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• Addis council approves resignation of officer involved in chase that led to deaths of high school student

  02-02-2023 06:28 via wbrz.com
  
  ADDIS - The Addis City Council accepted the resignation of a police officer involved in a chase that killed two high schoolers, The West Side Journal reports. Wednesday, the Addis City Council along with the city's mayor and police chief held a meeting in which the police chief recommended the council approve officer David Cauthron's resignation. Cauthron was involved in a police chase on New Year's Eve in which officials say he ran a red light and crashed into another car, le
  
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• Jury selection underway in murder trial of woman accused of son's fentanyl overdose death

  09-09-2024 14:43 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Jury selection was underway Monday in the trial of a woman accused of second-degree murder after her 2-year-old son died from a third fentanyl overdose in two months.Whitney Ard, 30, would be sentenced to life in prison if convicted. In the spring, prosecutors turned down a deal that would have seen her sentenced to up to five years for negligent homicide. With time already served, she could have been freed early next year. Ard also turned down a plea bargain th
  
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• Baton Rouge Food Bank in need of volunteers ahead of Francine landfall

  09-09-2024 14:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Ahead of the landfall of Francine on Wednesday, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is calling for volunteers to assist in the preparation of disaster relief boxes to support those affected by the impending storm. The food bank is organizing an emergency volunteer shift on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. to assemble essential supplies. Additional volunteers are needed on Tuesday and throughout the week, representatives from the food bank said."We rely on the community's s
  
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• CAA seeking emergency animal fosters ahead of tropical weather

  09-09-2024 14:15 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Companion Animal Alliance is searching for emergency fosters to empty their shelters ahead of severe weather forecasted to affect the capital area. Temporary fosters are asked to house any available animal for at least a week in anticipation of the tropical weather. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Companion Animal Alliance (@caapets)Fosters can be picked up Monday through Wednesday at 3 p.m.. Bring a valid ID and a leash or a carrier. Permali
  
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• Legislative Audit: Two Livingston Parish agencies were subject to check, bank fraud in 2023

  09-09-2024 14:09 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — Two Livingston Parish government agencies were the victims of fraud in 2023, a Louisiana Legislative Auditor report said.According to an independent auditor, the Livingston Parish Sewerage District officials discovered two counterfeit transactions totaling $19,966.33. One transaction was $9,987.56 debited from the account, and another was a counterfeit check for $9,978.77. The report also detailed stolen checks from Livingston Parish Fire Protection District No.
  
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• Floodgate closing in St. Mary Parish ahead of anticipated tidal surge

  09-09-2024 14:00 via wbrz.com
  
  FRANKLIN - The Franklin Canal floodgate will be closed in anticipation of the storm surge expected from Francine's landfall later this week. Once the floodgate is closed, the Franklin Cana will be pumped down to make room for expected heavy rainfall. The floodgate and its pumps will be manned by the Franklin Fire Department for the duration of the storm. Permalink| Comments
  
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• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: One lane open on I-10 westbound near Whiskey Bay; traffic diverted to La. 415, U.S. 190

  09-09-2024 13:56 via wbrz.com
  
  WHISKEY BAY — One lane of traffic is open after a vehicle fire on Interstate 10 westbound near Whiskey Bay on Monday.The left lane is open on the Atchafalaya Basin following the crash, State Police said. Traffic is also being diverted to La. 415 in Port Allen. From there, drivers will take U.S. 190 to entirely bypass the site of the fire. State Police said to expect major delays while traveling and seeking alternate routes.Troopers and fire officials responded to the scene and the fir
  
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• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes blocked I-10 westbound near Whiskey Bay; traffic diverted to La. 415

  09-09-2024 13:56 via wbrz.com
  
  WHISKEY BAY — A vehicle fire on Interstate 10 westbound near Whiskey Bay brought traffic to a complete stop on Monday.All lanes are blocked on the Atchafalaya Basin and traffic is being diverted near Ramah. Traffic is also being diverted to La. 415 in Port Allen. Expect major delays.Permalink| Comments
  
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• School closures announced ahead of Francine's landfall

  09-09-2024 13:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — St. Mary Parish schools have announced they will close on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 10 and 11 Officials say they want to give families enough time to prepare and evacuate if necessary.We'll continue to update this list if more school systems close.  Permalink| Comments
  
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• Deputies investigating body found on Mead Road as homicide

  09-09-2024 13:34 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office on Monday began investigating the suspected homicide of a woman on Mead Road near Interstate 12. Detectives responded to a call of a deceased woman at the Atlas at Foresthaven apartment complex around 11:30 a.m.Deputies said they will provide updates as the investigation progresses.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Mary Olive Pierson, noted Baton Rouge attorney, dies at 80

