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  • 'I don't apologize for my passion': BRPD chief rallies with city-parish leaders amid council meeting controversy Play Video

    October 2, 2023 2:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul told supporters Monday that he stands by the fiery comments he made at a council meeting last week , though he admits that his emotions got the better of him. The mayor and a handful of city-parish councilmembers rallied outside... more »
  • Crews battle wildfire in Denham Springs after farming equipment caught fire, ignited hay field Play Video

    September 19, 2023 4:39 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Firefighters spent Tuesday afternoon battling a large grass fire in Livingston Parish. Emergency responders were called out to the fire around 3 p.m., near the corner of Arnold Road and Myers Road. Residents in the area reported seeing heavy smoke in the area, and video at... more »
  • Homeless man booked with burn ban violation after setting woman's clothes on fire, police say

    September 5, 2023 1:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was booked with arson and an additional charge for violating the state's burn ban after setting fire to a woman's clothing over the Labor Day weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 46-year-old James Williams, who was described by BRPD as a homeless man,... more »
  • NAKAMOTO: EBR school system ignored multiple complaints against alleged pedophile working as a teacher Play Video

    August 31, 2023 4:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The WBRZ Investigative Unit confirmed complaints in 2020 and 2021 against an alleged pedophile employed by the East Baton Rouge Parish School System fell on deaf ears until he was fired this week for having an inappropriate relationship with a male sophomore at Belaire High. Justin... more »
  • Thursday AM Forecast: Heat continues, drought worsens Play Video

    August 23, 2023 6:04 PM

    *Check back later today for updated drought monitor* Through the weekend, record-breaking heat will continue causing drought conditions to worsen. There are a few small chances for rain in the 7-Day Forecast, but nothing looks to be heavy or widespread. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be... more »
  • Governor says not enough signatures to trigger recall election for New Orleans mayor

    March 21, 2023 12:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards said an effort to recall New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell did not garner enough legitimate signatures to trigger a special recall election. The statement from the governor's office came just hours after boxes full of signatures were dropped off at the State... more »
  • One dead, another hurt after weekend shooting on I-12 Play Video

    October 8, 2022 7:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man is dead after an unknown shooter opened fire on a car driving on I-12 over the weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Saturday on the interstate between Airline Highway and Drusilla Lane while the car was headed... more »
  • Fires plague buses at CATS as problems mount this week Play Video

    July 22, 2022 5:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Another fire reported on a CATS bus Thursday raises questions about maintenance at the public bus company. Thursday morning, witnesses said a driver had to use a fire extinguisher to put out the flames on a bus near the Cortana Walmart. At the time, WBRZ asked... more »
  • Amid unpaid bills and multiple bus fires this year, bus system downplays problems Play Video

    July 21, 2022 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For the first time in months, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) addressed stories that have cast the public bus system in a negative light—downplaying multiple bills that were not paid on time and multiple bus fires. Thursday morning, another CATS bus had to be towed... more »
  • Droughts causing concerns for more grass fires amid firework season Play Video

    June 23, 2022 6:27 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A lack of rain and days-long heat advisories are leaving some questioning if they will be able to shoot off fireworks or not. "Still pretty green, but you're starting to see browning in areas, especially when you get close to roadways," Prairieville Fire Chief Mark Stewart said.... more »
  • Student arrested after reported gun battle outside Southern University dorm

    March 24, 2022 10:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A college student was arrested overnight for her alleged role in a shoot-out reported in the parking lot of a Southern University dorm . The gunfire Tuesday afternoon stemmed from an argument outside U. S. Jones Hall, a residential building on the college's campus. Arrest... more »
  • Lafayette police officer fatally shot suspect during pursuit

    January 24, 2022 6:40 AM

    LAFAYETTE – A person died after being shot at the end of a chase involving Lafayette police overnight. Louisiana State Police said the pursuit began when a Lafayette police officer tried to stop a stolen car around 11 p.m. Sunday. Police said the driver fled when the officer activated... more »
  • LSU community begins saying farewell to Coach O Play Video

