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• Louisiana drivers see relief at the pump as gas prices drop statewide Play Video

  June 9, 2026 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gas prices in Louisiana have dropped about 30 cents per gallon compared to a month ago, according to AAA. The average price now sits at $3.72 per gallon, which is still below the national average for gasoline. Ty Gary noticed the difference when he... more »

• Louisiana kindergarten reading scores jump nearly 40 points in one school year Play Video

  June 8, 2026 7:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two-thirds of Louisiana students in kindergarten through third grade finished the school year reading on or above grade level, according to literacy screener results released by the Louisiana Department of Education. The results show a 16.5 percentage-point increase in students reading on or above grade level... more »

• Louisiana State Penitentiary hosts special Father and Son Fishing event ahead of Father's Day Play Video

  June 8, 2026 3:27 PM

  ANGOLA — The Louisiana State Penitentiary hosted a special Father and Son Fishing event on Saturday at Lake Killarney on the grounds of the facility. Hosted in partnership with God Behind Bars, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, the event encouraged... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Storms stepping back, summer heat taking over Play Video

  June 8, 2026 3:09 PM

  With fewer afternoon storms over the next couple of days, heat will gain a stronger foothold across the Capital Area. Expect these conditions to persist through late week before storm chances rise again closer to the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: The few pop-up thunderstorms that linger during the evening... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry signs several bills into law designed to secure Louisiana's election process Play Video

  June 8, 2026 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry signed several bills into law designed to strengthen voter confidence, enhance election safeguards and secure Louisiana's election process. The bills included Senate Bill 319 along with House Bills 691 and 547. SB 319 establishes standards for voter identification at polling places, eliminating... more »

• Waterways in Livingston Parish reopen after weekend closure is lifted Play Video

  June 8, 2026 8:43 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Waterways in Livingston Parish are reopening Monday morning after a parishwide closure due to rising water levels. The closure will be lifted at 10 a.m., with waterways returning to normal use. The closure was put into place by a parishwide proclamation from Parish President Randy Delatte... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Still not rain-free, but storm chances are stepping down Play Video

  June 7, 2026 7:16 PM

  Although rain won’t shut off entirely, the storm coverage will steadily drop as the week progresses. As those showers clear out, summer heat will take center stage across the Capital Region. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will increase across the area Sunday night. While the evening begins partly cloudy, most... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: A handful of Sunday downpours before rain chances dwindle Play Video

  June 6, 2026 7:30 PM

  Expect another round of scattered afternoon thunderstorms to develop on Sunday, though finding dry time outdoors will be a bit easier. Plan for even fewer disruptions next week as storm chances drop even more. Tonight & Tomorrow: Following a stormy Saturday, activity will gradually taper throughout the evening. The... more »

• Police release license plate number of stolen suspect vehicle in fatal Hammond gas station shooting Play Video

  June 5, 2026 3:02 PM

  HAMMOND — The stolen car driven by suspects in an early Thursday morning fatal shooting at a Hammond gas station has been identified as a white 2008 4-door Honda Civic from Mississippi, police said Friday. Hammond Police said that the car, which bears the Mississippi License Plate PJY050, was... more »

• St. George Fire: 2-year-old accidently starts fire with illegal novelty lighter

  June 5, 2026 2:46 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A 2-year-old accidentally started a fire with an illegal novelty lighter designed to resemble a toy gun, the St. George Fire Department said Friday. St. George firefighters responded to a structure fire along Ned Avenue off Gardere Lane at around 2:13 p.m. on May 13. ... more »

• Franklin Police Department arrests 2 people, searching for another in connection to November burglary Play Video

  June 5, 2026 2:03 PM

  FRANKLIN — Police have arrested two people and are searching for another in connection with a November 2025 residential burglary in Franklin. The Nov. 12 burglary saw the alleged thieves take more than $25,000 worth of items from the home. Police said that 48-year-old Justin Adams and 49-year-old... more »

• BRPD arrests man on attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting at car with 2 children inside Play Video

  June 5, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for attempted murder after shooting at a car full of people, including two young children, at a BREC park, Baton Rouge Police said. On the afternoon of May 22, a woman, her boyfriend and her 7-year-old and 3-year-old children were... more »

• Louisiana Association of the Deaf's office renovation timeline adjusted after electrical fire Play Video

  June 5, 2026 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Association of the Deaf's Baton Rouge office caught fire after an electrical malfunction over the weekend. When Executive Director Jay Isch arrived at the office during the morning on Saturday, May 30, he saw smoke billowing from the entrance, quickly locating a fire extinguisher... more »

