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• Madison Brooks lawsuit: LSU student's father targeting Tigerland bar, rape suspects

  September 15, 2023 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The father of Madison Brooks, a 19-year-old LSU student who was struck and killed by a car after a night of partying in Tigerland, is suing the bar where she was seen drinking before the crash, as well as the four suspects who are now implicated in... more »

• Management teams gifted ownership over popular Baton Rouge restaurants Play Video

  August 7, 2023 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Business owners Wayne and Luci Stabiler say they're passing on several popular Baton Rouge restaurants to their respective management teams, gifting them full ownership over those businesses. The pair made the huge announcement on Monday, saying the transition has been in the works for months. A... more »

• Proposal would ban those under 21 from La. bars

  April 4, 2023 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bill filed in advance of this month's legislative session would bar anyone under the age of 21 from Louisiana bars. The "CARD 'EM" bill -- SB 194 -- was drafted by State Sen. Beth Mizell, a Republican from Franklinton. Its introduction follows the death of... more »

• Man struck and killed overnight while crossing Nicholson Drive near Tigerland Play Video

  October 28, 2022 7:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man died after he was hit by a car while trying to cross a street near Tigerland late Thursday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened after 10 p.m. near the intersection of Nicholson Drive and East Boyd Drive, near LSU's campus.... 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 »

• Bars in Pointe Coupee Parish allowed to resume indoor service Play Video

  February 5, 2021 7:28 PM

  NEW ROADS - Bars and night clubs in Pointe Coupee are back open for indoor service after the parish has seen in new coronavirus cases. Belina Hebert is the owner and operator of Daiquiri Diner in New Roads. The daiquiri bar has closed and re-opened twice since the shutdown... more »

• Bar owners in EBR hopefully await state approval to reopen Play Video

  September 29, 2020 8:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With cooler weather bringing chilly temperatures to the capital city, some locals are looking forward to enjoying one of their favorite hot cocktails at a local bar, and bar owners in East Baton Rouge Parish are hopeful to recieve state approval to reopen and serve eager customers,... more »

• East Baton Rouge formally requests state approval to reopen bars this week Play Video

  September 24, 2020 7:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Bars in East Baton Rouge could be allowed to re-open as early as this week if the percentage of coronavirus cases in the parish continue a downward trend. The parish is on track for multiple weeks of a positivity rate of tests below 5%. According to... more »

• St. James Parish meets criteria to reopen bars under Phase 3 guidelines

  September 18, 2020 11:02 AM

  UPDATE: The state said an error led to the ATC giving St. James Parish clearance to reopen bars. They will not be allowed to open Friday. Full story here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/despite-go-ahead-from-atc-friday-ldh-says-st-james-parish-cannot-reopen-bars-yet ***** ST. JAMES PARISH - Officials with St. James Parish announced Friday that the Parish has met... more »

• Louisiana bar owners anxious to learn more about phase 3 Play Video

  September 10, 2020 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some Louisiana businesses, including bars, have had a rough time during the pandemic. Now with the news that the state is moving toward phase 3 of reopening, there's some hope that more businesses can open their doors. At the start of phase 2, bars were allowed... more »

• Ahead of potential 'phase 3' announcement, bar owners hope to reopen Play Video

  September 7, 2020 10:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In September, and especially on a holiday off from school, Tigerland would typically be packed. "First day of school would've been one of our busiest days of the year," said Darin Adams, owner of Reggie's and JL's. "First week of school would've been one of our... more »

• Restaurants adapting to new dining options during virus outbreak Play Video

  March 17, 2020 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the time being, restaurant patrons can no longer sit and eat in bars and restaurants due to the coronavirus outbreak. Businesses are having to make several changes to continue serving the community. BLDG 5 owner Misti Broussard is one of those businesses. ... more »

• Metro Council introduces smoking ban, will consider in April

  March 23, 2016 9:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Metro Council introduced a smoking ban for discussion, Wednesday. This was not a public hearing. The Metro Council plans to discuss and debate the potential ban on April 13th. This smoking ban would make it illegal to smoke in businesses in the parish, including bars... more »

• Group wants to ban smoking in bars, casinos across Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 26, 2016 10:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The group Smoke-free East Baton Rouge is working on a campaign to extend an existing statewide smoking ban to include bars and gaming facilities. The group, made up of Louisiana Cancer Research Center, Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights, Cancer Action Network, the American Lung Association and others,... more »

• Poll: 70 percent of EBR voters in favor of extending workplace smoking ban

  January 26, 2016 7:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local, state and national public health groups have released the results of polls that show 70 percent of East Baton Rouge Parish voters are in favor of extending the statewide smoke-free policy to all workplaces, including bars and casinos. “Voters throughout East Baton Rouge Parish and... 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 »