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• State Police issue Silver Alert for woman missing from Bossier City

  11-11-2024 21:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BOSSIER CITY - State Police put out a state-wide Silver Alert for a missing woman in Bossier City. LSP said 69-year-old Ruby Williams was discovered missing shortly before 11 a.m. Monday. She suffers from a mental condition that affects her judgement and has a history of getting lost.Williams is a black female with gray hair and brown eyes who may be wearing a brown wig. She is 5’8” tall and was last seen wearing a black shirt, a sleeveless leopard jacket over a bla
  
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• State Police cancel Silver Alert for woman missing from Bossier City

  11-11-2024 21:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BOSSIER CITY - A Silver Alert issued for a missing woman in Bossier City has been canceled. LSP issued a silver alert for the woman Monday afternoon but canceled it Tuesday morning. The woman was found safe. Permalink| Comments
  
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• St. Gabriel Police searching for woman wanted for theft of 18-wheeler

  11-11-2024 21:34 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GABRIEL - Police officers in St. Gabriel are looking for a woman who they believe stole an 18-wheeler from a business early Sunday morning. The police department said the semi-truck was at a business off Geigy Access Road and was taken around 6 a.m. Police shared video of the woman who they say is connected to the crime. St. Gabriel Police said the woman is wanted in multiple parishes for theft. Anyone with information about the woman's identity can call (225) 642
  
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• Central Police Department looks for funding for full-time officers

  11-11-2024 20:08 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - City council members and the Central Police chief are looking to change a policy to bring in more officers.A seven-person committee is being put together to find funding for a full-time police department. The committee will include three council members, one member of the Central Police Department, one member of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, and two community members who apply."They're going to look at everything. We've been putting things together ... How many people we'll n
  
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• Proposed tax on sports betting could affect consumers

  11-11-2024 19:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE—Sports betting companies could face increased costs to operate in Louisiana after HB 22, filed by Rep. Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, proposed increasing a 15% gaming tax to 51%.Gov. Jeff Landry’s third special session of 2024 started Wednesday, this time to overhaul the state’s tax code and make Louisiana more attractive to live in and do business. The tax increase from Rep. Wilder, if passed, would put Louisiana’s tax at the same level as N
  
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• Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site

  11-11-2024 18:12 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Toy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.The error gained attention on social media over the weekend, where numerous users shared photos of the URL printed on the back of the boxes for the special edition dolls, which feature characters from the movie adaptation of “Wicked” set to hit thea
  
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• Residents say frequent speeding leads to wrecks in neighborhood causing safety concerns

  11-11-2024 17:44 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Residents in a Baton Rouge neighborhood off North Acadian Thruway say speeding and reckless driving is creating a dangerous environment.Anthony Howard said he has lived on Brady Street for more than 20 years and he said he has seen at least one wreck a month over the past year due to frequent speeding.Howard said one time, a car sped into his neighbor's yard tearing down his fence. He said the speeding coming into the neighborhood is so dangerous, its risky to walk outsi
  
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• Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony

  11-11-2024 16:45 via wbrz.com
  
  CHURCH CREEK, Md. (AP) — Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday.Dozens gathered on Veterans Day at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park in Maryland’s Dorcester County for a formal ceremony making Tubman a one-star brigadier general in the state’s National Guard.Gov. Wes Moore called the occasion not just a great day
  
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• Monday Health Report: How to support veterans' mental health

  11-11-2024 16:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE—For many service members, Veterans Day can evoke many emotions, both good and bad.It’s a day to honor their service, sacrifice and contributions to this country, but for some, it can be bittersweet."It becomes very, very personal for a lot of people, especially when they've lost friends and loved ones," Dr. Charles Weber said.Dr. Charles Weber is a retired army lieutenant colonel, psychiatrist and founder of Family Care Center — which provides
  
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• LSU hit with $250K fine for fans throwing trash on field during Alabama game

  11-11-2024 16:17 via wbrz.com
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that LSU will be fined $250,000 related to spectator sportsmanship after Tiger fans threw trash onto the field during their game against Alabama.SEC fines LSU $250,000 due to LSU students throwing debris onto field during Alabama game.SEC now requires LSU to use all available security/stadium/television video, to identify those individuals and prohibit them from any future LSU athletics events for 2024-25 season pic.twitt
  
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• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: New documents say EBR deputies filmed alleged assault of handcuffed inmate

