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• Livingston Parish Council approves 12-month residential development moratorium Play Video

  July 27, 2023 11:14 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Council voted to adopt a 12-month residential development moratorium Thursday night after concerns over the pace of growth within the parish. Some argued that the fast pace of growth in the parish is putting a strain on the infrastructure, which increases the risk... more »

• LSU names new director of Tiger Marching Band

  July 24, 2023 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With little fanfare, LSU announced a new director of the Golden Band from Tigerland, just weeks after its previous director announced his resignation. Simon Holoweiko, who works as the Associate Director of Bands, will take over directorial duties, according to new information published on LSU's website.... more »

• Online nanny scam costs college student thousands Play Video

  February 1, 2023 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman answered an online ad for a nanny job but it turned out to be a scam. Now she's in debt. Lundin Bellow contacted 2 On Your Side to warn others about the red flags she missed so they don't end up in the same situation.... more »

• Man pleads guilty to December 2022 bank robbery, says he needed the money to pay off several debts

  December 7, 2022 5:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man pled guilty to a 2022 bank robbery, saying that he had several debts to pay off. The Baton Rouge Police Department said it arrested Floyd Hose Jr., 38, after he allegedly walked into Cottonport Bank on Corporate Boulevard in December 2022 and passed a... more »

• Homeowner losing property due to eroding bayou, fears pool could be next Play Video

  March 28, 2022 2:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman has been waiting nearly a year for the city-parish to respond to her eroding yard. Krystle Woods says she's already lost her fence and is getting tired of waiting for direction. Woods' home backs up to Jacks Bayou off of Stumberg Lane and Coursey... more »

• Six hurt in explosion at Marathon refinery in southeast Louisiana Play Video

  February 21, 2022 10:49 AM

  GARYVILLE - Several workers were injured in a powerful explosion at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in St. John the Baptist Parish on Monday, the company said in a statement released later that night. Initial reports from Marathon said that no one was hurt, though a company spokesperson issued a... more »

• State Police working with Mississippi authorities after LSU student accuses trooper of sexual misconduct Play Video

  October 7, 2021 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The head of Louisiana State Police offered an on-camera interview Thursday to discuss a story first reported by WBRZ the day before: A trooper on leave amid a sexual misconduct investigation after complaints of an incident with a member of the LSU marching band following an away... more »

• LSU's Golden Band from Tigerland staying home for UCLA matchup in September

  July 7, 2021 2:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU will travel to Rose Bowl Stadium for a "normal" return to football in a road game against UCLA in September without the band. The Tigers face UCLA in Pasadena, California, on Sept. 4. Assistant Band Director Kelvin Jones said the decision not to travel... more »

• Cryptocurrency making a wave in Baton Rouge, lawmakers hope to create rules for it Play Video

  May 13, 2021 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Cryptocurrency is the buzz of the business world. Dozens of Bitcoin ATM's have been popping up in the capital area, giving consumers the chance to trade in their cash for cryptocurrency. With Bitcoin skyrocketing, that's got the attention of state lawmakers who are looking at ways... more »

• Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy

  January 14, 2021 4:59 PM

  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses struggling with the prolonged economic fallout. Called the “American Rescue... more »

• With Mardi Gras parades banned, Human Jukebox coming to terms with quiet carnival season Play Video

  November 17, 2020 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The sound of notes are noticeably missing from the Southern University band hall this fall. There are no halftime routines to run through, no events to prepare for. "We had hurricanes, tornadoes, different things that give us a two-week setback, but never have we been able... more »

• Money wire transferred to wrong account, thousands in limbo Play Video

  November 9, 2020 6:18 PM

  CENTRAL - A woman is feuding with her bank that she says wired her money to the wrong account and won't supply her supporting documents that explain what happened. In September, Priscilla Smith went to Liberty Bank on Scenic Highway to initiate a wire transfer to her sister's Chase... more »

