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  • Political in-fighting at play in controversial development along Highland Road Play Video

    October 3, 2023 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A $35 million proposal for a new mixed-use development near the Country Club of Louisiana is raising concerns over potential impacts to traffic and drainage in the area. But the discussion surrounding the already controversial Aztek Cove development got even muddier Tuesday after a metro council... more »
  • WATCH: University of Alabama implodes decades-old dormitory Play Video

    July 4, 2022 3:10 PM

    TUSCALOOSA - A dormitory that's housed more than 50,000 people at the University of Alabama since 1968 was imploded on the Fourth of July. The detonation went off without a hitch early Monday morning, destroying Julia Tutwiler Hall. The school said about 2,000 holes were drilled into the... more »
  • Fire destroys home in neighborhood off Siegen Lane

    February 18, 2022 8:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A "massive" fire in a neighborhood near Siegen Lane destroyed a house early Friday morning. The St. George Fire Department arrived at the home on South Potwin Drive around 3:30 a.m. to find flames spewing from the roof of the house. Additional trucks had to... more »
  • Burbank Drive subdivision asking planning commission to OK 100+ new lots Play Video

    October 5, 2021 10:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After similar, previous requests have been approved, developers of Pelican Lakes on Burbank drive are asking the planning commission for permission to add more than 100 new lots to the subdivision. "Pelican Lakes was started in 2012, and it was part of an 800-lot master development,"... more »
  • Councilman, neighbor at odds over property enhancement project Play Video

    September 22, 2021 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman is at odds with his neighbors. Their property dispute is full of twists and turns and involves a councilman's backyard oasis at a property outside of his district. The property is near Millerville Road and S. Flannery Road in Sherwood... more »
  • Amid flurry of flood zone development requests, planning commission shoots down Burbank subdivision Play Video

    September 20, 2021 11:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Days after heavy rain brought flooding to areas of the capital city, the East Baton Rouge Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for a subdivision project along Burbank Drive. Maple Cove, an 11-acre, 60-lot project near University Villas, was one of several potential projects either partially... more »
  • Temporarily stricter development restrictions leave room for planning commission to allow some flood-zone projects

    September 17, 2021 11:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Tougher drainage requirements for development in flood zones take effect Saturday, but do not apply to several residential projects being considered Monday by the Planning Commission. In a unanimous vote Sept. 8, the Metro Council approved a year-long tightening of building standards for projects in flood... more »
  • Flooring replaced in home, non-profit steps in to help Play Video

    August 20, 2021 5:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Their own home had become a danger to them. Now, a group is providing some much-needed repairs and peace of mind. Rebuilding Together Baton Rouge has been working at a home on Devall Lane, making repairs to help prevent the homeowners from repeat falls. The non-profit... more »
  • Denham Springs Housing Authority has new home five years after being wiped out by 2016 flood Play Video

    August 14, 2021 11:19 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The Denham Springs Housing Authority is paying one million dollars for a new location to rebuild after their complex was destroyed in the 2016 flood. "Thank God we're able to get his contract through the church," Housing Authority Director Fred Banks said. The site is... more »
  • Man with multiple gunshot wounds found in apartment complex parking lot

    July 31, 2021 7:09 PM

    SLIDELL - A man with multiple gunshot wounds was found in the parking lot of an apartment complex Saturday. Slidell Police Department said around 3:20 July 31, Tyran Anderson, 23, was found shot several times in the parking lot of The Lofts at Canterbury apartment complex. Police said... more »
  • Two subdivisions approved, another denied by EBR planning commission Monday Play Video

    July 19, 2021 11:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A packed house of residents watched as the East Baton Rouge planning commission greenlit Monday two subdivisions in its monthly meeting. Another subdivision project was deferred while commissioners denied a fourth. A proposed 986-home subdivision at the intersection of Groom Road and Old Scenic Highway... more »
  • Development code & ordinance changes likely, EBR drainage director tells frustrated residents Play Video

    June 29, 2021 11:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Speaking before a packed house of fed-up residents Tuesday night, Fred Raiford, transportation and drainage director for East Baton Rouge, hinted changes to the parish's development code and related ordinances are coming following May flooding. Raiford attended Councilwoman Denise Amoroso's district meeting to field questions and... more »
  • Iberville council approves moratorium on new developments in wake of recent flooding Play Video

