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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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• 5th Circuit hearing lawsuit over St. James Parish land use plan; did it discriminate against Black people?

  07-10-2024 12:40 via wbrz.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appellate court was set to hear oral arguments Monday in a civil rights lawsuit alleging St. James Parish engaged in racist land-use policies to place polluting industries in majority-Black communities.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is reviewing a lawsuit filed by community groups claiming St. James Parish "intentionally discriminated against Black residents” by encouraging industrial facilities to be built in areas with pre
  
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• West Baton Rouge deputy arrested after investigation into fuel theft

  07-10-2024 12:33 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN - A deputy with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was arrested and fired from the office after it was found he allegedly fueled his personal vehicle using sheriff's office funds. On Sunday, the office was notified of a potential fuel theft after an employee, later identified as 18-year-old Joshua Dangerfield, was seen filling up his personal vehicle at a parish-operated pump. Dangerfield was assigned as a transporter with the Work Release Facility and had a fuel
  
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• Hammond firefighters respond to 18-wheeler fire on South Morrison Boulevard

  07-10-2024 12:07 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND - An 18-wheeler caught fire on South Morrison Boulevard near the service road, prompting a response from the city fire department. "Hammond Firefighters are currently on the scene of a Semi Tractor on fire on South Morrison Blvd near the service road," the department said on social media shortly after 10 a.m.. "No injuries have been reported."Permalink| Comments
  
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• Local car dealer partners with LSU fraternities to collect supplies for Hurricane Helene victims

  07-10-2024 09:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Brian Harris dealerships are partnering with several LSU fraternities to collect much-needed supplies for the victims of devastating Hurricane Helene. The groups are collecting canned goods, water gallons, clothing, toiletries, and other necessities to help victims get back on their feet. Donations will be collected at any of the drop-off locations until no further donations are needed. Drop-offs can be made at Brian Harris BMW, Harris Porsche, and Audi
  
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• City officials to hold groundbreaking for sheriff's office substation in wake of gun violence uptick

  07-10-2024 08:34 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Monday morning, city officials are set to break ground on a new parish sheriff's office substation hoping to address violent crime in the Glen Oaks area. Councilman Darryl Hurst alongside the mayor-president Sharon Weston Broome and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office will break ground on a new Glen Oaks Substation. The substation will be on Greenwell Street and aims to address an uptick in violent crime in the area, including the shooting of Teressa Calligan,
  
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• Monday marks final day to register in-person or by mail to vote in November election

  07-10-2024 07:44 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Monday is the final day to register to vote in-person for the November elections. If you still need to register or update your voting information, today is the last day you can do it in-person or through the mail. However, you can also register online at the Secretary of State's website until Oct. 15. To see what's on your ballot and other voting information, download the Geaux Vote app. Early voting starts on Oct. 18. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Supreme Court taking the bench with ghost guns, a capital case and transgender rights on the docket

  07-10-2024 05:29 via wbrz.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking the bench again on Monday, ready to hear cases on ghost guns, a death sentence and transgender rights.The docket doesn’t have quite as many blockbuster cases on its docket as it did last term, when its rulings included an opinion granting broad immunity to former president Donald Trump.Still, it’s possible that the conservative-majority court could yet be asked to intervene in election disputes after the ballots are cas
  
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• Crews respond to house fire off Plank Road Monday morning caused by faulty outlet

  07-10-2024 05:22 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Crews responded to a house fire off Plank Road early Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said its crews were called to a home on Sycamore Street off Plank Road early Monday. Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire but were able to make it out safely. One of the residents took themselves to the hospital for minor injuries. Investigators determined the cause of the fire was a faulty electrical outlet. Permalink| Comment
  
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• Crews respond to house fire off Plank Road Monday morning

  07-10-2024 05:22 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Crews responded to a house fire off Plank Road early Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said its crews were called to a home on Sycamore Street off Plank Road early Monday. Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire but were able to make it out safely. There were no injuries. Investigators remained on scene to determine a cause. Permalink| Comments
  
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• MOVEBR hitting the road Monday for project previews around the parish

  07-10-2024 05:08 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The MOVEBR program is hosting a four-stop roadshow in October across the parish previewing ongoing and upcoming projects for the community to see. Members of the community will also have the opportunity to ask city leaders any questions they have.MOVEBR currently has over 100 active projects in pre-construction or on-going construction, and 30 projects have been completed.Almost 90% of the dollars spent in the program have gone to East Baton Rouge companies.&
  
