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• Hearing Thursday afternoon puts 'Boil & Roux' back in front of alcohol regulators Play Video

  December 7, 2023 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An Alcoholic Beverage Control Board hearing Thursday afternoon will focus in part on a restaurant whose future has been put in doubt following a series of citations. One of several "opposition hearings" on the agenda involves a Cinco de Mayo violation -- an allegation that Boil... more »

• Mom, grandmother indicted for murder after forcing 4-year-old to drink whiskey

  July 20, 2022 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two women accused of forcing a 4-year-old girl to drink alcohol as a form of punishment were formally charged with murder in the child's death. Back in April, first responders were called to a home on Wallis Street where they found China Record unresponsive. Investigators... more »

• Police: Suspected drunk driver killed after crashing into tree

  April 18, 2022 8:54 AM

  FOLSOM - Police believe a man was driving impaired when his vehicle went off-road and struck a tree, leaving him dead on Easter Sunday. The crash happened around 7 p.m. on LA 25 in St. Tammany Parish. Louisiana State Police said Tyler Sharp, 26, was driving northbound when his... more »

• State Police demote trooper over inappropriate partying with LSU Tiger Band Play Video

  March 1, 2022 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana State Police demoted a longtime sergeant with two decades on the force after their administrative investigation substantiated findings that he violated numerous policies. In WBRZ's five months of reporting , an editorial decision was made not to name the trooper until the investigation concluded. With the... more »

• Select IHOP restaurants will soon add alcoholic beverages to menus

  August 12, 2021 10:51 AM

  One of America's most popular restaurants is adding alcoholic beverages to its menu. According to CNN , patrons of IHOP restaurants may soon be able to order their favorite original buttermilk pancakes along with a beverage that's slightly stronger than coffee. The restaurant's menu is slated to soon... more »

• Baton Rouge Zoo invites public to annual craft-beer tasting event, 'BREW at the Zoo'

  July 30, 2021 8:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Zoo is inviting the public to its seventh annual BREW at the Zoo event this fall. Scheduled to take place on the evening of Friday, October 1, guests will enjoy live music while sampling select foods from local restaurants and a variety of... more »

• Sheriff: Intoxicated man arrested after throwing beer can at deputy's head

  June 21, 2021 4:41 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A man was arrested after he allegedly threw a can at a deputy's forehead and doused other deputies with beer. Ashton Trevon Johnston, 23, was arrested Saturday morning at the Napoleonville Community Center after the sheriff's office was called to disperse a large crowd. Authorities said... more »

• State agency partnering with restaurants to offer free drinks to those vaccinated

  May 26, 2021 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State officials say they're teaming up with the Louisiana Restaurant Association to give free drinks to those who are freshly vaccinated next month. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said Wednesday it's working with the restaurant association to offer the incentive to those who... more »

• EBR Metro Council approves continuance of alcohol delivery, curbside pickup

  April 28, 2021 7:55 AM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - A pandemic-era city-parish ordinance that allowed East Baton Rouge's bars and restaurants to sell alcohol by means curbside and home delivery will remain in effect indefinitely. The Metro Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve this modernized to-go sale of alcohol, allowing local eateries and bars... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Education boss busted with booze during Zoom meeting Play Video

  April 13, 2021 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE- If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a Department of Education boss is learning the hard way that a picture can be construed in a number of ways. The Louisiana Department of Education says alcohol is prohibited at work for in-person and remote employees. That... more »

• Intoxicated boater charged in crash that killed 2 teens

  January 17, 2021 5:39 PM

  CALDWELL PARISH - Two 15-year-old boys bodies were recovered from a lake by officials after a boating incident on Saturday. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is investigating a double boating fatality that happened in Caldwell Parish. The deceased bodies of two 15-year-old boys were recovered from... more »

• Gary Mockler, former head of Mockler Beverage, dies at 82

  April 18, 2020 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Business Report Gary Mockler, the former head of Mockler Beverage died early Friday morning. In 1987, the St. Louis native partnered up with Budweiser and took ownership of the $20 million wholesale distributorship for the Baton Rouge market, buying out Anheuser-Busch’s 85% stake... more »

