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• White nationalist appears to disavow connection with shooter

  16-02-2018 19:50 via wbrz.com
  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - A white nationalist appears to have lied to The Associated Press and other news organizations when he claimed that Florida school-shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was a member of his obscure group.  Law enforcement officials said they didn't have any evidence to support the claim that Republic of Florida leader Jordan Jereb made in interviews with several news organizations.  Jereb told The Associated Press on Thursday that Cruz had partici
  
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• Train crashes into car on Airline Highway; no serious injuries

  05-05-2024 09:29 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A train struck a vehicle on Airline Highway early Sunday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.Police say the crash happened around 2:15 a.m. on Airline Highway near South Choctaw Drive.No serious injuries were reported as a result of the crash. The investigation is ongoing.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Mental health professionals remind residents of tips to keep a sound mind

  04-05-2024 21:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - May is mental health awareness month and professionals are reminding residents that it's important to tackle mental heath issues early.Counselor at The Wellness Studio, Dr. Katie Fetzer said the brain is just like any part of the body and it's important to take care of it. "Our mind sits within the brain and as with any other piece of us and our health, things can happen to us in life that can cause us to struggle," Dr. Fetzer said. "What we know as mental health professi
  
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• One person shot along Bartlett Street on Saturday

  04-05-2024 18:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was shot along Bartlett Street on Saturday afternoon. Emergency officials said the shooting happened just after 6 p.m. along Bartlett Street near Choctaw Drive. The victim was taken to a hospital and their condition is currently unknown. No more information was immediately available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Man found shot multiple times in backyard of Bartlett Street home

  04-05-2024 18:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Officials said a man was taken to a hospital after he was shot multiple times Saturday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the man was found in the backyard of a home along Bartlett Street near Winbourne Avenue around 6:15 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital and their condition is unknown. No more information was immediately available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Woman arrested after stabbing boyfriend in chest

  04-05-2024 18:22 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested Friday night after stabbing her boyfriend in the chest during an argument.The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said the stabbing happened at 11 p.m. at a home along Grand Settlement Boulevard. Deputies said the man was taken to a hospital and the woman was booked for domestic abuse battery. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Baker Police searching for burglary suspect

  04-05-2024 17:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police officers are working to identify a person responsible for a series of burglaries in Baker. The Baker Police Department sent screenshots of a security video, but did not send the footage. Officers said the suspect has stolen cash from numerous businesses around the city. Anyone with information about the suspect can call (225) 775-6000. Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU Beach Volleyball falls to UCLA in Final Four

  04-05-2024 16:40 via wbrz.com
  
  GULF SHORES, AL - The LSU Beach Volleyball team fell short in the Final Four on Saturday, losing to UCLA 1-3. The Tigers rolled through the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, beating TCU in the first round Friday and No. 3 Stanford in the quarterfinals Saturday. Two hours after the win, LSU tipped off with UCLA. Parker Bracken and Reilly Allred were the only pair to win their match. They won the first set 23-21 and the second set 21-18.However, the players on the other f
  
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• No. 10 LSU wins final series of regular season over Liberty 9-4

  04-05-2024 15:56 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - No. 10 LSU Softball finished their regular season on a high note with a 9-4 win over Liberty Saturday night.The Tigers won the first game of the series Friday night with a score of 4-0. This is LSU's first weekend series win since late March when the Tigers swept Texas A&M.This is the final series of the regular season as the Tigers head to Auburn next week for the SEC Tournament.Permalink| Comments
  
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• May the 4th be with you: Star Wars themed events around Baton Rouge

  04-05-2024 15:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Several events are happening around the Capital area to celebrate May 4th, the day Star Wars fans celebrate the film franchise's legacy. -Star Wars Gaming and Hobby Day at Little Wars on Jefferson Highway from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  Come hangout and celebrate the Force and Star Wars gaming with us! Whether you want to demo Shatterpoint, play a pickup game of Star Wars Legion, paint figures, play the new Star Wars: Unlimited card game, or just watch a movie with us, c
  
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• LSU Baseball beats No. 1 Texas A&M 6-4

  04-05-2024 15:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE -  LSU Baseball won 6-4 and took their third SEC series win over top-ranked Texas A&M Saturday night.The Tigers beat the Aggies in a thriller at Alex Box Stadium Friday night courtesy of a four run sixth inning.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Ochsner hosts STEM festival to engage childhood education

