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• One arrested for August arson at Floor and Decor off Airline Highway

  04-04-2025 17:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was arrested after allegedly setting multiple pallets behind a flooring store off Airline Highway on fire, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department.Valerie Delorosa, 32, was booked on one count of aggravated arson.The fire, which happened August 2024, was set to a stack of pallets and plastic fencing material behind Floor and Decor Outlets of America and resulted in no injuries.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Garage catches fire Friday morning, firefighters say no injuries

  11-04-2025 07:13 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to a reported fire at a garage on Weller Avenue. The fire happened in the 2800 block of Weller Avenue Friday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said no one was injured and that an investigator was en route to the scene to determine a cause. It was not immediately clear what started the fire or how much property was damaged. Permalink| Comments
  
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• West Baton Rouge firefighters respond to house fire early Friday morning

  11-04-2025 06:01 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN - Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Baton Rouge Parish early Friday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office posted pictures from the scene of the home on Mulatto Bend Road. The fire happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday morning. Officials said no one was injured. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Two indicted for murder after 18-year-old Southern student shot, killed on I-110

  10-04-2025 20:55 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two men were indicted for second-degree murder in the shooting death of an 18-year-old Southern student on I-110.Yancy Jarrell Jr. and George Applewhite were arrested in December 2024 after Jayrick Washington was killed while police say he was driving to work. Officials said Washington was not a target and was in the wrong place at the wrong time.Jarrell and Applewhite were indicted for the aforementioned murder charge as well as assault with a firearm while during a motor vehicle
  
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• State Insurance Commissioner says he, Landry haven't spoke about insurance reform since last May

  10-04-2025 19:39 via wbrz.com
  
  GEISMAR - Governor Jeff Landry and State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple agree that something must be done to reduce auto insurance rates across Louisiana.However, finding a way for Louisiana drivers to keep more money in their pockets remains elusive.On Thursday, Temple held a press conference at the Bengal Transportation Services in Geismar to announce his support for around 20 bills already pre-filed for the next legislative session scheduled for Monday, April 14.He is backing these bills,
  
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• Thursday's Health Report: How to clean germ hot spots

  10-04-2025 19:15 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — You probably know someone who has been sick over the last several weeks, even in your own house. That is why it is a good idea to regularly clean some of the most common hot spots for germs."The two biggest places that germs reside in are the kitchen and the bathroom. So, you want to make sure you clean those two areas really well. And I'm talking about the high-touch surfaces like light switches, faucets, door handles. In the bathroom, you've got your toilet handles, yo
  
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• US egg prices increase to record high, dashing hopes of cheap eggs by Easter

  10-04-2025 19:10 via wbrz.com
  
  U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.The increase reported Thursday in the Consumer Price Index means consumers and businesses that rely on eggs might not get much immediate relief. Demand for eggs is typically elevated until after Easter, which falls on April 20.Industry experts were expecting the index to reflect a dr
  
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• U.S. Marshals searching for wife of Indiana rape suspect that has ties to Tangipahoa Parish

  10-04-2025 19:02 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND - The wife of an Indiana rape suspect connected to the Tangipahoa Parish area is also wanted by the United States Marshals Service. U.S. Marshals were already searching for Antonio Lewis Jr., who they believe had ties to the Kenner, St. Tammany Parish and Tangipahoa Parish area. However, they expanded their search to his wife, Checole Janea Stewart-Lewis, as well.It is believed that Lewis cut his dreads since the pictures shared by U.S. Marshals. Lewis allegedly fled from Fort
  
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• Lawmakers talking costs of 'LA Gator' school choice program

  10-04-2025 18:52 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE— Louisiana's school choice voucher program, 'LA Gator,' began taking applications last month, but there are questions about how much money will be available.State Sen. Rick Edmonds, R-East Baton Rouge, pushed the LA Gator law through the Senate."It now has over 30,000 applicants that are lined up," Edmonds said.Initially, the program was supposed to receive the same funding that went towards the previous school voucher program, more than $43 million dollars. This year, Gov
  
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• Neighbors of Michael Hadden react to his guilty verdict

  10-04-2025 18:18 via wbrz.com
  
  ZACHARY — After hearing Michael Hadden's guilty verdict Wednesday for sexually abusing three of his foster children, his neighbors said they had no idea what was going on inside his home.Neighbors in the area told WBRZ that they generally keep to themselves, and the only time they would see Hadden is when he would come out and mow the lawn. One neighbor even said he would buy fruits and vegetables from Hadden. Neighbors said the only time they would see the boys is when they would cat
  
