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• Teachers union plans sick-out for first day of school if Adam Smith is not appointed superintendent

  08-07-2024 21:28 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge Federation of Teachers said that if Interim Superintendent Adam Smith is not chosen as the leader of the school system, they are not showing up to the first day of class.During a press conference after a day of panel interviews for the two finalists, the teachers union said Kevin George and Andrea Zayas do not represent the voices of East Baton Rouge Parish School System. "If Adam Smith is not appointed to be the superintendent of
  
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• 'Not a new tax:' St. George mayor dispels concerns about two-percent sales tax

  08-07-2024 21:03 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GEORGE - During a meeting Monday evening, the St. George Mayor assured constituents that the newly-formed government is not starting off by adding taxes. “You already pay this,” Mayor Dustin Yates said. “There is already a two-percent sales tax that is currently being paid by all residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.”The tax transfer was passed by the council. Now, St. George residents will decide if tax that is currently collected by East Ba
  
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• Superintendent finalists face the public in day-long panel interviews

  08-07-2024 19:06 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The finalists for the job of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools superintendent spent Monday in a series of interviews with business leaders, community leaders and school system employees. Afterward, finalists Kevin George and Andrea Zayas met with the public and were interviewed by a panel of parents.Community members asked about teacher burnout, employees leaving the system and about schools not meeting students’ needs across the parish. Jamie Robinson, a
  
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• One year after LSU lakes project started, there is still work to be done

  08-07-2024 16:47 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Heavy machinery has been digging out dirt and sediment from the University Lake System for months. Now a year into the project, two lakes are nearing completion and it's time to move the barges into University Lake.It's a project that's drawn some criticism and continues to as the project takes shape. LSU Foundation President Rob Stuart says he gets a lot of feedback about what's been going on and what hasn't."One of the comments we constantly hear from people is 'I love what you'
  
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• Government Street community fridge reopens after makeover

  08-07-2024 16:31 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — After a major makeover, community art gallery Yes We Cannibal is reopening its community fridge and pantry off Government Street.Cofounders Mat Keel and Liz Lessner said they needed to rebuild the service because of the wear and tear continued use of the pantry and fridge caused.The fridge and pantry were built after Hurricane Ida in 2021 to provide access to produce, fresh food and other supplies for those who lost power or were displaced across the community."They alwa
  
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• Government Street community food pantry reopens after makeover

  08-07-2024 16:31 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — After a major makeover, community art gallery Yes We Cannibal is reopening its community fridge and pantry off Government Street.Cofounders Mat Keel and Liz Lessner said they needed to rebuild the service because of the wear and tear continued use of the pantry and fridge caused.The fridge and pantry were built after Hurricane Ida in 2021 to provide access to produce, fresh food and other supplies for those who lost power or were displaced across the community."They alwa
  
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• Opponents of Louisiana's Ten Commandments law want judge to block it before new school year starts

  08-07-2024 16:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Opponents of a new Louisiana law requiring that a version of the Ten Commandments be posted in public school classrooms have asked a federal court to block implementation of the requirement while their lawsuit against it progresses and before the new school year starts.A group of parents of Louisiana public school students, representing various faiths, filed the lawsuit last month, soon after Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed the new law. In motions filed Monday, t
  
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• Zachary Police searching for woman who stole from local business

  08-07-2024 16:19 via wbrz.com
  
  ZACHARY — Zachary Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing from a local business.The woman left the scene in a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, police said. They gave no further details.Anyone with information on the identity of this woman is asked to email [email protected]| Comments
  
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• Delay sought as prosecutors investigate charges following death of Loranger woman and daughter

  08-07-2024 14:52 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — Federal prosecutors and a man accused of killing a Loranger woman and one of her young daughters are seeking to delay proceedings in the case by 30 days.Prosecutors say that having to produce an indictment by the end of this week might be unfair to Daniel Wayne Callihan, who is accused of killing Callie Brunett, 35, and Erin Brunett, 4. They believe that having more time to investigate the case will result in more succinct charges against Callihan.Callie Brunett was foun
  
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• Central Police shut down section of Hooper Road after trailer overturns

  08-07-2024 14:51 via wbrz.com
  CENTRAL — A section of Hooper Road between Bridlewood Drive and Greenwell Springs Road in Central was shut down Monday afternoon after a tractor-trailer overturned.The overturn happened around 2:00 p.m. when the truck, heading south on Greenwell Springs Road, turned onto Hooper Road and flipped over into a ditch after swerving to avoid another car, Central Police said.No injuries were reported, Central Police said. Crews are working to clear the roadway and are unsure how long the are
  
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• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: La. 42 reopened at La. 930 in Prairieville after multi-car crash

  08-07-2024 14:50 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE — The westbound lane of La. 42 at La. 930 was shut down Monday after a multi-vehicle crash. It has since reopened.The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the crash left drivers and passengers with minor injuries and to expect delays when traveling in the area.Ascension Parish Fire also responded to the crash.Permalink| Comments
  