  04-05-2024 15:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy held a free spring festival and STEM fest Saturday in order to introduce children from Pre-K to elementary school to learning about STEM.The event took place at Baton Rouge Oschner's campus on South Harrells Ferry Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.It featured dozens of hands-on stations, along with games and free food. Organizers say today was an opportunity to give the young people of Baton Rouge a passion for learning."We partnered
  
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• Woman honored at City Park Golf Course for tireless efforts to improve grounds

  04-05-2024 14:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge resident Lillie Gallagher has been an advocate for the Historic City Park Golf Course for years.When discussions about turning the golf course into a regular park came about, Gallagher made sure those ideas were shut down. She feels golf is a very important sport for all ages."Golf is something you can do from the cradle to the grave, Gallagher said.There are many schools in the area that have students golf at this course all the time, one being Parkview High student D
  
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• Two people killed in separate crashes overnight

  04-05-2024 13:00 via wbrz.com
  
  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Two people were killed in separate crashes in Tangipahoa and St. Tammany parishes, according to Louisiana State Police.Police say William Edwards Jr., 67, died in Ponchatoula around 9:30 p.m. Friday night while riding his bicycle after his bicycle traveled into the northbound lane of LA Hwy 445 directly into the path of a Toyota Camry. He was pronounced dead on the scene.In Slidell, Helgin Tian, 18, died around 3 a.m. Saturday morning after Tian's Chevrolet struck a bridge g
  
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• Ponchatoula police officers return to work following strike

  04-05-2024 07:37 via wbrz.com
  
  PONCHATOULA - Officers with the Ponchatoula Police Department returned to work Saturday morning after going on strike Friday.Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson said all officers returned to the building at 6 a.m., after not showing up Friday morning over a pay dispute with the city.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU baseball beats No. 1 Texas A&M 6-4 after four-run inning

  03-05-2024 21:54 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU gained an important win over No. 1 Texas A&M 6-4 after a four-run sixth inning that propelled them to the top.Trailing 3-2 going into the sixth, LSU responded with a two RBI double from Josh Pearson that gave them the lead. LSU added to the score with a sacrifice fly from Hayden Travinski and an RBI single from Steven Milam.Gage Jump started at pitcher for LSU, and he struck out three pitchers while allowing three runs and six hits in 5.1 innings pitched.LSU faces the Aggi
  
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• No. 10 LSU softball defeats, shuts out Liberty 4-0 in first game of series

  03-05-2024 20:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - No. 10 LSU softball defeated Liberty 4-0 in the first game of their series Friday night.Starting pitcher Sydney Berzon allowed five hits through seven innings, but Liberty failed to score any runs the entire game. Berzon also recorded four strikeouts.LSU and Liberty's series continues 6 p.m. Saturday at Tiger Park.Permalink| Comments
  
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• $$$ Best Bets: The 150th Kentucky Derby! $$$

  03-05-2024 17:59 via wbrz.com
  
  Hunter McCann has the best bets for the Kentucky Derby, NBA playoffs, college baseball, MLB and NHL Playoffs!
  FridayNBA:Cavaliers @ Magic: Magic -4.5Clippers @ Mavericks: Clippers +8MLB:Tigers @ Yankees: Yankees MLOrioles @ Reds: Orioles MLRangers @ Royals: Rangers MLCollege Baseball:Coastal Carolina @ Southern Miss: Southern Miss MLOklahoma State @ Texas: Texas MLUCF @ Houston: Houston MLNHL:Canucks @ Predators: Predators MLStars @ Knights: Stars MLSaturdayKentucky Derby:To Win:FiercenessCatch
  
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• In Killian, the wait for test results has residents growing restless

  03-05-2024 17:54 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN- On Thursday, the Village of Killian had workers removing pipes from the water well so they could insert a camera to gather more information on what's causing the problem. With the test results not coming in until later, residents have grown restless and are demanding answers."What bothers me the most is the reluctance to hand over the results of water testing when people request that, because legally, that's supposed to be provided," Charles Haddox, a resident of Killian said.While res
  
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• Police arrest man after police pursuit at Airline Highway and Goodwood Boulevard

  03-05-2024 17:34 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was arrested after a police pursuit that ended at Airline Highway and Goodwood Boulevard, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.Police say an officer saw a car swerving behind the officer's vehicle at Airline and Old Hammond, leading to the police trying to pull over the person, leading the person to try and escape on foot. Police then attempted to tase the man, which did not work, and he jumped back into the vehicle and drove away.The pursuit then lasted to th
  