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• Baton Rouge Fire Department opens fast-track program to recruit certified firefighters nationwide

  10-04-2025 17:14 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is opening the door for certified firefighters across the country to join its ranks quicker than ever before with its fast-track program.BRFD is looking for applicants with certifications in:- Firefighter I & II- Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)The average training for new firefighters in Baton Rouge can take up to 6 months, but this program gives firefighters across the nation a chance to get in
  
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• 'It's my emotional support animal:' alleged horse rider who paraded through Baker Walmart speaks

  10-04-2025 17:04 via wbrz.com
  
  BAKER - The Baker Police Department arrested two people who they believe rode their horses through a Baker Walmart on Tuesday night.Video posted to social media showed four people on horses riding through the Walmart in Baker. On Thursday, the horse riders were arrested after Mason Webb and a juvenile turned themselves in to the police.Webb, one of the riders, said there was no particular reason for them to go through Walmart and they just chose to do it one night."That's my emotional support a
  
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• Walker man sentenced 40 years for rape of three juveniles, child pornography

  10-04-2025 16:33 via wbrz.com
  LIVINGSTON - A Walker man was sentenced for 40 years after a conviction on multiple child sex crimes, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said.David Tienda, 31, of Walker, was convicted of aggravated rape of three juveniles and one count of pornography involving juveniles. A 2023 investigation into Tienda resulted in two additional juvenile victims being uncovered alongside the one that was being investigated, and evidence that corroborated statements made by the victims was found on Tienda'
  
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• One Tank Trips: Strawberry Season at Mrs. Heathers Farm

  10-04-2025 15:47 via wbrz.com
  
  PONCHATOULA It's Strawberry season and berries aren't the only thing sweet about it. The 53rd annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival runs from Friday to Sunday. It's Louisiana’s “largest free harvest festival” and gains a lot of attention and revenue, bringing people together with live music, friends, food and fun.After starting in 1972, the festival has only grown. It's a way to celebrate local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and special communities.From
  
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• Deputies searching for tractor stolen from Amite

  10-04-2025 15:25 via wbrz.com
  
  AMITE — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a tractor stolen from the Graham Road area in Amite.The tractor, a 1999 red 231 Massey Ferguson, was last seen in the 1900 block of Rolling Pines Road on Dec. 1, 2024. It was reported stolen two days after efforts to locate the equipment were unsuccessful, deputies said.The tractor is worth $5,000, deputies noted.Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about this theft, those responsible or the
  
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• Six dead in helicopter crash into Hudson River; helicopter registered to Lafayette Parish company

  10-04-2025 15:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront, killing six people, including a family of Spanish tourists, in the latest high-profile aviation disaster in the U.S., officials said.According to KADN, the helicopter is registered to a Lafayette Parish company called Meridian Helicopters LLC.Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and
  
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• NYC mayor says family of Spanish tourists died in helicopter crash into Hudson River

  10-04-2025 15:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront, killing six people, including a family of Spanish tourists, in the latest high-profile aviation disaster in the U.S., officials said.Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and that the dead had been recovered and removed from the water.Witness Bruce Wall said he saw the helicopter &am
  
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• A helicopter has crashed in the Hudson River off Manhattan; sources say six people dead

  10-04-2025 15:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Six people have died in a helicopter crash in the Hudson River in New York City, an Associated Press source says.The fire department said it received a report of a helicopter in the water at 3:17 p.m. on Thursday.Videos posted on social media showed the aircraft mostly submerged, upside down in the water.The fire department said it had units on scene performing rescue operations. Multiple rescue boats were seen on video circling the aircraft.The rescue craft were near
  
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• Man jailed for kidnapping of child arrested again after officers find alleged child porn on phone

  10-04-2025 14:55 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a child was arrested again after troopers said they found pornographic photos of a child on his phone. According to an arrest warrant, 48-year-old Christopher North was arrested March 15 when he was found with a missing 11-year-old boy. Officers said the child, who has autism, went missing along Boardwalk Drive and was found inside a store with North. The child's mother said she had no clue who North was and he did not have
  
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• Walker police trying to identify man who stole several generators from Stine's

  10-04-2025 14:43 via wbrz.com
  
  WALKER - Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly is involved in the theft of multiple generators at Stine's, according to the Walker Police Department.The man was also driving a red pickup truck. Anyone with information is urged to call the Walker Police Department at (225) 664-3125.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre caps off season with production of 'Alice in Wonderland'

