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• BRPD: Teen apprehended in Mississippi arrested in connection with April murder along Sherwood Street Play Video

  June 9, 2026 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old previously wanted on armed robbery charges after he and his mother robbed a woman while holding her children at gunpoint is now being charged with an April murder. Markell Rogers was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and armed robbery... 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 »

• Hammond Police officer held in Mississippi without bond amid cockfighting investigation Play Video

  June 2, 2026 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Hammond Police officer is being held without bond in Mississippi on accusations that he retaliated against a federal informant who helped get his uncle arrested for cockfighting. Denver Golmon allegedly exposed a Homeland Security Investigations undercover informant and tried to have him arrested. The informant,... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Crashes along I-10 eastbound near Slidell cause traffic delays approaching state line Play Video

  May 22, 2026 8:39 AM

  SLIDELL — Multiple crashes along I-10 eastbound near Slidell caused traffic backups heading toward the Louisiana and Mississippi state line. Louisiana State Police and other first responders went to the scene, a news release from LSP at 6:37 a.m. said. The roadway is down to one lane near... more »

• Woman arrested for husband's murder five years after he died in St. Mary Parish Play Video

  May 13, 2026 12:52 PM

  CENTERVILLE — A woman was arrested in connection with the 2021 death of her husband in St. Mary Parish. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy responded to a call of an unresponsive person in Centerville on April 26, 2021. SMPSO said the deputy spoke with Stephanie... more »

• All 3 suspects plead no contest to conspiracy charges connected to death of Southern student Play Video

  May 11, 2026 11:12 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Two people arrested on West Feliciana Parish conspiracy charges in connection with the killing of Steven Harris, a former Southern University sophomore who was found shot dead in western Mississippi, pleaded no contest on Monday. Derek Hollins Jr. and Calajia Jack were among three people arrested... more »

• Louisiana gas prices continue to rise as average per-gallon price hits $4 Play Video

  May 7, 2026 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As of Thursday, Louisiana's gas prices are, on average, above $4 per gallon. According to AAA, the statewide average cost per gallon of regular gasoline is $4.023, while the national average is $4.558. Louisiana's statewide average on Thursday, May 7, is up from last week's... more »

• Nearly 500 homes damaged in Mississippi storms as multiple tornadoes reported Play Video

  May 7, 2026 9:26 AM

  BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (AP) — Powerful storms that included at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties, damaging around 500 homes, uprooting trees and injuring at least 17 people, authorities said Thursday. There were no immediate reports of deaths after storms cut across the state's southwest on Wednesday... more »

• Victoria Cox sentenced to 60 years in prison for 2024 kidnapping of Tangipahoa Parish child Play Video

  April 30, 2026 1:34 PM

  AMITE - Victoria Cox, a woman who was convicted of the kidnapping of a Loranger child and the murder of her mother and sister, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday. The sentencing comes nearly two years after 35-year-old Callie Brunett was killed by her former dating... more »

• Special Olympics Louisiana in need of volunteers as Mississippi athletes set to join summer games

  April 29, 2026 3:51 PM

  HAMMOND — Special Olympics Louisiana needs more volunteers for its upcoming State Summer Games, as athletes from Mississippi will compete in Louisiana this year. Competitors with Special Olympics Mississippi will compete alongside Special Olympics Louisiana athletes at the State Summer Games from May 22-24 at Southeastern Louisiana University. SOLA... more »

• Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama could gain more control over their coastal waters under new bill Play Video

  April 28, 2026 2:00 PM

  WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation that would extend offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama to match those of Texas and Florida. Rep. Troy Carter Sr. (D-LA) introduced the Offshore Parity Act alongside Reps. Mike Ezell (R-MS), Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Shomari Figures (D-LA). ... more »

• Mississippi family travels U.S. seeking bone marrow donor match for 11-year-old daughter Play Video