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• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: La. 42 closed at La. 930 in Prairieville after multi-car crash

  08-07-2024 14:50 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE — The westbound lane of La. 42 at La. 930 was shut down Monday after a multi-vehicle crash.The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the crash left drivers and passengers with minor injuries and to expect delays when traveling in the area.Ascension Parish Fire also responded to the crash.Permalink| Comments
  
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• EBRSO hosting event giving out backpacks, school supplies ahead of school year

  08-07-2024 14:16 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is holding a school supply and backpack giveaway for local students in need of supplies when the school year starts in the fall.The Bags 2 School Supply Giveaway will take place Saturday at the Living Faith Christian Center on Winbourne Avenue. EBRSO will be giving away supplies starting at 10 a.m. until they run out of supplies.EBRSO is preparing bags full of paper, pencils, notebooks and other school supplies for parents and studen
  
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• Secretary of State reveals new 'I Voted' sticker designed by Oscar-winning Pixar concept artist

  08-07-2024 14:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Secretary of State's office revealed a new "I Voted" sticker designed by an Academy Award-winning concept artist.The new sticker, designed by Shreveport native William Joyce, was unveiled at an event Monday morning at the Old Governor's Mansion by Secretary of State Nancy Landry and will be given to voters when they go to the polls later this year.Joyce's sticker combines his experience as a concept artist for Pixar with his Louisiana culture to create a cartoonish c
  
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• Olivia Dunne says she'll return to LSU for another year with national champion gymnastics team

  08-07-2024 13:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne said Monday in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter, that she would return for another season with the national champion Tigers.In the 86-second video, Dunne shows a number clips and says "there's just something about LSU."She adds, "and that's why I'm here to say `I'm not Dunne yet,'" using a play on words.The gymnast enjoys more notoriety through social media, where she is known as Livvy Dunne, and through endorsement deals through NIL (name,
  
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• Port Allen Police arrest 17-year-old for negligent homicide after he shot man he was riding in car with

  08-07-2024 12:56 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Police arrested a 17-year-old for the negligent homicide of a man he was riding in a car with, officials said.The 17-year-old is being charged with one count each of illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile and negligent homicide, police said. Police said that the teen shot a gun inside the vehicle on Saturday, hitting Jacolby Jones, 24. Around 7:13 p.m., Jones was brought to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and was pronounced dead.The incident is st
  
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• 17-year-old arrested for negligent homicide set to be tried as adult

  08-07-2024 12:56 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Police arrested a 17-year-old for the negligent homicide of a man he was riding in a car with, officials said.Lawrence Williams, 17, is being tried as an adult on one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile and negligent homicide, police said.Police said that the teen shot a gun inside the vehicle on Saturday, hitting Jacolby Jones, 24. At 7:13 p.m., Jones was brought to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital and was pronounced dead.The incident is still
  
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• Pet adoption fees waived nationwide; Baton Rouge shelter participating

  08-07-2024 12:41 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - For all of the animal lovers out there looking to adopt, this week is your chance.According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.3 million animals go into shelters annually. Adoption fees are waived for all spayed and neutered animals this week for "Empty the Shelters," an event that happens at hundreds of shelters across the nation, including Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge."Empty the Shelters is part of the Bissell Pet Founda
  
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• Iberville officials want 'no wake zone' in area around damaged Grosse Tete bridge

  08-07-2024 12:32 via wbrz.com
  
  GROSSE TETE — Iberville Parish officials are asking recreational and commercial vessels to slow down near the damaged Grosse Tete draw bridge because wakes are pushing water onto boats docked nearby.The draw bridge was damaged by a towboat pushing a barge last month and is expected to be closed for several months. Rather than take an hour-long detour, many residents have docked boats along the water to aid in their commute. The parish is also operating a passenger ferry.Sheriff Brett
  
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• Iberville officials, boating residents want 'no wake zone' in area around damaged Grosse Tete bridge

  08-07-2024 12:32 via wbrz.com
  
  GROSSE TETE — Iberville Parish officials are asking recreational and commercial vessels to slow down near the damaged Grosse Tete draw bridge because wakes are pushing water onto boats docked nearby.The draw bridge was damaged by a towboat pushing a barge last month and is expected to be closed for several months. Rather than take an hour-long detour, many residents have docked boats along the water to aid in their commute. The parish is also operating a passenger ferry.Sheriff Brett
  
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• Business, community, school employee panels meet with finalists for EBR School Board superintendent job

  08-07-2024 12:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The final two candidates for the top East Baton Rouge Schools job are meeting Monday with panels of local business and community leaders, as well as principals and teachers.WATCH THE PANELS HERE.The two candidates, Kevin George and Andrea Zayas, will be interviewed throughout the day starting at 10:30 a.m. Each panel will run for about an hour and 15 minutes. Panelists will include representatives from Shell, ExxonMobil, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Studyville and ThreeSixy
  
