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Appeals court sides with state, temporarily halts juveniles' removal from Angola facility Play Video
September 14, 2023 5:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - An appeals court has issued a judgment halting a federal judge's order that would have forced the state to immediately relocate juvenile offenders being held on the Angola prison grounds. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Governor John Bel Edwards, as well... more » -
Woman who arrived home to see her yard in flames Monday asking others to be mindful of what can start fires Play Video
August 21, 2023 3:00 PM
ZACHARY - A woman returning home on Monday afternoon was greeted by firefighters trying to contain a blaze in her yard. Homeowner Tonja Myles said her whole yard was up in flames and burning just inches away from her home. "It was like being in a bad movie... more » -
Thursday AM Forecast: Excessive heat continues, rain possible at the beginning of next week Play Video
August 10, 2023 6:53 AM
Triple digit high temperatures are possible all the way through the weekend. The atmosphere seems to moisten up quite a bit starting at the beginning of next week, so we could potentially finally start to get some of those cool down showers. An ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in... more » -
Wednesday AM Forecast: Record-breaking heat still here, some relief possible by early next week Play Video
August 9, 2023 6:38 AM
Near or above 100 degree temperatures will be possible all the way through the weekend. There could be some relief from this hot pattern at the beginning next week, but temperatures will still stay much above average. An ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in effect until 7pm Thursday for... more » -
Monday PM Forecast: hottest week of the year underway Play Video
July 31, 2023 6:50 PM
The hottest stretch of temperatures in more than two decades is underway. Dangerous heat will be possible all week. An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING* is in effect from 10am - 7pm Tuesday for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. Extreme... more » -
ExxonMobil releases 7-day report from BR refinery inferno, says chemicals did not reach dangerous levels Play Video
February 13, 2020 3:54 PM
UPDATE: ExxonMobil has released its full seven-day report addressing the fire at its Baton Rouge refinery last week. The report says the while potentially dangerous chemicals were released, the majority was combusted in the fire before they could pose a threat. The report also explains the notification of... more » -
Couple in St. Martinville arrested after allegedly giving infant drugs
February 10, 2020 8:29 PM
ST. MARTINVILLE - St. Martin Parish Sheriff Deputies arrested a couple after they allegedly gave a small child dangerous drugs. Investigators learned the eleven month old infant tested positive for a controlled narcotic substance. A search warrant was obtained for the parent's residence and during the search, authorites were... more » -
Schools on lockdown, residents told to stay indoors after shots fired in New Orleans neighborhood
January 7, 2020 12:29 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A situation in New Orleans' Lakeview neighborhood has caused four schools to go into lockdown and prompted police to warn all residents in the area. WWL-TV reports a massive police perimeter was set up in the area around 9:30 a.m.. New Orleans Police said the situation... more » -
City Officials lift boil advisory in Walker, water now safe to consume
December 4, 2019 3:29 PM
UPDATE - The boil Advisory in Walker has been lifted. City officials now deem the water safe for consumption. ********* WALKER - A portion of Livingston Parish is still under a boil water advisory after workers accidentally damaged a water line Friday morning. City officials said Wednesday... more » -
Wind gusts may stop balloons from flying in Thanksgiving Day parade
November 26, 2019 2:55 PM
The fate of the giant character balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is still up in the air. New York Police Department Chief Rodney Harrison said Tuesday that the decision on whether or not to fly the balloons will be a "game day decision." Possible high wind... more » -
UPDATE: Authorities identify suspect in Lafayette Mall shooting
December 24, 2018 6:53 PM
UPDATE: A suspect has been identified in the Acadiana Mall shooting. Authorities released a warrant for the arrest of 20-year-old Marlon Bryant Woods, Jr. Woods is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal discharge of a firearm and terrorizing. Anyone with information is asked... more » -
Frozen roadways worry Mississippi residents Play Video
January 6, 2017 10:03 PM
WOODVILLE, Miss. - As winter storm warnings stay in effect, Mississippi counties are bracing for more ice and cold overnight. Throughout the day Friday, parts of Mississippi experienced rain, sleet, and some snow. What's left behind could cause a mess on the roads. "My buddy passed a car and then... more » -
Drivers prepare for winter weather conditions across state Play Video
January 5, 2017 11:47 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Residents in four parishes and two Mississippi counties are preparing for freezing conditions while under a winter weather advisory. In East and West Feliciana Parishes, road crews are getting ready for wet roads and freezing temperatures. Black ice could be a big problem for drivers. "Can you... more » -
APSO still searching for 'armed and dangerous' burglary suspect, brother arrested
October 18, 2016 3:35 PM
ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for multiple burglaries in the area. The suspect has been identified as Eric Troquille. Deputies began searching for Troquille near the Dutchtown Lane and Highway 74 area Tuesday afternoon where he and another suspect, 18-year-old Devin Troquille,... more » -
'Armed, dangerous' suspects named in pizza robbery
October 15, 2015 2:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police released the names of two people wanted in connection with the armed robbery and shooting of a pizza delivery driver recently in Baton Rouge. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said 17-year-old Charlie Ivery and 17-year-old Kendell Allen are wanted for attempted first degree murder and armed robbery.... more » -
More improvements for deadly bayou highway Play Video
September 6, 2013 10:00 PM
ST. AMANT - The state is making more safety upgrades to a deadly road more than a year and a half after a crash killed two kids in Ascension Parish. In February 2012, Faith Castilaw, 9 and Patience Lobell, 7, died after a car driving on Stringer Bridge Road... more » -
Questions raised after dog bites two kids, returned to owners Play Video
March 5, 2013 5:35 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - A dog that's bitten two kids in Livingston Parish was released back to its owner and parents are outraged. In January, the neighbor's Weimaraner bit Michael and Tammy Gardner's eight-year-old son, Kaden. "After it bit me, I closed my eyes and I didn't see the dog,"... more »