  April 24, 2026 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 11-year-old girl from Mississippi is searching for a bone marrow donor after being diagnosed with bone marrow failure. Cate Hargett needs a bone marrow transplant. She and her family have been traveling across the country to find a match. This week, Team Cate held... more »

• Mississippi State Auditor's Office arrests 3 people accused of unemployment fraud

  April 22, 2026 1:31 PM

  JACKSON, Miss. — Three people accused of submitting fraudulent claims to obtain unemployment funds have been arrested by the Mississippi State Auditor's Office. Chadwick Stubbs, Blair Stubbs and Shinka Stubbs used the identities of 13 inmates to obtain unemployment funds. According to Mississippi officials, the 13 inmates were incarcerated... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies say missing Ponchatoula woman has been found safely in Long Beach, Mississippi

  April 14, 2026 4:11 PM

  PONCHATOULA - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says a Ponchatoula woman reported missing on Monday was found safe. On Wednesday, officials said the 46-year-old woman was found in Long Beach, Mississippi. more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrest man wanted on multiple warrants in Mississippi Play Video

  April 9, 2026 10:55 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A man wanted in Mississippi on multiple felony warrants was arrested by deputies after he was found at a truck stop in West Baton Rouge Parish. On Tuesday, around 11 p.m., deputies were alerted to a stolen license plate on a Ford F-450 in the parking... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound traffic on I-10 near Louisiana-Mississippi state line severely backed up after crash

  April 3, 2026 1:07 PM

  SLIDELL — Holiday travelers and others going eastbound on Interstate 10 near the Louisiana-Mississippi state line encountered severe delays Friday after a crash. According to Louisiana State Police, a crash happened on the Mississippi side of the boundary, causing congestion that extended several miles into Louisiana. Traffic was backed... more »

• Louisiana House passes bill to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House passed a bill that would name a new Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump. The bill passed 68 to 26 and now moves to the Senate. An amendment added language requiring substantial federal funding by Jan. 20, 2029, before the name... more »

• Man accused of killing Southern University student in 2024 indicted in Mississippi, mother of victim says Play Video

  March 19, 2026 2:19 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — Derick Hollins Jr., one of three people accused of killing Southern University student Steven Harris, has been indicted in Mississippi on murder charges, Harris' mother told WBRZ. Hollins was indicted in Mississippi court on first-degree murder, unlawful use of a machine gun and tampering with evidence... more »

• 3 people arrested on murder charges in connection to fatal shooting of Wilkinson County teenager Play Video

  March 18, 2026 9:04 AM

  CENTREVILLE — Three people have been arrested in connection with the January fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Enaje Bates was a passenger in a car driving along Highway 24 near Centreville when the car was shot at on Jan. 19. Deputies noted that two additional... more »

• Passenger arrested for attempted murder of officer after intentional crash on I-10 in WBR Play Video

  March 17, 2026 5:25 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A Mississippi man grabbed the steering wheel of a moving SUV and intentionally rammed it into a police cruiser on I-10 East near the LA 1 exit, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. John Cuevas, 42, of Madison, Mississippi, was a front-seat passenger... more »

• Louisiana lawmaker proposes naming new Mississippi River bridge after President Trump Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump. House Bill 221, sponsored by Rep. Michael Echols, R-Monroe, would dub the bridge the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The highly anticipated bridge will connect La. 1... more »

• Audubon Aquarium's rescue team to release group of rehabilitated sea turtles into Gulf this week Play Video

  March 10, 2026 10:27 AM

  BILOXI, Miss. — The Audubon Aquarium's rescue team is returning a larger group of rehabilitated, healthy sea turtles to the Gulf this week. The turtles were treated for illnesses related to cold temperatures. When water temperatures drop, Audubon said, sea turtles can become hypothermic or “cold-stunned.” Most of... more »

• WBR Fire: Wood chips burning in fire at Port of Greater Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fire broke out at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge Saturday morning after wood chips caught fire on a conveyor system used to load materials onto ships along the Mississippi River. Firefighters with West Baton Rouge Fire and EMS responded just before noon with assistance... more »

