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• Grosse Tete draw bridge repairs could last well into the fall, highway officials say

  25-06-2024 14:32 via wbrz.com
  
  GROSSE TETE — Louisiana highway officials said Tuesday that it could be well into the fall before repairs are completed on a draw bridge that connects Grosse Tete and Plaquemine.The Department of Transportation and Development said a contractor is removing mechanical equipment and hydraulic lines from the draw bridge, which was struck by a barge June 6. The collision took the bridge out of service, forcing a 46-mile detour between the west side of the Port Allen Lock and its west side
  
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• Man accused of dealing fentanyl, crack cocaine, meth near minor arrested after Albany traffic stop

  04-11-2024 12:49 via wbrz.com
  
  ALBANY — A man accused of dealing fentanyl, crack cocaine and meth in the presence of a minor was arrested after a traffic stop in Albany. Lamario Hammitt was arrested Sunday afternoon when Albany Police stopped his car on South Montpelier Avenue. When police searched his car, they found nearly two ounces of meth, eight grams of fentanyl, seven grams of crack cocaine, 17 hydrocodone pills, three ounces of marijuana, four amphetamine pills, three fentanyl pills and $5
  
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• Livingston Parish Schools, Sheriff's Office officials team to address rise of social media threats

  04-11-2024 12:40 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — After multiple threats were made to local schools on social media in recent weeks, Livingston Parish Public Schools and the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that they are working to address the issue.The school system has mandated all middle school and high school campuses to teach a lesson on the severe consequences of making threats, as well as the appropriate way to handle and report threatening material to authorities.While these threats a
  
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• Brian Kelly meets with media ahead of Saturday's top 15 matchup against Alabama following loss to Aggies

  04-11-2024 12:30 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU faces off against Alabama on Saturday after a loss in LSU Tiger football team is back in action on Saturday after a loss to the Texas A&M Aggies in week nine of the season.Head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday to discuss the loss and to preview this week's upcoming game against the Crimson Tide on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on WBRZ.The Tigers are 6-2 following the loss to the Aggies and a bye-week and are currently ranked No. 14 in the c
  
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• Denham Springs police arrest five women for prostitution, drug charges

  04-11-2024 12:13 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Five women were arrested after an investigation found they were using hotels as meet-up spots for prostitution and drug sales. Police arrested the five women for various narcotic and gun-related charges, as well as for prostitution. The five women were identified as 23-year-old Ashley Lebert, 34-year-old Kaylie O'Bryant, 39-year-old Princess Jones, 40-year-old Michelle Dicola, and 50-year-old Tammi Guerin. The five were booked for various drug-related charges
  
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• Man convicted of dealing meth, fentanyl, heroin out of Baton Rouge 'stash house' sentenced to 22 years

  04-11-2024 11:18 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man recently convicted on conspiracy drug charges was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison by a federal judge, officials said Monday. Corey Terrell Gardner, 33, was sentenced to 260 months in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Gardner will also serve five years of supervised release and will have all m
  
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• Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election

  04-11-2024 09:42 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will take up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana's congressional map with two mostly Black districts.The court won't hear arguments until early next year and the 2024 elections are proceeding under the challenged map, which could boost Democrats' chances of retaking the closely-divided House of Representatives.A lower court had invalidated the map, but the justices allowed it to be used in 2024 after an emergency appeal from
  
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• Report: Dennis Allen is out as Saints coach after seven-game losing streak

  04-11-2024 09:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS - Dennis Allen is officially out as the Saints coach after a seven-game losing streak, sources have told ESPN. NFL Insider Adam Schefter posted the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, Monday morning. Another coaching change: Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D1t7gyS4dX— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2024The Saints opened the season with back-to-back wins but haven't won a game since.Permalink| Comme
  
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• Dennis Allen out as Saints coach after 7-game losing streak; special teams coordinator named interim

  04-11-2024 09:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS - Dennis Allen is officially out as the Saints coach after a seven-game losing streak, the team said in a statement.Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has been named interim head coach after Allen, the team's 17th head coach in franchise history, was removed following Sunday's 22-23 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Allen was named head coach in February 2022.Saints owner Gayle Benson commended Allen for his loyalty to the team and commitment to the organization but said that this
  