  09-09-2024 13:26 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Noted Baton Rouge attorney Mary Olive Pierson, who most recently led a failed attempt to challenge the creation of the new city of St. George, died Monday after a long illness. She was 80.Pierson's office confirmed the death. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome also noted her passing."In recent years, Mary Olive was the lead attorney in the litigation challenging the incorporation of St. George. She represented the parish for nearly ten years leading up to the recent de
  
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• Brian Kelly speaks to media, Tiger fans following home opener victory over Nicholls

  09-09-2024 13:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU head coach Brian Kelly is set to speak to Tiger fans and the media on Monday following LSU's home opener victory over Nicholls State University over the weekend.Kelly, who coached LSU to a 44-21 victory over the Colonels on Saturday, will at noon address the win and LSU's upcoming road game against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.The news conference will be streamed on WBRZ's YouTube channel.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Brian Kelly speaks ahead of first SEC game against Gamecocks; addresses preparations for Francine

  09-09-2024 13:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke to Tiger fans and the media on Monday following LSU's home opener victory over Nicholls State University over the weekend.Kelly, who coached LSU to a 44-21 victory over the Colonels in week two on Saturday, addressed the win by commending players like Mason Taylor and Garrett Nussmeier, both of which have been key weapons in the Tigers' arsenal since the week one loss against the University of Southern California. "There were a l
  
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• This week's high school football schedule altered ahead of Francine's expected landfall

  09-09-2024 13:17 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — This week's expected landfall of Francine has already forced one postponement on the area high school football schedule.Thursday night's game between Central Private and Ascension Christian has been moved to Saturday at 6 p.m. The game is at Ascension Christian.As of Monday afternoon, the rest of the Thursday and Friday schedule was intact.Thursday's games include:Springfield at St. JohnWestminster Christian of Lafayette vs. Thrive Academy at Olympia StadiumNortheast vs.
  
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• WBRZ's East Baton Rouge Mayoral Candidate Forum postponed ahead of Francine's landfall

  09-09-2024 13:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The 2024 East Baton Rouge Mayoral Candidate Forum originally set to air on Wednesday on WBRZ has been postponed due to inclement weather expected following Francine's expected landfall on Wednesday. A new date for the event has not yet been set.The event will be hosted by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and moderated by WBRZ at the Baton Rouge Community College Magnolia Theatre. Mayoral candidates will be given the opportunity to discuss key issues in the parish.BR
  
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• Where to get sandbags in and around the capital area ahead of Francine landfall

  09-09-2024 09:44 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - With tropical weather looking to make landfall Wednesday, here's where to get sandbags to protect your home in and around the capital area. This story will be updated as more officials announced sandbagging operations. Bring your own shovels!---East Baton Rouge ParishLovett Road Park back parking lot
  Airline Highway Fairgrounds
  Alsen Park
  Cadillac Street Park
  Doyles Bayou Park
  Hartley-Vey at Gardere Park
  Memorial Stadium
  Flannery Road Park
  13278 Airline Highway
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• Where to get sandbags in and around the capital area

  09-09-2024 09:44 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - With tropical weather looking to make landfall Wednesday, here's where to get sandbags to protect your home in and around the capital area. This story will be updated as more officials announced sandbagging operations. Bring your own shovels!---East Baton Rouge ParishLovett Road Park back parking lotLivingston ParishParking lot at Mayor Herbert Hoover and Government Street (behind Healing Place Church)Permalink| Comments
  
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• BR emergency preparedness office holding press conference to discuss incoming Francine

  09-09-2024 09:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is hosting a press conference Monday morning ahead of soon-to-be Francine's landfall scheduled for Wednesday. The press conference will be streamed on Facebook and on WBRZ's YouTube page. Impacts will begin across southern Louisiana as early as Wednesday, lasting through Wednesday night and into early Thursday. The primary impact to southeast Louisiana appears to be heavy rain and possible floodin
  
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• BR emergency preparedness office advise residents to be prepared ahead of Francine landfall on Wednesday

  09-09-2024 09:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness on Monday advised residents to prepare for heavy rain, winds, and flooding ahead of Francine's landfall Wednesday. Impacts of the storm will begin across southern Louisiana as early as Wednesday night and into early Thursday. The entire capital region has been placed under a Flood Watch ahead of Francine's landfall."It's crucial we all take this storm seriously," Mayor-President Sharon Weston Bro
  
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• Two people displaced after early-morning fire at apartment complex

  09-09-2024 08:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two people were displaced Monday morning after a shed caught fire near an apartment complex on Florida Boulevard. The fire started at a shed near Florida Vista Condominiums shortly before 7 a.m.. The fire spread to the condominiums and left two people displaced, who are being helped by the Red Cross. There was no immediate word on what caused the fire. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Madison Prep students sent home after reported threat posted to social media

