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• Judge won't impose longer term after killing of panhandler outside Trader Joe's in 2020

  22-07-2024 17:01 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A district judge said Monday he wouldn't impose a longer prison term on the man convicted of killing a panhandler in the Trader Joe's parking lot four years ago.Prosecutors had said Jace Boyd's 18-month prison term was too short and asked Judge Brad Myers to consider a longer sentence. Myers refused.Boyd had faced up to 40 years in prison for manslaughter. After his sentencing, District Attorney Hillar Moore III said Boyd had shown no remorse for killing Danny Buckley, 6
  
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• Galvez fire chief dies after 18 years of fire service

  16-09-2024 14:28 via wbrz.com
  
  PRAIRIEVILLE - Byron "Bo" James, the fire chief of the Galvez-Lake Volunteer Fire Department, passed away Thursday. He was 68. James was the fire chief until the time of his death. He worked in fire service for 18 years. Ascension Parish sheriff Bobby Webre said James was "more than a colleague - he was a brother in service and a great leader in our community. He was a man whose courage and compassion touched countless lives, always putting others before self."Thank you, Bo, f
  
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• Local seafood shop remembers Tito Jackson as regular customer

  16-09-2024 14:19 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Owners of Tony's Seafood say they remember the late Tito Jackson as a regular customer who would come to visit every time he was in town. Manager Darren Pizzolato says Jackson had come into the store a couple of times before he was even recognized. "I saw him walking around a little bit, and first I thought it was just a regular customer," Pizzolato said. It was only after other customers started pointing him out that Pizzolato approached him. "He said he'd been
  
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• Denham Springs man previously arrested for child pornography charged with 10 additional counts

  16-09-2024 13:52 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish deputies on Monday charged a man previously arrested for multiple child pornography charges with additional child porn charges, as well as solicitation and indecent behavior.Everett Walker, 25, was charged with 10 additional child pornography charges, as well as one count each of indecent behavior with a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, deputies said.Walker was previously arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Ce
  
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• Deputies arrest man accused of identity theft, theft of lawnmowers from Hammond store

  16-09-2024 13:41 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND — A man accused of using fake IDs to buy lawnmowers from a Hammond business in August turned himself over to authorities on Monday, deputies said.Tyrese Livers, 22, was wanted on multiple felonies, including identity theft, forgery, bank fraud, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal conspiracy, at Star Equipment, a farm equipment supplier in Hammond.On Aug. 21, Livers is believed to have used a counterfeit identification card and stolen personal information to fraudulently comp
  
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• Deputies arrest man accused of identity theft, stealing lawnmowers from Hammond store

  16-09-2024 13:41 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND — A man accused of using fake IDs to buy lawnmowers from a Hammond business in August turned himself over to authorities on Monday, deputies said.Tyrese Livers, 22, was wanted on multiple felonies, including identity theft, forgery, bank fraud, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal conspiracy, at Star Equipment, a farm equipment supplier in Hammond.On Aug. 21, Livers is believed to have used a counterfeit identification card and stolen personal information to fraudulently comp
  
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• Man suspected in second apparent assassination attempt on Trump charged with federal gun crimes

  16-09-2024 12:33 via wbrz.com
  
  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged Monday with federal gun crimes, making his first court appearance in the final weeks of a White House race already touched by violence.Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Additional and more serious charges are possible as the investigati
  
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• Brian Kelly: Tigers to focus on preparing schemes, personnel after nail-biting win in South Carolina

  16-09-2024 12:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU football is back in action on Saturday after a close Week 3 win over the University of South Carolina.Head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday to discuss the "hard-fought victory on the road" and to preview this week's upcoming game against UCLA on Saturday in Death Valley.Watch the full news conference here: Following the win, Kelly said that he wants to focus on cleaning up the team's performance in three areas: schemes, personnel and preparatio
  
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• Brian Kelly speaks at weekly news conference following LSU's nail-biting away win over South Carolina

  16-09-2024 12:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU football is back in action on Saturday after a close Week 3 win over the University of South Carolina.Head coach Brian Kelly is meeting with the media on Monday at noon to discuss the win and to preview this week's upcoming game against UCLA on Saturday in Death Valley.The Tigers are 2-1 following the 36-33 win over the Gamecocks and are currently ranked No. 16 in the country in the latest Associated Press poll released on Sunday. The Tigers face the Bruins
  
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• MSA West in Iberville evacuated after students, faculty report smell of burning wires

