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• Benny's Car Wash to discontinue state inspection services at Perkins Road and Coursey Boulevard locations Play Video

  June 1, 2026 10:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Benny's Car Wash and Oil Change announced that it will be discontinuing state inspection services at both the Perkins Road and Coursey Boulevard locations beginning on Monday. The discontinuation of services comes as House Bill 1085 seeks to eliminate state vehicle inspection stickers and instead replace... more »

• NAACP calls for resignation of Sen. John Morris III following approval of new congressional map Play Video

  May 31, 2026 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The NAACP Louisiana State Conference called for the resignation of Senator John C. "Jay" Morris III on Saturday following the approval of the state's new congressional map . The organization claimed in a letter written to Morris that Louisiana's redistricting process raised concerns "that the voices... more »

• Funding battle with District Attorney's Office heats up as parish lawyers claim St. George made false promises Play Video

  May 29, 2026 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Tensions rose in the lawsuit between the East Baton Rouge Parish government and the District Attorney's Office over funding this week as lawyers for the city-parish argued that St. George, along with other cities in the parish, should be sued as they directly benefit from the DA's... more »

• Louisiana customers overcharged by utilities would get refunds within 90 days under new bill Play Video

  May 25, 2026 7:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A bill aimed at strengthening consumer protections for Louisiana utility customers has passed both chambers of the state legislature and is now headed to the governor's desk. House Bill 478, authored by Rep. Alonzo Knox, requires utility providers to clearly identify reimbursements on customer bills... more »

• Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's health Play Video

  May 22, 2026 1:45 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term. “Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30,... more »

• Full results for May 16th elections Play Video

  May 16, 2026 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy faced a political reckoning Saturday night as polls closed in Louisiana’s Republican primary, with President Donald Trump supporting a challenger in another attempt to purge his party of people he views as disloyal. SEE FULL RESULTS HERE. Trump endorsed... more »

• Rain traps residents in Port Vincent neighborhood, update on road project funding Play Video

  May 13, 2026 4:30 PM

  PORT VINCENT - Neighbors in one Port Vincent subdivision are trapped every time there is heavy rain, and want to know when a promised road project will come to fruition. For those living past Old Mill Settlement Road, whenever it pours, drivers grip the steering wheel tighter. The road,... more »

• What voters need to know as early voting kicks off ahead of the May 16 election Play Video

  May 3, 2026 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As early voting kicks off, voters may wonder what's on the ballot for the May 16 election in Louisiana. At the top of the ballot is the race for U.S. Senator. Republican candidates include current Senator Bill Cassidy, Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow, State Treasurer John Fleming and... more »

• Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected position days before an exoneree was set to take office

  May 1, 2026 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Republicans have eliminated an elected position days before an exoneree who overwhelmingly won the New Orleans-based clerk seat was set to take office. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry quietly signed legislation abolishing the longstanding Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court position into law... more »

• District Attorney files lawsuit claiming inadequate funding, council says priorities must be balanced Play Video

  April 26, 2026 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A major funding dispute is now headed to court in East Baton Rouge Parish, where Hillar Moore is suing the city-parish government over what he calls inadequate funding for his office. Moore said in the lawsuit that he has exhausted all other options to secure the... more »

• Legislature passes plan to consolidate Orleans Parish court clerk offices after heated debate

  April 24, 2026 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House on Thursday voted 63-28 to eliminate the New Orleans clerk of criminal court position, a move that would prevent newly elected clerk Calvin Duncan from serving his term. Duncan, who was sworn in on April 22 after winning 68% of the vote, will... more »

• Livingston Parish president releases statement after parish government ordered to pay $37,000 in legal fees Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte released a statement on Friday after the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the Livingston Parish government to pay over $37,000 in legal fees. A former board member of the Livingston Parish Convention and Tourism Board, Harold Marcell Parker Jr., filed a lawsuit against... more »

• Documents on Smitty's explosion aftermath suggest EPA knew more about risks of public health impact Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:46 PM

  ROSELAND - The explosion at Smitty's Supply took place on Aug. 22 of last year. Nearly 8 months later, residents in Roseland say they are still feeling the impacts. Roseland resident and Pastor Marvin Vernon said he never experienced migraines, like he does now, until after the Smitty's explosion.... more »

• Capital Area United Way taking donations for essential worker support fund amid TSA struggles Play Video