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• Business, community panels meeting with finalists for EBR School Board superintendent job

  08-07-2024 12:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The final two candidates for the top East Baton Rouge Schools job are meeting Monday with panels of local business and community leaders, as well as principals and teachers.WATCH THE PANELS LIVE HERE.The two candidates, Kevin George and Andrea Zayas, will be interviewed throughout the day starting at 10:30 a.m. Each panel will run for about an hour and 15 minutes. Panelists will include representatives from Shell, ExxonMobil, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Studyville and Thre
  
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• Business, community panels meet with finalists for EBR School Board superintendent job

  08-07-2024 12:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The final two candidates for the top East Baton Rouge Schools job are meeting Monday with panels of local business and community leaders, as well as principals and teachers.WATCH THE PANELS LIVE HERE.The two candidates, Kevin George and Andrea Zayas, will be interviewed throughout the day starting at 10:30 a.m. Each panel will run for about an hour and 15 minutes. Panelists will include representatives from Shell, ExxonMobil, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, Studyville and Thre
  
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• Two dead in Texas after Hurricane Beryl sends trees through homes

  08-07-2024 09:10 via wbrz.com
  
  ATASCORITA, Tex. - A man and a woman are dead after Hurricane Beryl sent a tree through their Houston-area homes, officials with Harris Country said Monday. A 911 caller reported a tree had fallen through the roof of the man's home and that the man was unresponsive, KTRK reported. The fire department later confirmed the man had died. The second incident happened after a tree fell through the roof of a 911 caller's grandmother's home, KTRK reports. The 74-year-old victim was co
  
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• Two dead as Hurricane Beryl rips through Texas coast - see damage here

  08-07-2024 09:10 via wbrz.com
  
  ATASCORITA, Texas - A man and a woman are dead after Hurricane Beryl sent a tree through their Houston-area homes, officials with Harris Country said Monday. Managed to make it to Houston right before Beryl hit, but we, like the 2.1 million in the area, currently don’t have power.Praying generator holds up.There’s been at least 3 storm-related deaths. Lots of flooding. Awful winds.
  Power went out at station. pic.twitter.com/aKilzmUf1y— Erica Simon (@EricaO
  
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• Two dead as Beryl rips through Texas coast - see damage here

  08-07-2024 09:10 via wbrz.com
  
  ATASCORITA, Texas - A man and a woman are dead after Hurricane Beryl sent a tree through their Houston-area homes, officials with Harris Country said Monday. Managed to make it to Houston right before Beryl hit, but we, like the 2.1 million in the area, currently don’t have power.Praying generator holds up.There’s been at least 3 storm-related deaths. Lots of flooding. Awful winds.
  Power went out at station. pic.twitter.com/aKilzmUf1y— Erica Simon (@EricaO
  
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• Two dead as Beryl rips through Texas coast, major flooding and power outages hitting Houston

  08-07-2024 09:10 via wbrz.com
  
  ATASCORITA, Texas - A man and a woman are dead after Hurricane Beryl sent a tree through their Houston-area homes, officials with Harris Country said Monday. Managed to make it to Houston right before Beryl hit, but we, like the 2.1 million in the area, currently don’t have power.Praying generator holds up.There’s been at least 3 storm-related deaths. Lots of flooding. Awful winds.
  Power went out at station. pic.twitter.com/aKilzmUf1y— Erica Simon (@EricaO
  
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• Man dead after Hurricane Beryl sends tree through home

  08-07-2024 09:10 via wbrz.com
  
  ATASCORITA, Tex. - A man is dead after Hurricane Beryl sent a tree through his Houston-area home, officials with Harris Country said Monday. A 911 caller reported a tree had fallen through the roof of the man's home and that the man was unresponsive, KTRK reported. The fire department later confirmed the man had died. Power lines were down and roads were closed in the area while emergency responders worked the scene. Beryl has killed at least 10 people on its path thr
  
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• At least three dead as Beryl rips through Texas coast, pushes into Louisiana

  08-07-2024 09:10 via wbrz.com
  
  ATASCORITA, Texas - Three people were killed as Beryl rolled through the Texas coast and continued its path of destruction into northern Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Health said a 31-year-old woman was killed in Benton after a tree fell on her home. Tornado south of Shreveport near Elm Grove, LA.! pic.twitter.com/0cezpcKCM6— Raised In Louisiana (@SwampCajun63) July 8, 2024A man and a woman are dead after Hurricane Beryl sent a tree through their Houston-are
  
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• St. George meeting tonight will be first step in deciding council districts

  08-07-2024 07:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A meeting of the city of St. George council Monday night will set into motion the creation of council districts in the new city. At a planned meeting set for Monday afternoon, one item on the agenda is for the council to elect a demographer, who will be in charge of delegating districts for the city's council members. The number of districts the city will have will depend on the demographer's findings. The agenda also includes an item to hold a public vo
  
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