• Multiple parishes across Capital region, counties in western Mississippi under burn bans amid wildfires Play Video

  February 24, 2026 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE— Ascension, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes are all under burn bans amid wildfires across southeastern Louisiana. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment said Tuesday that the parish-wide burn ban is effective immediately. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including debris burning, trash burning, and open-air fires, until... more »

• Man accused of shooting at Port Allen Walmart apprehended in Mississippi, to be extradited to WBR Play Video

  February 24, 2026 9:05 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside Walmart in Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. According to deputies, 29-year-old Caleb Harris was arrested in Lamar County, Mississippi, following the Monday night shooting in Port Allen along La. 1. Deputies responded to... more »

• 'We came out good:' residents reflect on Saturday's tornadoes Play Video

  February 16, 2026 7:41 PM

  Centreville - On Monday, the National Weather Service surveyed damage in Amite and Wilkinson counties in Mississippi and determined that the area saw two EF-1 tornadoes. "So we're looking for damage that occurred from wind, whether that's tornado or straight line wind damage. We're looking for trees knocked down,... more »

• NEW: Damage surveys confirm two additional tornadoes in Capital Area from weekend storms Play Video

  February 15, 2026 11:49 PM

  Additional survey crews assessed damage across southern Louisiana on Tuesday that was left behind by weekend storms. Officials determined that two tornadoes tracked through portions of Ascension and St. James Parish. This brings the total number of tornadoes within the Storm Station coverage area to four, after two tornadoes were... more »

• Thousands without power across Louisiana and Mississippi following overnight storms Play Video

  February 15, 2026 3:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Thousands of residents across Louisiana and Mississippi were left without power after storms moved across the region late Saturday night. As of 2 p.m. Sunday, nearly 6,000 customers in Louisiana remained without electricity, down from more than 8,000 earlier in the day. Damage, including fallen... more »

• Students from East Baton Rouge launch GPS trackers into Mississippi River to track litter movement Play Video

  February 2, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Students from several East Baton Rouge schools gathered at the LSU Center for River Studies on the Water Campus in Baton Rouge on Monday to launch GPS trackers into the Mississippi River. The project, led by the Global Geospatial Institute, provided students with GPS trackers allowing... more »

• Wilkinson County deputies: One person detained as person of interest in death of mom, step-dad Play Video

  February 2, 2026 9:48 AM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — Wilkinson County Sheriff's deputies took a man into custody after two people were found dead in Woodville, Mississippi. According to deputies, two bodies were found on Friday morning at a Ford Street home. Deputies said that the two victims were involved in some kind of altercation... more »

• United Cajun Navy hits the road, helping neighboring states in freezing temperatures Play Video

  January 27, 2026 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Although it's more accustomed to operating in hurricanes and flood waters, the United Cajun Navy has refused to let ice and snow stop it from delivering supplies and meals to communities hit hard by recent cold weather. Tuesday morning, a skeleton crew packed supply boxes. All... more »

• 6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl. Suspect charged with murder Play Video

  January 11, 2026 1:23 PM

  WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother — at three locations during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. Daricka M. Moore was arrested at a police... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputies arrest man accused of driving with stolen trailer, illegally switching plates Play Video

  December 30, 2025 8:48 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a man accused of driving along La. 1 with a stolen trailer attached to a vehicle. Deputies arrested 33-year-old Brandon Charpentier of DeQuincy after he was pulled over on Monday near Lafiton Lane. The trailer Charpentier was allegedly pulling matched... more »

• ABC News: Monkey who escaped Mississippi highway crash has new permanent home at NJ refuge

  December 5, 2025 7:03 AM

  LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (ABC News) — A monkey who spent several days on the lam after escaping from a truck that crashed on a rural Mississippi highway earlier this year now has a permanent home at a New Jersey wildlife refuge. Forrest, a young adult rhesus macaque, was among... more »

