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• LPSO: Woman on bicycle at Walmart taken to hospital after wreck, biking distracted

  08-11-2024 19:22 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a bicycle at a Denham Springs Walmart.The accident took place at the Walmart off Highway 16.According to Sheriff Jason Ard, witnesses said the person riding the bicycle was on her cell phone and drove into the lane of a vehicle. She suffered a broken leg and other injuries, but "will be okay."Permalink| Comments
  
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• One lane blocked on I-110 North due to a flipped vehicle

  08-11-2024 19:15 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The left lane is blocked on I-110 North near Mohican Street due to a flipped vehicle. No injuries were reported after the crash. Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU students camp at The Quad in preparation for College GameDay

  08-11-2024 17:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - On Friday morning, students were already setting up to camp out at The Quad at LSU ahead of ESPN's College GameDay.For the students who were not planning to spend the night, many said they planned to get to The Quad at 5 a.m. or earlier, hours before GameDay's start time at 8 a.m. CT.Sophomores Devyn Twillie and Hassan Mustafa said they were ready for College GameDay."We've got a tent, we've got some bug spray, we gonna get some food, some drinks and we'll make it through," Twilli
  
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• $$$ Best Bets: College Football Week 11: Playoff elimination game in Death Valley! $$$

  08-11-2024 16:57 via wbrz.com
  
  Hunter McCann has this weekend's best bets for college football, the NFL, the NHL, the NBA and college basketball!FridayCollege Football:California @ Wake Forest: Wake Forest +7.5Rice @ Memphis: Rice +7.5Iowa @ UCLA: u44.5 Total PointsNew Mexico @ Sand Diego State: New Mexico +3.0NHL:Red Wings @ Leafs: Leafs MLPenguins @ Capitals: Capitals MLGolden Knights @ Kraken: u6.5 Total GoalsWild @ Ducks: o5.5 Total GoalsNBA:Hawks @ Pistons: Hawks MLWarriors @ Cavaliers: Cavaliers -4.5Bucks @ Knicks: Buc
  
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• Sean Diddy Combs seeks bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence

  08-11-2024 16:31 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sean 'Diddy' Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.Lawyers for Combs filed the request in Manhattan federal court, where his previous requests for bail have been rejected by two judges since his September arrest on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.He has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and
  
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• Louisiana high school football playoffs may be delayed after U-High files lawsuit over forfeits

  08-11-2024 15:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The release of Louisiana's high school football playoff brackets will be delayed after University High School filed a lawsuit challenging an order that it forfeit seven games. Potentially, the playoffs themselves could be pushed back as a court hearing isn't scheduled to occur until Nov. 18.In a statement, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association said the lawsuit could have a bearing on each of the state's 307 football teams. The association uses a "power rating" t
  
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• Gov. Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General explain bringing tiger to LSU-Alabama game

  08-11-2024 14:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry discussed the reasoning for bringing a tiger to the LSU-Alabama game on Fox News Friday.WBRZ previously reported that a Bengal tiger named Omar Bradley was on its way to Baton Rouge on Thursday for an appearance at this weekend's LSU-Alabama game."This is about tradition," Landry said. "This is about from Mike I through [Mike] VI, we have had a live mascot on the field like many other colleges have before. And of course, we're honoring those Mikes an
  
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• Arizona jockey arrested; troopers find five buzzers, say he falsified records at Evangeline Downs

  08-11-2024 14:37 via wbrz.com
  
  OPELOUSAS — State Police said Friday that it had arrested a jockey from Arizona and accused him of falsifying records and possessing buzzers used to make horses run faster.Martin Osuna was a rider at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas. State police said its initial investigation centered on a false document, but that during a search troopers on Thursday found five shocking devices among his belongings.Osuna is accused of filing false public documents, falsifying information on a r
  
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• Woman accused of stealing liquor, energy drinks in East Baton Rouge Parish wanted for felony theft

  08-11-2024 13:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Deputies are looking for a woman accused of stealing large amounts of liquor and energy drinks from local stores.The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said they are searching for Tammy Sheppard.Deputies said that Sheppard is wanted on three found of felony theft.Anyone with information on Sheppard is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Katy Perry, Train to headline 2025's Endymion Extravaganza during Mardi Gras

