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  • Drew Brees denies reports that he's leaving broadcasting gig: 'I'm currently undecided'

    May 16, 2022 9:57 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Rumors of Drew Brees' exit from his new sports broadcasting job have been greatly exaggerated, so says the future hall of famer. The legendary Saints quarterback took to social media Sunday evening to refute numerous reports over the weekend claiming that Brees and his new employer,... more »
  • 'Jeopardy!' resumes filming next week with interim hosts

    November 23, 2020 5:54 PM

    'Jeopardy!' will start filming the first of its new episodes without beloved host Alex Trebek next week. The game show says filming begins Nov. 30. for its new slate of episodes without the late Trebek. The episodes will feature a series of interim guest hosts until it ultimately lands... more »
  • ABC's The Bachelor casts its first black bachelor following demands for diversity

    June 12, 2020 11:05 AM

    ABC's The Bachelor is making changes based on outcries for diversity in all aspects of life, including in the entertainment industry. According to CNN , the reality series has cast its first African American bachelor following a petition urging ABC to address the show's lack of diversity. ... more »
  • ABC renews most of its television shows for upcoming 2020-2021 season

    May 22, 2020 6:55 AM

    On average, Americans aged 18 and older spend almost four and a half hours a day watching television , and based on a recent announcement from ABC, a good bit of these viewers will see their favorite shows return to the small screen during the 2020-2021 season. According to... more »
  • Report: Booger McFarland and Joe Tessitore will not return to Monday Night Football

    May 9, 2020 5:31 PM

    For all Monday Night Football fans your screens may look different come next season. According to reports, former LSU football player Booger McFarland and co-host Joe Tessitore will not return for another season in ESPN's Monday Night Football. No replacements have been named at this time, but supposedly... more »
  • Delgado's downtown bars six months behind on taxes Play Video

    August 23, 2018 11:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A former metro councilman and downtown bar owner owes EBR City-Parish about $15,000 in back taxes. John Delgado is a part owner of Huey's and 1913, both located on Third Street. Delgado said both bars are six months behind on their taxes. "When things get... more »
  • Baton Rouge nightclub under federal and state investigation Play Video

    May 24, 2018 11:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Revolution Latin Club off Florida Boulevard and Airline Highway is under criminal investigation involving federal, state and local agencies, said a city prosecutor Thursday night. The revelation came at an East Baton Rouge Alcohol Beverage Control Board meeting where the members revoked the club's liquor permit.... more »
  • Five ABC board members in Baton Rouge violated attendance policy Play Video

    May 10, 2018 12:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - More than half of the Alcohol Beverage Control board members for East Baton Rouge Parish were replaced Wednesday night because they violated the board's attendance policy. Five of the nine members had not attended at least 75 percent of the meetings in 2017 as is required. ... more »
  • Child dies from flu after family refuses vaccination

    February 14, 2018 8:06 AM

    A family in Indiana that decided not to vaccinate their 3-year-old daughter is now haunted by decision, wondering if a flu shot could have saved her life. Alivia Viellieux, of Muncie, Indiana, died Monday morning just days after being diagnosed. The little girl's grandmother, Tameka Steller, said the family... more »
  • Oklahoma woman who married mother pleads guilty to incest

    November 10, 2017 11:29 AM

    A 26-year-old Oklahoma woman who married her biological mother has pleaded guilty to incest. ABC News reports court records show Misty Spann pleaded guilty Tuesday in Stephens County District Court. Under the deal, she was sentenced to 10 years of probation. Her mother, 44-year-old Patricia Spann, has pleaded... more »
  • Killer clown suspect's husband insists she's 'falsely accused' of shooting his 1st wife

    October 19, 2017 3:21 PM

    The husband of Sheila Keen Warren, who's accused of dressing up as a clown and killing his first wife nearly three decades ago, insists his second wife is "falsely accused." In an ABC News "20/20" interview husband Michael Warren said, "This is very serious and very unfair.” Marlene... more »
  • WBRZ to broadcast rare LSU Sunday night season opener in 2018

    September 26, 2017 11:42 AM

    BATON ROUGE – WBRZ will show LSU Football's 2018 season opener. LSU will face Miami in a rare Sunday night game on September 2 at 6:30 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, September 1, but moved back a day as part of a five-day college kickoff weekend... more »
  • Programming Note: WBRZ News 2 at 6 will air on 2.2, ABC to rejoin following football

    September 9, 2017 6:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - WBRZ News 2 at 6 will air on antenna channel 2.2 due to Florida State vs Wake Forest. ABC will rejoin WBRZ at the conclusion of the game. You can also watch the news on WBRZ2 Channel 11 or live on our website by clicking... more »
  • Harvey's death toll climbs to seven in Texas amid 'epic and catastrophic' flooding

    August 29, 2017 9:15 AM

    HOUSTON- The death toll has climbed to seven in Texas amid the "epic and catastrophic" flooding left behind in the southeast part of the state from Hurricane Harvey. On Monday evening, Houston's Mayor Sylvester Turner confirmed three deaths in Houston. Four other storm-related deaths occurred in La Marque,... more »
  • Ryan Seacrest returns to host 'American Idol' on ABC