• Even with COVID-19 precautions, LSU Tiger Band not missing a beat Play Video

  September 10, 2020 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The sounds emanating from LSU's Tiger Band practices are familiar, but what those practices look like is anything but. "Six feet apart, we have to wear our mask," junior Lauren Domingue said. "It's a lot different in the sense of connecting with people, too." The... more »

• Hancock Whitney continues relief efforts with $390K investment to local food pantries

  June 11, 2020 10:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Hardships caused by novel coronavirus often include unemployment and, as a result, food insecurity. In an effort to help those impacted by these challenges, Hancock Whitney has pledged a $390,000 investment to local food pantries in South Louisiana. The bank's investment will support 22 organizations... more »

• LSU Tiger Marching Band received recognition for historic year Play Video

  January 19, 2020 12:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers football team isn't the only one getting recognized for this historic season. The LSU Tiger Marching Band received a round of applause for their outstanding work throughout the 2019 college football season during the LSU celebration ceremony that was held at PMAC on... more »

• Neighbors FCU employees donate over 1,500 pounds of food to Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

  December 3, 2019 8:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Neighbors Federal Credit Union employees were able to donate 1,558 pounds of food to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank this holiday season. Led by Team Impact, a group of volunteer employees, NFCU donated enough food to feed families in need 1,298 meals. "Once again,... more »

• Hackers target state-run college savings accounts; Security tightened

  March 15, 2019 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A state-backed college savings program tightened security measures amid a wave of cyber attacks on its accounts, WBRZ has learned. START accounts were targeted but attackers never gained access to money parents have been saving for their children. The START program allows for parents to... more »

• Two arrested for kidnapping, robbery over drug debt

  January 11, 2018 7:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men have been arrested for an attempted robbery and kidnapping Wednesday morning. The victim was driving in the intersection of Airline Highway and Choctaw Drive when he was flagged down by two suspects. The suspects were identified as 28-year-old Dexter Marshall and 26-year-old Christopher Smith.... more »

• Food Bank, Salvation Army distributing 2,500 Thanksgiving meals next week Play Video

  November 16, 2017 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thanksgiving meals will be distributed next week to people in the Baton Rouge community who need a hot meal ahead of the holiday. Michael Manning of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank says they're partnering with the Salvation Army this year to distribute Thanksgiving meals to... more »

• Woman fighting bank after valuables vanish from safe deposit box Play Video

  November 1, 2017 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman says her bank failed to properly secure her property in a safe deposit box. Dot Burkhalter says she's missing thousands of dollars worth of items and she should be compensated for her loss. She called 2 On Your Side after the bank offered to... more »

• Istrouma High marching band lacks instruments Play Video

  August 4, 2017 11:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Istrouma High School opens next week after a three year closure. The new band director, Reggie Jackson, is rebuilding the once great program from scratch. "The instruments are currently non-existent," he said. Jackson isn't sure where they went, he guessed some were destroyed in the August flood... more »

• Band director no longer at Dutchtown Middle School after racial slur post Play Video

  May 5, 2017 8:11 PM

  UPDATE: Richard Bresowar is no longer at Dutchtown Middle School. DUTCHTOWN- The band director at Dutchtown Middle School used a version of the N-word this week in a social media post. Richard Bresowar responded to a Facebook post by Ascension Parish Councilman Daniel Satterlee who was asking for... more »

• Woman arrested for trying to cash fraudulent checks, using fraudulent bank accounts

  March 9, 2017 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A woman was arrested for attempting to cash fraudulent checks from bank accounts that she opened using a 60-year-old's identity. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Lacey Bonaventure for forgery, bank fraud, attempted monetary instrument abuse and theft of assets from an aged/disabled person.... more »

• Krewe of Orion prepares for 2017 debut Play Video

  February 10, 2017 11:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Krewe of Orion is set to kick off carnival season Saturday night at 6:30 pm. The all-male organization has 18 floats loaded and ready to make the journey from St. Gabriel to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday morning. The krewe’s captain, Darren Coates, is... more »