  08-11-2024 13:26 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — Katy Perry and Train will headline the 2025 Endymion Extravaganza in Caesar's Superdome after it rolls through New Orleans during the weekend of Mardi Gras, parade officials announced Friday.The pop star and Grammy Award-winning band will perform at the Extravaganza after the 59th annual Krewe of Endymion rolls on its traditional route down St. Charles Avenue for the first time since 2019. The mega-party for 20,000 guests branded "We are Back Home in the Dome" w
  
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• The remodeling never happened: Ralph & Kacoo's on Bluebonnet coming down

  08-11-2024 13:02 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A once-popular seafood restaurant shuttered since 2019 is being torn down to make room for a new boulevard that will stretch from Essen Lane to Bluebonnet.Crews this week began dismantling the Ralph & Kacoo's restaurant across Bluebonnet Boulevard from the Mall of Louisiana. The city-parish is extending Constantin Boulevard on the north end of the city's Health District.The restaurant closed five years for a remodeling that never occurred.A location on Airline Highwa
  
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• House tax committee voted to advance Landry's proposed flat 3 percent personal income tax rate

  08-11-2024 12:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A House tax committee voted Thursday to advance Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal for a flat 3% personal income tax rate.If approved by the full House and Senate, the plan would eliminate the current income tax brackets and move the state closer to Landry’s ultimate goal of eliminating the income tax.Thursday’s vote by the House Ways and Means Committee marked the first step in passing what is seen as Landry’s flagship portion of the tax
  
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• Service members honored at Mayor-President's annual veterans breakfast ahead of Veterans Day

  08-11-2024 12:15 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President's veterans breakfast was held Friday morning at the main branch library ahead of Veterans Day on Monday.Veterans, along with their families and local leaders, were in attendance to honor all of our members of the military who have served for our country.According to Pew Research Center, about one percent of the United States population are actively serving in the military."So, you have less than one percent protecting the other 99 percent. T
  
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• Siblings accused of murder-for-hire of employee now face racketeering, witness intimidation charges

  08-11-2024 12:14 via wbrz.com
  
  MARINGOUIN — A pair of siblings accused of ordering the killing of their 65-year-old employee in a Maringouin murder-for-hire scheme now face racketeering charges, records from the 18th Judicial District Court show.The siblings — 44-year-old Rilonda Brooks and 40-year-old David Brooks Jr. — were arrested for arranging the August killing of Herman Harris in his home. The pair is accused of hiring a man to kill Harris after becoming concerned Harris would sue them af
  
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• Louisiana Treasury adds nearly $9 million to Unclaimed Property Program fund that can be claimed

  08-11-2024 11:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Treasury's Unclaimed Property Program added $8.7 million in uncashed state income tax refunds from the Louisiana Department of Revenue that are available to be claimed now.The Louisiana Unclaimed Property Program receives funds from the revenue department from uncashed state tax refunds each year. This year, the allocation consists of unclaimed refunds from 29,441 Louisiana taxpayers. These funds are now accessible to people who might have lost track of the
  
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• Former Iberville Parish deputy sentenced to life for coercing a woman into raping her infant son

  08-11-2024 11:49 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GABRIEL - A former Iberville Parish deputy found guilty for coercing a woman to rape her one-year-old son was sentenced to life in prison.Shaderick Jones, 47, was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after being found guilty in October of acting as principal to first-degree rape, as well as conspiracy to commit aggravated crime against nature, obstruction of justice, malfeasance in office and pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13.Jones was arrested after coercing Iyesha Todd t
  
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• West Feliciana Schools receives state education department award for implementation of tutoring program

  08-11-2024 11:05 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. FRANCISVILLE — West Feliciana Parish Schools on Friday was recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education with its Models of Excellence award for the district's use of high-dosage tutoring providing students with extra academic support.According to LDOE, West Feliciana Parish Schools has more than doubled the number of students benefiting from its implementation of the state’s Accelerate: High-Dosage Tutoring program. This tutoring initiative seeks to address gaps i
  
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• Stephen Hightower steps down from VP role at City Group for executive role at University Club

  08-11-2024 09:41 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge restaurateur Stephen Hightower is stepping away from his position as vice president of City Group Hospitality to join University Club in an executive role, City Group announced Friday.Hightower's new position will bring his years of hospitality experience helping to operate 11 restaurants across the Baton Rouge area to University Club. City Group's portfolio of restaurants includes Spoke & Hub, City Pork, Rouj Creole and City Slice. “St
  
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• 2une In Tailgate: Watch the Tigers, Jaguars play this weekend at Pizza Art Wine