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• Amite River having debris removed and being de-snagged after 55 years of buildup

  03-05-2024 16:17 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Debris has been accumulating in the Amite River for 55 years, which is why the waterway is being de-snagged and removed of debris.So far, a lot of ground has been covered in Livingston Parish with out 14 miles left to clear. Livingston Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Chris Anderson says crews have already tackled the Petite, Amite and Old Rivers. Anderson, and many others, want to avoid a repeat of the Flood of 2016."That's the number one goal with Livingston Paris
  
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• FBI seeking public help in locating woman who robbed Chase Bank on Highland Road in October

  03-05-2024 15:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The FBI is seeking information on a woman indicted for bank robbery after she robbed a Chase Bank on Highland Road in October 2023.WBRZ previously reported that Jazmine Johnnie, 22, robbed about $3,500 from the bank after threatening tellers with a bomb in her purse and saying her boyfriend had an AK-47. She demanded $45,000 in cash with a handwritten note but left after the tellers said they did not have any money left in their drawer. Johnnie left the scene in a black Dodge Chal
  
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• FBI seeking public help in locating woman who robbed Chase Bank on Highland Road

  03-05-2024 15:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The FBI is seeking information on a woman indicted for bank robbery after she robbed a Chase Bank on Highland Road in October 2023.WBRZ previously reported that Jazmine Johnnie, 22, robbed about $3,500 from the bank after threatening tellers with a bomb in her purse and saying her boyfriend had an AK-47. She demanded $45,000 in cash with a handwritten note but left after the tellers said they did not have any money left in their drawer. Johnnie left the scene in a black Dodge Chal
  
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• Denham Springs man arrested for child porn receives more charges after more victims found

  03-05-2024 15:11 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man arrested back in December 2023 for possession of child pornography received more charges after police found more victims that were identified in different states and countries.According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, their continued investigation led to 3 more charges of possession of child pornography on Damien Gilpin after juvenile victims were identified in two other states, West Virginia and Nebraska, and two other countries, Australia and Canada.Gilpin wa
  
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• Seven arrested following vandalism at old East Feliciana Middle School

  03-05-2024 14:10 via wbrz.com
  
  East Feliciana deputies have arrested seven people after a classroom was vandalized at the old East Feliciana Middle School.The school is located on Highway 67, north of Clinton. Deputies say they received a video from an anonymous source that showed the vandalism that happened overnight on April 6th.  Deputies didn't receive the video until April 22, 2024, which is when they started their investigation.Th
  
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• I-10 West now open at LA 415 after 18-wheeler cab flips

  03-05-2024 13:45 via wbrz.com
  
  I-10 West is closed at LA 415 due to an accident on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Motorists are advised to use an Alternate Route.The closure resulted from the cab of an 18-wheeler flipping on its side. Pictures show significant damage to the guardrails.LaDOTD says it's too early to tell how long it will take to fix the guard rail and a temporary one is in place for now. They will assess damage over the weekend.Permalink| Comments
  
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• I-10 West closed at LA 415

  03-05-2024 13:45 via wbrz.com
  
  I-10 West is closed at LA 415 due to an accident on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. Motorists are advised to use an Alternate Route.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Deputies arrest bank robbery suspect believed to be connected to multiple shootings

  03-05-2024 12:48 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Deputies said they arrested a man after a bank robbery and ensuing police chase who they believe is connected to several other crimes. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a bank on Bluebonnet Boulevard for reports of a bank robbery. Deputies were able to chase the suspect vehicle down Highland Road and onto the Interstate, where they hit another vehicle near the Perkins Road exit. The suspect fled the vehicle on foot and was arreste
  
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• Chief confirms Ponchatoula Police Department on strike Friday

  03-05-2024 12:01 via wbrz.com
  
  PONCHATOULA - The Ponchatoula Police Department is on strike Friday, according to its chief. There was no immediate information on the reason for the strike. WBRZ has reached out to find out more information. This is a developing story. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Applications due today for award honoring deputy slain in ambush attack

  03-05-2024 09:49 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - The applications for an award honoring Nick Tullier, a corporal slain in a 2016 police ambush, close Friday. The "Nick Tullier Service Above Self Award" will be awarding to a deserving department, unit, or individual in law enforcement who has placed the needs of others above their own, according to the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club. Tullier was shot three times in an ambush at a gas station on Airline Highway in 2016. He spent six years in various hospitals dur
  
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