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• Live Oak High School principal named Livingston Parish Schools director of curriculum

  24-05-2024 14:21 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — Live Oak High School's principal has been promoted to head the entire Livingston Parish School System's curriculum.Beth Jones has been named the director of curriculum at the Livingston Parish Public School System, filing the vacancy left by Tracy McRae, who was herself named the district's new assistant superintendent."I am proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jones to this district position. She will bring much proven experience to this position to assist us in adv
  
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• Justice Department demands records from Illinois sheriff after July killing of Black woman

  17-11-2024 12:56 via wbrz.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is demanding records related to the shooting of an Illinois woman who was killed in her home by a sheriff’s deputy as it investigates how local authorities treat Black residents and people with behavioral disabilities.The government made a list of demands in dozens of categories in a letter to the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, dated Thursday.“The Sheriff’s Office, along with involved count
  
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• Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

  17-11-2024 12:03 via wbrz.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, and it’s shaping up much differently than his first. He’s prioritizing loyalists for top jobs.Trump was bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his initial term in office. Now he appears focused on remaking the federal government in his own image. Some of his choices could face difficult confirmation battles even with Republicans in control of the U.S. Senate.Here’s a look at
  
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• Man wanted for multiple thefts in East Baton Rouge Parish, officials say

  17-11-2024 11:06 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Deputies say they are searching for a man wanted for multiple thefts that occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish.Oscar Johnson, 51, was identified by officials as the suspect. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Johnson is believed to be occupying a white Jeep Compass. If you have any information you can click here or call 225-344-7867.Permalink| Comments
  
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• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office searching for man wanted in connection with multiple thefts

  17-11-2024 11:06 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Deputies say they are searching for a man wanted for multiple thefts that occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish.Oscar Johnson, 51, was identified by officials as the suspect. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Johnson is believed to be occupying a white Jeep Compass. If you have any information you can click here or call 225-344-7867.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program in select parishes is Monday

  17-11-2024 09:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Those looking to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program in select parishes after Hurricane Francine have until Monday, Nov. 19. The deadline is for residents of Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne Parishes.To apply for FEMA assistance you can click here or call 800-621-3362. The FEMA Helpline is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Permalink| Comments
  
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• EBRSO: one dead after overnight shooting

  17-11-2024 07:59 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sherrif's Office is investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead at an apartment complex on Nicholson Drive Saturday.Deputies were called to The Meadows at Nicholson and arrived around 8 p.m., where they found 27-year-old Johnathan James dead in the hallway. No information was given about a suspect or motive.EBRSO is asking anyone with information to call their office at 389-5000 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 344-STOP. Permalink| Comme
  
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• Rescue Alliance in need of donations for animal transport vehicle

  16-11-2024 21:49 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - The non-profit organization Rescue Alliance is in need of an animal transport vehicle after the previous one broke down in December of 2023.Since then, they have been seeking donations from the community to help them purchase a new one. The director of operations, Jonathan Henriques, says they receive 10-17 calls a day about animals in need. It's been hard to respond to those calls without a transport vehicle."We have to be able to respond immediately because sometimes we get calls f
  
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• Hammond police looking for burglary suspect

  16-11-2024 21:28 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department is looking for a suspect after a burglary took place Saturday night.According to the Hammond Police Department, they responded around 7:05 p.m. at Pecan Street.The suspect is a Black male and walking a white and brown dog. According to police, suspect entered the home and was able to steal a few items before the owner surprised him, and the suspect left on foot heading south on Pecan Street.Anyone knowing the identity of the suspect is asked to call the H
  
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• Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

  16-11-2024 19:58 via wbrz.com
  
  PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in his upcoming, second administration.CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Wright is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.Wright has been one of the industry&rsq
  
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• 2une In Tailgate: Southern vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

  16-11-2024 17:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE -- With Saturday being the last guaranteed home game of the year for Southern football, this meant another opportunity for Jaguar Nation to fire up the grill and tailgate outside of A.W. Mumford Stadium.Another Southern home game meant WBRZ was out to find the best tailgate stories in Baton Rouge.WBRZ met one tailgate that has passed the tradition on through multiple generations."I am a 1968 graduate of Southern University and I have been tailgating here every year. We've been doing
  