  08-11-2024 09:11 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ's Abigail Whitam was joined by restauranteur Steven Hightower at supermodel Yilena Hernández's restaurant, Pizza Art Wine, for this week's 2une In Tailgate as LSU prepares to face off against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Southern Jaguars go head-to-head with Bethune-Cookman University on Saturday.Pizza Art Wine, at the corner of Perkins Road and Essen Lane, is a perfect spot to watch the games, Hernández said, inviting everyone to
  
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• One person transported after crash; Airline Highway open between Coursey, Dawnadale after closure

  08-11-2024 06:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — One person was transported by Baton Rouge EMS after a crash Friday morning on Airline Highway in front of Costco, officials said.The road was closed to traffic between Coursey Boulevard and Dawnadale Avenue but the road opened back up around 7:35 a.m., the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said.Northbound traffic on Airline was being diverted at Coursey.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Airline Highway north between Coursey, Dawnadale closed due to accident; southbound left lane also closed

  08-11-2024 06:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Airline Highway northbound is closed between Coursey Boulevard and Dawnadale Avenue after an accident.The left lane is also blocked going south, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said.Northbound traffic on Airline is being diverted at Coursey. Emergency vehicles are on the scene blocking traffic. Expect major delays.Permalink| Comments
  
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• GET 2 MOVING: Crawfish Aquatics

  08-11-2024 06:38 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Whether someone is looking to enhance their swimming skills, or learn how to swim in general, Crawfish Aquatics is the place to learn!Not only are people able to join a team and compete, but the benefits of swimming are immeasurable, mentally and physically. Swimming can help create a calorie deficit and build lean muscle mass, which could boost metabolism. The sport uses almost all major muscle groups- arms, legs, torso, and stomach. It's also a form of cardio
  
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• Trump makes history by naming campaign manager as first woman to serve as White House chief of staff

  08-11-2024 05:33 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — With her selection as President-elect Donald Trump‘s incoming White House chief of staff, veteran Florida political strategist Susie Wiles moves from a largely behind-the-scenes role of campaign co-chair to the high-profile position of the president’s closest adviser and counsel.She’s been in political circles for years. But who is Wiles, the operative set to be the first woman to step into the powerful role of White House chief of staff
  
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• Racist texts referencing slavery raise alarms in Louisiana, other states, prompt investigations

  08-11-2024 05:05 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They generally used a similar tone but varied in wording. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said her office has a
  
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• Towing company taking advantage on game days in Baton Rouge

  07-11-2024 21:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Several towing companies around the Baton Rouge area make a lot of money, but one has a reputation for keeping busy on game day weekends.Watch the full story here.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Towing company seems to do especially well on game days in Baton Rouge

  07-11-2024 21:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Several towing companies around the Baton Rouge area make a lot of money, but one has a reputation for keeping especially busy on game day weekends.Watch the full story here.Permalink| Comments
  
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• One Tank Trips: Global Wildlife Center

  07-11-2024 20:08 via wbrz.com
  
  FOLSOM - Did you know there's an authentic safari experience waiting for you, just an hour outside of the capital area? At Global Wildlife Center (GWC), you can get up close and personal with zebras, giraffes, and so much more!With over 2,000 animals of more than 30 different species, it's an adventure beyond your wildest dreams. These animals are free-roaming on a plot of 900 acres; interacting with each other just as they would in their homelands. “We have endangered animal
  
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• Check out these Veterans Day 2024 celebrations in, near Baton Rouge

  07-11-2024 18:47 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE—Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and there are many events to honor veterans in or around the Baton Rouge area.Check out some of the events and times below.Friday, Nov. 8
  - Veterans Day Breakfast hosted by Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Independence Park Library (7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge). According to the event's website seating is limited so registration is required for all attendees.
  - Drum, Drum Girl! Drum! A BRCVPA first
  
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• St. Helena Fire District Four not operational after insurance policy runs out

  07-11-2024 18:33 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. HELENA PARISH - On Tuesday, signs went up at all three St. Helena Parish Fire District Four stations, letting people know the department was no longer taking calls for service. Fire officials said the department actually stopped taking calls on Oct. 23 when the insurance policy ran out.“Seeing these signs, it makes me sick to my stomach. Not being able to… hearing the tone go off and hearing them having to page another district… is nauseating,” St.
  
