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• Residents in Port Allen host annual Wild Game Cookout benefitting the Dream Day Foundation Play Video

  March 7, 2026 7:40 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Residents in Port Allen enjoyed a day of cooking as teams from all over East and West Baton Rouge parishes gathered for the annual Wild Game Cookout. The cookout doubled as a fundraiser benefiting the Dream Day Foundation, which supports patients and families of St. Jude... more »

• LSU to host three additional baseball games this weekend featuring other schools

  February 27, 2026 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will host three additional baseball games featuring other schools this weekend at the Alex Box Stadium alongside their scheduled games versus Northeastern and Dartmouth. Admission to the non-LSU games is free; however, fans must present their tickets for admission to the LSU games. The stadium... more »

• Man convicted of fatally shooting 14-year-old, injuring 2 outside Bogalusa High basketball game

  February 12, 2026 1:57 PM

  BOGALUSA — A man was found guilty of fatally shooting a 14-year-old and injuring two others who broke into a car outside a Bogalusa High School Basketball game. Keldric Harry, 18, was convicted on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder. According to... more »

• Southern University releases statement on video showing altercation between fan and BRPD officer Play Video

  November 17, 2025 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University released a statement regarding a video showing a Baton Rouge Police Department Officer appearing to grab a person by the neck at the Southern University vs. Texas Southern University football game on Saturday night. The video shows a group of people standing in the... more »

• Southern University hosts Jaguar Preview ahead of its game against Texas Southern University

  November 15, 2025 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - About 4,000 prospective students and family members gathered inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Saturday for Southern University's Jaguar Preview hosted by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment. Jaguar Preview is a chance for college applicants to experience campus life and meet students, faculty and... more »

• LSU, State Police to increase patrols after gunfire on campus for second time this football season Play Video

  October 13, 2025 3:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU and state officials said Monday that extra security would be in place for the Tigers' Oct. 25 football game against Texas A&M after gunfire was reported on and near campus for the second time this season. Ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina, a man... more »

• WATCH: Brian Kelly breaks down preparations No. 10 Tigers are taking ahead of Vanderbilt game

  October 13, 2025 9:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Tigers are heading on the road again this weekend to face the Vanderbilt Commodores after a 20-10 Homecoming win over South Carolina. Brian Kelly spoke about the team's preparations for the Nashville, Tennessee, game during a Monday news conference. LSU, now ranked No.... more »

• WATCH: Brian Kelly previews LSU-Ole Miss game in Oxford Play Video

  September 22, 2025 10:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Fresh off a three-game win streak at home, LSU is preparing for its second away game of the season this weekend against Ole Miss. Head coach Brian Kelly spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the Tigers' trip to Oxford. The Tigers, who dropped... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Rain chances fading as the tropics wake up Play Video

  September 17, 2025 3:48 PM

  The second half of this workweek will feature a decline in rain chances. The weather should be cooperative moving into another busy football weekend. Rest of the Week: Rain chances will drop to the floor over the next couple of days. While a stray shower could pop up on... more »

• Brian Kelly warns players, young adults to be aware who's in their 'circle' after JT Lindsey's arrest Play Video

  August 15, 2025 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly says that he is not worried about security for his players and others on LSU's campus after running back JT Lindsey was arrested for allegedly letting two murder suspects stay at his dorm. "This is all about who is in your... more »

• Show what you know at Baton Rouge's very own trivia game show Play Video

  July 27, 2025 1:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge residents can put their knowledge to the test at a locally-based live trivia game show. Suspense Games, owned by Spenser Hunt and Robert Demourelle, hosts weekly trivia game show nights at 11 different restaurants and bars around the capital city, complete with flashing lights,... more »

• LSU to open season at Clemson on Aug. 30 in primetime on WBRZ

  May 13, 2025 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU will begin their 2024 season against Clemson in primetime on WBRZ. LSU's Twitter announced the kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Central at Clemson on August 30. Saturday Night Football LSU and Clemson will kick off the season in prime time on ABC pic.twitter.com/VaVB4AnTJm —... more »

