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  • EBR to invest in stormwater cleaning systems to stop litter, debris from entering waterways Play Video

    January 20, 2023 3:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish will soon be making a big investment in parish waterways. It's all part of keeping in compliance with the city's MS4 permit. The city is working to purchase a litter-catching system it plans to install near Corporation Canal, LSU's North Gate and on East... 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 »
  • Mysterious 'boom' rattled people in parts of EBR overnight

    December 25, 2021 9:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Many people reported hearing a loud boom late Friday. People reported to WBRZ and authorities of hearing a loud noise -a "boom" - in neighborhoods along the Amite River. Many of the reports came from people living in Shenandoah and Old Jefferson. "A lot of... more »
  • Authorities chase reports of loud boom across Tangipahoa Parish

    February 24, 2020 11:50 PM

    PONCHATOULA - Authorities were not able to discern what caused a loud noise that reportedly shook people late Monday. What sounded like a sonic boom echoed across southern Tangipahoa Parish around 9 p.m. Numerous people around Ponchatoula and Hammond reported hearing the noise - like a loud clap of... more »
  • 68-year-old victim dies following Saturday night shooting

    February 23, 2019 8:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that has left one man dead on the 1600 block of N. 36th Street. Police say the victim is 68-year-old Charles Jackson. Jackson was shot while he was sitting on the front porch of his house Saturday night. He was then... more »
  • Fire Marshals shutdown eight fireworks stands for illegal sales

    December 30, 2018 9:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued cease and desist orders to eight fireworks stands in five parishes for illegal fireworks sales. Deputies shut down illegal sales at retail stands in Sabine, Lafayette, Acadia, St. Martin, and Iberia parishes. They also shut down a large warehouse in... more »
  • Dead tree at risk of falling, neighbor looking for help Play Video

    November 6, 2017 6:43 PM

    CENTRAL - A dead tree has been taunting a landowner for years. The tree is on the property next door and Kenny Cutrer says his neighbor has neglected to take it down. "Something has got to be done," he said. The tree shoots up about 90 feet... more »
  • Authorities investigating 'loud boom noise' off Elliot Road

    October 15, 2016 8:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies are currently investigating a loud boom noise that residents say happened near Hoo Shoo Too Road Saturday afternoon. Multiple residents reported hearing a “loud boom noise” that shook their homes around 6:40 p.m. A spokesperson for Louisiana State Police said that the East Baton Rouge... more »

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