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• Twitter places restrictions on Donald Trump Jr.'s account

  28-07-2020 09:38 via wbrz.com
  
  Twitter has limited some functionality on Donald Trump Jr.'s account after he tweeted a video that violated the company's policies on COVID-19 misinformation.According to CNN, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed the company's decision, Tuesday.The spokesperson explained that some of the account's functionality will be limited for 12 hours.Twitter has asked the President's son to delete the tweet with the video.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Governor Jeff Landry to host press conference discussing proposed constitutional convention

  25-04-2024 08:38 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Governor Jeff Landry will be hosting a press conference discussing a proposed constitutional convention Thursday. The idea for a convention has been floating around legislature for weeks. For months Gov. Jeff Landry has criticized the state's constitution. He says the document, which has more than 200 amendments, is "bloated, outdated, antiquated, and abused." The convention, if agreed upon, would allow lawmakers to make changes to the document without the input
  
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• New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial

  25-04-2024 08:18 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.The state Court of Appeals ruling reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures — an era that bega
  
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• TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

  25-04-2024 06:37 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden’s official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in for an uphill battle in court.Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue it violates TikTok users’ First Amendment rights. The app’s China-based owner, ByteDance, has already promised to sue, calling the measure unconstitution
  
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• WATCH: U.S.S. Kidd moving downstream for much-needed repairs

  25-04-2024 05:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Thursday, the U.S.S. Kidd is making the journey from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, heading downstream for some major and much-needed repairs. Watch the livestream from WBRZ's TowerCam here.The decision to move the Kidd came last year, when drought lowered the water level in the Mississippi River for weeks at a time, exposing the Kidd's hull and leaving it open to damage. "The river's been down lower than it has been historically," said director of the U.S.S. Kidd M
  
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• IDEA University Prep on Plank Road to close at the end of school year

  24-04-2024 20:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - IDEA University Prep will be shutting its doors at the end of the school year and consolidating operations, school officials said. IDEA Public Schools said students will be offered spots at one of two other campuses — IDEA Bridge and IDEA Innovation — and most of school staff will be reassigned to a different facility as well. "IDEA will make every effort to reassign staff into open positions at one of our neighboring IDEA campuses. While we c
  
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• Residents of Killian still without clean water; town hall providing cases of bottle water

  24-04-2024 18:42 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - It's been several days since the water failure at Killian occurred and residents are still just now finding out days later.Alderwomen Kimberly Gill says the board and mayor have known about these problems for years. They deal with underground pipes bursting and having to be repaired. A boil advisory is issues on a monthly basis, but no permanent resolution has been discovered.Since this has been an issue for years, Gill's main concern is the lack of preparedness for situations such as
  
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• House to meet Thursday to decide fate of teacher pay cuts

  24-04-2024 18:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana lawmakers advanced a state budget proposal Tuesday that would cut public school teacher pay and reduce the number of early childhood education seats available next school year in favor of other education initiatives.The House Appropriations Committee put forward a spending plan that reduces a $2,000 pay stipend teachers received this school year to just $1,300 next year, saving the state $71 million.It cut $24.3 million out of early childhood education, resulting in a lo
  
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• One killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash Wednesday morning

  24-04-2024 17:57 via wbrz.com
  
  KENTWOOD - One person died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, according to the Louisiana State Police.According to police, Samuel Raborn, 70, of Kentwood, died after his car traveled off the roadway and struck an embankment on LA Hwy 1057 near Pittman Road in Tangipahoa Parish.Raborn sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU women's basketball adds three guards from transfer portal

  24-04-2024 17:43 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU women's basketball announced Wednesday three transfer guards joining the Tigers and bolstering LSU's perimeter depth.LSU added Mjracle Sheppard from Mississippi State, Kailyn Gilbert from Arizona and Shayeann Day-Wilson from Miami.Our Three Newest Tigers ????Shayeann Day-Wilson, Kailyn Gilbert and Mjracle Sheppard ?? pic.twitter.com/S6x22bxIGF— LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) April 24, 2024Gilbert averaged 15.1 points per game at Arizona, while Day-Wilson averaged
  
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• Traffic moved onto future College Drive flyover; demolition of old overpass scheduled for May