• French Settlement Police Chief, Assistant Chief relocate alligator found in Livingston Parish backyard Play Video

  June 5, 2026 10:22 AM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT — On Friday morning, French Settlement Police Chief Cary Mosby and Assistant Chief Lucius Boudreaux relocated an alligator found in the backyard of a home where kids and pets lived. The police department said that the gator was relocated safely, sharing multiple videos and photos of the... more »

• BRPD searching for burglar who stole credit card out of car near Cortana Place Play Video

  June 5, 2026 9:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating after a vehicle burglary near Cortana Place. BRPD officers are searching for a person who burglarized a car on May 27 and stole a credit card that was later used at a nearby service station to make fraudulent purchases. Anyone... more »

• Woman whose BAC was double legal limit arrested on negligent homicide charges after interstate crash Play Video

  June 5, 2026 8:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 23-year-old woman has been booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on vehicular homicide charges after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 110 killed her passenger and injured two others, jail records show. Alaja Smith was booked into the parish jail on Thursday after she... more »

• Louisiana State Police: 43-year-old inmate dies while in Morgan City Police custody Play Video

  June 5, 2026 8:43 AM

  MORGAN CITY — A 43-year-old inmate died while in custody at the Morgan City Police Department, Louisiana State Police said. Hilton John Hebert III experienced a medical emergency while in custody. Despite officers and emergency medical personnel responding and initiating life-saving measures, Hebert died on May 30. Hebert's... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: Table for 2- Cafe 94 went from family spot to community favorite pizzeria Play Video

  June 5, 2026 8:33 AM

  CLINTON — What started as a favorite family gathering spot has become a family business for the owners of Café 94, a locally owned restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches and homemade desserts in the heart of Clinton. The restaurant occupies the same space that was once owned by a local... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: 'Beverly Hillbillies' star Donna Douglas' legacy lives on Play Video

  June 5, 2026 7:51 AM

  CLINTON — The "Beverly Hillbillies" ran from 1962 to 1971, and during its first two years, it was the number one program on the air, watched by millions. Donna Douglas, who played Elly May, the tomboy who loved what she called all kinds of critters, was born Doris Ione... more »

• WBRZ celebrates Clinton by going 2 Your Town for the Feliciana Wildflower Festival Play Video

  June 5, 2026 6:59 AM

  CLINTON — During the latest edition of 2 Your Town, WBRZ took to Clinton ahead of the third annual Feliciana Wildflower Festival! We're dedicating ourselves to highlighting the towns you call home. We're shining a spotlight on local schools, one-of-a-kind businesses, and the amazing people who make South Louisiana... more »

• Louisiana cuts hours needed to get plumbing license to bring in more workers Play Video

  June 4, 2026 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at addressing a nationwide shortage of plumbers by reducing the number of training hours required to become fully licensed. The new law reduces the hours required to reach the first tier of full licensure from more than 4,000 to... more »

• La. 74 reopens between Legion Road and La. 3115 after vehicle strikes power lines

  June 4, 2026 2:06 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — La. 74 was closed Thursday between Legion Road and La. 3115 in Iberville Parish after a passing vehicle struck power lines. The closure started around 11:50 a.m., St. Gabriel Police said. By 1 p.m., the roadway reopened. Entergy crews responded and worked to restore service... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: DOC confirms death of 33-year-old Angola inmate Play Video

  June 4, 2026 1:18 PM

  ANGOLA — Sources tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit that Patrick Jones, 33, who was serving a life sentence for armed robbery, may have been killed by another inmate on Tuesday. West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said his office is investigating but would not confirm whether it is a homicide... more »

• Capital area starts 2026 with record number of new jobs, Baton Rouge economic report says Play Video

  June 4, 2026 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge area started 2026 with a record-breaking number of both overall and new jobs, as well as rising wages and a construction boom, the newest report from the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership released Thursday says. The report says that the Capital region reached... more »

• Ascension Parish School Board votes to split Lake Elementary into separate primary, middle school campuses Play Video

  June 4, 2026 8:14 AM

  ST. AMANT — Ascension Parish School Board members voted to split Lake Elementary School into two different campuses earlier this week. During the board's Tuesday meeting, members decided to split the school into Lake Primary and Lake Middle schools, with kindergarten through fifth-grade students set to attend the primary... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: Third annual Feliciana Wildflower Festival expected to bring hundreds to Clinton Play Video