  16-09-2024 09:00 via wbrz.com
  
  PLAQUEMINE - MSA West in Iberville Parish was evacuated as a precautionary measure Monday morning after students and faculty reported the smell of burning wires. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed the evacuation and the smell. There was no immediate word on the cause of the smell. The sheriff's office will update WBRZ if and when an all-clear is given. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Tito Jackson's family says the Jackson 5 member has died at 70

  16-09-2024 06:51 via wbrz.com
  
  Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man wh
  
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• Voter Registration Week begins in East Baton Rouge; click here for the schedule

  16-09-2024 04:47 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Registrar of Voters Office and the Secretary of State are hosting a week full of registration events at libraries all across the capital region.This is part of the 2024 Voter Registration Week.This voter registration week looks different than previous years due to the new voter registration law which requires hosts to register their drives in-person with either the Secretary of State's Office or their parish Registrar of Voters.There is also an option to regis
  
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• Woman was reportedly shot before she crashed into sheriff's deputy vehicle on Airline Highway late Sunday

  15-09-2024 21:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A woman was shot on Airline Highway and Greenwell Street before ramming into a sheriff's office patrol unit. The woman was shot multiple times and died on the scene. Two other people were injured, but it was unclear if they were in the car with her at the time of the shooting. First responders were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m.. The coroner's office was called thirty minutes later. The identity of the deceased has not yet become available. No arre
  
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• One person killed at Airline Highway and Greenwell Street

  15-09-2024 21:32 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was killed and two people were injured at Airline Highway and Greenwell Street on Sunday. Officials said that the coroner was called to the intersection around 9 p.m. It's unclear if the person was killed in a car wreck. Multiple law enforcement officers blocked off the intersection. An East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office vehicle was smashed. BRPD and EBRSO have not provided any information about the crash. Permalink| Comments
  
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• 10-year-old girl missing from Webster Parish home

  15-09-2024 20:02 via wbrz.com
  
  DUBBERLY - State Police are looking for a 10-year-old girl who went missing from her Webster Parish home. State Police said 10-year-old Peyton Rose Saintignan was last seen at midnight Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at her home in Dubberly. It was not until 11:30 a.m. that she was discovered to be missing. Saintignan is a white female with hazel eyes and brown curly hair. She is 4’3” tall, weighs approximately 84 pounds, and was last seen wearing blue Frozen pajam
  
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• One person killed in wreck outside of Walker

  15-09-2024 18:28 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON PARISH - One person was killed in a wreck along Walker South Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials said a crash happened along Walker South Road near Hood Road shortly before 5 p.m. Sources at the scene said a car, a truck and motorcycle got into a wreck and the driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. Details about the crash were not immediately available. State Police is working the scene and has not answered any questions about what happened. Permalink|
  
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• One person killed in three-vehicle collision wreck outside of Walker

  15-09-2024 18:28 via wbrz.com
  
  WALKER - One person was killed in a wreck along Walker South Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials said a crash happened along Walker South Road—La. 447—at Parkway Drive shortly after 4 p.m. Sources at the scene said a car, a truck and a motorcycle got into a wreck and the driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. State Police said the crash claimed the life of 58-year-old Michael McManus, who was driving the motorcycle.State Police said McManus was traveli
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle collision wreck outside of Walker

  15-09-2024 18:28 via wbrz.com
  
  WALKER - One person was killed in a wreck along Walker South Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials said a crash happened along Walker South Road—La. 447—at Parkway Drive shortly after 4 p.m. Sources at the scene said a car, a truck and a motorcycle got into a wreck and the driver of the motorcycle died at the scene. State Police said the crash claimed the life of 58-year-old Michael McManus, who was driving the motorcycle.State Police said McManus was traveli
  
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• Multiple organizations giving away free food and resources in Morgan City after Hurricane Francine

  15-09-2024 17:38 via wbrz.com
  
  MORGAN CITY - Four days after Hurricane Francine made landfall, restoration and rebuilding are continuing for residents in St. Mary Parish.Hundreds of people showed up to receive water, tarps and ready-to-eat meals in Morgan City, as many still are without electricity or water.Robert Hatcher, who lives in Amelia, said he's picking up supplies for his family who are low on resources.“I dropped some MREs and water off at my mamaw's house, my girlfriend's house. Now I'm picking up some f
  
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• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Elayn Hunt inmate found dead in cell Sunday

  15-09-2024 16:56 via wbrz.com
  
  ST. GABRIEL - An Elayn Hunt inmate was found dead in his cell Sunday afternoon after a fight with his cellmate, officials said. The Department of Corrections said the inmate was found unresponsive around 1 p.m. in his cell. After rounds of CPR, the inmate was pronounced dead an hour later. The DOC said the inmate and his cellmate were involved in an altercation, but did not detail what happened. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death. Possible c
  