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• St. George Fire hosts largest free community baby shower in Louisiana's history to support local moms

  16-11-2024 16:42 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GEORGE - Saturday, moms around the area came together at St. George Fire headquarters for the largest free community baby shower in Louisiana's history. St. George Fire was joined by Healthy Blue Louisiana and The Safety Place to put together the "With Love, Community Baby Shower."First-time mom-to-be, Joycelyn Minor, said this event is a huge benefit for the community, especially as the cost of basic baby necessities continue to rise. "I think it's just so generous of St. George t
  
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• Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome becomes National League of Cities president

  16-11-2024 16:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome has been elected the National League of Cities’ next president.She will serve a one-year term beginning this week at the NLC’s summit in Tampa, Florida.The NLC is a nonprofit advocacy organization focused on representing the interests of American cities, towns and villages.Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio was elected First Vice President, and Councilmember Kevin Kramer of Louisville, Kentucky was elected Secon
  
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• LSU Red Cross club holds free smoke alarm instillation event Saturday

  16-11-2024 16:26 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Red Cross student club held a free smoke alarm instillation event Saturday in the Easy Town neighborhood of Baton Rouge.Students, volunteers and staff met at Capitol High School at 9 a.m. to complete a quick training before breaking into teams and setting out on their routes.For more information on fire safety, check here.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSU Red Cross club holds free smoke alarm installation event Saturday

  16-11-2024 16:26 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Red Cross student club held a free smoke alarm installation event Saturday in the Easy Town neighborhood of Baton Rouge.Students, volunteers and staff met at Capitol High School at 9 a.m. to complete a quick training before breaking into teams and setting out on their routes.For more information on fire safety, check here.Permalink| Comments
  
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• No. 22 LSU football trails Florida 7-0 after first quarter

  16-11-2024 15:24 via wbrz.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 22 LSU football trails Florida in the Swamp 7-0 after the first quarter.Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier went four-for-four attempts for 20 yards on the first drive, but LSU was unable to convert a 4th and 1 around midfield. However, Florida went three and out and was not able to score any points off the possession.With around eight minutes left in the first, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway threw a 34-yard pass to wide receiver Chimere Dike. After a 20-yard run from
  
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• No. 22 LSU football tied with Florida 13-13 after the third quarter

  16-11-2024 15:24 via wbrz.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 22 LSU football is tied with Florida in the Swamp 13-13 at the end of the third quarter.Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier went four-for-four attempts for 20 yards on the first drive, but LSU was unable to convert a 4th and 1 around midfield. However, Florida went three and out and was not able to score any points off the possession.With around eight minutes left in the first, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway threw a 34-yard pass to wide receiver Chimere Dike. After a
  
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• HALFTIME: No. 22 LSU football tied with Florida 10-10

  16-11-2024 15:24 via wbrz.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 22 LSU football is tied with Florida in the Swamp 10-10 at the half.Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier went four-for-four attempts for 20 yards on the first drive, but LSU was unable to convert a 4th and 1 around midfield. However, Florida went three and out and was not able to score any points off the possession.With around eight minutes left in the first, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway threw a 34-yard pass to wide receiver Chimere Dike. After a 20-yard run from run
  
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• FINAL: No. 22 LSU football loses 27-16 to Florida, allows seven sacks

  16-11-2024 15:24 via wbrz.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 22 LSU football lost to Florida in the Swamp 27-16, marking their first loss to Florida since 2018. This also marks their first three game losing streak since 2021.LSU allowed seven sacks to the Florida defensive line, which was one more than their season total for sacks allowed prior.Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier finished with 260 passing yards and one touchdown on 27-47 attempts. Nussmeier went four-for-four attempts for 20 yards on the first drive,
  
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• Suspect in 2021, 2022 attacks on girls at bus stops arrested on new charges

  16-11-2024 14:43 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man awaiting trial in a series of school bus stop attacks on girls in 2021 and 2022 has been booked with dozens of new crimes involving sexually explicit photos and videos police say he persuaded a 14-year-old girl to send him during the same time period.Hunter Shane Talley, who is 28, exchanged more than 31,000 messages with the girl between January and September of 2022, according to an arrest warrant.He was booked into Parish Prison Friday on 10 counts of pornography involvin
  
