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  • One killed in Jefferson Parish shooting Saturday evening

    August 21, 2021 9:34 PM

    JEFFERSON PARISH — A man was killed during a Saturday evening shooting in Harvey, authorities say. According to WWL-TV , deputies with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the deadly incident shortly after 4:15 p.m., Saturday. The shooting occurred at the intersection of 1st Street and Maplewood... more »
  • By the Numbers: Hurricanes shatter records in 2017

    November 29, 2017 11:55 AM

    The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season was well above average, as forecast, with multiple basin statistics ranking in the top ten through recorded history (1851). The season began early when Arlene formed on April 19 and ended when Rina dissipated on November 9. There were 17 named... more »
  • Tangipahoa Parish deputies deliver donations to Orange, Texas

    September 11, 2017 12:19 PM

    TANGIPAHOA - Deputies from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office recently returned from Orange, Texas where they dropped off supplies donated by area residents. Items donated included toiletries, t-shirts, blow up mattresses, baby wipes and more. Deputies also recently prepared and served over 400 meals for first responders who... more »
  • Estimates say Hurricanes Harvey, Irma could cost U.S. $290 billion

    September 11, 2017 9:30 AM

    Combined damages from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma could cost the U.S. economy as much as $290 billion, according to a new forecast. Hurricane Harvey, which battered Houston with record amounts of torrential rain and flooding last month, is estimated to be one of the costliest weather disasters in U.S.... more »
  • Livingston Parish educators give back to Harvey-affected peers Play Video

    September 10, 2017 11:26 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Teachers, faculty and staff from Livingston Parish schools are some of the latest to give back to their peers affected by Hurricane Harvey. The schools collected donations for faculty and students in and around the Houston area. "Our schools just wanted to give back," Southside... more »
  • Baton Rouge first responders to help with Hurricane Irma relief Play Video

    September 9, 2017 5:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Mayor Sharon Weston Broome announced Saturday afternoon that East Baton Rouge Parish first responders will travel to Florida to help with Hurricane Irma relief. In a press release, Broome said that Louisiana is sending Task Force 2 to aid Floridians before and after the storm hits.... more »
  • Governor Edwards seeks disaster loan change in Harvey bill Play Video

    September 6, 2017 2:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Congress to tweak federal law governing disaster loans as part of the Hurricane Harvey aid legislation being rushed to passage. The governor sent a letter Wednesday to U.S. House and Senate leaders seeking an adjustment to language governing Small Business Administration... more »
  • Cajun Airlift flies medicine, supplies to Harvey victims Play Video

    September 4, 2017 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- More than twenty-five pilots associated with the Cajun Airlift have donated time and gas money to victims of Hurricane Harvey, according to the group's organizer. Christina Massina, an air traffic controller in the New Orleans area says her group plans to keep making air deliveries as long... more »
  • Churchgoers hold car wash to raise funds for Harvey victims Play Video

    September 4, 2017 6:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - People spent their day off helping to raise money and gather items for Texas victims of Hurricane Harvey. One group of eighth graders, their friends and siblings spent Monday washing cars for free and collecting donations. The group stationed at Jefferson Baptist Church set up stations... more »
  • Non-profit groups donate to Harvey first responders Play Video

    September 3, 2017 7:40 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - In Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Central, two non-profits, "Back the Blue" and "Behind the Line," spent their weekend collecting hundreds of donations. Saturday the volunteers collected at BRPD Headquarters on Airline Hwy. and Sam’s Club in Denham Springs. Sunday, the two groups collected donations at... more »
  • Livingston girl, mom make pillowcase and blanket sets for Harvey victims Play Video

    September 2, 2017 11:59 PM

    FRENCH SETTLEMENT - A young girl in Livingston Parish witnessed the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey on television and decided to help comfort victims in a very special way. For days, Katie Harper has kept her little fingers busy by making blankets and pillowcases for children in Texas. She... more »
  • President Donald Trump visits Houston suburb church

