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• NOLA officials explore possibility of banning cars from French Quarter

  28-05-2020 07:19 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are studying plans to ban cars in the city’s French Quarter and transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, the city’s mayor said.Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the announcement Wednesday during a town hall with The Times Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate. Cantrell, who calls her idea “no cars in the quarter,” said the coronavirus outbreak has allowed officials to rethink ways
  
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• St. George issues statement about La. Supreme Court ruling, to hold meeting on next steps Monday

  28-04-2024 12:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The City of St. George sent out a statement about the Louisiana Supreme Court's ruling to incorporate the city Sunday.According to the statement, The St. George Transition District will hold a press conference to discuss the ruling, the next steps, and answer questions on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the St. George Fire Department Headquarters."The Louisiana Supreme Court ruling concludes an almost thirteen-year process where thousands of volunteers dedicated their time,
  
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• 3 shot on Choctaw Drive at North Ardenwood Drive Sunday morning

  28-04-2024 05:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Officials confirmed three people were shot on Choctaw Drive at North Ardenwood Drive around 5:00 a.m. Sunday morning.Baton Rouge Police said all three victims were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds around.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Officials respond to house fire on Sherwood street

  28-04-2024 04:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Agencies responded to a residential fire on Sherwood Street off North Foster Drive early Sunday.Baton Rouge Fire Department says all seven residents were safely outside when firefighters arrived at the scene around 2:30 a.m.The fire was mostly contained to the rear of the house, but the entire building sustained heavy smoke and water damage. The home was deemed a total loss.The cause of the fire has not been determined.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Dubach Police officer killed while conducting traffic stop

  27-04-2024 21:19 via wbrz.com
  
  LINCOLN PARISH - A Dubach Police officer was hit by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop and died Saturday. State Police is investigating the crash that killed Dubach Officer Russel Croxton, 51. Troopers said Croxton stopped a car along US 167 and pulled them over into the right lane of the highway. Croxton's police car had flashing lights activated. Troopers said while Croxton was talking to the driver he stopped, a semi-truck driven by 61-year-old Michael Sutterfield of
  
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• No. 6 LSU Softball drops game two to No. 15 Arkansas, 4-1

  27-04-2024 18:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - No. 6 LSU Softball dropped game two Saturday and lost the series against No. 15 Arkansas with a final score of 4-1.The Razorbacks' first run of the game came off of an RBI double from Kennedy Miller, but LSU answered in the next frame when Raeleen Gutierrez scored on a wild pitch.However, that would be LSU's only run and they'd give up three more to the Hogs.In the third inning, Arkansas scored two runs off of two bases-loaded walks. Kennedy Miller plated another in the same innin
  
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• St. Amant Softball wins state title Saturday

  27-04-2024 17:38 via wbrz.com
  
  SULPHUR - The St. Amant Softball team is taking home another state title after beating Ponchatoula 7-2 in Sulphur. Saturday's win was the third state title in a row for the Gators. Permalink| Comments
  
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• BRPD participates in semi-annual Drug Take Back Day

  27-04-2024 14:48 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - On Saturday, residents handed over old prescription medications as a part of the DEA's semi-annual Drug Take Back Day. "The National Drug and Prescription Take Back Day provides an opportunity for the community to come out and safely get rid of any kinds of medication that they have in their home to prevent misuse," DEA agent Steven Hofer said.According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, the majority of the people that misuse medication get t
  
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• Town of Killian provides update on water situation, says well will be inspected

  27-04-2024 14:10 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - The Town of Killian provided updates about their plans to check their well and restore the water system in the town.According to officials, deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office will be going door-to-door to each home on Monday to inform of a potential loss of water pressure on Wednesday, May 1.The inspection of the well will happen Wednesday, which will identify any problems if there are any. There is a potential for total loss of all water pressure to the system.&
  
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• Killian's well to be inspected Wednesday; officials still handing out water

  27-04-2024 14:10 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - Five days after a water system in failure in the Town of Killian, local government told residents that the town's well will be inspected Wednesday. According to officials, deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office will be going door-to-door to each home on Monday to inform of a potential loss of water pressure on Wednesday — when the well will be examined. Officials are still handing out water from the fire station at town hall. Residents can pic
  
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• Early morning violence leaves one dead, another injured in separate incidents