  09-09-2024 08:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Students at Madison Prep High School were sent home or asked to return home Monday morning after a reported threat was posted online. BRPD said the threat was posted online and students were sent home out of an abundance of caution. Posts from parents on social media suggested buses turned around and brought kids back home, and students who drove themselves were asked to leave campus. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer has died at age 58

  09-09-2024 07:05 via wbrz.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Walt Ehmer, the president and CEO of Waffle House and a member of the board of trustees for the Atlanta Police Foundation, has died at age 58, the foundation announced Sunday.Ehmer joined Waffle House in 1992 and quickly rose to senior leadership, becoming president of the company in 2002, and later adding the titles of CEO and chairman, according to information from Georgia Tech University, his alma mater.“His leadership, dedication and warmth touched the liv
  
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• LSU professor honored for creating vaccine to treat common diseases among cattle

  08-09-2024 20:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU professor Dr. Shafiqul Chowdhury is one of five innovators who will be receiving a Bayh-Dole Coalition American Innovator Award in Washington D.C on Sept. 18 and featured on the Bayh-Dole Coalition's "Faces of American Innovation" 2024 report.He will be receiving the award for his creation of a vaccine that protects cattle from Bovine Respiratory Disease and other related illnesses. Chowdhury says he did not expect the recognition and is honored.He also says $1 billion a year
  
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• Mother shares story of alleged abuse of special needs son during school

  08-09-2024 18:32 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - A mother said she is heartbroken after her 9-year-old special needs son was physically abused by a teacher at Gonzales Primary School. Harris said she saw the marks on her son when he got home from school Aug. 26. She said he is non-verbal and deals with autism, a traumatic brain injury, and cerebral palsy."His neck was very red with scratches and nail marks. He had finger bruises on the side of his bicep and he had a huge scratch down his right side," mother Paige Harris sa
  
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• First responders revive man at LSU game

  08-09-2024 17:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Three first responders saved a man who passed out during the LSU game on Saturday. The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal said Cpl. Jillian St. Amant worked with EBRSO and LPSO deputies to do CPR on the man. The group did CPR for 10 minutes and used an AED from the stadium. Officials said the man's heartbeat returned and he was breathing on his own before being taken to a hospital. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Report: LSU defensive lineman Jacobian Guillory out for the season with achilles injury

  08-09-2024 15:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU defensive lineman Jacobian Guillory will miss the remainder of the season due to an achilles injury, multiple reports said. Guillory, a fifth-year senior from Alexandria, has worked his way up to being LSU's best defensive tackle. Before the 2024 season, Guillory had only started three games. Guillory went down early in LSU's 44-21 home opener against Nicholls State and didn't return to the game. The Tigers are headed to Columbia, South Carolina, to
  
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• Report: LSU defensive lineman Jacobian Guillory out for the season with achilles

  08-09-2024 15:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - LSU defensive lineman Jacobian Guillory will miss the remainder of the season due to an achilles injury, multiple reports said. Guillory, a fifth-year senior from Alexandria, has worked his way up to being LSU's best defensive tackle. Before the 2024 season, Guillory had only started three games. Guillory went down early in LSU's 44-21 home opener against Nicholls State and didn't return to the game. The Tigers are headed to Columbia, South Carolina, to
  
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• Woman accused in boy's death after third fentanyl overdose due in Baton Rouge court Monday

  08-09-2024 14:28 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A woman who turned down a plea bargain that would have seen her sentenced to 30 years in prison after her 2-year-old son died from his third fentanyl overdose in two months is due in court Monday for a second-degree murder trial.Whitney Ard, 30, would be sentenced to life in prison if convicted. In the spring, prosecutors turned down a deal that would have seen her sentenced to up to five years for negligent homicide. With time already served, she could have been freed e
  
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• Mother accused in toddler's fentanyl overdose death due in Baton Rouge court Monday

  08-09-2024 14:28 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A woman who turned down a plea bargain that would have seen her sentenced to 30 years in prison after her 2-year-old son died from his third fentanyl overdose in two months is due in court Monday for a second-degree murder trial.Whitney Ard, 30, would be sentenced to life in prison if convicted. In the spring, prosecutors turned down a deal that would have seen her sentenced to up to five years for negligent homicide. With time already served, she could have been freed e
  
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• Man shot and killed on Highland Road, BRPD say

  08-09-2024 13:56 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot and killed early Sunday morning on Highland Road, Baton Rouge Police said.The shooting happened outside of the AM Mart at 2400 Highland Road around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say the man was with a group of people outside the store and an unknown suspect began shooting. The victim died at the scene and has not been identified. Police say no arrests have been made. Permalink| Comments
  
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