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• Lawsuit over Clinton mental health facility lands in federal court

  June 5, 2023 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A legal battle initially slated for state court has landed in the federal system, which may now determine the fate of a planned mental health care facility in Clinton. Harmony Behavioral Health filed its lawsuit in March after running into what it claims were unfair steps... more »

• Sheriff: High-ranking sheriff's deputy crashes truck after drinking, department changing policies Play Video

  June 10, 2022 5:52 PM

  CLINTON - A high-ranking East Feliciana sheriff's deputy ran off the road and crashed into a ditch after drinking at a business, and now policies in East Feliciana Parish are changing. The policy change comes after the WBRZ Investigative Unit began asking questions about the wreck this week. Sheriff... more »

• Man dies after argument, accidental shooting at Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Mississippi, police say

  February 6, 2022 1:44 PM

  CLINTON, Miss. - A man has died after accidentally shooting himself during an argument in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru line. The Clinton Police Department told WLBT the shooting happened Friday evening at the Chick-fil-A on U.S. 80 in Clinton, Mississippi. City officials say the driver, 23-year-old Kendarius Vaughn, was... more »

• A bird's Ida view

  August 30, 2021 11:04 PM

  CLINTON - seagulls were spotted in a paved lot Monday afternoon, more than 100 miles from their natural habitat. Typically, the birds prefer coastlines of oceans, bays, and major lakes--their primary source for food. Hurricane Ida may be blamed for the unexpected relocation. Hurricanes have had a record of... more »

• Discussion on removal of East Feliciana Confederate statue delayed to allow for public input Play Video

  June 15, 2020 9:31 PM

  CLINTON - Officials delayed a discussion set for Monday night on the removal of a Confederate statue to allow for more public input in a larger venue. The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury planned to discuss whether to remove or relocate the 111-year-old Confederate statue outside of the Clinton... more »

• Louisiana supercentenarian, Lue 'Vicie' Coleman George, passes away at 110

  January 23, 2020 10:24 AM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH - A native of East Feliciana who lived to be 110 passed away in Decatur, Georgia on Jan. 12. Lue 'Vicie' Coleman George was born Nov. 24, 1909 and family and friends knew her as a studious youngster who had a knack for sports. She... more »

• REPORT: New details reveal serious financial woes in Clinton after review of audit report

  December 17, 2019 10:25 PM

  CLINTON - An audit conducted for the town of Clinton revealed serious financial problems for the town. According to a report by the Advocate, Auditor Minda Raybourne told the Board of Alderman Tuesday that it needs "a top-to-bottom review of your revenue and expenses." The accountant urged the... more »

• Clinton investigation expands into allegations of wrongdoing Play Video

  October 29, 2018 5:41 PM

  CLINTON- Subpoenas were sent to the Town of Clinton Friday indicating the investigation into allegations of wrongdoing is expanding. The subpoenas request documents tied to Mayor's Court. The East Feliciana Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police want: a record of fees collected, a breakdown and explanation of court costs imposed,... more »

• Police department's narcotics bank account focus of criminal investigation

  October 11, 2018 5:52 PM

  CLINTON – Another search warrant has been filed in an ongoing investigation surrounding allegations of wrongdoing in the town of Clinton. This week, parish investigators focused on bank account records of the Clinton Police Department. In court documents, agents wrote they were looking for evidence of possible felony theft.... more »

• Investigative Unit: Town running a kangaroo court, detectives suspect Play Video

  September 5, 2018 4:56 PM

  CLINTON – Subpoenas were filed in a state and parish investigation involving allegations of widespread wrongdoing in the town of Clinton. The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned Wednesday, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and the State Police are looking into the conduct of the Clinton Mayor’s Court and the... more »

• Man indicted for first-degree murder after November killing spree

  December 21, 2017 7:20 AM

  CLINTON-The man accused of going on a murder spree last month was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder in the deaths of three people in East Feliciana. Taurus Hamilton was indicted Wednesday. Hamilton is charged with killing his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and her new boyfriend's... more »