    June 15, 2021 8:40 PM

    The Iberville Parish Council voted Tuesday to approve a year-long pause on future subdivision developments on the east side of the parish. The 12-month moratorium passed with a unanimous vote and comes after Iberville Parish saw heavy flooding in May. The parish government said it would take that time... more »
  • Lumber prices are hitting record-breaking highs Play Video

    June 3, 2021 8:30 PM

    Lumber is the main material used to build most homes, and prices have soared to historic highs. Construction on a new home has reached an average of about 36,000 dollars more than last year just because of lumber costs according to estimates from the National Association of Home Builders.... more »
  • Proposed moratorium in Ascension an 'emotional response,' home builders association says Play Video

    June 1, 2021 11:12 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Exactly two weeks after Ascension Parish president Clint Cointment proposed a 12-month development moratorium following the latest bout of widespread flooding, the debate over the proposal is heating up. Brandon Ivey, chairman of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge, says Cointment's proposition isn't an... more »
  • Droves of residents implore council to approve Ascension construction moratorium Play Video

    May 21, 2021 12:13 AM

    GONZALES - Support for a year-long construction moratorium flooded in Thursday night as residents of Ascension Parish packed the newly-christened council chambers. "The fear of our homes flooding is not going to go away," one resident said. "I think when they build these subdivisions, they're messing with drainage,"... more »
  • Car crashes into side of Chef KD's in Gonzales, driver arrested for DWI

    May 2, 2021 11:15 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle that crashed into the catering company Chef KD's early Sunday morning. Crews arrived around 1:45 am to the business on Babin Road. The drivers side of a car smashed into the corner of the building. Louisiana State... more »
  • Home Builders Association hosts second weekend of annual Parade of Homes

    April 29, 2021 9:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge invites the community to attend the second weekend of the annual Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes, hosted by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, promotes local reputable builders and developers and educates the community on responsible... more »
  • West side shelter briefly open, now closed as power is restored

    February 15, 2021 4:53 PM

    ADDIS - West Baton Rouge officials announced they planned to open a temporary shelter Monday night as many are left without power due to a severe winter storm. The shelter was scheduled to open at 5 p.m. Monday at the Addis Community Center. It closed before nine after a... more »
  • Ascension Parish cuts ribbon on new fire station in Modeste

    January 29, 2021 1:27 PM

    MODESTE - Officials cut the ribbon on a new fire station in Modeste on Friday. Councilman Alvin Thomas thanked Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and his administration and the local fire board members for coming together to make this new fire station. “This new fire station helps protect... more »
  • BP plans to bring new solar power plant to Pointe Coupee Parish Play Video

    January 28, 2021 7:55 PM

    VENTRESS - Oil giant BP is planning to build a 1,000-acre, $300 million solar power plant in Pointe Coupee Parish. J.E Jumonville owns the sugar cane farm where BP wants to put the solar plant. "The move is going green and clean," Jumonville said. "Apparently they are moving... more »
  • 'Deeply troubling': LSU Athletics responds to controversy surrounding sponsor in wake of DC riot

    January 11, 2021 2:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU Athletics department says photos showing Rouses co-owner Donald Rouse Sr. at last week's protest which ended in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol are "deeply troubling," but it's unclear if the controversy will affect the university's advertising relationship with the supermarket chain. On... more »
  • Baton Rouge's downtown library hosts soft opening Friday morning Play Video

    June 17, 2020 1:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After a chaotic two-year stretch rife with construction issues and legal battles , the River Center Branch Library in downtown is nearly ready for its first visitors. On Wednesday, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system shared photos of the finished interior at its newest location... more »
  • Shed fire on Sorrel Ave. spreads to neighboring building

    April 25, 2020 10:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fire crews responded to a shed fire believed to be caused by arson. Around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived on scene in the 2700 block of Sorrel Ave near Chippewa St. Firefighters responded to the same location one hour ago... more »
  • Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans collapses; At least 2 dead, several injured

    October 12, 2019 11:38 AM

    UPDATE: Gov. Edwards says at least two people are dead, two are missing, and at least 18 are injured after the Hard Rock Hotel collapsed Saturday morning in New Orleans. ********* NEW ORLEANS - A scary scene was captured on video this Saturday morning showing a large portion... more »
  • After On Your Side report, impromptu dumping ground cleared near child care center Play Video

    February 20, 2019 6:29 PM

    UPDATE: Just hours after the WBRZ report on the trash piled up near the child care center, the trash appears to have been cleared up. It wasn't immediately clear who was responsible for cleaning up the area. ***** BATON ROUGE - There are unofficial dumping grounds all... more »
  • Louisiana capitol doors to reopen this summer Play Video