  11-11-2024 16:04 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - New documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show that three correctional deputies who were arrested for assaulting an inmate filmed the encounter inside the parish prison. According to a search warrant, former East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies Elijah Christopher, Julius Conner and Noah Jenkins filmed their alleged assault of a parish prison detainee.The incident likely would not have been discovered if investigators hadn't already been looking into Chri
  
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• BREC's Frenchtown nature building continues to sit idle, months after completion

  11-11-2024 15:53 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL - While BREC's tax renewals passed last week, the park system is still existing with some concerns over its financial management. Now Central's mayor is sharing his take on the parks in his city and what he thinks about a brand new building that's been sitting idle for over a year.The building is behind a locked gate at Frenchtown Conservation Area in Central. The building does not have an occupancy permit and BREC is still working to meet compliance requirements with regard to the wate
  
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• Zachary holds inaugural Veterans Day parade honoring servicemembers

  11-11-2024 15:14 via wbrz.com
  
  ZACHARY — Zachary held its inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Monday.The parade started on Main Street and ended at Zachary High School, with several families coming together along the way to honor veterans from all branches of the military.It featured 20 antique cars with veterans riding in each one."I'll tell all my brother and sister veterans, thank you for your service," Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Daniel Beier said. "It's a huge teamwork, (a) conglomerate of all of the
  
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• Inmate from Morgan City recaptured after escaping East Carroll prison, police say

  11-11-2024 13:57 via wbrz.com
  
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - An inmate from the Morgan City area escaped early Monday from Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish, but was later recaptured.Wayne Michael Escort, 36, was serving a sentence at the detention center at the time of his escape, according to the Morgan City Police Department.He was later taken back into custody.Police did not provide any details about how Escort escaped.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Inmate from Morgan City escapes East Carroll prison, police say

  11-11-2024 13:57 via wbrz.com
  
  LAKE PROVIDENCE - An inmate from the Morgan City area escaped early Monday from Riverbend Detention Center in East Carroll Parish.Wayne Michael Escort, 36, was serving a sentence at the detention center at the time of his escape, according to the Morgan City Police Department.Police said that because of his criminal history, he should be considered to be "armed and dangerous."Escort is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds, police said.Anyone with information about Escort's whereabouts ca
  
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• LSU-Vanderbilt will be a Saturday night matchup in Death Valley

  11-11-2024 13:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU fans will have at least one more Louisiana Saturday Night when Vanderbilt comes to Tiger Stadium on Nov. 23.According to ESPN, LSU-Vanderbilt will kick off at either 6:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. on ESPN or the SEC Network, respectively. The time and network of the Tigers and Commodores' matchup all depends on the outcome of games taking place on Nov. 16.Most recently, LSU lost its second SEC game against Alabama, effectively eliminating the Tigers from the College Football
  
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• House committee advances bill to cut corporate income tax rate; part of governor's special tax session

  11-11-2024 13:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The House Ways and Means Committee took steps Sunday toward achieving the governor’s tax overhaul by advancing a bill to cut the corporate income tax rate, now one of the highest in the nation, in stages from 7.5% to 3.5%.The full House voted 69-6 to send the plan to the House Appropriations Committee for further consideration.Also on Sunday, the Ways and Means Committee voted to allow parishes to eliminate the business inventory tax.If passed by the House and the Senate
  
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• Ascension Parish waterways reopened after closing for inclement weather

  11-11-2024 12:29 via wbrz.com
  
  ACSENSION PARISH - Waterways in Ascension Parish have reopened for recreational traffic after being closed due to an inclement weather system in the Gulf. Tangipahoa and Livingston Parish waterways are still closed as of 11:30 a.m. Monday.Permalink| Comments
  
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• The Joe Burrow Foundation comes home to the 225, makes stop at Claiborne Elementary

  11-11-2024 12:06 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Joe Burrow Foundation made it's way back to the 225 on Monday morning.The foundation's purpose is to provide support for children with mental illness and those experiencing food insecurity. The foundation, named after famed LSU's 2019 Heisman Trophy-winner Joe Burrow, also spread awareness for the importance of eating healthy, which was the focus when the foundation visited Claiborne Elementary School."It's obviously very important to fuel your body with healthy things so that
  
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• Governor's office says no state, LSU funds were used to pay firm who provided Mike stand-in