  27-04-2024 13:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person died and another was injured in separate incidents Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.An unidentified person was found dead near 5201 Longfellow Drive around 3:15 a.m. According to a police spokesperson, it is undetermined if this injury was the result of a shooting or a stabbing.At 6:45, a shooting took place around 6:45 a.m. at the 4900 block of Broadway Street. The victim was hospitalized and treated for non-life threatening motives.No o
  
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• Josh Pearson hits walk-off, LSU baseball wins game two against Auburn

  27-04-2024 13:06 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Josh Pearson sent LSU baseball fans home happy Saturday night.The outfielder hit a walk-off single to propel LSU to a 3-2 victory over Auburn. LSU has won three straight SEC games after starting the season 4-13 in conference play.Luke Holman pitched well for LSU, tossing 6.2 innings and allowing just two runs on two Auburn hits.Tommy White and Jared Jones hit back-to-back home runs in the fourth inning.LSU (28-16) goes for their first SEC series sweep this season on Sunday at 1 p.
  
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• New Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry to have a new Kool-Aid flavor

  27-04-2024 13:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The New Orleans Saints drafted cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry 41st overall out of Alabama Friday night, but the young cornerback lived up to his name with his new deal with Kool-Aid.McKinstry previously struck an NIL deal with Kool-Aid during his time at Alabama, but now, he has his own limited-time flavor known as "Wild Cherry Blitz," according to AL.com.McKinstry, whose given name is Ga’Quincy, was given his nickname as a baby by his grandmother after she said his smile
  
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• Seasonal allergies affecting pets in Baton Rouge area; see how to help

  27-04-2024 12:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - It’s that time of year when pollen is everywhere, and it doesn’t just affect humans. It can also affect our pets at home, just like Milo.Milo is just eight months old and suffers from itchy, dry, and irritated skin due to a pollen allergy.Milo’s owner, Destiny Jones, didn’t even know dogs can be allergic to pollen. Jones took him to the vet the second she saw there was a problem.“When I seen the red markings on his chest now that r
  
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• Incorporation of St. George creates dividing opinions among EBR leaders

  27-04-2024 12:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - After the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor for the incorporation of the city of St. George, the future incorporation is still creating a divide in opinions from leaders.Proponents who have been behind this movement for more than a decade say this is an opportunity for people living here in Saint George to have a say in where their tax dollars are going. Those in opposition say this is an attack on unity and will not have positive long-term affects on EBR parish."Four and a h
  
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• One critically injured after shooting Saturday morning

  27-04-2024 07:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person is in critical condition following a shooting early Saturday.Emergency officials said it happened on the 8700 block of GSRI Avenue at around 5 a.m. The unidentified victim was taken to the hospital.A suspect and motive have not been named.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Homeless man killed in shooting along GSRI Avenue on Saturday morning

  27-04-2024 07:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A homeless man died in a hospital after being shot Saturday morning. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 51-year-old Reginald Riggs was shot around 5 a.m. at the corner of GSRI and Jasper avenues. Deputies said Riggs was homeless. No more information about the shooting was immediately available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU baseball shuts out, defeats Auburn 5-0

  26-04-2024 21:11 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball defeated Auburn 5-0 at Alex Box Stadium Friday night after a strong game from their pitching.Gage Jump, the starter, posted six strikeouts and only two hits in seven innings.LSU continues their series with Auburn Saturday at 6 p.m.Permalink| Comments
  
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• See how Festival International de Louisiane celebrates Louisiana's culture

  26-04-2024 21:06 via wbrz.com
  
  LAFAYETTE - Spring means festival season here in Louisiana, and just across the basin, a cultural celebration is happening in downtown Lafayette -- that being Festival International de Louisiane.It’s a five-day festival that started Wednesday and will go until Sunday night.“I enjoy it, I love it," Mark Rotolo from Jambalaya by Shake, a caterer for the festival, said. "It’s fun meeting people, seeing all of the different foods and all of the different crafts that&am
  
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• LDH to shut down Prairieville Family Hospital over failure to meet patient stay requirements

  26-04-2024 18:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - With only a few days to spare, doctors and staff at Prairieville ER and Hospital, also known as Prairieville Family Hospital, will have to find new jobs. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) decided to revoke the hospital's license after the facility failed to meet the minimum requirements for an average patient's length of stay. The facility is also breaking state regulations by operating a free-standing emergency room, according to documents from the LDH. "
  
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• $$$ Best Bets: Will the Pelicans grab a game in the Blender? $$$

