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• Crews swarm wooded area in East Feliciana Parish to put out wildfire Play Video

  October 4, 2023 5:54 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH - A fallen tree that struck a power line started a wildfire in East Feliciana Parish Wednesday, bringing fire departments from across the area to the scene to help contain and extinguish the flames. Parish Homeland Security Director Darryl Buhler told WBRZ News 2 that timber... more »

• Rural town's water system plagued with low pressure, brown water during peak hours Play Video

  August 17, 2023 5:29 PM

  CLINTON — High water usage amid an ongoing drought has some people experiencing low water pressure during peak times in the evening. The East Feliciana Rural Water System said it recently valved in a secondary source of water to give residents in the Bluff Creek area some relief. It... more »

• 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 »

• Suspected gunman found hiding in woods after day-long manhunt in Zachary Play Video

  June 1, 2023 4:17 PM

  ZACHARY - The search for a suspect accused of shooting a victim in the head came to an end Friday afternoon after multiple law enforcement agencies were able to take him into custody. The suspect, 51-year-old Jack Ealy, was arrested Friday afternoon through a joint effort between the East... more »

• Parents accused of murdering daughter by neglect, back at home following arrest Play Video

  May 4, 2022 6:40 PM

  SLAUGHTER - Two parents charged with murder after their daughter allegedly spent years malnourished on a couch are now out on bond. Both of their cars were visible at their Slaughter home Wednesday afternoon. Those who did not want to be identified said Clay and Sheila Fletcher had everyone... more »

• DOTD completes hurricane debris removal on state routes in East Feliciana Parish

  December 2, 2021 10:16 AM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Thursday that hurricane debris removal along state routes in East Feliciana Parish was completed Wednesday, December 1. Initial debris removal from Hurricane Ida began on September 4 throughout the impacted areas. A total of 14,189 cubic... more »

• East Feliciana Sheriff's Office advises residents about increased bear sightings

  May 22, 2021 3:55 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH - There has been an increasing number of black bear sightings in the past few months. The latest black bear sighting was Friday. A deputy snapped a picture of one bear around the Highway 959 area, prompting the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office to issue a... more »

• 17-year-old boy killed in East Feliciana Parish car crash

  September 19, 2020 3:50 PM

  CLINTON - Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 17-year-old boy Saturday morning. Around 8 a.m. on LA Hwy 10 east of LA Hwy 961 in East Feliciana Parish the two vehicle crash occurred. The crash claimed the life of 17-year-old Demetrius Orlando Robertson Jr. of... more »

• East Feliciana Parish leaders won't remove Confederate statue Play Video

  July 6, 2020 9:12 AM

  CLINTON - The East Feliciana Parish Police Jury voted to keep a 111-year-old Confederate statue outside of the East Feliciana courthouse. A vote from leaders came Monday evening after earlier discussions on if the statue should be removed. The 30-foot-tall statue of a Confederate soldier has been in front... more »

• Fatal East Feliciana Parish crash leaves one man dead, results in second man's arrest

  June 15, 2020 10:49 AM

  NORWOOD - Louisiana State Police say an East Feliciana Parish crash that occurred early Monday morning resulted in one man's death and another man's arrest. According to state police, Edward Slaven IV was behind the wheel of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado with two passengers while headed eastbound on LA... more »

• East Feliciana sheriff expects to release more info on deputy-involved shooting this week Play Video

  October 15, 2019 6:54 PM

  CLINTON- East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis expects to release more information Friday about a deputy-involved shooting that left a man dead. Family members of Christopher Whitfield said he was gunned down after running away from a store with stolen chicken. Whitfield was unarmed. "The store wasn't even open," Whitfield's... more »

• Investigators say dog seen in disturbing video died before it was dragged; no criminal charges filed Play Video

  September 16, 2019 6:33 PM

  UPDATE: The sheriff's office says the necropsy shows the dog was already dead before being dragged. Based on the findings, no animal cruelty charges will be filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing. ***** WILSON - A criminal investigation is open in East Feliciana Parish... more »

• As protesters picket deadly deputy-involved shooting, lawman spotted in uniform Play Video

  April 26, 2019 4:33 PM

  UPDATE: Deputy Cullen Wilson is officially back on duty. Read the full report here . CLINTON – Tensions weren’t strained but a large group sent a message in East Feliciana Parish Friday – they want a transparent investigation into a deputy-involved shooting death. Myron Flowers, 28, was... more »