• Hillary Clinton says she won't run again despite Donald Trump's urging

  October 17, 2017 3:10 PM

  Hillary Clinton said she will not run for president a third time, despite President Donald Trump urging her to do so. ABC News reports that during a recent interview with a radio station in the U.K., when asked if she will run again Clinton said, "No, I'm not going... more »

• Scout leader murdered in another rural shooting Play Video

  October 9, 2017 1:54 PM

  CLINTON – The man who runs a Boy Scout camp in a rural area north of Baton Rouge was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting Monday morning. Brad DeFranceschi, 48, was found gunned down, shot multiple times in the chest, sources said, at the back of his property... more »

• Clinton man killed in four vehicle crash

  September 23, 2017 9:05 PM

  CLINTON - Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that occurred Saturday around noon on LA Highway 10. That crash claimed the life of 66-year-old James Felker. Authorities say the driver of a tractor-trailer, 41-year-old Daniel Jonson, was traveling westbound on LA 10 and veered into... more »

• FBI Director James Comey has been fired

  May 9, 2017 5:46 PM

  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey. In a statement, Trump says Comey's firing "will mark a new beginning" for the FBI. The White House says the search for a new FBI director will begin immediately. Statement from @WhiteHouse @PressSec on @FBI Director pic.twitter.com/EdBRntMim5... more »

• Election night narrowly misses a TV ratings record

  November 9, 2016 8:45 PM

  NEW YORK - An estimated 71.4 million Americans watched returns electing Republican Donald Trump the next president on prime-time television on Tuesday, narrowly missing a record set eight years ago on the night Democrat Barack Obama won his first term. The Nielsen ratings company says 71.5 million watched election night... more »

• Clinton residents begin gutting homes following flood Play Video

  September 5, 2016 7:40 PM

  CLINTON – The town of Clinton was one of the first areas hit by the recent historic flooding. Now residents are beginning the process of gutting their homes. Sheilla Flowers has lived in her Clinton neighborhood for nearly five decades. Her home base is now a ghost town with... more »

• East Feliciana Parish not in compliance, state freezes funding Play Video

  August 11, 2016 5:09 PM

  CLINTON- Leaders in East Feliciana Parish held an emergency meeting today as money problems begin to set in. The state recently stopped sending public money to the parish since it's not in compliance with the State Legislative Auditor. The lack of money is leaving the Parish Council on Aging in... more »

• Boil water advisory issued for roads in Clinton

  August 10, 2016 1:56 PM

  CLINTON – A boil water advisory has been issued for two roads in Clinton. Water District #7 has issued to advisory for Shropshire Road and Union Chapel Road. The water produced by the system is of questionable microbiological quality, according to the water district. The boil advisory is... more »

• Boil water advisory issued for part of East Feliciana Parish

  June 20, 2016 6:02 PM

  CLINTON – A boil water advisory has been issued for a part of East Feliciana Parish as of Monday afternoon. The boil water advisory is in effect for residents on Shropshire Road. The advisory is in effect due to the water produced in the water supply system being of questionable... more »

• LSP: 4 dead after fiery collision in Clinton Play Video

  May 31, 2016 6:08 AM

  CLINTON - An overnight head-on collision on LA 67, north of LA 432, took the lives of four people, including an infant, in East Feliciana Parish. State Police said 24-year-old Jakyle Hall of Norwood, 22-year-old Brandon Temple, 19-year-old Holley Thomas and 1-year-old Hazel Temple all sustained fatal injuries in... more »

• Greensburg Mayor quits amid WBRZ Investigative Unit report Play Video

  May 19, 2016 10:39 PM

  GREENSBURG- The longtime Mayor in the Town of Greensburg resigned amid a report that aired Thursday on WBRZ-TV. The Investigative Unit uncovered he has been living in a completely different parish than the town he represents. An ordinance on the books in the town mandates, "The Mayor... more »