• Mortgage company donates $15,000 to local food bank

  January 25, 2017 11:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Local mortgage company Assurance Financial donated $15,000 to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in December. The donation was funded in part by an annual "Jeans Fund," which allowed team members to wear casual dress attire to work in exchange for contributing to the donation. ... more »

• Woman wanted for Chase Bank robbery on Florida Boulevard

  January 23, 2017 4:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police Detectives are trying to identify a woman wanted for robbing the Chase Bank in the 10000 block of Florida Boulevard on Saturday. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. when the woman entered the bank and approached the teller window with a note demanding... more »

• Residents still dealing with "bank walkaways" damaged by August flood Play Video

  January 9, 2017 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A sign hangs in the front of Leroy and Karen Aucion's home that reads "You can't wash us away." It's a message to the August flood. But the Aucions, along with other residents in Woodlawn Acres neighborhood, are facing a disturbing reminder of the flood.... more »

• Man wanted for afternoon bank robbery on Coursey Blvd

  December 8, 2016 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say one man is on the run after robbing a bank at gunpoint on Coursey Blvd. Thursday afternoon. According to East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Hicks, the incident happened at the United Community Bank around 3:26 p.m. The armed man fled the area... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank receives $1.4 million grant for restoration

  December 7, 2016 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank received a $1.4 million grant from FEMA to help in restoring flood-related damages. The grant reimburses expenses to dispose of debris, clean and disinfect property and equipment along with restoring refrigeration and freezing at the Choctaw Drive distribution facility damaged... more »

• Central residents receive free Thanksgiving meals Play Video

  November 22, 2016 6:36 PM

  CENTRAL – Residents impacted by the August flood received free Thanksgiving meals Tuesday. Sherri Hedges received a dinner and said she is thankful for the meal she received at the food bank since she was not sure about what her family was going to have a holiday meal. ... more »

• FBI, Kentwood Police investigating Monday morning bank robbery

  November 21, 2016 11:25 PM

  KENTWOOD - The FBI New Orleans Division's Violent Crime Task Force and the Kentwood Police Department are looking for help in identifying the individual who robbed the First NBC Bank in Kentwood Monday morning. According to the FBI, on Nov. 21 around 9:45 a.m., a lone male entered the... more »

• LSU to hold annual Tigerama event on Oct. 25

  October 24, 2016 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tiger Band will hold its annual Tigerama event on Tuesday to celebrate the university's Department of Bands by showcasing musical and performance ensembles. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct 25 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and will begin with a performance... more »

• Baton Rouge food bank returns to warehouse after last month's flood Play Video

  September 14, 2016 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank lost about 600,000 pounds of food in last month's historic flood and moved to a temporary location, but now the organization is returning to its warehouse and beginning its normal operations. The food that was able to be salvaged during... more »

• WATCH: UofSC returns the favor, band plays LSU alma mater

  August 21, 2016 5:24 PM

  COLUMBIA – After historic flooding ravaged South Carolina, and a USC home game was moved to Baton Rouge, the Golden Band from Tigerland learned their SEC rival’s fight alma mater and fight song. Former LSU Director of Bands Roy King said the gesture portrayed the one of the many... more »

• Four branches of Capital One open on Monday after severe weather

  August 15, 2016 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Capital One announced that four branches in East Baton Rouge and Ascension parish will be open on Monday for customers in the flooding region. The following branches are open on Monday: Baton Rouge Main Office , 301 Main St., Baton Rouge Burbank Drive-Up , 9817... more »

• Acadiana's Pine Leaf Boys safe after Istanbul Bombings

  June 29, 2016 12:20 PM

  IZMIR - An Acadiana roots band who was touring Turkey at the time of the Istanbul bombings says they are safe and all accounted for. The Pine Leaf Boys arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday as part of a State Department tour of the country. The band toured Izmir,... more »