    October 18, 2021 8:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Goodbye messages popped up around town Monday thanking Coach Ed Orgeron for his time with the Tigers. Though some billboards came down less than a day after LSU and Orgeron announced they were going their separate ways , the Raising Cane's on Burbank states "Thanks for... more »
  • Second vacant house fire in 24 hours ruled an arson

    July 11, 2021 7:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A vacant house on Missouri Street was intentionally set on fire Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials. Seven fire trucks went to 1835 Missouri Street around 4 p.m. to extinguish the blaze. According to reports, it took firefighters only 13 minutes to put out the flames.... more »
  • West Baton Rouge in serious need of volunteer firefighters Play Video

    June 27, 2021 8:27 PM

    PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department has a serious shortage of manpower and they are asking parish residents to step up. "We're actually at an all-time low in volunteers," Capt. James Hartley said. Hartley says the shortage is concerning for the fire department because they... more »
  • State police probe coverup of Ronald Greene video within the department as troopers face firing

    May 25, 2021 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A review is underway within Louisiana State Police to determine how nearly two years elapsed before investigators realized there was more video of a deadly encounter between troopers and Ronald Greene. Greene died while in custody of troopers in Monroe. Amid a series of WBRZ Investigative... more »
  • Trooper tased during off-duty DWI arrest gets his job back

    May 13, 2021 3:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A state trooper fired after he was tased during a traffic stop and charged with DWI while off-duty got his job back Thursday. The Louisiana State Police Commission reinstated Sheldon Perkins during a hearing Thursday. Though he's back with LSP, Perkins was demoted from lieutenant to... more »
  • St. James cutting 30 teaching jobs as parish feels effects of plant closure Play Video

    March 24, 2021 3:27 PM

    CONVENT - The St. James Parish school system is cutting more than two dozen teaching positions parish-wide as the Shell refinery in Convent officially ends operations. According to a statement from school officials, the parish will have 30 fewer teacher positions when the 2021-2022 school year begins this fall.... more »
  • Cop resigned, deputy fired after night of partying with teenage girl Play Video

    March 22, 2021 1:18 PM

    HAMMOND - A Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputy was fired, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned, after an incident with a 17-year-old girl. The deputy, Kasey Jackson, was terminated for conduct unbecoming and was charged with simple battery. He worked in the patrol division and was hired in August of 2020,... more »
  • LSU names Daronte Jones as new defensive coordinator

    January 25, 2021 6:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced Tuesday that LSU has officially hired Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator. Jones previously coached alongside former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda for one season at Wisconsin in 2015. In the last five years, Jones spent his time coaching... more »
  • Violent protests in Washington state after officer drives through crowd

    January 25, 2021 3:21 PM

    TACOMA, Wash. - Protesters set fires and damaged buildings in Washington after a police officer drove through a crowd of people. The protest began Sunday evening near the intersection where a police car plowed through a crowd of pedestrians the night before while responding to reports of a street... more »
  • Steve Ensminger, Bill Johnson to retire from on field coaching duties, LSU announces

    December 21, 2020 6:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - More changes are coming to the coaching lineup at LSU. Tuesday, LSU announced Steve Ensminger and defensive line coach Bill Johnson have both announced that they will retire from on field coaching duties and will transition into analyst roles on the Tiger staff. Monday, it... more »
  • Families in St. James Parish coming to terms with cancellation of levee bonfires Play Video

    December 10, 2020 6:43 PM

    ST. JAMES PARISH – Some families in St. James Parish are doing something they've never done before. They’re taking down their bonfire they just built on the levee before burning them. The Christmas Eve bonfires on the levee event has been canceled, forcing homeowners to find a new way to... more »
  • President Trump fires Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

    November 9, 2020 1:40 PM

    President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday to announce the termination of Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, and inform the public that Christopher Miller, who serves as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will become acting secretary "effective immediately." I am pleased to announce that Christopher C.... more »
  • Disney World officially cuts more than 11,300 employees

    October 31, 2020 6:11 PM

    ORANGE COUNTY, Florida - Walt Disney World, continuing to reel from the punishing financial blow dealt by the COVID pandemic, officially filed paper work with the state of Florida on Thursday to lay off 11,350 of its union employees at the end of the year, ABC News affiliate WFTV reported... more »
  • Alleged arsonist accused of starting dumpster fire in Baton Rouge