  June 4, 2026 7:53 AM

  CLINTON — The third annual Feliciana Wildflower Festival is happening this weekend, and it's expected to draw hundreds of people to the small town of Clinton. It all started in 2024 when a group of people started meeting to plan the first-ever wildflower festival. "In February of 2024,... more »

• USPS hosting Livingston Parish job fair to hire rural mail carriers Play Video

  June 4, 2026 6:36 AM

  WALKER — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a job fair at the Walker branch of the Livingston Parish Public Library on Thursday. USPS officials will be available at the library to walk prospective applicants through the application process for immediate openings for rural carrier associates serving the Livingston... more »

• 2une In Previews: Red Stick Farmers Market hosting Fresh Fest all summer, highlighting state's food culture Play Video

  June 4, 2026 5:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Red Stick Farmers Market is hosting Fresh Fest, an eight-week summer celebration of Louisiana's agricultural season. The weekly events highlight a different local agricultural product each week, with cooking demonstrations from local chefs, food tastings, kids' activities and live music. This year's weekly themes... more »

• Defense company expanding its operations at LSU, expected to create 50 new high-paying jobs Play Video

  June 3, 2026 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A defense technology company is expanding its research and development partnership with LSU, bringing dozens of new jobs to the capital region. Integer Technologies, based in South Carolina, is building on a previously awarded $9.8 million contract from the Office of Naval Research. The company is... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Another sticky day with storms, a weak front closing in Play Video

  June 3, 2026 6:52 AM

  Another warm and sticky day with scattered showers and thunderstorms is ahead. A weak front arrives to spice things up heading into Thursday, which could result in a brief humidity break for some. Nevertheless, it won’t take long for the classic summer pattern to come roaring back. Today &... more »

• Flying into the storm, inside the world of America's hurricane hunters Play Video

  June 2, 2026 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Each hurricane season, two specialized teams from the U.S. Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intentionally fly into hurricanes. It’s far from a thrill-seeking stunt, but rather a vital scientific operation, collecting data critical to accurately forecasting tropical cyclones. With the data, forecast... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: Clinton is home to America's oldest operating courthouse Play Video

  June 2, 2026 1:51 PM

  CLINTON — The oldest operating courthouse in America is still open for business in downtown Clinton. The East Feliciana Parish Courthouse has been a fully functional courthouse since 1840 and is a National Historic Landmark. The two-story Greek Revival brick building survived the Civil War, during which... more »

• Fish without a license this weekend during LDWF's annual free fishing weekend Play Video

  June 2, 2026 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is inviting residents to fish for free this weekend, without a license, on June 6th and 7th. The free fishing weekend is happening across the state. Anyone offshore fishing for tuna, billfish, swordfish, etc., will still need a... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Keeping the heat and steam with a side of afternoon downpours Play Video

  June 2, 2026 6:19 AM

  Get ready for another warm and steamy day with numerous showers and thunderstorms. While a weak cold front could bring a brief change of pace around midweek, it won’t take long for the classic summer pattern to return. Today & Tonight: After a handful of pre-dawn showers, the morning... more »

• Hazmat unit responds to LSU Lakes as rain washes road tar into lake water Play Video

  June 1, 2026 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department's Hazmat Unit responded to the LSU Lakes on Monday afternoon after a road tar substance spilled into the water. According to the department, a road maintenance crew placed the tar along the roadway at the intersection of Ebony Street and Baywood... more »

• Legislative session ends as Louisiana's $47B budget passes with pay raises for state employees Play Video

  June 1, 2026 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana lawmakers concluded the 2026 Regular Legislative Session after passing a $47 billion budget, which includes pay raises for state employees. The budget is described as a "stand-still" spending plan, meaning it stays mostly flat compared to previous years. Rep. Jack McFarland, chairman of the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Daily mix of heat and storms; hurricane season officially underway Play Video

  June 1, 2026 4:11 PM

  Summer's familiar pattern is locking in, featuring a daily mix of heat, humidity, and pop-up storms. Hurricane season is also underway, though the tropics fortunately remain quiet for the time being. Tonight & Tomorrow: Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will linger into the evening hours. Activity will generally taper... more »

• Louisiana residents can fish without a license this weekend Play Video

  June 1, 2026 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana residents can fish the Sportsman's Paradise without a license this weekend. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Monday that June 6-7 is "Free Fishing Weekend." Residents of all ages can get out and fish without having to buy a license. “This weekend,... more »

• Louisiana officials want to hear from the public on the future of I-12 travel Play Video