• Monopoly game based on Baton Rouge unveiled; Mr. Monopoly visits WBRZ to commemorate the occasion Play Video

  February 25, 2025 11:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge joined exclusive company Tuesday night as a new Monopoly game based around the capital city was unveiled. Board squares highlight historic buildings and restaurants that make the city of Baton Rouge unique. Some local favorites include Community Coffee, Raising Canes and the Knock... more »

• LSU baseball postpones Wednesday game against Nicholls due to weather; teams swap venues for later games Play Video

  February 19, 2025 3:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU baseball postponed their Wednesday night game against Nicholls due to weather hours before the first pitch was supposed to be thrown. The showdown was supposed to go down in Thibodaux at 6:30 p.m.. LSU will host Nicholls at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24... more »

• In first news conference of 2025, LSU's Brian Kelly highlights 16 transfer signees, new coaches Play Video

  February 5, 2025 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU head coach Brian Kelly spoke about how 16 new transfers will lead the Tigers to a 2025 championship in Wednesday's news conference on National Signing Day. In his first media appearance in 2025, Kelly, entering his fourth year as LSU head coach, said no new... more »

• LSU women's basketball drops from undefeated following 56-66 loss at South Carolina Play Video

  January 24, 2025 7:08 PM

  COLUMBIA, S.C. — The LSU women's basketball team struggled with scoring down the stretch against South Carolina and lost for the first time this season. No. 5 LSU fell 56-66 to No. 2 South Carolina in Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina in a marquee regular season game... more »

• NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after historic snow storm in New Orleans Play Video

  January 22, 2025 12:30 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped about a foot of snow in the Big Easy. Tuesday’s winter storm made road travel treacherous in a subtropical city with minimal... more »

• FINAL: Big plays, fourth down stops push LSU over Baylor 44-31 in Texas Bowl

  December 31, 2024 11:41 AM

  HOUSTON — The LSU Tigers defeated the Baylor Bears 44-31 in the Kinder's Texas Bowl at NRG Stadium in Houston to cap off their ninth win of the season. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed 24 of 34 attempts for 304 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Wide receiver Chris... more »

• Brian Kelly addresses media after Vanderbilt win, ahead of final regular season game against Oklahoma Play Video

  November 25, 2024 8:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — After ending a three-game losing streak in its penultimate game against Vanderbilt, LSU brings its regular season to a close this weekend with a visit from the Oklahoma Sooners. Head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday to discuss the win over the Commodores... more »

• Man accused of attempted murder arrested after drive-by shooting near LSU dorm during LSU-Ole Miss game Play Video

  October 17, 2024 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of attempted murder and shooting multiple cars in a drive-by shooting near an LSU dorm during the LSU-Ole Miss game was arrested by LSU Police. Kajhon Lee, 21, was arrested Tuesday for the shooting and is being charged with aggravated criminal damage to... more »

• Trio of LSU players named SEC Players of the Week after Tigers' overtime win against Ole Miss Play Video

  October 14, 2024 4:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three LSU Tigers were named SEC Players of the Week after their performance in Saturday's overtime victory over Ole Miss. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, linebacker Whit Weeks and defensive end Bradyn Swinson were recognized as SEC Offensive Player, Defensive Player and Defensive Lineman of the Week, respectively.... more »

• Brian Kelly looks ahead to game against Razorbacks after nail-biting overtime win over Ole Miss Play Video

  October 14, 2024 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Tiger football team is back in action on Saturday after a nail-biting overtime win against Ole Miss. Head coach Brian Kelly met with the media Monday to discuss the win and to preview Saturday's away game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. The close win... more »

• LSU announces kick-off time for Arkansas game in Fayetteville

  October 7, 2024 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU football on Monday announced the kick-off time for the Tiger's road matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Oct. 19. LSU and Arkansas will face off in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Going into the 70th game between the two teams, LSU leads... more »

