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Eleven years after wreck, man still waiting for judgement payout from EBR schools Play Video
April 26, 2023 2:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been about 11 years since Octavius Fitzpatrick was involved in a bus accident in East Baton Rouge. Now at 27, he's working in Dallas, but his injuries from that crash still affects him today. "It's really been that long and I'm still really dealing with... more » -
Garbage costs going up, parish considering options Play Video
December 7, 2022 4:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - Pay more, get less. It's not exactly an enticing sales pitch, but in East Baton Rouge Parish it may be the new reality when it comes to garbage collection. The cost of just about everything is going up these days. The price of a new garbage... more » -
Concerns about finances, fairness dominate debate over EBR teacher stipend Play Video
February 3, 2022 11:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - While a final decision will be made later this month, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System's Committee of the Whole were not able to agree Thursday on a recommendation for the proposed $2,000 stipend for classroom teachers and librarians. Superintendent Sito Narcisse proposed... more » -
Unattended candle fire leaves Baton Rouge family homeless
January 8, 2022 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Monet Dr apartment fire caused by an unattended candle Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived at the scene, all occupants of the home were safe outside, and heavy smoke and fire were coming from the upstairs apartment. Firefighters... more » -
Deputy shoots, kills armed person while trying to make kidnapping arrest in BR Saturday Play Video
January 8, 2022 6:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Law enforcement officers shot and killed a person who allegedly threatened them with a gun during a Saturday night arrest attempt of that person's twin brother. State Police report 25-year-old Deaughn Willis was killed by an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy at an apartment complex on... more » -
Women stole over $6,000 in merchandise from Ulta Beauty store
January 6, 2022 9:20 PM
GONZALES - A group of three women shoplifted over $6,000 of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Gonzales. The trio stole 66 items -- a total value of $6,310.80 -- from the store on Dec. 16, according to the Gonzales Police Department. A witness told police the women drove... more » -
Too early to say whether Omicron surge will impact Baton Rouge Mardi Gras, mayor says Play Video
January 4, 2022 9:16 AM
BATON ROUGE - It's too soon to tell whether the statewide surge in Omicron cases will upend Mardi Gras plans in East Baton Rouge, parish officials said during a news conference Tuesday. Though the city-parish won't commit to a decision on whether the festivities will return, Mayor Sharon Weston... more » -
As students return, EBR schools to focus on masking, testing amid Omicron wave Play Video
January 3, 2022 11:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - As COVID-19 infections continue to multiply across the state, largely due to the Omicron variant, the East Baton Rouge Public School System is leaning on mitigation measures installed during previous waves. Students return to classrooms Tuesday, where masks will remain mandatory. Last week , school leaders... more » -
City-Parish debris removal crews to make final pass by November 21
November 17, 2021 1:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Remnants of Hurricane Ida's presence in East Baton Rouge (EBR) linger, but local government representatives say it won't be long before all such unsightly piles of Hurricane-related debris are removed. City-Parish debris removal crews are making their third and final pass to collect storm debris from... more » -
EBR City-Parish services on Veterans Day holiday
November 10, 2021 12:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - According to a Wednesday news release from the Office of EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, City-Parish offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. However, residential garbage (both in cart and out of cart) and recycling will be collected... more » -
City-Parish debris removal crews expected to complete final pass by Thanksgiving
November 2, 2021 11:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - According to a Tuesday news release from the office of EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, City-Parish debris removal crews have so far completed their first parish-wide pass and collected over 860,000 cubic yards of storm debris from Hurricane Ida. The news release said crews are now... more » -
Amid homicide spike, EBR using millions in federal aid to address gun violence Play Video
October 26, 2021 11:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Having already surpassed the record for homicides in a year, city-parish leaders plan to spend $14.2 million on curbing violence in the latest batch of funding from the American Rescue Plan. "Policing, stopping gun violence programs," Darryl Gissel, Chief Administration Officer for the city-parish, said. "There... more » -
City Parish, MOVEBR to host virtual public meeting for Perkins Road Project
September 28, 2021 9:32 AM
BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish and MOVEBR Program Management Team will host a Tuesday evening virtual public meeting for the Perkins Road (Pecue-Siegen) Project. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. via zoom, will provide updates on the project. Registration is required and can be completed at movebr.brla.gov/perkins .... more » -
Disaster food assistance approved for parishes impacted by Ida; apply here
September 8, 2021 3:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida can now apply for federal disaster food assistance. The state says Disaster SNAP benefits was approved for 25 parishes impacted by the storm. Those parishes include Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines,... more » -
EBR shelter on Southern University campus now open Play Video