• Three arrested in spree of beer thefts that hit more than a dozen stores

  February 13, 2020 3:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested three suspects they believe stole more than $2,000 worth of beer. The culprits stole from over 16 convenience stores throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. The three were located Saturday after an off-duty reserve EBRSO deputy saw the suspect vehicle and notified the sheriff's... more »

• WATCH: $1,000 worth of alcohol stolen from Ascension Parish Winn-Dixie Play Video

  December 5, 2019 9:57 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people walked into a Winn-Dixie and walked out with about $1,000 worth of alcohol. One suspect was last seen wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt while the second suspect was last seen wearing black pants, a blue shirt... more »

• Defense can use Max Gruver's alleged substance abuse in LSU hazing case, Louisiana Supreme Court says Play Video

  July 7, 2019 12:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Advocate reports that Matthew Naquin's attorneys have successfully appealed an earlier ruling preventing them from presenting allegations of Maxwell Gruver's substance abuse in the weeks prior to his death by alcohol poisoning during what authorities describe as a "hazing ritual." Naquin, 21-years-old of Fair Oaks... more »

• Man with 7 previous DWI arrests booked again

  May 27, 2019 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was allegedly caught driving intoxicated for an eighth time Sunday night. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 60-year-old Henry Montgomery was pulled over around 11 p.m. Sunday in the Greendale area. Arrest records say Montgomery was seen driving erratically on Flag... more »

• Two indicted in fatal beating of Alabama fan after LSU game

  March 8, 2019 6:30 PM

  AMITE- A grand jury has indicted two men in the fatal beating of an Alabama football fan at a Ponchatoula bar after LSU lost its game. Ryan Anthony and Azia Crockett, both 24, were arrested after the Nov. 4 attack that fatally wounded Robert Bowers, 46, and are now... more »

• Cane Land Rum changing its name over trademark dispute

  February 21, 2019 7:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Cane Land Distilling Company is changing the name of its local crafted distilled products to Three Roll Estate due to "trademark issues." The local distillery parent company CEO David Stewart said a little after their trademark application was first filed, the name was taken. "A competitor... more »

• Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Central

  February 2, 2019 12:01 PM

  CENTRAL- One person was killed in a crash overnight on Denham Road near Red Stone Drive. The crash took the life of Dusty Shaffer of Baton Rouge. According to the Central Police Department, a single-vehicle crash involving a Ford pick up truck happened around 11:00 p.m. Friday night.... 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 »

• Three Tigerland bars cited for underage drinking Play Video

  June 28, 2018 11:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The city-parish Alcohol Beverage Control board took no action Thursday night against three Tigerland bars accused of multiple violations. The board was set to hear six allegations of underage drinking from an investigation in late May. "Apparently since the violations in May there were subsequent violations... 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 »

• LSU bans alcohol from Greek life until 2018

  October 19, 2017 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Alcohol will continue to be banned from Greek activities at LSU, the university revealed Thursday. In a letter sent to fraternities and sororities, F. King Alexander said alcohol will not be a part of the Greek culture on campus for the foreseeable future. The decision comes... more »

• LSU plans for sobering tailgating experience after fights, fraternity death Play Video

  September 22, 2017 7:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Officials have warned of a more sobering tailgating experience Saturday as LSU works to cleanup a drunken party ahead of football games. Earlier this week, the district attorney warned authorities will be targeting underage drinkers. LSU has banned Greek organizations from tailgating this weekend amid the... more »

• Man arrested after disruption at Chicken Shack

  June 24, 2017 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies arrested a man after he caused a disturbance at the Chicken Shack on N. Acadian Thruway. According to the affidavit, Ronnie Davis was inside the business and stumbling around the parking lot displaying poor balance, slurred speech and emitting a strong... more »

• Gulf Shores alcohol ban in effect for Spring Break

  March 6, 2017 3:09 PM

  GULF SHORES, Ala. - A Spring Break alcohol ban went into effect in Gulf Shores over the weekend, meaning there's no alcohol allowed past the dunes at any Gulf Shores beaches. This year marks the second time the area has instituted the ban after last year's Spring Break got... more »