• LSU and Ole Miss set for a Saturday night kickoff on WBRZ Play Video

  September 30, 2024 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The kickoff time has been set for LSU football's matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Oct. 12. The SEC battle will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Death Valley and will air on WBRZ. The Tigers are 4-1 on the season and 1-0 in SEC... more »

• John Emery Jr. will not play sixth, final season as Tiger after tearing ACL again Play Video

  September 4, 2024 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU running back John Emery Jr. is expected to sit out the rest of the season after tearing his ACL at practice, The Advocate reported Wednesday. Emery, a former five-star recruit, started his sixth season with the Tigers with 61 yards against the University of Southern... more »

• Iberville man pleads guilty to bird hunting violations, suspended from hunting for year

  July 26, 2024 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An Iberville Parish man was suspended from hunting for a year and will pay a $1,135 fine after pleading guilty to migratory game bird violations, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. Hunter Settoon, 20, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to placing bait to hunt migratory... more »

• Ole Miss hit with another fine after LSU game; SEC wants fans banned for throwing trash on field

  October 4, 2023 5:38 PM

  OXFORD, Miss. - Just days after the SEC announced Ole Miss was fined $100,000 for storming the field following the Rebels' dramatic win over LSU, the conference has announced yet another fine triggered by fans' conduct at the game. On Wednesday, the SEC said Ole Miss was hit with... more »

• Paul Skenes, Olivia Dunne make appearance in Tiger Stadium for LSU-Arkansas game

  September 25, 2023 11:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU power couple Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne spent their Saturday cheering on the Tigers in Death Valley. Skenes, the national champion pitcher who was picked first overall in MLB Draft this summer, shared a photo of the pair in Tiger Stadium Saturday night. ... more »

• WATCH: Coach Brian Kelly previews LSU's season-opener

  August 28, 2023 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly held his first game preview of the 2023 regular season Monday, looking ahead to the Tiger's season-opener against Florida State this weekend. The game will air at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 on WBRZ, Channel 2. Subscribe to the WBRZ YouTube... more »

• LSU's campus mounds among oldest known man-made structures in North America

  August 22, 2022 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - New research shows the LSU Campus Mounds, one of the college's most significant landmarks, are some of the oldest man-made structures in all of North America. LSU shared details Monday from the study by the American Journal of Science , saying a charred mammal bone fragment... more »

• LSU-Southern football game will air on SEC Network

  June 15, 2022 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU and Southern University's first-ever football faceoff will air live on national television this fall. The game will broadcast live on the SEC Network Sep. 10. Kickoff is at 6:30 in Tiger Stadium. Jaguar Football Set to Play LSU on SEC Network https://t.co/1EDs5ZCdCz —... more »

• Saints will travel to London in 2022

  February 28, 2022 10:17 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Saints will play one of their games overseas this coming NFL season. The league unveiled this week the teams which will play in its annual series of international games. This season will mark the Saints' third trip to London. The @saints are back... more »

• LSU-ULM will kick off late in Tiger Stadium

  November 8, 2021 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU and ULM will face off late at night in Death Valley later this month. The SEC announced Monday that the Tigers and the Warhawks will kick off in Baton Rouge at 8 p.m. local time on Nov. 20. ?? times & networks for... more »

• Coach Ed Orgeron, LSU parting ways after 2021 season Play Video

  October 17, 2021 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU football head coach Ed Orgeron will not continue as the team's head coach in 2022. READ: Updated temporary employment agreement between Coach O and LSU READ: Termination agreement between Coach O and LSU LSU director of athletics Scott Woodward said head football coach... more »

• Police preparing for heavy traffic around LSU game Play Video

  October 1, 2021 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are anticipating heavy traffic around LSU's campus Saturday before, during, and after the Tiger's game against Auburn. Expecting it to be the biggest tailgating event on campus since the start of the pandemic, LSUPD released a map detailing how traffic will be directed once the... more »