August 27, 2021 2:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - As of 6 a.m., Sunday a shelter at the FG Clark Activity Center ( 801 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA) on Southern University's campus is open in East Baton Rouge Parish. On Saturday, the city-parish said it was planning planning to open two shelters, if... more » -
EBR's 'Back to School Bash' to offer students health screenings, COVID vaccinations Play Video
August 3, 2021 6:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) education officials are aiming to prepare local K-12 students for the 2021-2022 school year with an informative meet-and-greet event called 'Back to School Bash 2021.' The Saturday, August 7 presentation will be held at the Raising Cane's River Center and feature... more » -
East Baton Rouge leaders address public with COVID update Tuesday
July 20, 2021 9:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - Leading U.S. health experts continue to advise the public to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if at all possible, as cases of novel coronavirus are once again on the rise. Locally, officials are issuing similar warnings and working to keep citizens updated. East Baton Rouge... more » -
EBR officials issue statement regarding storm-related delays in solid waste collection
May 19, 2021 6:53 AM
BATON ROUGE – Amid Tuesday's closures of East Baton Rouge Parish schools and government offices as residents cleaned up flooded homes, it's likely no surprise that certain aspects of routine governmental services also faced challenges due to Monday night's storm. According to local officials, one critical service that experienced... more » -
Sandbag locations in south Louisiana
May 18, 2021 8:01 AM
Sandbag locations have been set up in response to heavy rainfall in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas on Monday and Tuesday. Each location is listed below. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH BREC Airline HighwayFairgrounds- 16072 Airline Highway BREC Alsen Park- 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road BREC... more » -
EBR suspends recycling services week of April 26 to focus on storm debris collection
April 26, 2021 6:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - City-Parish officials are suspending curbside recycling services from April 26 through May 1, and services are set to resume on Monday, May 3. According to a Friday, April 24 news release from the office of Mayor-Presidnet Sharon Weston Broome, the purpose of the weeklong suspension is... more » -
Parish officials make final push to have Ascension voters approve sewage sale Play Video
April 19, 2021 8:46 PM
Monday marks the end of a large-scale campaign to convince Ascension Parish residents that going private is the right thing to do. Meetings, ads, and billboards all advertising the need for voters to approve the sale of the parish's sewage system to NWI. "This is a no-brainer," councilmember... more » -
Officials concerned over long-term effects of virtual learning Play Video
March 30, 2021 6:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - There are about 11,000 students who are learning virtually, or a combination of in-person and virtual, in East Baton Rouge Parish. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, parents and teachers are trying to plan for school to get back to normal. Until that happens, there's a concern over... more » -
City-Parish launches EBR Emergency Solutions Portal for Rental Assistance Program
March 9, 2021 6:09 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials in the capital city want to hear from members of the community who are having difficulty paying rent or securing a place to live due to the pandemic, and there is a new website where citizens can submit such information. The East Baton Rouge Parish... more » -
BR woman slammed into police vehicles, drove wrong way on I-49 during high-speed chase
February 25, 2021 6:26 PM
OPELOUSAS - A woman from Baton Rouge allegedly took a stolen vehicle on a police chase through parts of central Louisiana, striking police vehicles and driving the wrong way down a busy interstate along the way. The Opelousas Police Department said Rebekah Amber Ndubusisi, 27, was arrested after a... more » -
Ice storm debris could take weeks to clear in EBR, officials say Play Video
February 22, 2021 7:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - A week after a hard freeze hit the area, piles of storm debris are still piling up. Audrey Rogers and her 84-year old husband picked up fallen limbs from their home in Baton Rouge on Monday morning. "You didn't get any help from your family... more » -
Police investigating reported shooting near N Acadian Thruway
February 9, 2021 2:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A shooting in a residential area just off the N Acadian Thruway left at least one person hurt Tuesday. The gunfire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. on Fairfields Avenue near N 39th Street. Authorities said one person was shot. The extent of the victim's... more » -
EBR leaders partner to address opioid addiction, rising number of overdose deaths Play Video
February 9, 2021 7:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - Opioid abuse, a devastating epidemic that the United States continues to battle, is known for its tragic impact on families and entire communities. Areas that wrestle with widespread opioid abuse may also see increased crime rates, hospitalizations, as well as cases of child abuse and child... more » -
New Pennington Biomedical study offers COVID-19 testing in EBR's Black communities Play Video
February 5, 2021 7:41 AM
BATON ROUGE – Pennington Biomedical Research Center is partnering with East Baton Rouge City-Parish to research and address the issue of why a disproportionate number of African Americans have yet to be tested for COVID-19 despite the fact that a significant number of this population continues to succumb to COVID-related... more » -
EBR City-Parish rolls out new online tool featuring detailed view of annual operating budget
January 27, 2021 9:57 AM
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge citizens have access to a new web-based platform that offers a detailed, interactive view of the City-Parish's annual operating budget. EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of Open Budget BR , on Wednesday (Jan. 27) morning. Broome explained why Open Budget... more » -