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• 29th annual SugarFest celebrates agriculture and Louisiana history

  06-10-2024 20:21 via wbrz.com
  PORT ALLEN - Over 200 guests immersed themselves in Louisiana history during the 29th annual SugarFest at the West Baton Rouge Museum on Sunday afternoon.Local artists were creating projects on site while others were making drinks from fresh sugar cane. Executive director of the West Baton Museum Angelique Bergeron says this year was a celebration for the community."It's a 'thank you' to the community for supporting us for the millage tax that we get," she said.The festival wasn't limited to su
  
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• 29th annual SugarFest bring in historical and agricultural preservation advocates

  06-10-2024 20:21 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN - Over 200 guests immersed themselves in Louisiana history during the 29th annual SugarFest at the West Baton Rouge Museum on Sunday afternoon.Local artists were creating projects on site while others were making drinks from fresh sugar cane. Executive director of the West Baton Museum Angelique Bergeron says this year was a celebration for the community."It's a 'thank you' to the community for supporting us for the millage tax that we get," she said.The festival wasn't limited to su
  
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• Woman walking across Amite highway following crash hit by car, killed

  06-10-2024 18:13 via wbrz.com
  
  AMITE - A woman was hit and killed while walking across an Amite highway following a car wreck. State Police said 29-year-old Cierra Porche of Hammond was driving along Interstate 55 near LA 16 shortly before 7 a.m. when her vehicle veered from the left lane into the right, hitting another car. Troopers said Porche's car went into the ditch and the other vehicle into the median. Before first responders arrived, Proche got out of her car, crossed the interstate and went to the
  
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• Two dead, including an 11-year-old, after a shooting in Laplace Friday night

  06-10-2024 16:42 via wbrz.com
  
  LAPLACE — A man and a child were killed in a shooting that happened at a home in Laplace Friday night.The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office Deputies said they found three people shot in a home on North Sugar Ridge Drive, off of Belle Terre Boulevard, right before midnight.Two of the victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 50-year-old man, died at a hospital. The third suffered minor injuries from being grazed by a bullet. Anyone with information on this incident can cal
  
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• Kids explore money skills at Knock Knock Children's Museum's 'Earn and Learn' weekend

  06-10-2024 16:20 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Children had the chance to learn about the fundamentals of finance at the annual 'Earn and Learn' financial literacy weekend event at Knock Knock Children's Museum.Parents are starting early teaching their children how to earn, save, and budget money. Sunday's event was free and kids participated in hands-on activities designed to challenge their decision-making skills and promote wise spending habits."The whole premise of the day is teaching children how to earn money and how to
  
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• Governor honors nurse who saved man from Hurricane Francine's floodwaters

  06-10-2024 12:31 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Governor Landry honored a nurse who went out of his way to rescue someone trapped in Hurricane Francine's floodwaters. Miles Crawford, a nurse at University Medical Center's emergency department, saved a man who was trapped in a vehicle that had been flooded. Crawford jumped into action and pulled the man to safety. "Because of his selflessness, he prevented a loss of life and left Louisiana with no fatalities during Hurricane Francine," Landry said. Cra
  
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• BRG Survivor Series: Breast cancer survivor on a mission to share her story, encourage others

  06-10-2024 12:04 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Breast cancer survivor Tanji Cockerham says that she is on a mission to share her story so that other women will know what steps to take if they get diagnosed. Permalink| Comments
  
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• BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo unveils new features during grand opening

  05-10-2024 20:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - BREC'S Baton Rouge Zoo introduced new features and amenities after the $35 million renovation took more than 3 years to complete.A grand opening was held Saturday morning to unveil a new entrance, 11 renovated exhibits, 11 new buildings, and 7 new exhibits. The Thomas Rd. entrance will be closed going forward, and guests will now have to enter through the Greenwood Community Park located off of LA-19.These renovations are meant to give guest a more immersive experience. Previously
  
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• East Baton Rouge School Board and Superintendent hold all day retreat to discuss new strategic plan

  05-10-2024 18:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - School board members spent the day with superintendent LaMont Cole on a retreat to discuss school facilities and the district's strategic plan.This was the board's first retreat since Cole took over as superintendent. They revised the strategic plan for Cole's predecessor -- Sito Narcisse --- created in 2021, and  focused on the need to improve student literacy. Board President Carla Powell-Lewis said she feels confident that the board's voice was heard and will
  
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• 2une in Tailgate: Greaux Healthy