  June 1, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is asking the public to weigh in on the future of Interstate 12 through a new online survey. The survey is part of the I-12 Corridor Master Plan, which officials say will guide transportation investments along the corridor through... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry to provide updates on teacher pay raises following the failure of Amendment Three Play Video

  June 1, 2026 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry plans to hold a second press conference on Tuesday regarding updates on teacher pay raises following the failure of Amendment Three , which attempted to reallocate money from education funds to give teachers a permanent pay increase. Gov. Landry, along with Senate President... more »

• Eligible children eligible to receive $120 this week for food during summer months Play Video

  June 1, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health is issuing Sun Bucks this week, a $120 grocery benefit for eligible children during the summer months. According to Feeding Louisiana, nearly one in four Louisiana children lives in food-insecure households. Children who receive free or reduced-price school meals are... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Back to the summer routine of heat, humidity, and pop-up storms Play Video

  May 31, 2026 7:24 PM

  It’s the classic recipe for a Louisiana summer: warm temperatures, high humidity, and pop-up storms. This will be the routine moving forward, though a frontal system might make things a little interesting around midweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Evening showers will wrap up shortly after dark, leaving behind partly cloudy... more »

• NAACP calls for resignation of Sen. John Morris III following approval of new congressional map Play Video

  May 31, 2026 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The NAACP Louisiana State Conference called for the resignation of Senator John C. "Jay" Morris III on Saturday following the approval of the state's new congressional map . The organization claimed in a letter written to Morris that Louisiana's redistricting process raised concerns "that the voices... more »

• Man remains at large after leading Louisiana State Police on a pursuit along I-10 Play Video

  May 30, 2026 4:07 PM

  Baton Rouge — A man remains at large after leading troopers with the Louisiana State Police on a pursuit along I-10 on Friday afternoon. According to state police, around 4 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a GMC Sierra on I-10 westbound in East Baton Rouge Parish for reckless operation... more »

• Louisiana State Police investigate Saturday morning inmate death at Morgan City Police Department

  May 30, 2026 11:35 AM

  MORGAN CITY — The Louisiana State Police are investigating an inmate death at the Morgan City Police Department, the department announced on Saturday. According to officers, an inmate at the Morgan City Police Department experienced a medical emergency early Saturday morning. While officers and emergency medical personnel initiated life-saving... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: One of Louisiana's oldest forestry associations keeps growing in East Feliciana Play Video

  May 29, 2026 7:14 PM

  CLINTON - The Feliciana Forestry Association, one of the oldest forestry associations in Louisiana, has been connecting landowners across the Felicianas since 1994. The group focuses on education, teaching landowners better forestry techniques and practices through workshops, newsletters and field days. The association has more than 200 members,... more »

• Department of Corrections: 57-year-old Angola inmate dies Play Video

  May 29, 2026 1:56 PM

  ANGOLA — A Louisiana State Penitentiary inmate was found dead earlier this week, Department of Corrections officials said. Ronald Williams, 57, died at Angola on Thursday. His cause of death has not been determined, with an autopsy ordered, DOC added. more »

• Louisiana's new congressional map approved by Gov. Jeff Landry after a quick Senate vote Play Video

  May 29, 2026 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After weeks of marathon debates and discussions on Louisiana’s congressional maps, the state senate approved the final version of Senate Bill 121 on Friday with little further discussion. State Senators voted within 45 minutes of the discussion starting. Sen. Jay Morris, the bill's author, said the... more »

• Louisiana inmate sentenced to 5 years after sending fentanyl hoax letter to U.S. Supreme Court Play Video

  May 29, 2026 12:20 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana inmate was sentenced to five years in Federal Prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl hoax aimed at the United States Supreme Court. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Alvieyle Moore, an inmate at the Jackson Parish Jail, mailed a threatening letter to... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Rain chances dropping; weekend heat index topping the triple digits Play Video

  May 28, 2026 6:42 PM

  Rain chances are dropping over the next couple of days, meaning extra dry time for any outdoor plans. As rain clears out, heat will move in, sending feels-like temperatures into the triple digits over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Don’t be surprised if an isolated early evening shower or... more »

• Denham Springs contestant featured on 'Wheel of Fortune' episode airing June 2 on WBRZ Play Video

  May 28, 2026 6:05 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Denham Springs woman is set to appear as a contestant on an upcoming episode of Wheel of Fortune. Debbie Jacobs will be featured on the show on Tuesday, June 2. The episode will air on WBRZ following the 6 p.m. news. more »

• Love the Boot Week 2026 breaks records with over 500 tons of litter cleaned up across Louisiana