• Still recovering from 2016 flood, community struck by flooding once again Play Video

  October 23, 2017 8:29 PM

  CLINTON - Jean Matthews woke up to sinking feeling of déjà vu Sunday morning. "I opened up that window and screamed 'It's flooding!' and it was just going, it was like a river had opened up," Matthews said. “At 7:30 a.m. it look just like it looks out there... more »

• The case: Four shootings in same rural area have left three dead Play Video

  October 9, 2017 6:21 PM

  CLINTON – Authorities are working duplicate cases on a series of shootings that have left three people dead along the East Baton Rouge – East Feliciana parish line. At a news conference Monday, authorities said while departments are working each shooting case independently, the rash of shootings are also... more »

• Water company says fire hydrants off limits to firefighters Play Video

  March 17, 2017 6:46 PM

  SLAUGHTER- A local water company says the fire hydrants in East Feliciana Parish are not designed for fire support, and should be off limits to firefighters. East Feliciana Rural Water claims every time their hydrants are used, it causes brown water for its customers. It was a shocking interview with... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Gov't boss suspended for using "n word" shows back up for work Thurs. Play Video

  March 9, 2017 5:33 PM

  CLINTON- Embattled East Feliciana Parish Manager Barbara Vail showed back up for work today, despite being suspended yesterday after she admitted to using the "n word" in text messages on her parish phone. That infuriated elected officials who believe she had no business being there. "It really hurt me because... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Parish boss suspended for using "n word" Play Video

  March 8, 2017 5:13 PM

  CLINTON- The highest ranking parish appointed employee in East Feliciana Parish is on suspension tonight, after she admitted to police jurors she sent racist text messages to another employee on her parish phone. Barbara Vail, known as "Babs" in East Feliciana Parish, has been an employee for the parish for... more »

• East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's deputy involved in vehicle crash

  October 1, 2016 12:20 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH - An East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's deputy was involved in an auto accident Friday night according to the East Feliciana Crime Watch Facebook page . The name of the deputy was not released in the post. The deputy was on duty at the time of the... 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 »

• Former East Feliciana Coroner under fire again for lack of record keeping Play Video

  June 30, 2016 5:49 PM

  CLINTON- The fallout finally rears its ugly head from a WBRZ Investigative Unit report from two months ago. In April, WBRZ reported Former East Feliciana Parish Coroner Laura DeJohn kept no written records in her office. Tonight, we've learned the District Attorney needs information while DeJohn was in office... more »

• Disturbing details emerge over EFP School Board Member's murder Play Video

  May 24, 2016 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE- At least four different witnesses on Wenonah Street said East Feliciana Parish School Board Member Broderick Brooks was naked when the coroner picked up his body. The Coroner conducted an autopsy on his body Tuesday, and are still waiting on those results. Questions remain about what... more »

• Investigative Unit: Coroner Files, where are the records? Play Video

  April 28, 2016 5:15 PM

  CLINTON - Tonight, there are allegations that the former Coroner in East Feliciana Parish broke the law as she left office this year. All of this centers around missing documents in the coroner's office. The WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned Laura DeJohn, the former coroner, operated her office on... more »

• Teen killed after deadly crash in E. Feliciana

  February 27, 2016 4:19 PM

  CLINTON – State Police say a Mississippi teenager was killed after an early morning crash in East Feliciana Parish Saturday. According to Louisiana State Police, 19-year-old Cody Haygood was killed when his pickup truck went airborne and crashed into a tree at the intersection of LA 432 and... more »

• Boil advisory in effect for E. Feliciana Parish residents along Hwy 960

  February 1, 2016 1:43 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH - Officials in East Feliciana Parish have put a precautionary boil advisory into effect immediately early Monday afternoon. Parish officials said Water District No. 7 has experienced problems with its water supply system, and because of these problems the water produced by the system is of... 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 »

• 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 »

• Car pulled from creek in West Feliciana

  October 26, 2015 1:15 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - Several law enforcement agencies pulled a car out of a creek in West Feliciana Parish Monday. Using a crane, State Police pulled the car out of the creek while West Feliciana Fire crews worked in the water to secure it. A spokesperson for the West... 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 »