    October 19, 2020 9:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested a man accused of setting fire to a dumpster earlier this year. The Baton Rouge Fire Department announced the arrest of Shay Michaelson, 42, Monday. Michaelson is tied to multiple incidents of arson that were reported in the Florida Boulevard and Wooddale Boulevard... more »
  • VIDEO: Bride poses for photo moments before Beirut explosion Play Video

    August 5, 2020 2:15 PM

    In what was supposed to be a special moment, video captured a Lebanese bride's photo shoot violently interrupted by a massive explosion rocked the city of Beirut on Tuesday. The viral video shows Israa Seblani standing in her white gown as the blast of the explosion caused everyone involved... more »
  • Man accused of participating in arson fires across BR due in court, Wednesday Play Video

    June 17, 2020 7:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - One of three individuals accused of intentionally setting a string of fires at businesses across Baton Rouge are due in court Wednesday. At 11:30 a.m., 21-year-old Terry Dorsey will appear before a judge for a detention hearing. Due to a request for changed representation, Dorsey... more »
  • Baton Rouge protesters accused of arson say social media influenced crimes Play Video

    June 10, 2020 8:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Three alleged arsonists, accused of causing $800,000 in damage around the Capital Area, told federal prosecutors on Wednesday that they were encouraged by posts on social media. Officials say the three who were arrested in connection with four fires in Baton Rouge , 21-year-old Terry Lemond... more »
  • Logan's Roadhouse workers abruptly fired with health benefits cut off

    April 8, 2020 9:21 AM

    Though some food industry workers find themselves busier than ever due to the pandemic's shuttering of most businesses, workers at Logan’s Roadhouse are experiencing the exact opposite. According to Restaurant Business , CraftWorks Holdings, which is the parent company to both Logan's Roadhouse and Old Chicago, notified its furloughed... more »
  • Coronavirus: Navy removes captain who raised alarm to protect his crew from dying

    April 3, 2020 9:22 AM

    A US Navy commander has been removed after speaking out regarding the Navy's lack of response to unsafe conditions aboard his vessel. The BBC reports that the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt has been removed after saying the US Navy was not doing enough to halt a coronavirus... more »
  • LSU President F. King Alexander being eyed for University of California job Play Video

    December 2, 2019 7:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU's president is on the shortlist of candidates for one of the top college jobs in all of California. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times , LSU' F. King Alexander is among the few candidates being discussed at faculty meetings as the potential... more »
  • Prison worker fired after authorities uncover employee in touch with inmate who had a cell phone

    November 18, 2019 2:09 PM

    ST. GABRIEL – A state prison employee was fired after an investigation uncovered the employee was exchanging messages with an inmate who had access to a cell phone. The worker at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center was terminated Friday, sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Authorities uncovered the... more »
  • 'Love triangle' to blame for shooting in Baker, one man arrested

    June 12, 2019 8:35 AM

    BAKER- Authorities say jealousy may have caused a shooting that left one person hurt at an apartment early Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Barrington Drive, near Groom Road. Police Chief Carl Dunn said the altercation began when a man showed up at his ex's apartment.... more »
  • Police investigating double shooting, victims seated in parked car

    June 12, 2019 5:54 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred while two victims were sitting in a parked car. The incident happened Tuesday night on Ritterman Avenue at Addison Street. Authorities report that two victims were shot while sitting in a vehicle that was parked in a parking lot.... more »
  • Man arrested in domestic shooting leaving couple in critical condition

    June 2, 2019 4:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Authorities have arrested a man for breaking into a woman's home then shooting her along with her boyfriend. Donald Mack was booked for home invasion, domestic and attempted first-degree murder. The incident happened Saturday night around 10:00 p.m. at 9024 Cefalu Drive. Witnesses told EBRSO detectives... more »
  • EBR schools facing potential layoffs as system tries to shave millions from budget Play Video

    April 2, 2019 6:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Superintendent Warren Drake says the school system may see layoffs if other attempts to mitigate spending fall short. A letter emailed to school system employees Tuesday said its "expenditures have exceeded our revenues," and an additional $20-30 million must be carved out of... more »
  • Evidence mounts against fired property manager accused of running bogus assisted living facility Play Video

