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• Report: New Orleans Saints sign Clyde Edwards-Helaire to practice squad

  18-12-2024 16:04 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints signed former LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad, reports said Wednesday. The Saints signed Clyde Edwards-Helaire, per source. Some help at running back— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) December 18, 2024The Baton Rouge native posted Dec. 16 that he was leaving the Kansas City Chiefs. Love ya KC! A family I didn’t know I needed, y’all made a Kid from Baton Rouge dreams come true!To C
  
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• Pedestrian hit, killed on Florida Boulevard and Gottlieb Street

  18-12-2024 19:41 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian was struck and killed on Florida Boulevard and Gottlieb Street Wednesday night, according to officials.Officials told WBRZ around 7:37 p.m. that the coroner had been contacted for a pedestrian that was struck. No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Overdoses in East Baton Rouge Parish trending down for the 2nd year in a row

  18-12-2024 17:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Overdose deaths in East Baton Rouge Parish are trending down for the second year in a row.In 2022, the numbers were 296, last year it went down just seven to 289, and then this year, it was down to 170 with 16 pending toxicology results. That is more than a 33% difference from 2023.Anti-drug advocate Tonja Myles says while it is great that numbers have dropped, she says she will not be satisfied until that number is zero."We are excited, but we are not satisfied. Matter of fact, t
  
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• Betti's Bus sleighing in West Feliciana, bringing the Spirit of Christmas to children in the parish

  18-12-2024 17:28 via wbrz.com
  
  WEST FELICIANA PARISH - School bus driver Betti Dooley turns her big yellow ride into a blue and white Yuletide each year after Thanksgiving. The children love Frosty and Betti loves that the snowmen are sporting West Feliciana Parish Schools colors. Betti has been a school bus driver for West Feliciana for nearly 30 years. She left her job at Riverbend in St. Francisville because she wanted to drive a school bus and spend more time with her two daughters."I got my license and did fiel
  
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• New Orleans police say 6 from Baton Rouge sought in Bayou Classic weekend shooting

  18-12-2024 17:21 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The New Orleans Police Department is searching for six suspects from Baton Rouge after a shooting injured a 15-year-old during the Bayou Classic weekend.NOPD says the shooting happened in the 200 block of Bourbon Street on Nov. 30 around 7:22 p.m. One person in a photo released by the agency has been identified as the perpetrator, while five others were present.Police said all six arrived at the scene together and left together.Anyone with information is urged to contact NOPD Eigh
  
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• 13 more added to Sid Edwards transition team, expects 'around 100 total members' in the coming days

  18-12-2024 17:07 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE -- East Baton Rouge Mayor-President elect Sid Edwards' transition team continues to take shape. After 26 members were announced Tuesday, 13 more were added Wednesday for a total of 39.“Today’s announcement is just ‘part two’ of our roll out,” Edwards added. "We anticipate having around 100 team members in the coming days.”WBRZ spoke to Rick Edmonds, the chairman of the transition team. He says he's seen an increase in the a
  
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• Burned body found in Addis sugarcane field that had been set on fire

  18-12-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  ADDIS - A body that appeared to have been burned was found in an Addis sugarcane field that had been set on fire Wednesday afternoon. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said a body was found around 4 p.m. in a field along Sid Richardson Road by sugarcane farmers who saw their crop burning. Sgt. Landon Groger said it's not uncommon for cane fields to be burned this time of year, but you typically don't see standing and unharvested cane on fire. East Baton Rou
  
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• Burned body found in Addis sugarcane field

  18-12-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  ADDIS - A burned body was found in an Addis sugarcane field along Sid Richardson Road on Wednesday afternoon. Cane farmer Troy Canella told WBRZ that he saw black smoke in a neighboring field around 3 p.m. He called the owner who said the crop should not be on fire. The farmer and his brother rushed out and tried to control the flames. During the rush to not let the fire spread, the farmer stepped next to a body. "I walked out and called him and said 'I know why the c
  
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• Body found in Addis sugarcane field

  18-12-2024 16:52 via wbrz.com
  
  ADDIS - A body was found in an Addis sugarcane field on Wednesday afternoon. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said the body was found around 4 p.m. in a field along Sid Richardson Road. A WBRZ photographer is currently on their way to Addis. No more information about the investigation was immediately available. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Attorneys general from 18 states join fray over Louisiana's Ten Commandments law