  March 25, 2026 12:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Local nonprofit Capital Area United Way is taking donations for its Community Relief Fund to support essential workers, as a partial shutdown of the federal government has interrupted funding for the Transportation Security Administration and disrupted airports around the country. Capital Area United Way initially launched... more »

• New Orleans airport urges travelers to arrive 3 hours early due to shortage of TSA workers Play Video

  March 22, 2026 10:22 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Airport officials in New Orleans are urging passengers to arrive as early as possible, as travelers flying out of Louis Armstrong International Airport are facing long TSA checkpoint lines for the third week due to the government shutdown. The partial government shutdown caused by the Senate's... more »

• ICE officers will soon help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says Play Video

  March 21, 2026 6:26 PM

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a pair of social media posts, Trump first threatened... more »

• NBA YoungBoy to pay funeral costs for 10-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting, mother says Play Video

  March 21, 2026 3:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The mother of Kimani Thomas , a 10-year-old girl who was killed in an accidental shooting along Government Street, told WBRZ that Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy is paying for her daughter's funeral. Thomas was killed on March 10 when her stepfather was going into work... more »

• TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay Play Video

  March 21, 2026 11:28 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts. Union leaders and federal officials say these are just some of the financial pressures Transportation Security Administration agents are facing during an ongoing government funding lapse — the third shutdown in less than six months that... more »

• 'Sinners' takes home big awards at Oscars, shines light on Louisiana film-making Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:06 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - With "Sinners" 16 nominations at the Oscars and four wins on Sunday, those in the film industry said the movie is proof there is success in shooting movies in Louisiana. LSU students Dante and Devin Dotey both worked as extras in the film. Their scenes were shot... more »

• Partial government shutdown begins to affect travelers in Louisiana Play Video

  March 8, 2026 11:42 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The partial government shutdown caused by the Senate's failure to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security has begun to affect the Transportation Security Administration. Unlike the last shutdown, only agencies under DHS, like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and... more »

• Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to U.S. weapons stockpiles from Iran war Play Video

  March 8, 2026 9:37 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons, illustrating a long-standing production problem that some experts say could present challenges if another conflict emerges. The Trump administration has repeatedly said American forces have... more »

• Prairieville family stranded in Dubai after Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran secures flight back to the U.S. Play Video

  March 7, 2026 10:13 AM

  DUBAI — A Prairieville family stranded in Dubai after the region's airspace was shut down as a result of the joint Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran has finally found a way home. Christian Walker, his pregnant wife and two young children were on a two-week vacation in Dubai, less than... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry among 20 other governors who urge Senate Democrats to fund DHS Play Video

  March 6, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry, along with 20 other governors, urged Sen. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats to end the government shutdown and fund the Department of Homeland Security in a letter to Schumer on Thursday. According to the letter, the governors are "deeply concerned about public safety... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry announces six-month extension of National Guard's deployment in New Orleans Play Video

  March 2, 2026 12:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Gov. Jeff Landry announced on Monday that he has received federal authority to extend the Louisiana National Guard's deployment in New Orleans by another six months. According to Landry, about 120 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers will remain in the city to assist in public safety operations,... more »

• US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government' Play Video

  February 28, 2026 6:50 AM

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Some of... more »

• Proposed bill seeks to abolish the Department of Children and Family Services Play Video

  February 27, 2026 5:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sen. Regina Barrow proposed a bill on Friday that would abolish the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Senate Bill 265 would not only abolish the department but also move services, programs, and contracts handled by the department to Louisiana Works and the Louisiana Department... more »

• Thanks but no thanks: Trump and Landry's hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system Play Video

  February 22, 2026 4:18 PM

  (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama. Trump’s announcement prompted a defense on... more »

• President Trump wants to impose 15% tariff, up from 10% he announced after Supreme Court decision Play Video

  February 21, 2026 12:08 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier. Trump said in a social media post on Saturday that he was making the decision “Based on a thorough,... more »

• Several state governors meet with President Donald Trump to discuss ICE operations Play Video

  February 20, 2026 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several state governors met with President Donald Trump on Friday to discuss ICE deployment and the Supreme Court's rulings on tariffs. More than 40 of the nation's governors are currently in Washington, D.C. for the National Governors Association's annual Winter Meeting. According to New York... more »

• Louisiana leaders react following Supreme Court's decision to strike down Trump administration's tariffs Play Video

  February 20, 2026 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several Louisiana leaders shared their opinions following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday. The tariffs, originally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and several trade acts, allowed the president to regulate importation. President Trump also... more »