  11-11-2024 11:53 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The governor's office told WBRZ Monday that no state or LSU funds were used to pay a firm to borrow a Bengal tiger to showcase at Saturday's LSU game against Alabama. The firm, owned by Mitchel Kalmanson, provided an 18-month old tiger named Omar Bradley to be paraded around Death Valley under the Saturday night lights.  Gov. Jeff Landry this year floated the idea of again bringing a tiger into Tiger Stadium – a practice abandoned nearly a deca
  
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• Trump names longtime adviser, immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller to deputy chief of policy

  11-11-2024 11:33 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is naming longtime adviser Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-liner, to be the deputy chief of policy in his new administration.Vice President-elect JD Vance posted a message of congratulations on Monday to Miller on X and said, “This is another fantastic pick by the president.” The announcement was first reported by CNN.Miller was a senior adviser in Trump’s first term and has been a central figure in many of his policy deci
  
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• Winn-Dixie stores offering veterans, active-duty servicemembers discount during Veterans Day

  11-11-2024 11:17 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Winn-Dixie is offering current and former U.S. servicemembers a discount on groceries during Veterans Day on Monday.An 11% discount can be claimed by veterans and active service members with military or veteran IDs."Southeastern Grocers is a proud supporter of its local veterans and active-duty service members, and partners with military organizations throughout the year to help give back to the men and women who selflessly and bravely protect and defend the United State
  
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• Businesses offering veterans, active-duty servicemembers discounts during Veterans Day

  11-11-2024 11:17 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Multiple businesses across the capital area are offering current and former U.S. servicemembers discounts on groceries during Veterans Day on Monday.Here is a list of businesses offering deals:7 Brew Coffee: 
  Veterans will receive 25% off any drink when they show a brewista a valid military or veteran ID.Applebee's:
  Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can receive a free lunch or dinner, as well as a $5 Bounce Back card for a future visit within a 3-
  
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• National WWII Museum opens exhibit on Black participation in war, offers free entry on Veterans Day

  11-11-2024 11:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — The National World War II Museum in New Orleans offered veterans free admission on Veterans Day as the museum opened an exhibit honoring Black participation at-home and abroad.The museum will admit all veterans for free and hold a special ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day. The museum's ceremony, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee, will start at 11 a.m.The federal holiday is celebrated every year on Nov. 11, the anni
  
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• National WWII Museum in New Orleans offers free entry to veterans, opens new exhibit on Veterans Day

  11-11-2024 11:08 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS — The National World War II Museum in New Orleans offers veterans free admission on Veterans Day. The museum will admit all veterans for free and hold a special ceremony to commemorate Veterans Day. The museum's ceremony, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Mayor's Military Advisory Committee, will start at 11 a.m.The ceremony will also mark the opening of Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II, an exhibit hon
  
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• Brian Kelly speaks to media after losing playoff potential to rival Alabama

  11-11-2024 09:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers are looking ahead to an away matchup against Florida to recover after losing against rival Alabama sent their AP Top 25 rating plummeting.Head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday to discuss the loss and to preview the plan for this week's upcoming game against Florida on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. on WBRZ."Alabama is a fine football team," Kelly said, saying the loss was due to a lack of consistency on the Tigers' part. The team played hard, but the coach said
  
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• One person seriously injured but in stable condition after shooting off Plank Road

  11-11-2024 09:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting on Plank Road Monday morning. Officials on scene confirmed the shooting happened on the 2200 block of Plank Road at Madison Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital with a serious injury but in stable condition. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement for more information.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Deadly Tuskegee University shooting leads to machine gun possession arrest

  11-11-2024 09:13 via wbrz.com
  
  An arrest has been made in connection with the deadly shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama, which killed an 18-year-old and left at least 16 people injured early Sunday.Jaquez Myrick, 25, of Montgomery, was charged with being in possession of a machine gun, according to authorities, who said he was found leaving the scene of the shooting.The deadly barrage of gunfire erupted around 1:40 a.m. on the Macon County campus as the school's centennial homecoming festivities were winding down, au
  
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• Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to United Nations

  11-11-2024 08:06 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations.“Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter,” Trump said in a statement Monday announcing his pick.Nikki Haley, who challenged Trump for the GOP nomination, was among those who previously held the role in his first term.Stefanik, 40, who serves as House Republican Conference Chair, has long been one of Trump&rsq
  
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