    July 20, 2017 2:02 PM

    Ryan Seacrest is confirmed to return as the host of the iconic music competition series, "American Idol." He announced his return on Thursday on "Live with Kelly and Ryan." Seacrest had a long run with the series serving as host for the franchise since it started... more »
  • ABC Sources: 5 People In Custody In Connection With NY Bombing

    September 18, 2016 11:18 PM

    NEW YORK - Five people were taken into custody Sunday night in connection with Saturday's explosion in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, following a traffic stop conducted by the FBI and NYPD on the Verrazano–Narrows Bridge, which connects the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Staten Island , sources tell ABC... more »
  • Cameron Sterling addresses President at town hall on race Play Video

    July 14, 2016 11:14 PM

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The 15-year-old son of a man who was shot and killed by police in Baton Rouge last week attended a town hall hosted by ABC and addressed the president directly. "I ask that you keep all of these families and my family safe," Cameron Sterling told... more »
  • Programming: News 2 at 10p.m. will air on WBTR, rebroadcast later

    March 26, 2016 4:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Due to ABC’s broadcast of The 10 Commandments, WBRZ News 2 at 10 p.m. will broadcast live on WBTR Saturday night. Viewers can tune in to WBTR on channel 41.1, Cox cable channel 19 and 1019, AT&T channel 19 or Eatel channel 144. News... more »
  • Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise - Streaming Available

    September 25, 2015 11:38 AM

    Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise is a live one-hour weekly after-show for last summer's #1 new unscripted series, Bachelor in Paradise. Chris Harrison and co-host Jenny Mollen will discuss and dissect the most recent episodes of Bachelor in Paradise, alongside cast members and celebrity fans. Together they'll present questions and... more »
  • The Goldbergs - Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m.

    September 24, 2015 6:47 PM

    Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family... more »
  • Fresh Off the Boat - Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.

    September 24, 2015 6:43 PM

    It’s the '90s and 12-year-old, hip-hop loving Eddie just moved to suburban Orlando from DC’s Chinatown with his parents in Fresh Off the Boat . It’s culture shock for his immigrant family in this comedy about pursuing the American Dream. >>Website more »
  • Dr. Ken - Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

    September 24, 2015 6:36 PM

    Doctor turned actor/comedian Ken Jeong plays Dr. Ken , a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things... more »
  • Dancing with the Stars - Mondays @ 7 p.m.

    September 24, 2015 6:33 PM

    It's brand new season of salsas, sambas and spray-tans as Dancing with the Stars with an all-new cast vying for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy! Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews guide us through this exciting new season along with your favorite judges. Of course, it's still all about the fans who... more »
  • Blood And Oil - Sundays @ 8 p.m.

    September 24, 2015 6:29 PM

    In Blood And Oil , Billy and Cody Lefever dream of a new life and move to "The Bakken" in North Dakota, booming after the biggest oil discovery in American history. They’re soon pitted against a ruthless tycoon who forces them to put everything on the line, including their marriage.... more »
  • Blackish - Wednesdays @ 8:30 p.m.

    September 24, 2015 6:25 PM

    Andre 'Dre' Johnson has a great job, a beautiful wife, Rainbow, four kids, and a colonial home in the 'burbs. But has success brought too much assimilation for this black family? Blackish stars Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown, Marsai Martin and Laurence Fishburne... more »
  • BattleBots - Clips Available

    June 23, 2015 11:33 AM

    BattleBots promises to wow viewers with next generation robots—bigger, faster and stronger than ever before. The show will focus on the design and build of each robot, the bot builder backstories, their intense pursuit of the championship and the spectacle of the event. >>Website more »
  • Modern Family - Wednesdays @ 8 p.m.

    June 11, 2015 5:49 PM

    Critically lauded for revitalizing the television sitcom, "Modern Family" is also quickly cementing itself as a culturally defining series. The recipient of four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Comedy Television Series, "Modern Family" returns to the ABC Television Network for its... more »
  • Nashville - Wednesdays @ 9 p.m.

    June 11, 2015 5:42 PM

    Nashville , the critically acclaimed drama series, returns for a third season. In the season two finale, Rayna was left at a crossroads with marriage proposals from both Luke, her superstar boyfriend, and Deacon, her first love and the father of her oldest child. Whom will she choose? And how... more »
  • Once Upon A Time - Sundays @ 7 p.m.

    June 11, 2015 5:30 PM

    Once Upon a Time welcomes viewers to Storybrooke, Maine, a small town that probably won't show up on your GPS, but it's a magical place to visit. Reality and myth merged after Emma broke Regina's curse, which had deprived the fairy tale characters of their memories and trapped them in... more »
  • Scandal - Thursdays @ 8 p.m.

    June 10, 2015 1:40 PM

    In the world of Scandal , everyone has secrets...and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the nation's elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope's team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for... more »

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