• A Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown is coming to southeast Louisiana. Here's what to know Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:50 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Around 250 federal border agents are expected to launch a monthslong immigration crackdown on Monday in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi dubbed “Swamp Sweep.” The deployment, which aims to arrest 5,000 people, is centered in liberal New Orleans and is the latest federal immigration enforcement... more »

• Last monkey on the loose after Mississippi highway crash captured Play Video

  November 6, 2025 2:59 PM

  HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the animal’s location and it was then “successfully recovered,” the... more »

• Gonzales Police find runaway 17-year-old

  November 5, 2025 1:52 PM

  GONZALES — Gonzales Police have found a 17-year-old girl who ran away from home in Ellisville, Miss. Police said the girl left home on the night of Oct. 14 and hadn't been to school since then. Her social media accounts were reportedly inactive and could have been deleted. ... more »

• Mississippi woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children's safety Play Video

  November 3, 2025 1:13 PM

  HEIDELBERG, Miss. - One of the monkeys that escaped last week after a truck overturned on a Mississippi highway was shot and killed early Sunday by a woman who says she feared for the safety of her children. Jessica Bond Ferguson said she was alerted early Sunday by her... more »

• One of three missing monkeys in Mississippi captured following truck crash Play Video

  November 2, 2025 10:52 AM

  HEIDELBERG, Miss. - One of the three missing lab monkeys that escaped from a truck following a crash on I-59 was captured Sunday morning, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks captured the monkey after a homeowner on Highway 503 near... more »

• With monkeys missing in Mississippi, Tulane says animals belonged to someone else at time of crash Play Video

  October 29, 2025 2:50 PM

  HEIDELBERG, Miss. — Tulane officials reiterated Wednesday that monkeys missing in Mississippi after a truck crash didn't belong to the university and a team it sent to help following the accident was on-site only to assist. The university said its National Biomedical Research Center provides "nonhuman primates" to other... more »

• Louisiana sets public briefings for new Mississippi River bridge south of Baton Rouge Play Video

  September 29, 2025 4:39 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — State highway officials have scheduled a set of public briefings as it considers where to build a new bridge over the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge, now that federal transportation officials have given the go-ahead. “We are excited to reach this important milestone on this vital... more »

• Police say no foul play after Black student found hanging from tree in Mississippi; others express concern

  September 17, 2025 8:06 AM

  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Police on Tuesday were investigating the death of a Black college student found hanging from a tree on the campus of Delta State University in Mississippi, stirring online rumors that evoked the state’s history of Jim Crow-era racist violence even as authorities said there was no... more »

• New Freedom Trail Marker unveiled in Mississippi honors Anne Moody Play Video

  September 15, 2025 8:34 PM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — A new Freedom Trail Marker was unveiled in Mississippi on Monday, honoring author and activist Anne Moody. Moody wrote "Coming of Age in Mississippi," a book published in 1968 about her experiences growing up as a poor Black child in the Jim Crow South. Moody... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound traffic reopens on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  August 8, 2025 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes of I-10 eastbound traffic were blocked on the Mississippi River Bridge for about an hour after a crash on Friday The crash happened near the Nicholson Drive exit of I-10 on the bridge and has left the two left lanes blocked. EMS responded to... more »

• Amite County gears up for new 2025-26 school year Play Video

  August 5, 2025 6:49 PM

  LIBERTY, Miss. - Amite County residents are getting ready for the new school year that starts Wednesday. Parents and teachers spoke to WBRZ about the things that they are working on heading into the new year. For many, it's sleep schedules for their children after the long summer... more »

• Mississippi couple accused of defrauding Louisiana Medicaid by claiming they lived in state Play Video

  August 5, 2025 12:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Mississippi couple was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation after allegedly claiming they still lived in Louisiana to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in Louisiana Medicaid benefits. Vincent and Elina DeLeon, 51 and 35, were arrested Monday after LBI was tipped off to... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes reopened on Mississippi River Bridge after Sunday afternoon wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2025 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes were blocked on I-10 Eastbound and one lane was blocked on I-10 Westbound in a wreck on the Mississippi River Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The left two lanes are blocked Eastbound on the bridge. The left-most lane was blocked Westbound. Traffic heading west... more »