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• 2une In Previews: Eat Local Week

  04-11-2024 08:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The alliance that puts on the Red Stick Farmers Market is hosting its inaugural Eat Local Week to support locally-owned restaurants in the capital city. With this first Eat Local Week, foodies can spend the week dining at local restaurants featuring an "Eat Local" dish. Customers who purchase the featured dish can bring in their receipt as proof of purchase to any Red Stick Farmers Market location by Nov. 16 to enter to win $100 in market tokens. One receipt is o
  
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• BREC chairman issues statement regarding concerns about park system's financial situation

  04-11-2024 08:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - After WBRZ's Investigative Unit reported on concerns about BREC's financial situation, the department's chairman has issued a statement claiming those concerns are unfounded. Kenneth Pointer, BREC's chairman, sent out the statement to the media Monday morning. The full statement can be read below: As chair of the BREC Commission and on behalf of a majority of the Commission, we strongly object to the false claims and criticisms of BREC’s finance departm
  
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• Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

  04-11-2024 07:26 via wbrz.com
  
  Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. Jones was to have received an hono
  
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• Crash on I-10 westbound involving 18-wheeler hauling other vehicles shuts down portion of I-10

  04-11-2024 06:40 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two left lanes were blocked on I-10 westbound at the College Drive exit due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler hauling other vehicles. The crash happened early Monday morning, but the lanes were blocked for hours while crews were on scene cleaning up. As of 6:40 a.m., the vehicles involved were still on scene as well as a tow truck. There was no immediate word on what led to the crash nor whether there were any injuries. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Police searching for person who burglarized Wooddale Boulevard business

  03-11-2024 21:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Police are looking to identify a person who burglarized a business of Wooddale Boulevard. CrimeStoppers shared a photo of the burglar Sunday night. A post said the person is responsible for burglarizing a business in the 2700 block of Wooddale Boulevard on Oct. 13, 2024. Anyone with information can call (225) 344-7867. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Two people shot by law enforcement at end of police chase Sunday night

  03-11-2024 21:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two people were shot by law enforcement at the end of a police chase that ran from Chippewa Street to Balis Drive on Sunday night. State Police said the Department of Public Safety Capitol Detail officers tried to stop a white suburban on Chippewa near Daisy Avenue after a traffic violation.LSP said the car led officers on a chase along Interstate 110 onto Interstate 10 and off on College Drive, where the vehicle turned into the neighborhood on Bawell Street. State Police
  
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• Large police presence along Bawell Street on Sunday night

  03-11-2024 21:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Law enforcement shut down Bawell Street at Balis Drive on Sunday night around 9 p.m. Baton Rouge police officers, fire fighters and other first responders were at the scene. Watch WBRZ at 10 p.m. for a live update. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Special needs kids saddle up for New Roads rodeo

  03-11-2024 17:44 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ROADS - Dozens of cowboys and cowgirls put on their boots and hats for the second Saddlin' Up Special Needs Rodeo in New Roads.The annual event was created by parents Danielle and Geno Soprano, who wanted to provide a unique opportunity for their son."My son is autistic. My husband and my daughter do team roping, so rodeo is life for us. We figured we'd bring it to all the kids who usually couldn't be part of rodeo," Danielle Soprano said.The rodeo had classic events for the kids, with some
  
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• Baton Rouge Fire Department reminds residents to change your clocks, change your batteries

  03-11-2024 13:48 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, as the time changes the Baton Rouge Fire Department reminds residents to change smoke detector batteries.Fire Chief Michael Kimble is also encouraging residents to inspect devices to make sure they are working properly and have an escape plan in case of a fire."Changing the batteries in your smoke detectors during the time change is a simple task that could save lives,” Chief Kimble said. “If a fire occurs
  
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• LSU moves up in new AP Top 25 Poll

  03-11-2024 13:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Tigers have moved up in the latest AP Top 25 Poll released Sunday.The Tigers were ranked No. 16 after their 38-23 loss against Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 26. They are now No. 14.See the full list below:1. Oregon2. Georgia 3. Ohio State4. Miami (FL)5. Texas6. Penn State7. Tennessee8. Indiana9. BYU10. Notre Dame11. Alabama 12. Boise State13. SMU14. LSU15. Texas A&M16. Ole Miss17. Iowa State18. Army19. Clemson20. Washington State21. Colora
  
