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  • Tickets sold out for 2023 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway; on-air drawing set for June Play Video

    February 28, 2023 12:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Tickets for a chance at winning this year's St. Jude Dream Home are officially sold out! The final ticket was sold on Friday, April 28, making for one of the fastest sell-outs in the contest's history. Through the campaign, WBRZ and its viewers helped raise $1.2... more »
  • Alex Trebek, 80, died Sunday

    November 8, 2020 12:43 PM

    Alex Trebek, the 80-year-old host of the popular TV show Jeopardy! died Sunday. Producers announced his death on social media Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM —... more »
  • Dean of LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication died overnight

    September 29, 2020 10:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The dean of LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication died overnight. Martin Johnson was relatively new as head of the school, having been appointed dean in April 2018. He'd previously been the associate dean for graduate studies and research for the Manship School and the holder... more »
  • 'Trash' workers sign meant in jest but points to stress level of many workers

    September 24, 2020 12:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A restaurant manager said a sign chastising employees who did not show up for their shift was meant as a joke to help disgruntled customers understand why food orders were taking so long. “Please be patient with us today. There will be a wait. Most of... more »
  • Sassy MS highway sign trolls Big 10 in COVID reminder

    September 1, 2020 4:49 PM

    JACKSON, Mississippi - Mississippi used some snarky messages to promote its ongoing measures to curb the spread of coronavirus. Interstate messaging signs in Mississippi displayed one Tuesday: "BE LIKE THE BIG 10 STAY HOME AND AVOID GATHERINGS." The signs are meant to remind people that hanging out in crowds... more »
  • EBR schools delay start of classes, will stay virtual until at least Labor Day Play Video

    July 21, 2020 3:22 PM

    Watch the news conference on WBRZ Plus, which is always streaming online here, around 10 a.m. BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish School System will delay the start of in-person classes on campus by a few weeks. Teachers received messages from principals by Wednesday morning, alerting... more »
  • State rental assistance program temporarily suspended due to overwhelming number of applicants Play Video

    July 16, 2020 4:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Days after Governor John Bel Edwards announced a state program to provide assistance to renters struggling through the coronavirus outbreak, the program was temporarily suspended due to an overwhelming response. The Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance program was meant to provide about $24 million to help renters... more »
  • Watch the WBRZ race relations broadcast here; Rebroadcast coming next week Play Video

    July 10, 2020 1:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – WBRZ will present a special broadcast focused on conversations about race and inequality in the Greater Baton Rouge area. The commercial-free, 30-minute program will be seen on WBRZ Channel 2 and WBRZ Plus throughout the next few weeks. The broadcast will premiere at 11:30 Sunday (July... more »
  • BR YMCA reopening some branches, altering hours next week

    May 13, 2020 5:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Two YMCA branches will not reopen with the same services before coronavirus shuttered the community service organization’s operations. The YMCA closed its fitness centers amid the pandemic and the state’s stay at home order. Relaxed rules allow businesses – and gyms – to reopen Friday. The... more »
  • Area curfews amid virus outbreak

    April 3, 2020 11:44 AM

    Some area parishes are setting curfews in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus in Louisiana. Click HERE for the latest virus information in Louisiana. Iberville 9 p.m. - 5 a.m., Friday, April 3 - April 30 St. James 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.... more »
  • Livingston officials consider closing waterways if boaters don't comply with ban on gatherings

    March 28, 2020 9:35 PM

    SPRINGFIELD - A crowd of boaters had to be dispersed from the dock of a popular Tickfaw River bar closed amid the state-wide stay at home order that shut down bars as the state attempts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. About 75 or more people gathered on... more »
  • Churches in EBR Parish still hold services amid the COVID-19 outbreak Play Video

    March 22, 2020 2:24 PM

    EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH - St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge offered a drive-thru service on Sunday morning for communion. Judy Fry took advantage of the churches innovative service. When asked if he was concerned about contracting novel coronavirus, Fry responded, "No, I just got in my... more »
  • More than 3,000 coronavirus cases reported at assisted living facilities statewide Play Video

    March 16, 2020 2:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State officials said Monday that 637 residents at nursing homes and other assisted living facilities across Louisiana have died from the coronavirus. The state says 3,141 total residents have tested positive for the virus at 230 different facilities statewide. At least 47 retirement homes were... more »
  • LSU Lakes restoration project to begin early 2020 Play Video

    November 12, 2019 5:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE – LSU and the state government are pumping roughly $50 million into efforts to revitalize the Lakes adjacent to the university's campus. Governor John Bel Edwards announced the funding alongside Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome Wednesday. The money is said the coming from LSU, the LSU Athletics Foundation,... more »
  • Gonzales woman located by police after 'missing' for the last 5 months

    October 28, 2019 3:25 PM

    GONZALES - Police have found a 36-year-old woman who was reported missing by her family after last hearing from her five months ago. The Advocate reports Ana Calderon-Calcano was located by investigators but she wished to be left alone at her own accord. On Monday, police issued an... more »
  • Baton Rouge mother facing handful of charges in disturbing child neglect case Play Video

    September 14, 2019 1:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police arrested a mother after discovering four hungry children living in filthy conditions with sores and soiled diapers. Tamara Johnson, 37, was charged with criminal abandonment, cruelty to juveniles and improper supervision charges along with various traffic offenses. Police said they found Johnson’s four children... more »
  • Sheriff warns ATV riders to stay off roads, sidewalks in Ascension