    January 11, 2019 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - More evidence is beginning to mount against fired property manager Andrea Lafayette that shows she was leasing apartment space at the Howell Place Apartments under her own business's name. This week Richard Anderson claimed he paid Lafayette $740 a month to live at Howell Place Apartments. He... more »
  • Two deputies fired after inmate escapes jail Play Video

    October 23, 2018 6:43 PM

    GREENSBURG- Two deputies employed by the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office were terminated after an inmate escaped over the weekend. Sheriff Nat Williams told WBRZ, the inmate, 27-year old Taylor Miller, managed to escape while washing dishes in the kitchen. Investigators said Miller walked out of an unlocked door... more »
  • Fired from LSU, former band director now gone from Fla. high school job

    October 6, 2018 10:39 AM

    ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Florida – Roy King, the one-time director of the LSU band, has resigned from his position at a Florida high school. King, who was fired from LSU in April 2016, left the high school job this week amid an investigation. WBRZ has reported previously , there... more »
  • Fired BRPD officer Blane Salamoni has appealed his termination

    April 13, 2018 2:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Fired Baton Rouge Police officer Blane Salamoni officially appealed his termination Friday. Salamoni was dismissed earlier last month. He was one of two officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling in 2016. Salamoni was the officer who shot at Sterling six times, killing him.... more »
  • Another high-ranking Southern University official fired

    March 2, 2018 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Southern University has fired Raymond Clarke, WBRZ learned Friday. Clarke was the university's Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. He was fired, a spokesperson said, without cause. The university said it would not elaborate. Clarke's among a series of high-ranking university officials to face... more »
  • St. Amant boudin business catches fire Friday Play Video

    September 22, 2017 6:43 PM

    ST. AMANT – Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at LeBlanc's Cajun Boudin earlier this evening. Numerous fire crews were dispatched on the scene to control the blaze. Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the business. According to the cheif of police, the fire took... more »
  • Former city marshal to serve a week in jail for trip to US Virgin Islands

    September 8, 2017 1:44 PM

    MARKSVILLE - A former Alexandria city marshal will spend a week in jail for not notifying authorities about his trip to the US Virgin Islands. According to KALB-TV in Alexandria , Norris Greenhouse Jr. will have to report to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office on Monday by 2 p.m.... more »
  • Two Southern officials fired as school retools

    September 7, 2017 4:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Southern University fired two high profile administrators at the school, WBRZ learned Thursday. Dean of Students Marcus Coleman and Project Director Dr. Vaneshette Henderson were both notified on September 1, 2017, that the University was severing ties with them. Both employees last day with the University is... more »
  • Several shootings reported in Baton Rouge Sunday

    August 20, 2017 6:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's been a busy weekend for first responders as crews were called to at least four separate reported shootings Sunday. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed it responded to four shootings, one of which was fatal. The first shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the... more »
  • Report: 7-year-old hurt in triple shooting on I-10 in New Orleans

    July 2, 2017 8:13 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Parts of I-10 East were closed as police investigated a shooting which involved three victims, including a child, Sunday afternoon. According to a report from WWL, New Orleans Police were called to the scene near Read Boulevard around 5:22 p.m. in regards to an aggravated battery... more »
  • Firefighters respond to house fire on Valcour Drive late Friday night

    July 1, 2017 12:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters with the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire that left significant damage to the home late Friday night. According to BRFD, the cause of the fire was a pot that was left on the stove. Firefighters arrived at the home in... more »
  • Man arrested in connection to Amarillo Street shooting

    June 30, 2017 8:13 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police have arrested a man witnesses say shot someone in the leg Thursday evening on Amarillo Street. According to arrest documents, Kentrell Payton was later seen not far from the crime scene wearing the same clothes described by witnesses. Payton was walking down... more »
  • Area ice cream shop fires employees after tirade aimed at sheriff's deputies Play Video

    June 26, 2017 1:35 PM

    HAMMOND – Employees at an ice cream shop were fired after a tirade toward lawmen who visited the store recently. In a Facebook post Monday, Dairy Queen wrote it terminated employees involved in an incident this weekend at the store in Hammond. Sources told WBRZ, store employees were rude... more »

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