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National News
Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Updated: 10:15 AM 5/19/2013
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a winning Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million. On Sunday, Zephyrhills residents wondered who the winner of Powerball's highest jackpot in history might be. The ticket-holder hadn't... (More) -
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Weather - Pat Shingleton Column
"Trippin' Out..."
Updated: 4:00 AM 5/18/2013
Jerry and Lois Thompson keep me posted on changing weather in the Rockies. Many of their travels take them to Alamosa, Colorado, that rests in the San Luis Valley. Jerry mentions that over 50 peaks surround the area at an elevation of 14,000 feet. To the east of Alamosa is... (More) -
Local News
Multiple authorities searching field for driver involved in chase
Updated: 11:42 PM 5/17/2013
ERWINVILLE- Authorities from multiple agencies are assisting in the search for a person who took Baton Rouge Police on a chase down I-10 late Friday night. The pursuit began when officers tried to stop a car. The driver failed to stop, and headed west on the interstate. Eventually,... (More) -
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"Reef-or-Madness?"
Updated: 11:32 PM 5/17/2013
It's the season for baseballs, tennis balls, soft balls, golf balls and especially an ice-cold snowball. Years ago, a Georgia company created "reef balls." Eternal Reefs secures the ashes of the deceased, adds them to concrete and places them in artificial reefs. Owners of the company claim that their "reef... (More) -
LSU Sports
Tiger baseball beats Rebels 5-4 in dramatic fashion
Updated: 11:20 PM 5/17/2013
For the second night in a row LSU Tiger senior Raph Rhymes' home run provided the spark to lift his team to victory. Trailing by a run in the eight inning, Rhymes belted a two run home run to left center field to give his Tigers a 5-4 lead... (More) -
Local News
People, D.A. react to Chief's statement on beating
Updated: 10:37 PM 5/17/2013
BATON ROUGE- Reaction is mixed after the city's top cop released a statement concerning the attack on a family in the northern part of town. Police Chief Carl Dabadie said there were serious errors in judgment after a husband, wife, and their daughter were beaten at a gas station... (More) -
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Sports Feed
LSU softball opens NCAA regional play with 3-2 win
Updated: 9:39 PM 5/17/2013
Baton Rouge- The Tiger softball team defeated Central Connecticut State in the opening round of the NCAA regionals at Tiger Park. LSU jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but Central Connecticut State came storming back to tie it at 2 in the 3rd.... (More) -
LSU Sports
"Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field"
Updated: 8:57 PM 5/17/2013
BATON ROUGE - "Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field" is now the name visitors and fans will see above the scoreboard and press box as they scan their surroundings at an LSU baseball game. Joe Alleva helped kick off the dedication Friday night in front of a packed crowd.... (More) -
National News
Injuries reported as Conn. commuter trains collide
Updated: 6:17 PM 5/17/2013
FAIRFIELD, Conn. - A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut, and there are preliminary reports of injuries. The Metro-North Railroad says emergency workers are arriving at the scene of Friday's accident. The rail line referred to it in a news release as a "major derailment."... (More) -
Local News
Powerball hits record $600M jackpot
Updated: 6:02 PM 5/17/2013
BATON ROUGE - Lottery spokespeople in Louisiana said the quickly-growing Powerball jackpot has hit a new record high. The Louisiana Lottery said the jackpot for the May 18 drawing is now $600 million, the highest Powerball jackpot on record. It would pay out $376.9 million for the cash option.... (More) -
Local News
Revisiting Laplace after Isaac
Updated: 5:58 PM 5/17/2013
LAPLACE - Hurricane season just is days away. For some, the memory of Isaac is still fresh, since the cleanup hasn't stopped. St. John the Baptist is one of those parishes still picking up the pieces after Isaac devastated the town of Laplace. "We feel like we're coming... (More) -
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Local News
Parish still waiting for sinkhole payments
Updated: 5:17 PM 5/17/2013
BAYOU CORNE- In Assumption Parish, cashing in is a lot harder as parish leaders try to collect money from a company blamed for a massive sinkhole. Parish president Martin Triche says Texas Brine owes the parish more than $130,000 for operating a command post and patrolling the evacuated area.... (More) -
Southern Sports
Jags' season likely over after SWAC Tourney loss
Updated: 5:11 PM 5/17/2013
FT. WORTH, Tx - The Southern Jaguars baseball season likely came to an end Friday, losing to Prairie View A&M 11-4 on the second day of the SWAC Tournament.
Southern ends their season with a record of 21-23 on the year after three Jaguar pitchers combined to give up 10 earned runs in the first six innings.
For more on the baseball postseason and Southern, tune in to WBRZ at 6 & 10.
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Local News
Neighbors reach out to family whose home burned
Updated: 5:07 PM 5/17/2013
ST. AMANT- Neighbors are opening their hearts and wallets to a St. Amant family who lost everything to a house fire. The Guedry family says people in the community have been donating essentials like clothes and food ever since their house went up in flames Thursday morning. Trulena... (More) -
Local News
Musicians honored for volunteer work
Updated: 5:02 PM 5/17/2013
BATON ROUGE - The musical duo "The Thomas Brothers" stopped by the studio to talk about their community service events in Ascension Parish.
The pair was named Community Service Volunteers of the Year at Volunteer Ascension for inspiring others through their music.
The two are students at Southern University, and their music is gaining a steady following on the internet.
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LSU Sports
64 LSU student-athletes receive their diplomas
Updated: 4:57 PM 5/17/2013
BATON ROUGE - LSU issued 64 diplomas to its student-athletes on Friday as the school held its annual Spring Commencement. Of the 64 degrees that were handed out, 57 were undergraduate degrees with the remaining seven being for graduate school. "Congratulations to the class of 2013," said Kenneth... (More) -
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