    May 14, 2019 6:10 PM

    GONZALES – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office sent a warning to recreational, all-terrain vehicle operators Tuesday: stay off sidewalks and neighborhood streets. ATVs “should not operate… on subdivision roadways and sidewalks,” Sheriff Bobby Webre wrote in a message posted on the agency’s Facebook page. People caught riding them... more »
  • Don't mess with the East Baton Rouge sheriff's K9 squad

    April 12, 2019 1:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Once again, the sheriff’s office here has taken a bite out of the competition at the annual K9 Trials. Think of the K9 Trials as the Olympics for K9 agents and their human handlers. Capt. James Broussard and K9 Indo were awarded the top dog... more »
  • WBRZ's Brandi B Harris okay after getting noticeably sick on TV Sunday night

    April 8, 2019 5:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Weekend news anchor Brandi B Harris said Monday she was feeling much better after having to abruptly leave her newscast Sunday evening. Viewers were worried after seeing Brandi struggle through some stories and the production crew making a decision to suddenly end a part of the... more »
  • Southern's Human Jukebox to march in St. Patrick's Day parade in Baton Rouge Play Video

    March 7, 2019 5:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Human Jukebox will be featured in next weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, the Wearin’of the Green . It’s a rare appearance for the Southern band in a local parade. Phil’s Oyster Bar and Uncle Earl’s Bar owners secured the band’s appearance. The band will... more »
  • Power restored to downtown Baton Rouge, other areas after Friday morning outage

    December 28, 2018 10:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A large part of downtown was without power Friday morning. An outage was reported before 10 a.m. There was an additional outage around the same time near Istrouma. Entergy did not release details about what caused the outage. Power was restored shortly after 10... more »
  • Father of 13-year-old killed in double murder recalls son's zeal for life Play Video

    December 26, 2018 12:30 AM

    INDEPENDENCE – A 13-year-old and his mother were killed in a double murder before Christmas as they were rounding out a weekend of spending time together. Robert West, Jr., was nearly ready to head home to his dad Sunday night after spending some time with his mother, Daytra Miller.... more »
  • Adult killed, juvenile survives Christmas Eve crash in Livingston Parish

    December 25, 2018 9:16 AM

    WALKER - A 24-year-old died in a late-night crash hours before Christmas, State Police said in a news release Tuesday. Chad A. Whisman, 24, was killed in the single vehicle crash on Hwy. 447 south of Hwy. 63. The crash happened at 10 p.m. on Monday, Christmas Eve. ... more »
  • Police: 7-year-old accidentally shot himself Thursday, remains in critical condition Play Video

    December 13, 2018 8:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A 7-year-old remains in the hospital after he shot himself with a gun found inside an apartment Thursday morning. Police and first responders rushed to the scene at the complex on North Ardenwood around 7:20 a.m. where the child was found in his mother’s bathroom. ... more »
  • Home designed by noted architect A. Hays Town among most expensive in Baton Rouge

    December 3, 2018 3:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A rare real estate listing highlights the availability of a home designed by noted Louisiana architect A. Hays Town. The home at 2 Oak Alley was listed this weekend for just more than $2.3 million. Built in 1987, it was updated recently but kept all... more »
  • Known for selling cars with 'no unexpected fees' under a big flag, Mackie Robinson has died

    November 19, 2018 4:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - “Mackie” Robinson, owner of the Robinson Brothers car dealership has died. Robinson managed the family-owned Ford and Lincoln dealership at the corner of Sherwood Forest and Airline Highway. The dealership’s been in business for 70 years. Robinson was awarded for his family’s service to the Ford... more »
  • Council on Aging announces six new locations Play Video

    July 25, 2018 5:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging is opening six new locations across the parish. Council on Aging offers seniors over the age of 60 daily meals and activities. Those activities are now being added inside of BREC facilities in six new locations: ... more »
  • Child hospitalized after incident, reported shooting overnight in Port Allen

    July 11, 2018 1:11 PM

    PORT ALLEN - The sheriff's office said it is investigating an overnight possible shooting that sources told WBRZ involved a juvenile. West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes said a shooting situation is under investigation but stopped short of providing specific details in a message to WBRZ Wednesday morning.... more »
  • Missionaries from area churches stuck in Haiti Play Video

    July 9, 2018 5:17 PM

    HAMMOND – Members of The Mission Church are eagerly awaiting the return of five members of its congregation who are stuck in Haiti. Large riots over the price of fuel have closed streets and forced the United States to warn its citizens there to shelter in place. Pastor... more »
  • Decorative lights on I-10s New Bridge failing, leaving the bridge in the dark Play Video

    July 3, 2018 5:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The iconic shimmer of lights from the New Bridge likely won’t be as shiny when the city celebrates Independence Day – also the 23rd anniversary of the decorative lights casting a brilliant spell over the Mississippi River. The city, tasked with keeping the lights on after... more »
  • 2018 St. Jude Dream Home winner announced Play Video

    June 1, 2018 7:35 AM

    Congratulations to Domonique Banks, winner of the 2018 St. Jude Dream Home! BATON ROUGE- There are no tickets left for chances to win the 2018 St. Jude Dream Home and other prizes. The St. Jude Dream Home is located in the Santa Maria neighborhood of Baton Rouge. The... more »

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