  05-10-2024 17:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Pennington Biomedical Research Center launched the Greaux Healthy Initiative and a new tailgate before LSU's home games to teach parents about childhood obesity."Our goal is to raise awareness of all the great resources and tools and programs that we have to support the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity," Greaux Healthy Director Melissa Martin said.With a great view of Tiger Stadium behind them, the team set up their first tailgate where people could walk up and le
  
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• Authorities respond to fire at LSU residential hall Saturday afternoon

  05-10-2024 17:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at Camellia Hall at around 12:30 p.m. as it was being evacuated.They found an electric scooter on fire in a stairwell. It is currently unknown what caused the scooter to catch fire.Firefighters put the fire out and reported no injuries. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Lebanese Festival raising money for people affected by war in Lebanon

  05-10-2024 17:27 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Saint Charbel Maronite Catholic Church held it's second annual Lebanese festival at the Goodwood Library.The goal of the event was to raise money for not only the church, but to spread awareness and help out those being affected by the ongoing war in Lebanon.While last year's event raised money for the church and St. Jude, this years fundraiser had a different cause."In Lebanon, there's a war going on and there's a lot of misplaced people, civilians that have had to leave ther
  
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• Big Guys No Ties: Would Davante Adams make the Saints Super Bowl contenders?

  05-10-2024 14:25 via wbrz.com
  
  Hunter McCann and Michael Cauble have the latest edition of Big Guys No Ties! - The Saints face the Chiefs on Monday Night- Davante Adams trade rumors- Should Pelicans trade Brandon Ingram?- Should Pete Rose be in the Hall of Fame?Permalink| Comments
  
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• Two dead, one arrested in separate Tangipahoa shootings Friday

  05-10-2024 09:36 via wbrz.com
  
  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate two fatal shootings Friday.Independence Police Department first received a report of an unresponsive person at a First Street apartment complex at around 9 a.m. Officers found La’Airrah Dupard, 18, dead from an apparent gunshot wound at the scene.The bullet entered the window of Dupard’s home and it is not believed that she was the intended target. IPD requested TPSO’s assistanc
  
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• New details in arrest of former deputy accused of giving inmate boyfriend information of gang member

  04-10-2024 20:25 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - New details into the arrest of a former East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy show how investigators were able to track down how contraband was brought into the parish prison.Tybracia Gibson was booked Thursday and charged with malfeasance in office and on three counts of bringing contraband into a penal institution.According to District Attorney Hillar Moore, the arrest happened because of an extensive investigation into the 60 Gang. Moore says in August calls betwee
  
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• EBRSO deputy-in-training terminated and arrested for arson, malfeasance after alleged insurance fraud

  04-10-2024 18:17 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputy-in-training was terminated and arrested for arson and malfeasance after he allegedly paid someone to damage his car for an insurance payout.According to an affidavit, Otis Williams was arrested for two counts of aggravated arson, arson with the intent to defraud and malfeasance in office. Williams was a sworn, commissioned law enforcement officer with the EBRSO since Jan. 30, 2024.On Aug. 4, 2024, Williams' vehicle caught fire at a local
  
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• Livingston Parish deputy's battle with breast cancer inspiring others to keep fighting

  04-10-2024 17:35 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — If you're driving around Livingston Parish, you might spot a pink sheriff's office SUV.It's honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the people it recognizes is Deputy Nancy McDonald.Deputy McDonald has been with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for 8 years. In 2021, she received life-changing news when she was diagnosed with breast cancer."He said that unfortunately I had breast cancer and as soon as he said unfortunately, I handed the phone to my husband and
  
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• Baker schools looking at cuts after school board votes for property taxes to stay down

  04-10-2024 17:35 via wbrz.com
  
  BAKER - In a meeting of the Baker School Board, members voted on whether to keep the property tax rate unchanged and with them falling just one vote short schools will face some losses. Tuesday night, school board members got into heated arguments with each other after a motion failed to keep tax rates the same. With an increase in property values, that could have resulted in increased revenues."Because it failed, because the motion failed, I feel that children's education was compromi
  
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• New legislation introduced to add Terrebonne Parish to the Delta Regional Authority

  04-10-2024 17:01 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Rep. Garret Graves and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise introduced legislation Friday to add Terrebonne Parish to the Delta Regional Authority.First established in 2000, DRA is a collaboration of the eight states along the lower Mississippi River that promotes economic development and community resiliency in America's Delta Region. Adding Terrebonne to the DRA will serve as a catalyst to increase federal investment in other areas, including workforce training, healthc
  
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