  18-12-2024 16:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Attorneys general from 18 states said Wednesday they had filed documents with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals expressing support for a Louisiana law that requires public schools to post a version of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms.Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman made the announcement in Frankfort. He said 17 other states had joined in.A federal judge in Baton Rouge has declared the Louisiana law unconstitutional, finding it "overtly religious" and&
  
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• BRPD arrests man Wednesday in 2022 killing, apparent carjacking

  18-12-2024 15:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A 19-year-old was arrested for murder Wednesday more than two years after a man was shot to death on Lorna Avenue, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.Jayden Caston, 19, was arrested for a shooting that killed Victor Vargas, 30, around 10:32 p.m. on July 18, 2022. Police say the shooting took place during an apparent carjacking. Prior to the arrest, Caston was convicted for an unrelated carjacking and is currently in law enforcement custody.Caston was booked for first-d
  
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• BRPD: Two arrested in Baton Rouge for Houston carjacking

  18-12-2024 14:56 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two people were arrested in Baton Rouge Tuesday night for allegedly carjacking a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Texas, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.Cedric Brown, 23, and Delarrylo Nicholas, 19, were both booked for unauthorized use of a moving vehicle, resisting, and possession of marijuana; individually, Brown was also charged with aggravated flight and aggravated obstruction of a highway, while Nicholas was also charged with burglary.BRPD says they rec
  
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• Teen shows the Spirit of Christmas through her art

  18-12-2024 13:57 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Kaili Thomas was born with an amazing gift. Her parents started to notice the soft-spoken teen's talent when she was in elementary school.The 13-year-old has traveled the world, but her true "happy place" is with a pad and pencils, drawing."When I get to the point when I'm like 'I don't think I need to add anything,' then I feel like it's done," Kaili said.The details in her art are simply remarkable, especially for a girl with no formal art training. Her mom Renita Thomas calls i
  
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• Denham Springs captures the Christmas Spirit with its town decorations

  18-12-2024 13:46 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - Livingston Parish has its own Christmas Village in downtown Denham Springs at the train station plaza. The Christmas Village will host a concert put on by Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra at 6 p.m.. It is a free concert, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair. Come by to enjoy food, fun, and good music. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Nativity display at St. Anthony Catholic Church puts a colorful spin on the story

  18-12-2024 13:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Stop by St. Anthony Catholic Church to see one of the most colorful Christmas light displays and the way it puts a spin on the nativity tale.The display includes Christmas trees, the classic nativity scene, and a waterfall. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Capital city prepping for New Year's Eve with just days to go before the end of 2024

  18-12-2024 13:29 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - While lots of Baton Rouge families are still getting ready for Christmas, some city officials are setting up for the next big day on the calendar. The Red Stick - which serves as Baton Rouge's "ball" - was set up in City Hall Plaza downtown. The Red Stick will be dropped at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve to ring in 2025. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Missing 60-year-old with schizophrenia, diabetes found safe

  18-12-2024 13:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A man last seen Dec. 14 was found safe, according to deputies.The man reportedly left his home early Saturday morning and left, walking in an unknown direction along Jefferson Highway. He was found safe Wednesday afternoon.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Deputies searching for missing 60-year-old with schizophrenia, diabetes

  18-12-2024 13:00 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are searching for a man last seen on Dec. 14 who has schizophrenia and diabetes that requires him to take medication. Freddie Metrejean, 60, reportedly left his home early Saturday morning and left, walking in an unknown direction along Jefferson Highway. He was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket, grey pants, sneakers, and carrying two plastic bags with him. Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said there is a great concern for his hea
  
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• WBRZ Night at the PMAC rakes in gifts through Sylvia's Toys for Kids

  18-12-2024 12:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Tuesday night was WBRZ Night at the PMAC on LSU campus, and fans brought in dozens of toys to be distributed to kids in need. WBRZ Night featured Sylvia Weatherspoon outside the door collecting toys for her campaign, Sylvia's Toys for Kids, which donates toys for children in need during the holiday season. Six bins were filled with new toys. WBRZ thanks everyone who came out and donated for this wonderful cause. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Pointe Coupee sheriff sets toy and bike giveaway for Monday; pre-registration required