    September 2, 2017 3:40 PM

    PEARLAND, Texas - President Trump delivered about five minutes of remarks inside First Church of Pearland in the Houston suburb of Pearland. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott introduced Trump, who spoke extemporaneously to volunteers and storm victims who had gathered at the church. Trump began by... more »
  • Harvey: grading the local forecast and thanking you

    September 1, 2017 8:15 AM

    After an unusual event like Hurricane Harvey, it is important to take a look at the forecast, how it evolved and if it verified. On Friday, the WBRZ Weather Team made a forecast for 4-7 inches of rain, primarily for the next week, with little impact to area rivers. The... more »
  • Lots of weather to watch over a pleasant weekend Play Video

    September 1, 2017 7:22 AM

    A rather pleasant stretch of weather is ahead with low rain chances through the weekend. Meanwhile, we are watching a disturbance in the Gulf, Hurricane Irma and the potential for a significant cold front late next week. The WBRZ Weather Team prepared a brief story to assess... more »
  • Trump visits Saturday; First stop in Houston then Lake Charles

    August 31, 2017 3:52 PM

    LAKE CHARLES – Southwest Louisiana is expected to be one of the places the president will visit on a weekend trip to storm-ravaged areas. President Donald Trump will travel with wife Melania Saturday. The Trumps will also be in Texas. Trump also pledged $1 million of his own... more »
  • Mega-shelter opened in Alexandria for Texas flood survivors

    August 31, 2017 9:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE- An LSU AgCenter mega-shelter opened last night in Alexandria for Texas residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. The shelter is staffed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. There were 2,000 cots set up August 25 in preparation for possible flooding. “Taking care... more »
  • East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office heading to Texas to assist flood victims

    August 31, 2017 9:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE- A convoy of deputies from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is headed to Port Arthur Texas this morning to assist with flood recovery. The deputies will be meeting at a staging area in Texas where other law enforcement agencies and first responders are based. Every morning... more »
  • Harvey out, Irma in, watching the Gulf (again) and a cold front Play Video

    August 31, 2017 7:07 AM

    Harvey is finally moving away from the Gulf Coast. While a few showers connected to Harvey may occur through Thursday, little to no noteworthy consequence is expected. Only the Amite River at Maurepas and the Tangipahoa River at Robert will make it into minor flood stage, all other gauged locations... more »
  • Family of 6 drowns in van during Harvey floods

    August 30, 2017 2:48 PM

    HOUSTON – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said they found a van caught by flood water from Tropical Storm Harvey that contained the remains of a family of six. Relatives told KHOU 11 News the family drowned Sunday afternoon while trying to escape the flooding. Four children, ages 16... more »
  • Harvey makes third landfall in Louisiana, tropical showers and wind expected today Play Video

    August 30, 2017 6:26 AM

    The third and final landfall of Harvey occurred around 4am near Cameron, Louisiana. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING is posted from Grand Isle, La. to High Island, Tx, including Assumption and St. Mary Parish, as heavy rain and winds up to 45mph are possible. A STORM SURGE warning is posted from... more »
  • Harvey's death toll climbs to seven in Texas amid 'epic and catastrophic' flooding

    August 29, 2017 9:15 AM

    HOUSTON- The death toll has climbed to seven in Texas amid the "epic and catastrophic" flooding left behind in the southeast part of the state from Hurricane Harvey. On Monday evening, Houston's Mayor Sylvester Turner confirmed three deaths in Houston. Four other storm-related deaths occurred in La Marque,... more »
  • UPDATE: Harvey to make third landfall Wednesday

    August 29, 2017 7:19 AM

    Click HERE to watch a live update from Governor Edwards on Tropical Storm Harvey. Tropical Storm Harvey will continue to spin in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico with very little movement through Tuesday. The track has actually shifted closer to the Baton Rouge area; however, this has not caused... more »
  • Harvey drifting into western Gulf, wet week ahead Play Video

    August 28, 2017 7:06 AM

    Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast through most of the week. While the extreme flooding ongoing in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana is not likely locally, some issues could still develop. A *FLASH FLOOD WATCH* is in effect through Wednesday for parishes west of the Mississippi River,... more »
  • UPDATE: Harvey meanders, rain forecasts adjusted