Police arrest 20-year-old in deadly shooting that left teen hurt
January 20, 2021 12:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a 20-year-old man Thursday for his suspected involvement in a January shooting that left a child hurt and fatally wounded an adult. Authorities arrested Isreal Jones for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of 26-year-old Aurtrell Bivens. The Baton Rouge Police Department... more » -
EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome to be sworn in Saturday
December 31, 2020 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will be sworn in for her second term this weekend. The mayor's office issued a Wednesday (Dec. 30) news release concerning the event, stating that it would take place Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at the River Center Branch Library... more » -
EBR Mayor's HealthyBR Advisory Board issues recommendations on CDC's updated exposure guidelines
December 14, 2020 1:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office issued a Monday morning news release, addressing an update to local Exposure Recommendations in accordance with the renewed guidance provided by The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) last Thursday. The new list... more » -
Police identify 47-year-old man found shot to death on Huron Street Play Video
November 29, 2020 5:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) have identified the 47-year-old victim of a homicide, who was killed Sunday (Nov. 29) afternoon. Police say Lloyd McDonald was found deceased in his vehicle around 2:40 p.m. in the 2500 block of Huron Street. According to... more » -
EBR mayoral race candidates look for last campaign push before Dec. 5 election Play Video
November 29, 2020 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE – The mayoral run-off election for East Baton Rouge Parish is less than a week away. Incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is up against former state representative Steve Carter. Like many things, the way they are campaigning is different from years past. "I really enjoyed knocking... more » -
One injured in shooting near Siegen Lane
November 22, 2020 5:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Around 1:40 p.m. in the 12000 block of White Chapel Road near Siegen Lane a man was shot outside of a residence. When the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrived... more » -
Hurricane Delta debris removal continues in EBR following temporary pause due to Zeta Play Video
November 2, 2020 7:52 AM
BATON ROUGE – City-Parish officials say debris removal operations in response to damage caused by Hurricane Delta were temporarily halted due to Hurricane Zeta, but will now continue. As of Sunday night, more than 12,000 cubic yards of storm debris have already been collected. Debris removal crews are... more » -
Gonzales bar loses liquor license for violating COVID-19 restrictions
July 27, 2020 7:07 PM
GONZALES - The state fire marshal's office says a capital area bar has had its license suspended for failing to comply with statewide restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A statement from the Louisiana fire marshal's office said the Pelican Pub in Gonzales was among a... more » -
EBR District Attorney concerned about high homicide numbers Play Video
July 5, 2020 3:51 PM
BATON ROUGE – A violent Fourth of July in the capital city added to this year's rise in homicides. Two people were killed and another six were injured in three separate shootings. “ We have to find a way to stop this,” said EBR District Attorney Hillar Moore.... more » -
Police identify man found shot to death on Scenic Highway Play Video
June 30, 2020 1:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating reports of a deadly shooting on Scenic Highway Tuesday. The coroner's office was called to Scenic Highway between Airline Highway and Mengel Road just before noon. The Baton Rouge Police Department is also responding to the area. Police identified the victim as... more » -
Petition to recall EBR School Board member Connie Bernard submitted Tuesday Play Video
June 20, 2020 7:10 PM
UPDATE: School board Mike Gaudet president released a statement Thursday calling for Bernard's resignation: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ebr-school-board-president-calls-for-connie-bernard-s-resignation ***** BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge School Board began their push to remove Connie Bernard from the board Tuesday amid a viral controversy stemming from a public meeting last... more » -
EBR library system to resume some services Monday, still no opening date for River Center Branch Play Video
May 13, 2020 2:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - While the digital library has remained open during the stay-at-home order, the Baton Rouge library system is looking forward to seeing patrons again soon. There is still no scheduled opening date for the River Center Branch Library downtown. The library system says it is still... more » -
Trials postponed until June 30; courts planning for post COVID-19 return to work Play Video
April 29, 2020 4:09 PM
BATON ROUGE- With new social distancing protocols part of our way of life, serious conversations are being held to make sure the foundation of our democracy gets rolling again safely. The State Supreme Court has ordered that no trials can continue before June 30. "Justice delayed is justice denied"... more » -
OLOL gets sizable donation to help healthcare workers Play Video
April 7, 2020 5:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - Thousands of surgical masks, boxes of gloves, and suits were donated by company WR Grace to Our Lady of the Lake this week. The company employs about 4,000 people worldwide and has sites in Baton Rouge, Norco and Lake Charles in Louisiana. Locally, the work they... more » -
EBR coroner reports three coronavirus deaths in last seven days
April 7, 2020 12:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - EBR Parish Coroner William "Beau" Clark released a statement Monday, reporting the tragic loss of three individuals to COVID-related complications in the last week. Details from the coroner's latest update can be found in Dr. Clark's Facebook post below. Posted... more »