  18-12-2024 12:44 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ROADS — Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux has scheduled a Christmas gift-giving event for Monday at the Scott Civic Center in New Roads.To take part, families must register with the sheriff ahead of time. His number is 225-638-5400."The Gift of Giving" event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Lunch will be available and toys and bikes will be distributed to pre-selected families only.The civic center is at 1200 Major Parkway.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US

  18-12-2024 11:43 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Agency officials didn’t immediately detail the person’s symptoms.Previous illnesses in the U.S. had been mild and the vast majority had been among farmworkers exposed to sick poultry or dairy cows.This year,
  
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• Small explosion at Westlake in Geismar due to mechanical issues; no injuries reported

  18-12-2024 09:47 via wbrz.com
  
  GEISMAR - Wednesday morning, there was a "small explosion" at a manufacturing facility off Highway 30 in Ascension Parish. Officials said the explosion happened at Westlake in Geismar due to mechanical issues. As of 9:46 a.m., the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said there were no reported injuries or off-site impacts. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Police searching for man who stole from Tanger Outlet store

  18-12-2024 09:08 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - Police are searching for a man believed to be involved in a robbery from a store in Tanger Outlets. The man pictured above was involved in a robbery from Ralph Lauren Polo on Dec. 13, detectives with the Gonzales Police Department said. The man is believed to have arrived and left in a black 2018 Audi. Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to contact the GPD at (225) 433-4050 or CrimeStoppers at (225) 344-7867. Permalink| Comments
  
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• 2une In Previews: Skating on the River

  18-12-2024 08:33 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A capital city tradition, ice skating at the River Center, starts Wednesday night. 2une In's April Davis previewed the rink Wednesday morning and found out how to get tickets to reserve your spot - as well as tried out the ice!You can get tickets to skate here. Permalink| Comments
  
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• 2une In Previews: Sleigh N' Play District 5 Toy Giveaway

  18-12-2024 08:13 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Sunday, Councilman Darryl Hurst is hosting a toy giveaway for District 5. The Sleigh N' Play Giveaway will be hosted at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center at 3535 Riley Street from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m..Hurst spoke with WBRZ on 2une In Wednesday morning about the giveaway and what attendees can expect. Permalink| Comments
  
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• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Wednesday Morning Commute

  18-12-2024 05:39 via wbrz.com
  
  Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day5:00 a.m.: Accident. Two left lanes blocked. in Baton Rouge on I 10 WB at Perkins Rd/Exit 157A, stopped traffic back to 10/12 Split/Hammond/Exit 159**The Plaquemine ferry is out of service due to fog**Permalink| Comments
  
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• Second former St. Mary school board member arrested after over $200,000 in funds missing

  17-12-2024 21:59 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTERVILLE - A second former St. Mary Parish School Board member was arrested for malfeasance in office, false accounting and theft of over $25,000 after $205,000 was found missing from the Patterson High School bank account.Lisa Ann Crochet Powell, 65, was arrested after detectives discovered a discrepancy of over the span of four years in the school accounting books while she was the bookkeeper.According to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, on Aug. 14, 2024, detectives were made aware of
  
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• Billy Cannon exhibit opens at Capitol Park Museum, reflects on his legacy

  17-12-2024 21:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The grand opening of the Billy Cannon exhibit at the Capitol Park Museum took place Tuesday evening.It highlights his whole life, from his football career to his life working in Angola. His daughter and friend say he wasn't just a legend on the field. They reflected on the impact he made off the field. His daughter Bunnie says she wants people to know who her father truly was. "He loved people. He was very kind, very humble," she said.Following his successful foo
  
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• Billy Cannon's daughter showcases the unveiling of the Billy Cannon exhibit at Capitol Park Museum

  17-12-2024 21:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Capitol Park Museum unveiled their exhibit for Baton Rouge native and LSU's Heisman winning running back Billy Cannon Tuesday evening.Michael Cauble spoke with Bunnie Cannon, Cannon's daughter, regarding the memorabilia and why she wanted to showcase it.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Billy Cannon exhibit showcases both good and bad of the Louisiana legend

  17-12-2024 21:39 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Capitol Park Museum unveiled their exhibit for Baton Rouge native and LSU's Heisman winning running back Billy Cannon Tuesday evening.Michael Cauble spoke with Bunnie Cannon, Cannon's daughter, regarding the memorabilia and why she wanted to showcase it.Permalink| Comments
  
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