  24-04-2024 17:34 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Wednesday morning was the start of a major improvement for drivers at the I-10/I-12 interchange.Traffic was shifted onto the newly-built structure that will someday be the College Drive Flyover Ramp. The adjustment will allow for crews to prepare the old I-10 westbound overpass to be torn down. Demolition of that structure is scheduled for the middle of May"That's when we will overnight shut down I-12 eastbound so that we can bring the old structure down," said Mark Lambe
  
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• Groundbreaking for Livingston Parish Airport to take place in next few months

  24-04-2024 16:54 via wbrz.com
  
  SATSUMA - After years of environmental testing, it has been confirmed that a 242-acre airport will be built in Satsuma, south of I-12 in Livingston Parish.It will have a 5,000 foot runway, a parallel taxiway, hangers for pilots to house their planes, and more.Corporate jets and helicopters would be the main flights using the new facility. It will not be used by commercial airlines."There are so many positive things about this project. It's happening. We are so excited there's so much potential
  
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• BRPD implements AI gun detection, situational awareness software into existing infrastructure

  24-04-2024 16:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department has integrated an artificial intelligence gun detection and situational awareness software onto existing digital cameras across the capital area in an ongoing effort to curb crime.The announcement was made by the Baton Rouge Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation Tuesday.If the cameras outfitted with AI software, ZeroEyes, identify a gun, images are instantly shared with an operations center the ZeroEyes Operations Center staffe
  
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• $20K reward offered for information on who killed dolphin

  24-04-2024 15:54 via wbrz.com
  
  CAMERON PARISH - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering a $20,000 reward for information about who shot and killed a bottlenose dolphin in March. The NOAA Fisheries Service said a juvenile dolphin washed up March 13 on West Mae's Beach in Cameron Parish with bullets lodged in its brain, spinal cord and heart. NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to a criminal conviction or the assessment of a ci
  
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• LSU's Jayden Daniels, two wide receivers expected to go first round in 2024 NFL Draft

  24-04-2024 15:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU's explosive offensive weapons from 2023 that include a Heisman winner, Biletnikoff runner-up and the nation's leader in receiving touchdowns project to hear their name called in Thursday's NFL Draft.Jayden Daniels, who finished with 5,061 total yards of offense, 50 total touchdowns, and the Heisman Trophy, is heavily projected to go second overall to the Washington Commanders. ESPN's Matt Miller projected him there in his mock draft, saying "Daniels would be a great fit with t
  
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• Police searching for two people suspected of stealing over $4,000 of merchandise this month

  24-04-2024 14:57 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for two people suspected of shoplifting over $4,000 worth of merchandise from local stores.According to the LPSO, the two suspects targeted businesses operating within Livingston Parish this month.Anyone with information is encouraged to call LPSO at 225-686-2241 x1.Permalink| Comments
  
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• EBR School Board to consider resolution opposing plan that could create new St. George district

  24-04-2024 14:55 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Four East Baton Rouge School Board members have drafted a resolution opposing a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it easier to create new public school districts, such as the one suggested in the St. George area of the parish.The school board, consisting of nine members, is set to consider the resolution at its Wednesday meeting. Mike Gaudet, Dadrius Lanus, Cliff Lewis and Shashonnie Steward developed the resolution; none represent the area that would bec
  
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• Osprey Initiative helps clean up Louisiana's waterways for 'Love the Boot Week'

  24-04-2024 14:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Each year, "Love the Boot Week" comes back around as an effort to motivate the citizens of Louisiana to clean up trash around them. This effort is marked as Louisiana's largest cleanup and beautification initiative. Organizations from all over the state come together to clean up trash. One of these organizations is the Osprey Initiative, whose mission is to prevent heavy pollution in the Louisiana by collecting and recycling trash. Don Bates created this litter
  
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• Six 'Motion Boys' gang members booked for drug, gun charges; two still at large

  24-04-2024 14:24 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Six men with connections to the "Motion Boys" gang were arrested on drug and gun charges after East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies raided multiple locations suspected to be used to distribute narcotics.On Tuesday, the EBRSO Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit booked the following on various gang-related charges, along with gun and drug possession charges:   - Stanley "Head" Wilson, 22   - Tyquan Holliday, 22  &nb
  
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• Central Police to driver who caused big rig crash: 'You may want to turn yourself in'

  24-04-2024 13:38 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - Days after a crash that caused the most complicated rescue effort in decades, police are calling out to the driver who caused the crash, encouraging them to turn themselves in. The Central Police Department responded to a crash on April 19 that left an 18-wheeler overturned with the driver trapped inside. After being stuck for three hours, police and fire departments were able to rescue them. Though the cause of the crash was not immediately known, further investigat
  
