexual nature" with an inmate.McBride was arrested for possession of contraband - penal i
  
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• Merchandise worth $1,000 stolen from Academy Sports in Hammond; police trying to identify suspects

  06-06-2024 17:09 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND - Merchandise valued at $1,000 was stolen from a Academy Sports + Outdoors story last Thursday, according to the Hammond Police Department.The suspects entered the store, located at 600 CM Fagan Drive, grabbed merchandise, and walked out without paying.Anyone knowing the identity of the suspects or who has any information is asked to contact the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5739.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Family at odds with utility company over high bills, unanswered questions

  06-06-2024 16:37 via wbrz.com
  
  PLAQUEMINE - A family in Iberville Parish says the city's utility company has some explaining to do. Pat Huesmann says his utility bills range from $200 to $1,200 with an outlier at almost $11,000.Huesmann says there's no rhyme or reason why they fluctuate so much and wants answers."It's been frustrating," said Huesmann.Three years ago, the Huesmann family moved into their Plaquemine home on Canal Street after undergoing a major renovation. Soon after the family moved in they noticed their util
  
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• WWII Museum in New Orleans pays tribute to D-Day veterans on 80th anniversary of landing

  06-06-2024 16:29 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — The National World War II Museum in New Orleans held a daylong commemoration Thursday on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the greatest amphibious landing in history.On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 troops from Allied forces stormed the beaches at Normandy, France, opening an assault that turned the tide in World War II. The assault ended with about 20,000 casualties from both sides.Special ceremonies took place around the country and in Europe. "I'm honored to b
  
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• West Baton Rouge Parish School District changes meal distribution time, entry

  06-06-2024 14:41 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Schools' summer meals program changed some information about its distribution for Friday, June 7.The meal boxes can be picked up from Pelican Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Port Allen High School.Each child will receive a box that contains seven breakfasts, seven lunches, and one gallon of milk each distribution day. Distribution will be first-come, first-served.See the original flyer prior to the changed time and entry for more informatio
  
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• LSU Football hosts third annual Golden Cleats Combine for Kelly Cares Foundation

  06-06-2024 14:22 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU Football hosted the third annual Golden Cleats Combine for the Kelly Cares Foundation Wednesday night.The event was for women only and allowed hundreds of Tiger fans to get an inside look at the LSU Football program and participate in practice drills, shop local small businesses and learn about women's health.The combine was sponsored by Our Lady of the Lake hospital and a mobile mammogram truck was present at the event to encourage women to get their annual mammograms.The eve
  
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• One dead after argument led to shooting on Boulevard de Province

  06-06-2024 14:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person died after a shooting on Boulevard de Providence Thursday afternoon, officials say.The shooting took place at 1919 Blvd de Province Thursday afternoon, and police believe it stemmed from an argument between two people.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• One dead after argument leads to shooting on Boulevard de Province; police has lead on suspect

  06-06-2024 14:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Police say one person was shot dead after an argument at an apartment complex on Boulevard de Province on Thursday and that the suspected gunman ran away.Officers have a lead on who the shooter might be; he lived at the complex, Police Chief T.J. Morse said."The victim, it does not appear he lived here, but the suspect did," the chief said.The shooting occurred at a complex at 1919 Boulevard de Province about 1:30 p.m. It was one of several that have occurred in the city
  
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• One dead after argument leads to shooting on Boulevard de Province; cops have lead on suspect

  06-06-2024 14:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Police say one person was shot dead after an argument at an apartment complex on Boulevard de Province on Thursday and that the suspected gunman ran away.Officers have a lead on who the shooter might be; he lived at the complex, Police Chief T.J. Morse said."The victim, it does not appear he lived here, but the suspect did," the chief said.The shooting occurred at a complex at 1919 Boulevard de Province about 1:30 p.m. It was one of several that have occurred in the city
  
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• Coroner called to scene after shooting on Boulevard de Province

  06-06-2024 14:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The coroner has been called to the scene of a shooting on Boulevard de Province, according to officials.The shooting took place at 1919 Blvd de Province Thursday afternoon.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Police arrest suspect after Tuesday murder in Plaquemine

  06-06-2024 13:51 via wbrz.com
  
  PLAQUEMINE - A man accused of killing a 23-year-old in Plaquemine Tuesday evening was arrested, according to the Plaquemine Police Department.Rashad Seals allegedly shot  23-year-old Jaheim Gailes around 8:30 p.m. along Bourgoyne Street Tuesday. Officers believe Rashad Seals walked up to the Gailes' home and began firing gunshots, one of which hit the victim. He was taken to a hospital where he later died. Seals was arrested in Texas and will be booked on second-degree murder.
  
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• Plaquemine murder suspect arrested in Texas

  06-06-2024 13:51 via wbrz.com
  
  PLAQUEMINE - A man accused of killing a 23-year-old in Plaquemine on Tuesday evening has been arrested, according to the Plaquemine Police Department.Rashad Seals allegedly shot  23-year-old Jaheim Gailes around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday along Bourgoyne Street. Officers believe Rashad Seals walked up to the Gailes' home and began firing gunshots, one of which hit the victim. Gailes was taken to a hospital where he later died. Seals was arrested in Texas and will be booked on second-de
  
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• Reward increased for information on escaped inmate from Tangipahoa Parish Jail

  06-06-2024 13:46 via wbrz.com
  
  AMITE - In an effort to catch the last of four escaped inmates, the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office announced an increased reward for any information leading to the capture of a man who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.Jamarcus Cyprian, 20, of Amite, is the last of four inmates that escaped from the parish jail May 27. Police captured 19-year-old Omarion Hookfin of Hammond, 19-year-old Avery Guidry of Natalbany, and 21-year-old Travon Johnson of Natalbany.The four broke through a corroded pi
  
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• LSU names Jake Amos head coach for men's golf

  06-06-2024 13:36 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU hired Jake Amos, who guided East Tennessee State to four straight NCAA Championship appearances, as the university's head men’s golf coach.Amos, a finalist for the NCAA Division I Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award, led the Buccaneers to three victories and seven top-three finishes in 2024, including a fourth straight Southern Conference Championship and a 12th place finish at NCAA Championships, ETSU’s best showing since 2001.Amos coached four NCAA All-
  
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