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• Amateurish thieves steal 2 Warhol prints, damage 2 more in botched heist at Dutch gallery

  03-11-2024 12:58 via wbrz.com
  
  THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Thieves blew open the door of an art gallery in the southern Netherlands and stole two works from a famous series of screen prints by American pop artist Andy Warhol and left two more badly damaged in the street as they fled the scene of the botched heist, the gallery owner said Friday.Mark Peet Visser said the thieves attempted to steal all four works from a 1985 Warhol series called “Reigning Queens,” which features portraits of the
  
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• Crash on I-10 west in Baton Rouge leaves 5 people injured

  03-11-2024 11:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Five people were injured and brought to the hospital after a crash involving five vehicles Sunday morning. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on I-10 West near College Drive. Officials say all five victims are stable. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Crash on I-10 West in Baton Rouge involving 5 vehicles leaves 5 people injured

  03-11-2024 11:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Five people were injured and brought to the hospital after a crash involving five vehicles Sunday morning. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. on I-10 West near College Drive. Officials say all five victims are stable. As of 10:20 a.m. all lanes on I-10 West are open.Permalink| Comments
  
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• UK prosecutors are mulling whether to charge Russell Brand over sex assault allegations

  03-11-2024 09:43 via wbrz.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say they have been given a file of evidence from police about alleged sexual offenses by comedian Russell Brand and are considering whether to charge him.The Crown Prosecution Service said late Saturday that “we have been passed a file by the police to consider a charging decision in this case. Any decision to charge is made independently, based on the evidence and in line with our legal test.”Detectives from London’s Met
  
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• Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Time to 'fall back' an hour

  02-11-2024 21:09 via wbrz.com
  
  The good news: You will get a glorious extra hour of sleep. The bad: It’ll be dark as a pocket by late afternoon for the next few months in the U.S.Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Standard time will last until March 9 when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time.That spring time change can be tougher on your body. Darker mornings a
  
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• One person critically injured after shooting on Blount Road

  02-11-2024 19:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was critically injured in a shooting on Blount Road, according to emergency officials.Officials say the shooting happened in the 4200 block of Blount Road.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Two injured in shooting on North Foster Drive and Jackson Avenue

  02-11-2024 18:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two people were injured in a shooting on North Foster Drive and Jackson Avenue Saturday evening, according to officials.Emergency officials say the two people were taken to the hospital in stable condition.No other information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Jury convicts former Kentucky officer of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during deadly raid

  02-11-2024 18:36 via wbrz.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal jury on Friday convicted a former Kentucky police detective of using excessive force on Breonna Taylor during a botched 2020 drug raid that left her dead.The 12-member jury returned the late-night verdict after clearing Brett Hankison earlier in the evening on a charge that he used excessive force on Taylor’s neighbors.It was the first conviction of a Louisville police officer who was involved in the deadly raid.Some members of the jury were
  
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• One person injured after shooting at Gates at Citiplace Apartments

  02-11-2024 15:58 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting at Gates at Citiplace Apartments Saturday afternoon, according to officials. Emergency officials say one person was transported in serious but stable condition.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• St. Gabriel Police Department searching for missing 16-year-old

  02-11-2024 14:56 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GABRIEL - The St. Gabriel Police Department is searching for information on a missing 16-year-old.According to the SGPD, Tyler Walls went missing on Halloween night. He is special needs and has communication challenges.If you have any information about Tyler's whereabouts, please contact the St. Gabriel Police Department immediately at 225-642-5222. Permalink| Comments
  
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• St. Gabriel Police Department locates missing 16-year-old

  02-11-2024 14:56 via wbrz.com
  
  UPDATE: The 16-year-old was found in a nearby parish with a family member. He was unharmed and in good health.-----ST. GABRIEL - The St. Gabriel Police Department is searching for information on a missing 16-year-old.According to the SGPD, the 16-year-old went missing on Halloween night. Police say he is special needs and has communication challenges.He was last seen wearing black shorts with a grey top, and he is described as being around five-foot-six or five-foot-seven, weighing between 140
  
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