• Officer injured after being struck with metal pipe on Government Street, police say Play Video

  February 16, 2026 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An officer with the Baton Rouge Police Department was injured on Monday after being struck with a metal pipe. According to the department, the officer was responding to a report of a suspicious male hiding at the Circle K on Government Street around 10:15 a.m. ... more »

• What to know about the Homeland Security shutdown Play Video

  February 14, 2026 10:31 AM

  (AP) — Another shutdown for parts of the federal government has begun as a fight over proposed restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agenda drags on. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired on Saturday. Democrats say they will not help approve more money until the new... more »

• State Representative Stephanie Hilferty announces candidacy for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1

  February 9, 2026 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State Representative Stephanie Hilferty announced her candidacy for the Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1 on Monday. Hilferty, a Republican, previously helped reform the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, increasing oversight and improving transparency by fighting against unfair bill practices. "In 2026, no one... more »

• LSU President Wade Rousse names new university Chief Communications Officer Play Video

  February 9, 2026 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU President Wade Rousse named a new system-wide Chief Communications Officer, the school announced Monday. Meg Casper Sunstrom will begin working in the position on Feb. 18, LSU said. She last served in the same role for the Louisiana State Legislature. In her new job,... more »

• Louisiana fixes errors in food stamp program in an attempt to avoid a $95 million penalty Play Video

  February 8, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana state health officials are attempting to fix errors in the state's food assistance program, which currently feeds one out of every five Louisiana families, in an attempt to avoid a $95 million federal penalty, according to a report by The Advocate . The potential penalty... more »

• Anti-ICE protestors gather on College Drive following school walkouts in Baton Rouge

  February 7, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Protestors with Indivisible Baton Rouge gathered on College Drive on Saturday to protest ICE operations in the country following the death of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. The protest follows a walkout staged by Liberty Magnet High School students on Friday, showing how operations have affected... more »

• Special election to fill five open seats in the Louisiana Legislature on Saturday Play Video

  February 7, 2026 10:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A special election taking place on Saturday will fill four open seats in the Louisiana House and one in the Louisiana Senate following the departure of several lawmakers earlier this fall. The election will determine who will fill the open seat in the Louisiana House of... more »

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs grants lease for new outpatient clinic in St. George

  February 6, 2026 3:11 PM

  ST. GEORGE — U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a lease for a new community-based outpatient clinic in Baton Rouge. According to Cassidy, the new clinic will feature over 100,000 square feet of clinical space, allowing the Department of... more »

• Key participant in 2012 Benghazi, Libya, attack that killed 4 Americans is in custody, Bondi says

  February 6, 2026 10:26 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A key participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans has been taken into custody and will be prosecuted for their deaths, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday. Bondi said in a news conference that Zubayr Al-Bakoush... more »

• House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump Play Video

  February 3, 2026 2:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote was 217-214, and wraps up congressional work... more »

• Recall petition filed against Mayor-President Sid Edwards; he says it ignores what he's accomplished Play Video

  February 2, 2026 3:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Just 13 months into his term as mayor-president, Sid Edwards is the subject of a recall petition. Paperwork was filed Friday with the Secretary of State's office seeking to remove Edwards as the city-parish's chief executive. It alleges Edwards has failed to provide effective leadership, demonstrate... more »

• Capital-area government and organizations announce plans to reopen on Tuesday

  January 26, 2026 4:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Local governments and organizations began announcing plans to reopen on Tuesday following Monday's closures due to weather concerns. The following governments and organizations have announced plans to reopen: - Ascension Parish government will return to normal operations - City of Baker offices will open at 9... more »

• Louisiana Democratic leaders gather to discuss firsthand accounts of ICE's Operation Catahoula Crunch Play Video

  January 26, 2026 12:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Several congressmen convened at a Democratic forum in New Orleans on Monday to hear firsthand accounts regarding the Trump administration's actions during ICE's Operation Catahoula Crunch in Louisiana following a second fatal shooting by a member of ICE in Minneapolis this past week. Louisiana Congressman Troy... more »

• Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated Play Video

  January 24, 2026 12:20 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and ratcheting up tensions in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier. Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti,... more »

• President Trump endorses Rep. Julia Letlow for potential Senate candidacy Play Video