    March 14, 2018 8:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The front doors of the state capitol have been shut for two years now as repair crews waterproof and reset limestone panels on the building's exterior. The 86-year-old structure is the tallest building in Baton Rouge and the work being done is more than routine maintenance. ... more »
  • Mortgage company slow to release money, rebuilding at standstill Play Video

    November 21, 2017 6:13 PM

    UPDATE: On Dec. 1 James Keener told 2 On Your Side he had received two checks in the mail from Union Pacific Financial totaling $27,414.53, which is the amount Keener had been requesting to move forward with his construction. BATON ROUGE - A man says he can't move... more »
  • New community center, substation now open in Ascension Parish Play Video

    September 16, 2017 11:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office unveiled a new community center and substation in Donaldsonville Saturday morning. The Ascension Parish School System donated the property to the APSO to use for residents and officers. The community center is filled with offices spaces for deputies and educational... more »
  • Fire forces evacuation of office building on One Calais Avenue

    July 31, 2017 2:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An office building was evacuated after a fire occurred just before noon on Monday. The St. George Fire Department responded to an office building located in the 8000 block of One Calais to find a light haze in the building. According to the fire... more »
  • Front doors at Louisiana Capitol stay closed another year Play Video

    July 19, 2017 9:36 PM

    The front doors at the Louisiana Capitol have been closed for about two years as of summer 2017. BATON ROUGE- It was supposed to be a simple waterproof job on the exterior of the Louisiana Capitol but inspectors found a more serious problem. Not that waterproofing the exterior... more »
  • Driver crashes into building on Government Street

    March 15, 2017 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A driver crashed into a building on Government Street at South 14th on Wednesday afternoon. The crash caused the Baton Rouge Police Department to close the east bound lane. Traffic coming out of downtown on to Government Street is heavy due to the crash. There are no... more »
  • Apartment fire on Stan Avenue caused by pot left on stove

    January 12, 2017 10:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning apartment fire in the 11000 block of Stan Avenue. The fire occurred around 12:50 a.m. on Thursday. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find flames coming from a down stairs apartment. According to the fire... more »
  • Man arrested for threatening to blow up building in Houma

    January 11, 2017 6:38 PM

    HOUMA – A man wanted for making threats to blow up a building in Houma was arrested, according to Louisiana State Police. Daniel Neville, 54, was arrested on charges of disturbing the peace, communicating false information of planned arson along with entry and remaining where forbidden. On Nov. 3,... more »
  • Law office building catches fire due to overheated copy machine

    January 3, 2017 10:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A law office building caught fire after a copy machine overheated. The fire occurred at the Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan & Associates law office at 9190 Interline Avenue on Monday just before 10 p.m. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a copy machine on fire... more »
  • Decision to block property developments in Ascension reversed Play Video

    December 14, 2016 10:22 PM

    GONZALES - Developers went head-to-head with Ascension Parish officials to reverse a decision to deny two subdivision proposals. Today, that decision was reversed. Only two board members remained at the hearing, since a third resigned last night. In October, they decided to block one development that would build at... more »
  • Q & A: Do I need to elevate my home? Play Video

    September 1, 2016 5:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The unnamed storm that swept through our area last month will go down as the fourth most expensive flood in the National Flood Insurance Program's history, according to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. A group of lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to discuss flood recovery and response. ... more »
  • Drywall in high demand as flood victims recover Play Video

    August 25, 2016 7:11 PM

    MILLERVILLE – Hundreds of thousands of sheets of dry wall has been coming in by the truckloads. They are selling just as quickly as they are coming in as residents impacted by the flood are rebuilding. Now that flood water has started to recede, the need for supplies is... more »
  • Eight fire trucks needed to battle fire on Jones Creek Rd.

    February 4, 2016 9:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Saint George and East Side Fire Departments faced some challenges battling a fire in a vacant storage building Thursday afternoon. The building in the 4500 block of Jones Creek Rd. near Coursey Blvd. was about 1500 feet off the road, making it difficult for crews... more »
  • BRFD: Arson the cause of early morning fire

    September 21, 2015 9:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Authorities have determined arson to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a building in Baton Rouge early Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department received a call about a building on fire on Scenic Highway at Rosenwald Road around 4:15 a.m. It took fire crews about... more »

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