• Residents mark 15 years since Clinton toddler's disappearance

  May 15, 2016 11:09 PM

  CLINTON – Family members of a missing toddler who vanished from a Clinton home marked a somber anniversary Sunday. Wesley Dale Morgan disappeared without a trace from his Clinton home 15 years ago Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was last seen May 15, 2001 at his home off of... more »

• Sanders picks up another win; still a long shot

  May 10, 2016 11:29 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Republican-side of the Presidential Race is all but decided with Donald Trump the presumptive nominee. Nonetheless, he picked up victories Tuesday night in both West Virginia and Nebraska. The race is tighter on the Democratic-side. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) remains a long-shot to win the... more »

• School board denies only bid for historic school

  May 10, 2016 11:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Feliciana Parish School Board will have to once again discuss what to do with the old Clinton High School after declining the only bid they received Tuesday night. Superintendent Carlos Sam told News 2 the bid for roughly $10,000. The school board had previously... more »

• Mother has questions for former coroner after son's death Play Video

  May 5, 2016 5:40 PM

  CLINTON- The mother of a 19-year-old who died in February is demanding an apology from the former East Feliciana Parish Coroner, Laura DeJohn. It comes one week after the WBRZ Investigative Unit showed you the former coroner kept no written records in her office. State law requires her to... more »

• Committee suggests pursuing lease-purchase agreement for old Clinton High

  April 5, 2016 12:48 AM

  CLINTON - A buildings committee is recommending the East Feliciana Parish School Board use a different strategy to find a taker for the old Clinton High School. Superintendent Carlos Sam says the committee signed off on pursuing a lease-purchase agreement on the building that has been vacant since the 1980s.... more »

• Trump, Clinton win big; Rubio suspends campaign

  March 15, 2016 11:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tuesday night Donald Trump (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) expanded their leads in their parties presidential primaries. Trump won the winner-take-all state of Florida, as well as North Carolina and Illinois. At the time of this post, he's currently in a back-and-forth race with Sen. Ted... more »

• 'Super Tuesday' super for Trump, Clinton

  March 2, 2016 12:42 AM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald Trump (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) were the big winners of 'Super Tuesday'- a day consisting of presidential primaries in 11 different states. Donald Trump won seven states, most among republicans, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. He's also expected to win... more »

• Clinton middle school teacher accused of sexting with student Play Video

  February 3, 2016 12:54 PM

  CLINTON - Police say a middle school teacher was arrested Wednesday after a parent complained that he was sending inappropriate messages to a student’s cell phone. Clinton Police say Louis N. Smith, Jr. was charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile, computer aided solicitation of a minor and prohibited... more »

• School system hopes to get about $200,000 for Old Clinton High School

  February 2, 2016 7:46 PM

  CLINTON - Again Tuesday, school leaders in East Feliciana Parish agreed to try to find someone to buy the Old Clinton High School on Plank Road near downtown. The building was built in 1903 and has been empty since the 1980's. The school district hopes to sell it to... more »

• Walmart stores close Thursday; Local businesses are glad Play Video

  January 27, 2016 7:15 PM

  CLINTON - Hundreds of Walmart will be closing its doors on Thursday, including the store in Clinton. Some empty aisles were taped off, and only a few canned items remained on shelves as many people splurged on the closing sales. Curry Pharmacy is located just a few blocks... more »

• Stores in Clinton, Independence impacted by sweep of Walmart closures Play Video

  January 15, 2016 12:51 PM

  BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart announced the closure of 154 locations across the country Friday, including several within the state. Locally affected stores include the recently opened Clinton Walmart, which is one of the corporation’s smaller “Neighborhood Market” locations. Other stores on the list for closure in Louisiana include Walmart... more »

• School district leaders won't give up on abandoned school building

  January 5, 2016 11:31 PM

  CLINTON - School system leaders are determined to save an abandoned school. Tuesday night, the school board agreed to re advertise for bids seeking a buyer for the Old Clinton High School on Plank Road. At the end of November , no bids were submitted in the first attempt... more »