• Deputies: Mississippi man shot while driving in Norwood pulls into Zachary urgent care Play Video

  May 19, 2025 7:53 PM

  ZACHARY - Law enforcement is investigating a shooting after a man with a gunshot wound to his shoulder and bullet holes in his car pulled into the parking lot of a Zachary urgent care. Officials said the victim parked at the SouthStar Urgent Care in Zachary off Main Street... more »

• Deputies looking for man who allegedly violated protective order; believed to be in Kentwood Play Video

  May 1, 2025 6:38 PM

  KENTWOOD — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a domestic violence suspect accused of repeatedly violating a protective order. Dexter Viverette, 36, is wanted for two new counts of violation of a protective order in addition to five outstanding warrants on the same charge. Deputies said that... more »

• West Feliciana Parish flooding pushes wildlife onto properties, threatens crops Play Video

  April 30, 2025 6:12 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - West Feliciana Parish is no stranger to spring flooding from the Mississippi River. However, this year, heavy rain from the north has already caused major flooding in Louisiana, pushing not just people from their properties but wildlife onto them. Parish President Kenny Harvard said hogs,... more »

• Coroner identifies body found in Mississippi River at start of April as 24-year-old from Dallas Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office has identified a body found in the Mississippi River on April 1. The coroner's office said that 24-year-old Adrien Ramirez from Dallas, Texas, was identified after being found in the water near the USS KIDD Museum and the planetarium.... more »

• Baton Rouge students launch trackers to see where litter that ends up in the river goes Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish students are turning trash into tech and sending it down the Mississippi River one tracker at a time. "It’s a big problem that needs to be solved," one student said about the frequent trash on the roads and in the rivers across... more »

• Wilkinson murder suspect commits suicide before arrest Play Video

  March 18, 2025 2:18 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — The prime suspect in the murder case of a 60-year-old Woodville woman who went missing killed himself as law enforcement attempted to arrest him inside his home, officials said. Law enforcement throughout Louisiana and Mississippi assisted each other to arrest 60-year-old Gregory Thompson following the death... more »

• After buying out brand, Aldi plans to sell Winn-Dixie locations to private investors

  February 9, 2025 8:24 AM

  After acquiring the Winn-Dixie banner back in March 2024 , ALDI announced Friday that the store chain has been purchased by a group of private investors. ALDI and Winn-Dixie leadership decided to sell the banner under the agreement that Winn-Dixie locations that have already been slated to be converted... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Center lane of I-10 reopens going eastbound on Mississippi River Bridge after crash

  January 31, 2025 12:55 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The center lane of Interstate 10 going eastbound on the Mississippi River Bridge has been reopened after a crash involving three vehicles on Friday. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said they responded to scene of the crash. An 18-wheeler was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused... more »

• Residents in Amite, Mississippi neighborhood concerned over noisy outdoor gun range in community Play Video

  November 13, 2024 5:36 PM

  AMITE, Miss. — Residents in an Amite, Mississippi neighborhood say they are tired of hearing gunfire from a nearby outdoor gun range regularly. They told WBRZ that the issue has been going on for years now, especially during tournaments. Residents like Tom Burris said they wish they didn't have... more »

• DOTD announces brief traffic switch for LA 1 Intracoastal Bridge project Play Video

  October 16, 2024 4:08 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A minor traffic shift is planned for West Baton Rouge Parish drivers at the end of the week. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, drivers on the Interstate 10 eastbound off-ramp to LA 1 southbound, as well as the Ernest Wilson Road ramp... more »

• Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative in Baton Rouge call on future president for action Play Video

  September 18, 2024 8:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Representatives from 30 cities along the Mississippi River met in Baton Rouge this week to encourage greater business and community connections. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative is an association of "local governments from across the Mississippi River Valley that came together in 2012 to... more »