• Cleveland Indians announce new team name

  July 23, 2021 1:14 PM

  CLEVELAND- Cleveland's Major League Baseball team, known as the Indians since 1915, will now be called the Cleveland Guardians. The team announced the name change on Friday through a video narrated by Tom Hanks. The name change will go into effect at the end of the 2021 season. ... more »

• Get a vaccine at Alex Box Stadium, get a free LSU Baseball ticket

  May 7, 2021 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Next week, LSU's Alex Box Stadium will play host to LA Tech, Alabama and plenty of health workers looking to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. LSU Athletics announced state officials and Our Lady of the Lake are teaming up for a vaccination clinic outside the stadium for... more »

• LSU Softball gets swept by Florida

  March 28, 2021 7:48 PM

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 11 LSU softball team fell in the final game of the series Sunday afternoon 9-3 to No. 5 Florida. The Tigers fall to 18-11 on the season and 4-5 in the SEC while Florida moves to 24-3 on the season and 8-1 in the SEC.... more »

• Saints invite 500 health workers to attend playoff game Sunday

  January 15, 2021 5:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Hundreds of vaccinated health care workers have been chosen to attend the Saints' divisional playoff game against the Buccaneers, the team announced Friday. According to a statement from the organization, 500 employees from the Ochsner Health and LCMC Health systems were selected to attend the game.... more »

• FINAL | Vikings 33 vs. Saints 52

  December 25, 2020 4:09 PM

  With the NFL opting not to play a Thursday game on Christmas Eve, it moved the prime-time showcase to late afternoon Friday and sent Minnesota down to New Orleans. It's beginning to look a lot like kickoff ???? #Saints start with the ball! #MINvsNO on Fox... more »

• LSU Basketball game against VCU canceled due to COVID-19 protocols

  December 20, 2020 2:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the second straight time, the LSU men's basketball team will have another game cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. A tweet from LSU's official basketball account announced Tuesday's game against VCU in the PMAC will be cancelled. The Tigers were scheduled to play UNO Saturday,... more »

• Tiger fans not wavering after a pandemic tarnished football season Play Video

  December 19, 2020 11:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fans trickled into Tiger Stadium Saturday afternoon, for LSU's last game of the 2020 season against Ole Miss. "I'm a true fan. I'm going to support them good or bad all of the time. I bleed purple and gold", Nolan Valenti said. ... more »

• Amid difficult season for LSU, fans revel in upset win over Florida Play Video

  December 13, 2020 9:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Saturday marked the Tigers' biggest win in a season rife with setbacks for the LSU football team. "I think that with how the season has worked out and the year we’ve had and COVID and everything... I think it salvages the season for sure," Caz Bernhard... more »

• Coach O caught slamming headset during blowout loss to Alabama Play Video

  December 6, 2020 12:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Emotions were running high as the Crimson Tide routed LSU in Tiger Stadium Saturday night. On the sidelines, that frustration was arguably most apparent with LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron, who was seen spiking his headset at the ground after one of Alabama's many touchdowns in... more »

• Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for coronavirus again

  November 25, 2020 11:29 AM

  TUSCALOOSA - Nick Saban, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. It comes after he tested positive for the virus in October, which was later determined to be a false positive. The University of Alabama announced Wednesday morning that Saban tested positive for... more »

• 'Jeopardy!' resumes filming next week with interim hosts

  November 23, 2020 5:54 PM

  'Jeopardy!' will start filming the first of its new episodes without beloved host Alex Trebek next week. The game show says filming begins Nov. 30. for its new slate of episodes without the late Trebek. The episodes will feature a series of interim guest hosts until it ultimately lands... more »

• Taysom Hill expected to step in as Saints quarterback this Sunday, says NFL Insider Ian Rapoport

  November 20, 2020 10:43 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - With Drew Brees recovering from a severe injury, the New Orleans Saints will reportedly be depending on Taysom Hill to lead the team into their Sunday, Nov. 22 face-off against the Atlanta Falcons, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Here is our full story on... more »