  January 17, 2026 9:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - President Trump endorsed Representative Julia Letlow on Saturday as a potential candidate for one of Louisiana's spots in the United States Senate. Letlow represents the 5th Congressional District, which includes East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes. At this time, she has not announced a campaign... more »

• Rep. Cleo Fields visits East Baton Rouge Parish schools as part of 'Congressman to Classroom' initiative

  January 16, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Rep. Cleo Fields visited three East Baton Rouge Parish School District campuses on Friday to kick off his Congress to the Classroom initiative. The initiative, seeing Fields visit 52 schools ranging from kindergarten to college across Louisiana's Sixth Congressional District over the course of the year,... more »

• Ascension Parish councilman sued for alleged defamation of parish employee's husband, report says Play Video

  January 12, 2026 2:56 PM

  ASCENSION — An Ascension Parish council member is being sued following a social media post he made about the husband of a top parish government official. Councilman Joel Robert of District 2 is being sued for defamation after allegedly making a post about Gerald Phillips Jr., the husband of... more »

• Doctors say changes to U.S. vaccine recommendations are confusing parents and could harm kids Play Video

  January 11, 2026 12:02 PM

  (AP) — Dr. Molly O’Shea has noticed growing skepticism about vaccines at both of her Michigan pediatric offices and says this week's unprecedented and confusing changes to federal vaccine guidance will only make things worse. One of her offices is in a Democratic area, where more of the parents... more »

• Iran warns against US strikes as activists say protest death toll reaches 203 Play Video

  January 11, 2026 9:48 AM

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the U.S. strikes the Islamic Republic over the ongoing protests roiling the country, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the threat after nationwide... more »

• Protestors gather at Capitol in support of protests in Iran Play Video

  January 10, 2026 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Protestors in Baton Rouge gathered at the Capitol for a second day of protesting in support of the protests in Iran on Saturday. The group said they're fighting for the freedom of the people in Iran after protests in the country began due to inflation spiking... more »

• US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country Play Video

  January 3, 2026 9:18 AM

  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president had been captured and flown out of the country after months of intense pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government — an extraordinary nighttime operation announced by President Donald Trump on social media... more »

• Special election taking place in February for five open seats in the Louisiana Legislature Play Video

  December 29, 2025 4:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A special election is taking place to fill open seats in the Louisiana Legislature after several lawmakers left their positions earlier this fall. The election, taking place on Feb. 7, will fill four open seats in the Louisiana House and one in the Louisiana Senate. ... more »

• Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted

  December 27, 2025 2:48 PM

  AP - A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia , the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him. Abrego Garcia has become a centerpiece of the... more »

• $900 million in FEMA funding awaits Homeland Security Kristi Noem's approval, according to report Play Video

  December 21, 2025 8:11 PM

  WASHINGTON - Over $900 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and loans await Homeland Security Kristi Noem's approval due to her policy of personally reviewing major spending, according to The Hill . The policy of Noem personally approving expenditures that cost $100,000 or more has led to a... more »

• Coast Guard is pursuing another tanker helping Venezuela skirt sanctions, US official says Play Video

  December 21, 2025 1:41 PM

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday was pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration appeared to be intensifying its targeting of such vessels connected to Venezuelan government. The pursuit of the tanker, which was confirmed by a... more »

• Diocese of Baton Rouge grants dispensation to Catholics potentially impacted by immigration agents Play Video

  December 7, 2025 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced that Catholics impacted by immigration agents are not required to go to weekly Mass on Sunday. The diocese released a letter on Thursday in response to the federal immigration crackdown in New Orleans. "With the recent publicized... more »

• New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen Play Video

  December 6, 2025 2:50 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans’ mayor-elect said Friday that a federal immigration crackdown launched this week is already causing harm as encounters between masked agents and residents, including some caught on video, has prompted public backlash in the blue city. Frustrated city officials pointed to the case of... more »

• Secretary of State releases educational videos on closed primary elections

  December 1, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced the release of five educational videos about closed primary elections on Monday. The videos, meant to inform voters of the legislatively-mandated transition to closed party primaries beginning in 2026, are part of Landry's voter education campaign ahead of the... more »

• U.S. Small Business Administration visits Ponchatoula ahead of Small Business Saturday Play Video

  November 26, 2025 4:14 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration Justin Crossie visited a small business in Ponchatoula on Wednesday ahead of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. Crossie visited Revival Art House, an art gallery home to over 200 local artists. "Whenever you shop at Revival, you're... more »