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• St. John deputies recover body from Mississippi River

  24-04-2024 12:09 via wbrz.com
  
  GARYVILLE - Deputies in St. John recovered a man's body from the Mississippi River that was found floating in Garyville on Wednesday. The St. John Sheriff's Office said the body was found around 8:30 a.m. and pulled out just before noon at a levee in Edgard. Deputies said the body was badly decomposed when it was taken from the river.The identity of the body is currently unknown. Deputies said more information will be released. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Former New Orleans Saint Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner

  24-04-2024 09:56 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday.Bush forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010. He was playing for the New Orleans Saints at the time.“We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recogn
  
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• Biden signs to ban TikTok in United States as part of omnibus bill

  24-04-2024 09:49 via wbrz.com
  
  UPDATE: President Biden has signed the bill into effect. The TikTok ban is part of an omnibus signage that provided $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. -----------WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content cr
  
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• $7,000 of construction equipment stolen from Denham Springs; officers seeking person of interest

  24-04-2024 09:03 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Officers are searching for a potential suspect after multiple burglaries left $7,000 worth of construction equipment missing. The Denham Springs Police Department said the equipment was reportedly stolen from the area of the Hampton Inn Hotel after multiple burglaries. Officers were seeking a person of interest and the vehicle he may be driving. Anyone with information is asked to contact DSPD at (225) 335-7606.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Donaldsonville residents may get a peek at famous actor as he shoots film in Ascension Parish

  24-04-2024 08:27 via wbrz.com
  
  DONALDSONVILLE - If you're out and about in Ascension Parish, you might see a famous actor. Michael B. Jordan is officially in town for the filming of a new movie called "Grilled Cheese."When the film crew spoke with mayor Leroy Sullivan, they told him the location was perfect for what they needed: the town has a "historic look" that's fitting for the movie's 1930s setting. The crew will be shooting in Donaldsonville between April 24 and 26.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Village of Killian provides update: 'We don't know what the source is or what is in the water'

  24-04-2024 07:56 via wbrz.com
  
  KILLIAN - Officials provided a brief update on the water situation in Killian Wednesday morning. This comes after a state of emergency was declared for the village due to the lack of clean water.The situation began Sunday night, officials said, after brown water was found on the west side of the village. Flushing lines did not seem to help. Initially a boil advisory was issued for 40 homes, but the problem spread throughout the town. The mayor of Killian, Ronald Sharp, and the
  
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• Ready, set, read! Drop-off for Brandi's Book Drive starts Wednesday morning

  24-04-2024 07:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Readers, rejoice: Brandi's Book Drive is happening Wednesday!The book drive's goal is help gather books for children's home libraries. Not every child has ready access to books that may interest them, and reading is a key component of academic and social success. By donating to the book drive, you could provide a book for a child in need. Drop-off will be held at Essential Credit Union in Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The drive will accept books for childr
  
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• Officials deem early-morning house fire off Antioch Boulevard accidental

  24-04-2024 05:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire on Antioch Boulevard early Wednesday morning.According to the SGFD, the fire started at the 4800 block of Antioch Boulevard around 3:26 a.m., where the fire was coming from the roof and also engulfing the carports and vehicles inside. The fire was placed under control by 4:37 a.m. Officials believe the fire was accidental in nature, and there were no injuries to any people in the building.Two dogs did not survive th
  
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• Crews respond to early-morning house fire off Antioch Boulevard

  24-04-2024 05:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The St. George Fire department responded to a house fire on Antioch Boulevard early Wednesday morning. The fire started around 3:30 a.m.. SGFD has not released further information. It was unclear how the fire started, but officials said there were no injuries. This is a developing story.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU softball suffers first non-conference loss of the season to UL-Lafayette

  23-04-2024 20:58 via wbrz.com
  
  LAFAYETTE - The LSU softball team lost their first non-conference game of the season Tuesday evening.After posting a 24-0 record out of the SEC this Spring, the LSU softball team fell on the road to Louisiana-Lafayette Tuesday, 9-4.Raelin Chaffin started the game for the Tigers but did not get a single out before allowing five Rajin' Cajun runs. UL-L took a 6-2 lead after the first inning and cruised to the victory.Karli Petty was the only LSU player with two hits in the game.
  
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