  May 28, 2026 2:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's Love the Boot Week set a new record, officials said, with volunteers removing 566 tons of litter across all 64 parishes. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Keep Louisiana Beautiful announced that 28,079 volunteers logged 77,648 hours across 1,624 events during the statewide cleanup effort. ... more »

• Another Georgia resident arrested in bail bond scheme targeting Louisianians, deputies say Play Video

  May 28, 2026 1:23 PM

  FRANKLIN — Deputies arrested a second Georgia resident for her alleged role in scamming Louisianians through phone calls, posing as a fake law enforcement officer and telling victims their loved ones had been arrested. Decharia Keiasha Charmea Johnson, 24, of Woodbury, Georgia, was booked Wednesday into the St. Mary... more »

• Gov. Landry says Louisiana has reached deal with ExxonMobil to resolve 'coastal land disputes' Play Video

  May 28, 2026 12:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state of Louisiana has reached a deal with ExxonMobil to resolve "coastal land disputes." Gov. Jeff Landry announced the deal on social media on Thursday morning and said that part of the resolution includes the oil and gas giant partnering with the state to "ensure... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Storm chances set to ease in the coming days Play Video

  May 27, 2026 6:49 PM

  Though storms remain in the forecast, finding more dry time outside may prove to be an easier task as the weekend draws near. Just keep in mind that the heat and humidity aren’t going anywhere, at least until a front tries to move in early next week. Tonight &... more »

• Trash or art? Shopping carts full of rotten food keep popping up, volunteers keep tearing them down Play Video

  May 27, 2026 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Shopping carts filled with clothing, cans and rotting food have been showing up on streets across Baton Rouge, and a volunteer cleanup group is working to remove them. Residents shared pictures with WBRZ showing the displays, which include poles tied together to create shapes and T-shirts... more »

• Governor, state officials announce $1B in federal funding for rural healthcare tech advancements Play Video

  May 27, 2026 1:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana leaders announced the state is launching a new initiative between the state's health and economic development agencies to push forward healthcare in rural areas. Gov. Jeff Landry spoke alongside Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois and Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein at... more »

• BRPD encourages safe cycling during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Play Video

  May 27, 2026 5:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - More than 780 motorcycle fatalities have been recorded in Louisiana over the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation . May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Earlier this month , someone was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash. Abigail... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Another wave of storms targeting Capital Area, FLOOD WATCH issued Play Video

  May 26, 2026 6:14 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. A FLOOD... more »

• Applied Digital to build $3.6B AI facility in Rapides Parish Play Video

  May 26, 2026 3:22 PM

  ALEXANDRIA — Applied Digital Corporation is bringing a $3.6 billion artificial intelligence campus to Rapides Parish, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Tuesday. The facility, called Delta Forge 1, is built for "large-scale AI training and inference workloads," according to Louisiana Economic Development. It will initially be two facilities, which will... more »

• Newly formed task force aims to fund teacher pay raise through state education budget, Landry says Play Video

  May 26, 2026 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and Senate President Cameron Henry on Tuesday announced the formation of a task force whose goal is to find funding for a statewide teacher pay raise within the $13 billion of local, state and federal money allocated to education in Louisiana. The announcement... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: A stormy weather pattern that simply refuses to quit Play Video

  May 25, 2026 5:41 PM

  Rainy weather continues to dominate the Storm Station forecast. Additional rounds of storms are expected for the rest of the week, each bringing the possibility of sudden street and poor drainage flooding. Tonight & Tomorrow: Memorial Day downpours will gradually taper off during the evening, leaving behind a humid... more »

• Louisiana constitutional convention bill and governor term limits still moving through Capitol Play Video

  May 25, 2026 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's legislative session is heading into its final week with three major issues still in play. One of those issues is funding for the criminal justice system. In April, District Attorney Hillar Moore and Chief Public Defender Kyla Romanach both appeared before lawmakers to request... more »

• Louisiana domestic violence shelters face funding gap after federal cuts Play Video

  May 25, 2026 4:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Domestic violence advocates are pushing state lawmakers to put more money toward survivor services in the upcoming budget. Mariah Wineski of the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence said the current funding level isn't enough, and last Friday, Wineski and other advocates asked legislators for additional funding.... more »

• Men die by suicide four times more than women in Louisiana, and a local coalition is responding Play Video

  May 24, 2026 9:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Suicide rates among men in Louisiana are driving a local coalition to take action, with a program focused on men's mental health now underway. Louisiana ranks among the worst states for mental health care. Research from Tulane University shows people in Louisiana report anxiety and depression... more »