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• BRPD: 14-year-old dies after Wednesday night shooting on Plank Road

  16-11-2024 14:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A 14-year-old died from a shooting on Plank Road that took place Wednesday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.BRPD said they responded to a shooting call around 7:49 p.m. Wednesday night. Eric Taylor, 14, was taken to a local hospital. He was walking in the area when a vehicle pulled up and opened fire.At around 11:05 p.m. Friday, Taylor died as a result of his injuries.No suspects or motives have been developed at this time. Anyone having information relative t
  
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• Deer hunting season closed in Maurepas Swamp WMA due to flooding

  16-11-2024 09:45 via wbrz.com
  
  LAPLACE — Deer hunting is temporarily closed in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area due to flooding, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.Floodwaters in the area have reached 3 feet, triggering an automatic temporary closure. The department says deer hunting will be allowed when water levels fall below 2.5 feet.To check the current water levels, click here.The Maurepas Swamp WMA includes parts of Ascension, Livingston, St. John the Baptist and St. Ja
  
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• Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

  15-11-2024 21:44 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.Iran’s U.N. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Musk — a Trump ally named this week to advise his administration on ways to cut the federal government — on Monday in New York, according to a U.S. official briefed on the meeting by a foreign
  
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• Former politician denied parole for sex crimes involving a juvenile

  15-11-2024 21:07 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. FRANCISVILLE - David Opperman, a former politician from St. Francisville, went in front of the parole board after pleading guilty to two counts of indecency involving juveniles in 2022.Opperman was first arrested in 2020 for charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, and at the time, he argued the charges were political retaliation after campaigning against District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla."I'm not the same man I was back then when I committed my criminal conduct," Opperman said. "
  
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• LSP: Missing child advisory issued for 13-year-old from LaPlace

  15-11-2024 19:21 via wbrz.com
  
  LAPLACE - Louisiana State Police issued a Level II Endangered or Missing Child Advisory for a missing 13-year-old girl.According to State Police, Jokaia Polk, 13, was discovered missing on Saturday, Nov. 9 around 9:30 p.m. from her home in LaPlace.Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office at (504)494-3932 or (985)359-8777Permalink| Comments
  
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• LSP: Missing 13-year-old from LaPlace found safe

  15-11-2024 19:21 via wbrz.com
  
  LAPLACE - Louisiana State Police issued a Level II Endangered or Missing Child Advisory for a missing 13-year-old girl who has since been located.According to State Police a 13-year-old was discovered missing on Saturday, Nov. 9 around 9:30 p.m. from her home in LaPlace.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Governor Landry faces backlash over stock photo used to push tax proposal

  15-11-2024 18:09 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry faced major backlash Friday after he allegedly appropriated a couple's photo in order to push his own agenda. The photo was posted to social media Thursday evening with the caption, "Meet Huey and Rose, a young couple working part-time and making the most of the Louisiana Forward plan! Thanks to this plan, they won’t have to pay any state income taxes!" The ad was to promote measures that would establish a flat income tax rate and
  
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• Plaquemine mayoral candidate files petition to contest results

  15-11-2024 17:40 via wbrz.com
  
  PLAQUEMINE - After narrowly getting shut out of the runoff by a margin of 33 votes, Plaquemine mayoral candidate Tonya Harmason (I) has filed a petition to contest the results of the town's mayoral election. She claims she's a victim of voter suppression and fraud.After 3,531 voters cast ballots in the Plaquemine mayor's race, JB Barker (I) came in first with 1,569 votes or about 45% of the vote. Tonya Harmason finished with 950 votes, just 33 votes behind Timmy Martinez (D) in the battle for a
  
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• One injured in shooting on South Harrells Ferry Road

  15-11-2024 17:28 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting on South Harrells Ferry Road, according to officials.Officials say the person was transported in stable condition around 3:15 p.m.No other information is available.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Appeals court rules that schools not involved in Ten Commandments lawsuit can implement displays

  15-11-2024 17:26 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion allowing school districts not included in a lawsuit regarding a law requiring all public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms by Jan. 1 to display the Ten Commandments.According to the state attorney general, this ruling means all Louisiana school boards not involved in the original lawsuit can move forward with implementing the Ten Commandments posters ahead of the Jan. 1, 2025 deadline in accordance with the la
  
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