  10-04-2025 14:40 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — This weekend, take a trip to Wonderland with the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's newest production.The Baton Rouge Ballet's production of "Alice in Wonderland" caps off the theatre's season at the River Center Theatre.Dancers will perform the classic story dressed as the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts in a show choreographed by Baton Rouge Ballet's new artistic directors Rebecca Acosta and Jonna Cox.The ballet company will do two performances of the sh
  
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• 2une In Preview: EBR Schools Wellness Expo

  10-04-2025 14:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School District is hosting a Wellness Expo this weekend. Organizers stopped by 2une In on Thursday to preview the event.Director of Health Sean Joffrion and EBR Schools Supervisor of Health Dwanna Drewery shared what attendees can expect from Saturday's event and where the idea for the expo came from."This expo was an idea that we wanted to give back to the community, but particularly to our parents because we need them to be just as healthy a
  
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• Impact Charter's former leader says she won't evict students from premises

  10-04-2025 13:49 via wbrz.com
  
  BAKER — The former head of the Impact Charter School, who is also the registered agent for the group that serves as the landlord for the school's facility, said Thursday she will not evict its 442 students because the new operators haven't paid the rent.Chakesha Scott said the Friends of Impact Charter School will rescind an eviction notice posted at the school Tuesday. The Friends group had said the school's new board was $260,000 behind on rent payments for March and April.
  
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• 2une In Preview: 53rd annual Strawberry Festival

  10-04-2025 13:26 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The 53rd annual Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival kicks off this weekend and organizers stopped by 2une In on Thursday to preview the festival.The Strawberry Fest Queen Alexis Lee, King Darryl Poche and chairman Tristen Miller shared what attendees can expect this year."It is just electric. It's the largest free harvest festival in our state with about 450,000 people attending year to year," Lee, a former WBRZ traffic reporter, said.The festival will also have a variety of
  
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• WATCH: LSU football gets tune-up before opening spring practice this weekend

  10-04-2025 13:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers received additional reps on Thursday morning as they prepare to showcase their talent to the Tiger faithful this weekend. LSU will hold a post-scrimmage autograph session with players and coaches, as well as a photo opportunity with head coach Brian Kelly, at what is now essentially an open practice on Saturday, April 12, in Tiger Stadium.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Baker schools and Impact Charter enter discussions on where kids go if school faces eviction

  10-04-2025 12:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BAKER - On Thursday, the City of Baker School District board passed a motion to allow the school board president and legal counsel to enter discussions with the interim administration of Impact Charter to allow Impact Charter the use of Baker Heights Elementary School should the school face eviction again.“This meeting was just about us giving them a space if they need it to finish out the year with their students. It’s up to them to determine if they need to use that space
  
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• Teens who need prom dresses, accessories invited to YWCA's 'Cinderella Project' event

  10-04-2025 12:20 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Young women in need can attend their high school prom in high-fashion for free thanks to a local organization.It's part of the Young Women's Christian Association's Cinderella Project.Since 1968, YWCA has worked to ensure that women and children from low-wealth and economically challenged communities have better access to opportunities for success.A donation drive will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YWCA Women's Empowerment Center. The organization is asking the
  
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• Good 2 Eat: Garlic Honey Glazed Salmon

  10-04-2025 12:17 via wbrz.com
  
  Welcome to Good 2 Eat, where every Thursday 2une In will be cooking with Chef Kevin Belton to show you a new and delicious recipe to try at home!Garlic Honey Glazed Salmon1/3 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. red pepper flakes3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided4 6-oz. salmon fillets, patted dry with a paper towelKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper3 garlic cloves, minced1 lemon, sliced into roundsIn a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper f
  
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• Family identifies 6-year-old boy killed after being struck by school bus in New Orleans

  10-04-2025 12:06 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — A 6-year-old was struck and killed by a school bus in the St. Claude neighborhood of New Orleans on Thursday morning, WWL reports.The accident was reported in the 1400 block of Desire Street. Police told WWL that the accident happened around 8 a.m. while the child was getting out of a car.The child, identified by his aunt as Mason Richards, was brought to a hospital by New Orleans EMS. WWL said that the child later died as a result of his injuries.Richards' family told W
  
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• 6-year-old killed after being struck by school bus in New Orleans

  10-04-2025 12:06 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — A 6-year-old was struck and killed by a school bus in the St. Claude neighborhood of New Orleans on Thursday morning, WWL reports.The accident was reported in the 1400 block of Desire Street. Police told WWL that the accident happened around 8 a.m. The child was brought to a hospital by New Orleans EMS. WWL said that the child later died as a result of their injuries.Permalink| Comments
  
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