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• Political analyst gives input after Edwards gets more votes than Broome, James in EBR race

  07-11-2024 18:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE -- The race for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President is headed for a runoff between incumbent Sharon Weston-Broome and Republican challenger Sid Edwards. Political analysts were surprised when Edwards received more votes than Broome or Democratic challenger Ted James. Just six percentage points separated the three, with Edwards getting 34 percent of the vote, Broome getting 31, and James having 28 percent. "It was a bit of a surprise that Coach Edwards polled as well a
  
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• Neighbors concerned after arson fire at abandoned house on Brady Street

  07-11-2024 17:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — An early morning fire at an abandoned home on Brady Street off North Acadian Thruway is being investigated as arson, leaving residents worried about ongoing safety concerns.Neighbor Kenyatta Drake said she believes a homeless person might have broken into the house, and started the fire.“I really truly would say that they probably did set something on fire in there and didn’t even know that they left something on or something,” said Drake.Sh
  
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• Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne

  07-11-2024 17:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires last month, Argentine prosecutors said Thursday.Prosecutor Andrés Madrea charged the three suspects, whose identities were not revealed, with the crimes of “abandonment of a person followed by death” and “supplying and faci
  
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• BRPD: Armed robbery call leads to drug arrest of convicted felon

  07-11-2024 16:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced a drug arrest that resulted from an armed robbery call Tuesday.According to police, Steven McGee, 34, was arrested for manufacturing and distributing both schedule one and schedule two drugs alongside illegal carrying of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance.BRPD uniformed officers confiscated 383 grams of marijuana, 240 fentanyl pills and a handgun. McGee is a convicted felon.Image credit to BRPD.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Fire officials investigating fire at Hammond Big Lots

  07-11-2024 16:14 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND - Fire officials are investigating a commercial fire that took place inside a Hammond Big Lots Thursday afternoon.Officials say the fire took place in one of the isles of the store on West Thomas Street. It was extinguished and no injuries were reported.The fire is under investigation by the Hammond Fire Department and State Fire Marshals Office.Image provided by Hammond Fire Department.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Independence man arrested for 20 counts of child pornography

  07-11-2024 15:55 via wbrz.com
  
  INDEPENDENCE - A 23-year-old man was arrested for child pornography, according to the attorney general's Cyber Crime Unit.Michael L. Strahan was arrested for 20 counts of child pornography.Strahan was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center. His bond information is unknown at this time.The investigation is ongoing.Image provided by Cyber Crime Unit.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Ambulance involved in multi-vehicle crash at Lovett Road and Joor Road

  07-11-2024 15:28 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - An ambulance was a part of a multi-vehicle crash at Lovett Road and Joor Road Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed.One person was transported as a result of the crash.Drivers in the area should expect delays. No other information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• TPSO: Help needed in locating suspects in multiple burglaries at mini storage unit

  07-11-2024 14:35 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND - Deputies are seeking help in identifying suspects involved in several burglaries at a Mini Storage.The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says suspects cut locks at the Tycer Mini Storage on Sept. 14 and Oct. 17 and stole thousands of dollars of items.Detectives have identified an older model Blue Chevrolet Tahoe with a white decal on the back window as the suspect vehicle. It was captured on surveillance pictures, attached below, with at least three suspects visible inside.Anyone wit
  
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• Fed cuts key interest rate again in response to steady decline in inflation

  07-11-2024 13:54 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation, which now barely exceeds the central bank’s 2%
  
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• LDH hosting event training people in opioid overdose treatment, Narcan in Hammond

  07-11-2024 13:48 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND — An event training people in how to spot and respond to an opioid overdose with Narcan that is being hosted by the Louisiana Department of Health is coming up in Hammond.The "Grab & Go Narcan" event, which will be held on Nov. 12 at the Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit on West Club Deluxe Road, seeks to teach people how to use Narcan, a live-saving medicine that can reverse an overdose. The free event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. does not require registration."Just stop by
  
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• Ponchatoula Police searching for man connected to convenience store theft

  07-11-2024 13:36 via wbrz.com
  
  PONCHATOULA — Police are searching for a man accused of stealing from a Ponchatoula convenience store.The man suspected of stealing from the store was seen on security footage from Oct. 30 and police are searching for him for questioning.Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Lee at (985) 386-6548.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Bomb scare in Hundred Oaks deemed false alarm after bomb squad finds Christmas lights in box

  07-11-2024 13:30 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A bomb scare at the corner of in the Hundred Oaks area was nothing to be concerned about after a bomb disposal officer found wired Christmas lights when investigating a mysterious container.Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Dustin McGinnis was called to the scene of the bomb scare on the corner of Park Blvd and Hundred Oaks on Wednesday. Police said that after putting on his bomb suit, McGinnis found the lights in a package on the back of a bike."BRPD officers go above and beyond
  