• State launches investigation after WBRZ reports on exposed skull in cemetery Play Video

  December 20, 2015 10:43 PM

  CLINTON - Some residents in Clinton are demanding action over a disturbing situation at the Hickory Nut cemetery. Several graves at the cemetery are in bad shape but not as bad as one that shows exposed bones. Frederick Boyd enjoys taking walks through the Hickory Nut cemetery. He's lived in... more »

• School board hopes to give old school a second chance

  December 18, 2015 12:48 PM

  CLINTON - A committee of the East Feliciana Parish School Board suggests advertising for bids again after the first try at saving the Old Clinton High School failed. Not a single bid was placed with the school system when it put the building up for sale recently . The... more »

• State Police identify victims in Clinton double murder

  December 8, 2015 1:03 PM

  CLINTON - Louisiana State Police have identified the victims of a double murder that happened in Clinton Sunday afternoon. The victims are 46-year-old Kem Smith of Clinton and 39-year-old Clifton Cowan, Jr. of Zachary. East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s deputies and State Police reported the arrest of 31-year-old Eric... more »

• Suspect arrested in murder of man and woman in Clinton Play Video

  December 7, 2015 4:42 PM

  CLINTON - Sheriff's deputies in East Feliciana Parish say they've arrested a man in connection with the apparent murder of a Clinton couple. Eric Sanders, 31, was taken into custody as a suspect Monday afternoon. He was booked on two counts of first degree murder. Deputies believe Sanders is behind... more »

• EFPSO: Two bodies found near Clinton Play Video

  December 6, 2015 6:24 PM

  CLINTON – Deputies in East Feliciana Parish are investigating a murder after two bodies were discovered near Clinton Sunday afternoon. According to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, the two bodies were found near LA Hwy 10 east of Clinton. Investigators told WBRZ that foul play is suspected.... more »

• Not a single person wants to buy this hundred-year-old school

  November 30, 2015 11:37 PM

  CLINTON - The school board will have to decide what to do with a hundred-year-old school since no one seems to be interested in buying it. At the beginning of November, the East Feliciana Parish School System announced plans to sell the Old Clinton High School on Plank Road.... more »

• Board approves putting old school building up for sale

  October 6, 2015 10:05 PM

  CLINTON - The East Feliciana Parish School Board voted to move forward with a plan to sell a 77-year-old school building. Tuesday, the board approved having the building appraised. After an appraisal, the school building will be put on the market. Board members said the building, called the... more »

• Clinton area water system issues boil advisory

  October 5, 2015 11:29 PM

  CLINTON - Water officials issued a boil order late Monday night. The order is for people in Water District 7 and includes Highway 961 between Highway 10 and Rist Road, all of McConnell Lane and Cox Lane. The order only impacts a few dozen homes in the area. ... more »

• Police chief plans to arrest hundreds overnight Friday Play Video

  July 12, 2013 9:43 PM

  CLINTON - A town's amnesty program ends at midnight Friday evening, and the police chief has planned to round up hundreds of offenders. "Come take care of your citation or your warrant or you will be arrested, plan and simple," Clinton Police Chief Fredrick Dunn said. The program... more »

• Superintendent says struggling district needed tax money

  April 7, 2013 7:17 PM

  CLINTON- More than 70-percent of voters rejected the property tax that would fund schools in East Feliciana Parish. "The election was for our students. And so we know what is needed for our students and so we were hoping for um a victory last night," says Superintendent Henderson Lewis.... more »

• Gerald faces sentencing for drunk driving deaths

  March 12, 2013 7:26 AM

  CLINTON - The man who police say was more than twice the legal limit when he crashed into another car head-on, killing seven people, will learn his fate today in an East Feliciana Parish courtroom. Brett Gerald pleaded guilty in December to seven counts of vehicular homicide, after originally... more »