    August 27, 2017 9:12 AM

    The forecast track of Tropical Storm Harvey continues to shift. As the storm meanders in eastern Texas and weakens, flash flooding and river flooding are becoming less likely across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. Tropical Storm Harvey has become stationary near Houston, Texas. Catastrophic flooding is currently underway... more »
  • Parts of Houston see flooding Saturday as Harvey threatens the city

    August 26, 2017 9:46 AM

    HOUSTON – Highways became impassible Saturday morning as water started to fill streets in the Houston area, media outlets reported early in the day. Soon after sunrise Saturday, people started seeing water covering streets and flooding cars. Water in some places had reached the tires or hoods of small... more »
  • Harvey weakens into Tropical Storm with sustained winds of 70 mph

    August 25, 2017 6:58 AM

    ROCKPORT, Texas - Harvey rolled onto shore overnight as a powerful Category 4 storm. It has now been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. > WATCH: Pat's most recent forecast HERE . > WATCH: New video; overnight video shows first images of damage from Harvey; watch HERE As... more »
  • Pumps in place as Ascension Parish prepares for Hurricane Harvey Play Video

    August 24, 2017 11:20 AM

    ASCENSION - Ascension Parish is taking precautions in anticipation of inclement weather from Hurricane Harvey. The Department of Public Works and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have begun filling and transporting sandbags to designated fire stations throughout the Parish. OEP will be conducting daily... more »
  • Harvey upgraded to a hurricane, rapidly gaining strength

    August 24, 2017 7:12 AM

    The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Harvey is rapidly gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm, which was upgraded to a category one hurricane Thursday afternoon, is expected to make landfall in Texas late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state... more »
  • Tropical Depression Harvey lingers in the gulf; heavy rains expected Play Video

    August 23, 2017 6:58 AM

    While typical August weather will continue through Thursday, all eyes are on Tropical Depression Harvey which is expected to once again become a Tropical Storm or hurricane in the western Gulf of Mexico. The latest information continues to suggest the possibility of very heavy rain and flooding in parts of... more »
  • NEW: regenerated Harvey to threaten Gulf Coast? Play Video

    August 22, 2017 11:09 AM

    The National Hurricane Center is expecting a tropical system to develop in the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next few days. Areas along the central and western Gulf Coast need to monitor the forecast as it evolves. Forecast models are indicating that a tropical storm or hurricane could affect... more »
  • The Eclipse..The Weather...and the Tropics

    August 21, 2017 12:52 AM

    The Eclipse: By now it is no secret that we will have a major astronomical event beginning around 12:00 PM on Monday August 21st. The 2017 Eclipse has been widely publicized and there is a plethora of information on the subject. Here in southeast Louisiana we will be treated... more »
  • Eclipse 2017: what to expect, how to view

    August 16, 2017 11:42 AM

    On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, the U.S. will be treated to a total eclipse of the sun. The eclipse will be visible—weather permitting—across all of North America. The entire continent will experience a partial eclipse lasting two to three hours. Anyone within a 70-milewide path that stretches through 14 states... more »
  • Jefferson Parish deputy killed identified, suspect in custody

    June 22, 2016 2:25 PM

    HARVEY - Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office confirms an officer shot multiple times Wednesday afternoon in Harvey, La has died. The sheriff's deputy shot to death on a busy suburban New Orleans street has been identified as 51-year-old David F. Michel Jr. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's spokesman Col. John Fortunato said... more »
  • 19-year-old woman accidentally shot, killed amid party bus argument

    June 11, 2016 4:44 PM

    HARVEY - Two people were wounded, one fatally, early Saturday morning after getting off a party bus in Harvey, La., according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. After receiving reports of shots fire in the 1300 block of Manhattan Blvd, JPSO was called to the scene. When deputies arrived,... more »
  • Body found in pond near Harvey shopping complex

    January 7, 2016 6:05 PM

    HARVEY - Sheriff’s deputies in Jefferson Parish say they found a body in a pond at a business complex in Harvey Thursday afternoon. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says the body was a fully clothed man. They have not yet released information about how long the man’s body was... more »

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