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• Baton Rouge rapper Boosie asks President-elect Trump to pardon him in ongoing gun trial

  07-11-2024 13:12 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Following Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's election, Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has asked the president-elect to pardon him in an active federal gun case.Hatch, also known as "Boosie BadAzz and Lil Boosie," was arrested in San Diego in June 2023 on a felon in possession of a firearm charge following a traffic stop. He was five miles away from the Phantom Lounge, where he was set to perform when police allegedly found two handguns in his car.Hatch's felo
  
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• LSU to bring live tiger into Tiger Stadium for Alabama game, report says

  07-11-2024 13:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Illuminator reported Thursday that a live tiger will attend the LSU-Alabama football game Saturday in Baton Rouge, but it won’t be its resident mascot, Mike VII.The report could not be immediately confirmed. State Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a veterinarian; the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine; and the LSU public relations department did not return multiple calls throughout the day Thursday seeking details.State Sen. Bill Wheat, R-Ponchatoula,
  
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• Bengal tiger named Omar Bradley on way to Baton Rouge to attend LSU-Alabama game, owner's office says

  07-11-2024 13:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A Bengal tiger named Omar Bradley was on its way to Baton Rouge on Thursday for an appearance at this weekend's LSU-Alabama game, according to its owner's office in Florida.Omar Bradley is about 1.5 years old, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said. PETA opposes the tiger's appearance before 102,000 people Saturday night, saying that subjecting the animal to an extremely raucous crowd is cruel.The tiger belongs to Mitchel Kalmanson, who wasn't available Thu
  
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• Livvy Dunne, Paul Skenes joining College Football Gameday panel as guest pickers for LSU-Alabama game

  07-11-2024 13:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne and former LSU baseball player Paul Skenes will be the guest pickers on ESPN's College Football Gameday when it comes to Baton Rouge for the LSU-Alabama football game on Saturday, On3 Sports reports.Dunne and Skenes, who are dating, will join Nick Saban, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee on the show in LSU's Quad before the game. This is the first time LSU has hosted the show since the 2019 season.Skenes, who pitches for th
  
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• East Baton Rouge Parish unveils new mobile units to provide tools, resources to underserved communities

  07-11-2024 12:34 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — On Thursday at Hartley/Vey Park, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the East Baton Rouge Parish Division of Human Development and Services unveiled new mobile units for the first time.The department will bring services right to communities through these units parish-wide to provide on-site access to a range of resources and programs.Services like assistance in paying rent or utilities, as well as Head Start registration, pro bono legal services and Employ BR assist
  
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• Southern University Ag Week continues with produce giveaway

  07-11-2024 12:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Southern University's Ag Week continued Thursday with their produce giveaway.Students and volunteers handed out bags of fresh produce outside the Immaculate Conception Church near campus.The Ag Center works with farmers in the capitol area to provide for community members who may not have access to locally grown produce.Permalink| Comments
  
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• 19-year-old arrested for murder in fatal October shooting on Snipe Street

  07-11-2024 12:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A teenager was arrested for the October murder of a man on Snipe Street.Deziron King, 19, was arrested for the fatal shooting of Ron Clark Jr., 28, that happened on Oct. 19. Police say that Clark died at the scene.King was booked Saturday into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for second-degree murder and the illegal use of a weapon. According to booking records, King lives in the same block of Snipe Street where the killing occurred.King has been arre
  
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• Storm Station meteorologist Balin Rogers among experts at Denham Springs Junior High STEAM Night

  07-11-2024 12:01 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Students at Denham Springs Junior High got the chance to hear from experts in science, tech and engineering as a part of their annual STEAM night.One of those experts participating was Storm Station Meteorologist Balin Rogers. This events allows parents and students to learn from people making a career in STEAM.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Livingston Parish trusty briefly escapes custody before deputies, police return him to parish jail

  07-11-2024 11:50 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — A Livingston Parish Detention Center trusty incarcerated on drug and theft charges briefly escaped deputies Thursday morning before being apprehended by deputies.Jason Easley, 26, will face more charges after he escaped custody for less than 15 minutes, Sheriff Jason Ard said.Ard said Easley made his way out of the parish jail when a gate opened. "When he took off running, he made it not even a quarter mile...before deputies and Livingston Police (were) able to c
  
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