• Two wanted for shoplifting more than $1,000 of alcohol from Walmart

  February 16, 2017 3:54 PM

  ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects wanted for shoplifting more than $1,000 worth of alcohol from Walmart. The incident occurred on Jan. 1 at the Neighborhood Walmart in Prairieville. The total amount of alcohol stolen was $1,023, according to the sheriff's office. ... more »

• Man arrested for giving teen drugs and alcohol, raping her in park

  December 25, 2016 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - BRPD arrested a man they say gave a teenage female drugs and alcohol and raped her in a park. According to police, Morris Dantzler, 62, offered the 16-year-old victim hard liquor and mojo, a synthetic marajuana, then met her at a park. Officers say Dantzler... more »

• Slidell man arrested after crashing into store; steals alcohol

  November 25, 2016 12:09 PM

  SLIDELL – One man spent Thanksgiving in jail after police say that he purposely crashed into a store to steal alcohol. Around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, a passerby reported that a vehicle drove through the glass entrance of a store, Jack's Beverage on Old Spanish Trail in Slidell. ... more »

• Bar owners prepare for huge LSU football weekend Play Video

  November 3, 2016 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tigerland bars are spending the days before the LSU-Alabama game stocking up, expecting a gigantic turnout. Fred's, argualby one of the most popular stops on a Baton Rouge gameday for students, used the most of their time Thursday to unload cases of alcohol and set up a... more »

• Senate bill included amendment aiming to limit stripper weight

  May 18, 2016 5:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana Senate bill intended to restrict the age of employees at strip clubs included a proposed amendment to limit employed strippers' weights. The amendment was with withdrawn before the House voted on the bill. The original text of Senate Bill 468 banned strip clubs... more »

• New taxes go in effect on April 1st; that's no joke Play Video

  March 31, 2016 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Smokers, drinkers, car renters and every shopper around Louisiana will be paying more for their purchases starting today. In addition to tax increases on cigarettes, alcohol and car rentals, a one percent increase in the state sales tax kicks in Friday. According to the Tax... more »

• Gulf Shores bans alcohol on beaches during Spring Break

  March 18, 2016 10:35 PM

  GULF SHORES – The City of Gulf Shores decided to ban alcohol on its beaches during the spring break season. Starting March 1st through April 17th all alcoholic products will be banned from the beaches, no matter how old the person consuming the beverage is. This ban prohibits any person... more »

• Sin tax likely to increase Play Video

  February 17, 2016 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Smokers and drinkers could soon pay more for their vices. A number of tax increases were debated at the state capitol Wednesday. These "sin" taxes are on Governor Edwards wish list for tackling the states budget deficit. The increases could come as soon as April. The proposed increases... more »

• Audit scolds Municipal Employees Retirement System former director Play Video

  January 25, 2016 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An audit released today scolded the Municipal Employees' Retirement System (MERS) over allegations money as misspent. The former director, Bob Rust, quit when this came to light last year. MERS is a system that invests money for nearly 11,000 employees from cities and towns across the... more »

• ATC agents turn up illegal activity in 4 more Bourbon St. bars, strip clubs

  November 5, 2015 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Troy Hebert issued emergency suspensions for four more French Quarter bars after they were found to be in violation during the agency’s “Operation Trick or Treat” investigation. Hebert ordered the businesses to immediately stop the sale of alcohol and tobacco... more »

• Alcohol use suspected in deadly wreck

  September 16, 2015 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said they believe alcohol was a factor in a deadly wreck which killed a college-bound teen in Baton Rouge Tuesday night. Cpl. Don Coppola with Baton Rouge Police said Tashadow Gray, 19, died in the wreck which happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 4600 block... more »

• After warning, agents do undercover booze checks Play Video

  September 4, 2015 12:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A day after warning bars they'll be cracking down, Alcohol Tobacco Control agents used undercover operatives to look for businesses illegally selling alcohol to minors Thursday. The strike came two nights before LSU's first football game. The Tigers open the season at home Saturday night. ... more »

• After parking lot arrest and ahead of football, bars talk underage drinking

  September 1, 2015 10:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Bar managers have been invited to a meeting with the head of the state Alcohol Tobacco Control. Commissioner Troy Hebert said he will meet with area bar business people Wednesday to discuss issues ahead of LSU and Southern University home football games. LSU opens the season... more »