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• Trump was subject of 'apparent assassination attempt' at his Florida golf club, FBI says

  15-09-2024 16:16 via wbrz.com
  
  U.S. Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near former President Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, while he was golfing Sunday, according to two law enforcement officials. The Republican presidential candidate is safe.A person of interest is in custody and a weapon was recovered. The suspect fled in an SUV and was later apprehended in a nearby county without a weapon, law enforcement officials said. An AK-style firearm was found at
  
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• Teenager shows off timeless car at West Baton Rouge Parish's 18th annual antique car show

  15-09-2024 16:13 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN — Car lovers of all ages gathered to showcase their prized vehicles Sunday afternoon at the 18th Annual Oldies but Goodies Fest.Mason Millet, 17, showed off his 1965 Ford Mustang. He said his grandfather gave him the car as a graduation gift. "My personal opinion when you're in this car the feeling of it, you can't get it in a hellcat, you can't get it in none of those new cars in my opinion," Millet said.The West Baton Rouge Convention and Visitor's Bureau said ab
  
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• Portion of Hillsdale home damaged in fire

  15-09-2024 16:13 via wbrz.com
  
  HILLSDALE - A Hillsdale home was partially burned in a fire Sunday afternoon. Fire crews from Hillsdale, Pine Grove and Amite worked to put the flames out and save most of the home. No injuries to firefighters or occupants were reported. The cause was not released. Permalink| Comments
  
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• One person shot at Highland Road and Lee Drive

  15-09-2024 15:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person was shot near the intersection at Highland Road and Lee Drive on Sunday afternoon. Officials said the shooting happened near the intersection around 2:30 p.m. One person was taken to a hospital in stable condition. No more information was immediately available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Man shot at Highland Road and Lee Drive

  15-09-2024 15:05 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot near the intersection at Highland Road and Lee Drive on Sunday afternoon. Officials said the shooting happened near the intersection around 2:30 p.m. The man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and in stable condition. No more information was immediately available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• All Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools set to open Monday

  15-09-2024 14:28 via wbrz.com
  
  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Every Tangipahoa Parish Public School will be open Monday following some extended closures due to power outages after Hurricane Francine. The school system closed Wednesday and Thursday for all campuses. On Friday, students of Hammond Westside Montessori, Loranger Elementary, Middle and High, and Kentwood High Magnet stayed home due to power outages. On Sunday evening, the school system shared the following statement: Power has been restored at all
  
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• 76th Emmy Awards on WBRZ tonight - see who's nominated here

  15-09-2024 14:10 via wbrz.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Shogun” could be in for an epic night, “The Bear” could clean up for the second time in less than a year, and “Baby Reindeer” has gone from dark horse to contender as the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards arrive on Sunday.The red carpet coverage begins at 6 p.m. on WBRZ and the show will start at 7 p.m. Back in their traditional mid-
  
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• 18-year-old arrested for possession of stolen gun, drugs

  15-09-2024 13:35 via wbrz.com
  
  WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - An 18-year-old was stopped by deputies for violating traffic rules and then arrested after law enforcement found drugs and guns in his car, officials said. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 18-year-old Jonquel Watson from Ventress was driving along U.S. 190 on Saturday morning when he committed traffic infractions. After deputies stopped Watson, they found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a stolen gun. Watson was arrested and
  
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• LSU remains No. 16 in latest AP top 25 poll

  15-09-2024 13:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Tigers have held their ground in the latest AP Top 25 Poll released Sunday.After LSU's 36-33 win against South Carolina, the Tigers have kept their No. 16 spot.See the full list below Texas Georgia Ohio StateAlabamaOle MissTennesseeMissouriMiami (FL)OregonPenn StateUSCUtahKansas StateOklahoma StateOklahoma LSUNotre Dame MichiganLouisvilleIowa StateClemsonNebraskaNorthern IllinoisIllinoisTexas A&MLSU will play UCLA
  
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• LSU vs. UCLA set for afternoon kickoff in Tiger Stadium

  15-09-2024 09:41 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — LSU's home game against UCLA will kick off at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.After LSU's 36-33 win over South Carolina, the Tigers head into their third game of the season with a 2-1 record with 1 SEC win. The two teams last met in Pasadena, where the Tigers lost 38-27. Saturday marks UCLA's first visit to Tiger Stadium. The Bruins lost to Indiana 42-13 in their Big Ten debut. They won their season-opener to Hawaii 16-13. Permalink| Comments
  
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