• FOLLOW UP: Musician turns private eye after his trombones are stolen Play Video

  May 18, 2016 11:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are closing in on a suspect who stole 2 trombones from an LSU band member, although the student has done some pretty handy detective work on his own. Since we told you about this story last Friday night at 10 p.m. , Thomas McKee has... more »

• Cool Schools: St. Michael's Band Play Video

  April 12, 2016 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The St. Michael's high school band recently competed in Festival Disney, an international band competition at Disney World. The band took home 10 awards and made their in front of bands from all over the world. "All we ever asked them was to do your best,"... more »

• EBRSO: Suspect in Bluebonnet Blvd. bank robbery in custody

  February 18, 2016 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies have arrested a man suspected of robbing a Capital One Bank on Bluebonnet Boulevard back in November. 29-year-old Timothy Pugh was located by EBRSO detectives in Zachary and taken into custody without incident. Deputies believe he is the man that walked into the bank... more »

• Photo released of bank robbery suspect

  January 11, 2016 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police released a photo of the man who detectives said robbed a Baton Rouge bank Monday and left behind a suspicious device. Baton Rouge Police said the man went into the Chase Bank at 3012 Government Street around 9:40 a.m. and went to a teller's window,... more »

• LSU to issue temporary hoverboard ban

  December 31, 2015 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A university spokesperson said LSU will ban the popular self-balancing scooters, or "hoverboards," both from campus and campus-run housing starting in January. A notice was initially sent to on-campus students this week with an updated section of the student handbook which bans the battery-powered scooters from... more »

• November 18, 2015 Morning News Pop Play Video

  November 18, 2015 8:05 AM

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• School no longer on lockdown after reports of nearby bank robbery Play Video

  November 17, 2015 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Administrators said a private school was locked down Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to reports of an armed robbery at a Baton Rouge bank. Sheriff's deputies said a bank robbery was reported just before 11 a.m. at the Capitol One Bank on Bluebonnet across from... more »

• Band director now says Tigerama is back on Play Video

  October 13, 2015 3:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - "The show must go on." LSU Director of Bands Damon Talley said Tuesday that after initially deciding to cancel this year's Tigerama due to recent challenges, a wave of support from alumni has led them to reconsider that decision. Talley told News 2 that band... more »

• Golden Band planning to play USC alma mater Saturday Play Video

  October 7, 2015 9:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Tiger Band is practicing a few different notes to help South Carolina fans feel at home Saturday. Director of Athletic Bands/Director of the "Golden Band from Tigerland" Roy King says he called the band director at USC to get the sheet music to their alma... more »

• Woman with bat, knife arrested at bank

  September 16, 2015 6:37 PM

  SLIDELL – Police in Slidell said they were able to calm down a woman who went into a city bank armed with a bat and knife, and disarmed her without any injuries. According to the Slidell Police Department the woman entered a Chase Bank on 350 Gause Blvd carrying... more »

• Dutchtown, Central bands remember 9/11 victims Play Video

  September 11, 2015 11:16 PM

  CENTRAL - Two high school bands took to the field as one Friday night, to celebrate the heroes and honor the victims of 9/11. "I'm Proud To Be An American" was performed live during halftime at the Dutchtown High and Central High school football game. It was one of... more »

• Mizzou pays tribute to late LSU band members

  September 2, 2015 3:48 PM

  COLUMBIA, Mo. - Members of the University of Missouri's marching band took time Wednesday to pay tribute to two LSU marching band members who died recently. The Marching Mizzou posted a picture to Twitter showing members spelling out "LSU" in their parking lot. The two late members of... more »

• OneRepublic to perform during LSU halftime

  August 31, 2015 1:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU athletics officials announced Monday the rock band OneRepublic will perform at halftime of the LSU-Florida football game this year on Oct. 17. LSU Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor Joe Alleva said a second "world-renowned" act would also be announced soon to perform at a... more »