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• Hackers target multi-billion dollar firm in ransomware attack

  August 12, 2021 8:19 AM

  DUBLIN, Ireland - One of the world's wealthiest companies has been targeted by cybercriminals in a ransomware attack, CNN reports. An Irish-based multinational company called Accenture that's worth about $44.33 billion confirmed Wednesday that it is dealing with a cybersecurity incident. A group of criminals known as the... more »

• Groups serving meals to kids every day amid virus outbreak and school closures Play Video

  March 28, 2020 11:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Many young kids and their parents lined up at McKinnley Middle School to receive lunch and breakfast on Saturday. The event is hosted by the Three O' Clock Project, a non-profit organization focused on providing meals to kids after school ends at 3 p.m. The... more »

• Exxon eyes Baton Rouge for more expansion, reports suggest Play Video

  March 20, 2018 10:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE – ExxonMobil is announcing growth almost as fast as it manufactures oil and chemicals – revealing Tuesday morning it is planning a new specialized plastics facility somewhere on the Gulf Coast. And, it could be in Baton Rouge. “ExxonMobil is well positioned to take advantage of... more »

• Riders to see small fare increase for BR Uber rides

  March 10, 2018 10:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Fares for a ride from an Uber driver in Baton Rouge are going up. Disgruntled drivers told WBRZ they are frustrated because they don’t believe they are receiving more of the increased profit. Though, Uber said the increase will be used to make software updates to... more »

• Capital One's downtown branch closing as it moves customers to online banking Play Video

  January 24, 2018 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The downtown Capital One branch will close, a corporate spokesperson confirmed Wednesday, as the bank pushes its customers to the internet for regular business. The bank started alerting customers this week through the mail of its plan to shutter the branch in downtown. Capital One... more »

• Sign changes at top of former Shaw building

  November 2, 2017 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The sign atop the high-rise building off Essen Lane near I-10 has changed. It's the third time in the building's history the fixture at the top has been removed and a new one added. Now, a rectangle sign recognizes the building's new tenant – Aptim, an... more »

• You could have an Amazon credit but you better act fast!

  June 22, 2017 11:40 AM

  SEATTLE – Many people have an Amazon credit that is about to expire and they don't even know it! A 2013 court case dealing with collusion between Apple and five major publishers over the price of e-books resulted in customers receiving a credit. Retailers like Amazon and even Barnes... more »

• Ochsner to expand into planned Baton Rouge 'Health District'

  June 8, 2017 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The so-called “Health District” city and medical officials have been pushing for an area along I-10 will get a new tenant. Ochsner revealed plans for a $100 million doctor's office, “micro hospital” and surgical hospital between Bluebonnet and Siegen Lane in an area behind the Mall... more »

• At least three La. companies interested in building border wall

  March 13, 2017 3:57 PM

  ADDIS – At least three businesses with ties to Louisiana – one of which is based in the Baton Rouge area – are interested in the president's plan for a wall between the United States and Mexico. Some 600 businesses have signed up as interested vendors for a pre-solicitiation... more »

• Trump win could be a win for La. printing company

  November 9, 2016 4:09 PM

  LAFAYETTE - The Trump victory may likely be a win for Louisiana-based Ace Specialties; the local company that's made millions of dollars from orders of Trump merchandise. Ace Specialties , located in Lafayette, provided T-shirts and hats with the now iconic catch phrase "Make American Great Again" to the... more »

• Two hits for farmers mean strawberries could cost more this season

  September 7, 2016 6:00 PM

  PONCHATOULA - The Louisiana Strawberry was hit hard by two floods in 2016 and it could mean higher prices for the popular fruit in the coming months. "They've had a significant.. loss," Ag Commissioner Mike Strain said. " [ Tangipahoa ] is the center of strawberry production," he said,... more »

• LSU President warns current students they could lose TOPS under governor's proposed cuts Play Video

  April 12, 2016 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Healthcare and TOPS took the brunt of the cuts in the governor's proposed budget cutbacks presented to the legislature Tuesday. Here's most the cuts that matter #lalege pic.twitter.com/EShyf63key — Mark Armstrong (@TV_MarkA) April 12, 2016 Governor John Bel Edwards and his budget advisers... more »

• Developers want to build 18-story apartment overlooking LSU's Old Front Nine

  March 22, 2016 7:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Developers are proposing an 18-story apartment complex south of LSU. The off-campus development would have about 455 units and sit on nearly five-and-a-half acres at the intersection of Nicholson and Burbank. The development, called Summit at Southgate, would be built behind the already existing Southgate Towers... more »

• New Millerville development to feature TX-based Buc-ee's

  March 9, 2016 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Buc-ee's, the behemoth gas station and shopping center with a cult following, will open its first location outside of Texas at a new development at the intersection of I-12 and Millerville. Frequent travelers of I-10 in Texas know Buc-ee's: a 50,000 to 60,000 square foot store... more »

• Promoting economic development for La., group seeks to end Cuban embargo

  February 25, 2016 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A grassroots effort to lift the trade embargo with Cuba took off in Louisiana Thursday. Engage Cuba revealed it has established a Louisiana coalition. More than 30 business and government leaders are part of the group, including Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain... more »

• Tom Cruise movie to limit parking, close downtown streets starting today

  November 19, 2015 4:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A movie starring Tom Cruise will close downtown streets Monday. Police said North Street will close between the River and the state parking garage. The street will be closed from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. November 23rd. Police said officers will be in place to direct... more »

• Zachary says no to new Walmart

  October 13, 2015 11:20 PM

  ZACHARY - Listening to the complaints of citizens here, city leaders denied a plan by Walmart to build a smaller version of its store called a Neighborhood Market. At a city council meeting Tuesday night, every member voted against rezoning land on Highway 64, next to LeBlanc's Food Store,... more »

• Louisiana-shot 'Jurassic World' takes bite out of records

  September 7, 2015 10:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As lawmakers debated the future of the state's film credits, a Louisiana-shot movie was soaring to enormous new heights this summer. When "Jurassic World" premiered earlier this year, it quickly raked in millions. Now, Monday, it was announced it surpassed the $1 billion mark when international... more »

• Parking in a tight spot: Downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  August 21, 2015 12:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers, workers and customers of downtown businesses are stuck in a tight spot; a parking spot. Workers have complained about a lack of parking recently as construction increases in the downtown area. Police have said officers are ticketing more drivers who park illegally. Restaurant workers... more »