  26-04-2024 17:34 via wbrz.com
  
  Hunter McCann has the best bets for the NBA playoffs, college baseball, MLB and NHL!
  FridayNBA:Clippers @ Mavericks: Mavericks -4.5Timberwolves @ Suns: Timberwolves +4MLB:Athletics @ Orioles: Orioles -1.5Dodgers @ Blue Jays: Dodgers MLCubs @ Red Sox: Cubs MLCollege Baseball:Georgia @ Texas A&M: Texas A&M -2.5Tulane @ Wichita State: Tulane +1.5Auburn @ LSU: LSU -1.5NHL:Rangers @ Capitals: Rangers MLCanucks @ Predators: Over 5.5 Total GoalsJets @ Avalanche: Avalanche MLSaturdayNBA:Cavalie
  
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• Kites, fireworks set to fly this weekend at 19th annual Kite Fest Lousiane' in Port Allen

  26-04-2024 17:29 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen's 19th annual Kite Fest Louisiane' is this weekend.The skies over Port Allen will be filled with kites of all shapes and sizes from 11 a.m. to dusk on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. A kite-making workshop and kite designing activities will be available for kids. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the kites and a fireworks display to end the night Saturday.Attendees can also expect Louisiana food booths and indoor flying performed by ind
  
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• The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy's annual Mercy Fair this weekend

  26-04-2024 17:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church this weekend for its annual Mercy Fair.The fair, running from Friday to Sunday, will feature games, carnival rides, food, a Sunday crawfish boil and even a talent show.The festivities start Friday from 5 to 10:30 p.m. The festival continues Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.More information about the festival and activities are available at OLOM's website.Permalink| Comments
  
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• BR Sigma Alumnae Chapter hosting third annual Women's Empowerment Summit

  26-04-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The BR Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting their third annual Women's Empowerment Summit Saturday.The summit takes place from Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Avenue. For more information and registration, check out their website.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Baton Rouge sorority alumnae hosting third annual Women's Empowerment Summit

  26-04-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The BR Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting their third annual Women's Empowerment Summit Saturday.The summit takes place from Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Avenue. For more information and registration, check out their website.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Denham Springs' antique district hosts Spring Fest for arts, antiques this weekend

  26-04-2024 16:38 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS — Festivalmania continues over the weekend in Denham Springs.The annual Spring Festival is being held Saturday in Denham Springs' antique district. Festival visitors can expect a celebration of local art and antiques with more than 150 vendors set up along Range Avenue. The festival expects 10,000 visitors."Our festival is known all over," said Kim Bye, one of the festival's organizers. "People who have been with us for 15, 20 years say that this is their favorite festi
  
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• Denham Springs' antique district hosts Spring Fest for art, antiques this weekend

  26-04-2024 16:38 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS — Festivalmania continues over the weekend in Denham Springs.The annual Spring Festival is being held Saturday in Denham Springs' antique district. Festival visitors can expect a celebration of local art and antiques with more than 150 vendors set up along Range Avenue. The festival expects 10,000 visitors."Our festival is known all over," said Kim Bye, one of the festival's organizers. "People who have been with us for 15, 20 years say that this is their favorite festi
  
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• Fraudulent property sale goes through, builder stops construction

  26-04-2024 15:54 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A developer says he purchased a lot to build someone an affordable house. The company hired crews to start building but stopped when someone else said they were the real owners.Christopher Guillory is the owner of Kingdom Builders Developments of Louisiana. His attorney Sharon Kyle says her client is a victim and they're hoping to get this unfortunate situation resolved quickly."Like I told you earlier, I'm not happy about it," said Guillory.Last fall, Guillory says his real estat
  
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• EBR School Board approves resolution opposing plan that could create St. George district

  26-04-2024 14:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A nonbinding resolution to oppose a state bill that could allow for the creation of a school district in the proposed City of St. George was passed by the East Baton Rouge School Board at their Thursday meeting.The resolution passed with a vote of 5-2, with two board members abstaining. The yes votes included the four members who developed the resolution — Mike Gaudet, Dadrius Lanus, Cliff Lewis and Shashonnie Steward — and Carla Lewis."Having this ty
  
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• Crawfish Tracker: Now that's more like it. Prices looking more and more familiar

  26-04-2024 14:55 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Have we done it? Have we finally weathered the storm?The average price for a pound of crawfish in the capital region this weekend is another low for the season: $5.34.With every passing week, it becomes more jarring to look back at the double digits behind the dollar sign from the beginning of the season. As we look ahead to the end of the season, it's all we can do to wonder whether we'll face the same plight next year as we did in February. Barring an extreme drought, p
  
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