Shot fired, tempers flare as power is cut to BR homes

The owner of a mobile home park off Victoria Drive says his life has been threatened and one resident fired a warning shot into the air Tuesday as tempers continue to flare over power being cut off there nine days ago.
U.S. Rep. Cedric Richmond blasts Kenner mayor over Nike ban
 Strengthening Hurricane Florence eyes Carolinas, 1 million ordered to evacuate
 HUD holding meeting to help tenants of blighted Elmgrove Gardens Apartments relocate
NHC says tropical depression likely to form in Gulf
  HUD holding meeting to help tenants of blighted Elmgrove Gardens Apartments relocate

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Woman tries to fraudulently cash in lottery ticket for $200k
A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested for reportedly trying to fraudulently cash in a lottery ticket for $200,000.
  Shot fired, tempers flare as power is cut to BR homes
The owner of a mobile home park off Victoria Drive says his life has been threatened and one resident fired a warning shot into the air Tuesday as tempers continue to flare over power being cut off there nine days ago.
  Man accused of kidnapping 13-year-old and selling her for sex
Man arrested and accused of trafficking a child, sexual battery and kidnapping of a 13 year old girl.

EBRSO looking for man who stole packages from front porch

East Baton Rouge detectives are looking for a man who stole packages from a Baton Rouge home.

Report: Westwego police say woman held rapist at bay after biting his genitals

The report says she bit his genitals and held him at bay with a coffee table for hours as she stood naked and corner in his locked Westwego home.
NOPD searching for missing 15-year-old
LSU Foundation releases possible plans for former Charity Hospital

NATIONAL HEADLINES

  Strengthening Hurricane Florence eyes Carolinas, 1 million ordered to evacuate
Coming soon on Amazon: Real, full-sized Christmas trees

  GRAPHIC: TSA video of 9/11 as events unfolded

A newly released Transportation Security Administration video details 9/11 as events happened.

  Cartoonist slammed for perceived racist depiction of Serena Williams

An Australian newspaper has doubled down on a cartoon of Serena Williams widely denounced as racist both at home and abroad.

SPORTS

It’s all about accountability with the Saints moving forward

Saints host the Browns Sunday at 12 p.m.

Former Tiger Deion Jones placed on injury reserve

Former Tigers shine in NFL season openers

  Odums previews Southern’s home-opener against Langston

Kamara workload heavier without Ingram in the lineup

Kamara racked up 141 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns