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  • Death row inmate convicted of killing BR football legend's mother denied request for clemency Play Video

    November 13, 2023 11:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A death row inmate convicted of killing Betty Smothers — a BRPD officer and mother of six, including local football legend Warrick Dunn — was denied his chance at escaping the death penalty. The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned Monday that the Louisiana Board of Pardons refused... more »
  • Wrong-way driver booked for DWI, vehicular homicide after deadly crash on I-10 in Ascension Parish

    October 25, 2023 2:23 PM

    SORRENTO - A Texas man was booked for vehicular homicide and his third DWI after he struck another driver head-on along I-10 late Tuesday night, killing a woman. Louisiana State Police reported that 34-year-old Joshuah Cannon of Nederland, Texas was driving west in the eastbound lanes of the interstate... more »
  • School bus driver ticketed for reckless operation after crash in Watson; some students report 'minor' pain

    September 5, 2023 6:02 PM

    WATSON - A bus driver was ticketed after crashing a school bus loaded with children in Livingston Parish on Tuesday. The crash was reported at the corner of Cane Market Road and LA 16 in the Watson area. The driver reportedly rear-ended a UPS truck that had stopped to... more »
  • Soldier from Baton Rouge drowns near Texas military base

    August 7, 2023 4:39 PM

    FORT CAVAZOS, Tx. - A soldier from the Baton Rouge area died in a reported drowning in Texas over the weekend. The Killeen Daily Herald reports that Pvt. Shad Edward Sheffie drowned Friday at Belton Lake, located near Fort Cavazos. Officials at the military installation released the following statement.... more »
  • School maintenance worker arrested after students find hidden camera in bathroom stall

    August 31, 2022 3:41 PM

    RESERVE - A worker at a school in St. John the Baptist Parish is accused of planting a hidden camera inside a girls' bathroom on campus. The sheriff's office said Blake Krueger, 35, was arrested Tuesday after two students at Riverside Academy made the discovery inside the campus's athletic... more »
  • Fans' Choice Player of the Week 10: Liberty's Keelan Reason Play Video

    November 10, 2021 6:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Defensive back Keelan Reason is Liberty's Swiss army knife, making plays everywhere on the field. Last Friday night, he had three interceptions — two of them returned for touchdowns — and even threw for a score on offense. "Baller energy, always talking, great personality, fun to... more »
  • Troopers find guns, make arrests after impaired driver hits State Police vehicle

    November 4, 2021 7:50 PM

    METAIRIE - A pair of arrests fell into the lap of state police when an impaired driver sideswiped a trooper's vehicle overnight Louisiana State Police said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Thursday on I-10 near Causeway Boulevard. Police said one of the suspects, 26-year-old Jaylyn Gordon, was trying... more »
  • After 9-year-old dies in hospital, driver arrested a second time in violent crash

    November 1, 2021 6:25 PM

    GRETNA - A man accused of causing a crash that left a 9-year-old girl seriously hurt last week was taken into custody again on Monday after the child died in the hospital. The arrest comes more than a week after the Oct. 22 wreck on LA 23 in Gretna... more »
  • Recall petition filed for second councilmember in wake of Ascension drainage vote

    August 3, 2021 6:06 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A push to recall a handful of politicians involved in a vote removing Ascension President Clint Cointment from overseeing the parish's drainage efforts targeted another councilmember this week. On Tuesday, the Secretary of State's Office confirmed a recall petition was filed for Councilman Aaron Lawler. The... more »
  • Ascension residents file petition to recall councilman after controversial drainage vote

    July 21, 2021 5:23 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Residents disgruntled over a vote to remove Ascension President Clint Cointment from overseeing the parish's drainage efforts have launched a recall campaign targeting Councilman Corey Orgeron. The East Ascension Drainage District — which is made up of parish council members —voted 6-4 to remove Cointment during... more »
  • Man who drove to jail with meth said God sent him there

    June 28, 2021 1:59 PM

    MONROE- A man under the influence of methamphetamine allegedly drove himself to a Louisiana jail, telling deputies that God sent him there. Deputies found Bobby Koch, 35, in the parking lot of the Ouachita Parish jail after receiving a complaint from a guard at the front gate Saturday night.... more »
  • Ascension homeowners eligible for property tax breaks after recent flooding Play Video

    June 13, 2021 10:20 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Many Ascension homeowners whose property flooded during May's severe rainstorms will be getting a break on their property taxes this year. The parish tax assessor's office says anyone who had water damage to their property, will be granted exemptions to paying property taxes this year. ... more »
  • Crews reopen cut at Alligator Bayou Road Play Video

    May 24, 2021 4:02 PM

    UPDATE: Ascension President Clint Cointment announced Monday the cut was reopened after it was closed over the weekend due to heavy rain. This is a breaking update. Read the original story below. ------ PRAIRIEVILLE - Ascension officials cut into Alligator Bayou Road Friday to help alleviate high... more »
  • Catholic High Football wins Division I State Title 35-12 Play Video

    December 27, 2020 9:35 PM

    NATCHITOCHES- The Catholic High football team defeated C.E Byrd in the Division I State Championship on Sunday 35-12. This is Catholic's third state title in the last six years and the second for head coach Gabe Fertitta since he took over as head coach in 2016. Tre Benson... more »
  • The story behind Jah'von Grigsby's recruiting surge Play Video

    May 31, 2020 12:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Recruiting is one of the more fickle aspects of high school athletics. This time last year, no one was talking about Scotlandville's Jah'von Grigsby, but fast forward to now and he's on everyone's lips and recruiting boards. "I wake up in the morning. Take my phone... more »
  • Last class of Runnels replace graduation ceremony with parade Play Video

    May 16, 2020 10:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One by one, the graduating class of The Runnels School, ended their school year in a very non-traditional way. "Obviously this is not the graduation we had hoped for," said senior Angele Lansing. With traditional graduation ceremonies not being possible during the pandemic, the 45... more »
  • Rider hospitalized after falling off New Orleans parade float

    February 23, 2020 5:05 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - According to New Orleans EMS a person riding in the Krewe of Thoth parade has fallen off a float Sunday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. New Orleans EMS officials tweeted one float rider was taken to a local hospital after they fell from the lower level of... more »
  • Off-duty firefighter allegedly stole fire truck, tried to pull his car out of ditch using hose

    January 7, 2020 6:32 PM

    MAUREPAS - A Baton Rouge firefighter allegedly stole a fire truck from a Livingston Parish station while he was intoxicated and tried to use it to tow his own vehicle out of a ditch over the weekend. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says deputies found Craig Trippi, Jr., of... more »
  • Amid huge indictment for deputy-teacher couple in child rape case, prosecutors point to third, unknown 'perpetrator' Play Video

    December 17, 2019 1:12 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A teacher and a sheriff's deputy arrested in a shocking child rape investigation were formally charged on more than 100 combined counts Tuesday. Dennis and Cynthia Perkins were both indicted on 150 total charges including child porn, rape, attempted rape, sexual battery and video voyeurism. Dennis... more »
  • Students now facing less severe punishment after fight club videos appear on the news Play Video

    December 3, 2019 8:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Schools officials are reversing course on punishments for 24 students at Lee Magnet High School after faculty found videos depicting student-on-student boxing matches in a restroom. A statement from the East Baton Rouge school system Wednesday said the students are now facing suspensions rather than the... more »
  • Sandbags placed on west side levee; officials monitoring but not concerned

    June 5, 2019 5:30 PM

    WHITE CASTLE - The Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday there was no cause for alarm after images were posted on social media of sandbags being added to the levee on the west side, outside White Castle. The bags are part of a fortification of the levee in an... 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 »
  • Individuals 'removed' from school over viral video showing student pinned on concrete Play Video

    March 29, 2019 2:37 PM

    PONCHATOULA - Officials say they've "removed" those involved in a violent confrontation between a student and staff at a Tangipahoa Parish school last week. Ponchatoula Junior High Principal Mary Beth Crovetto confirmed Friday the school was investigating after video of the incident was shared on social media. The video... more »
  • Broadmoor High School will reopen Friday after closing Thursday

    December 13, 2018 5:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Broadmoor High School will reopen Friday after it was closed Thursday because of a water leak that required the campus lose its water services. The closure was decided "out of an abundance of caution." Officials did not say when the leak was discovered or if... more »
  • EBRSO: Elementary student arrested for bringing unloaded gun to school

    October 5, 2017 3:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An 11-year-old elementary school student was arrested after she brought an unloaded gun to school Thursday, authorities say. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, its school drug task force responded to La Belle Aire Elementary around 9:30 a.m. Thursday after receiving reports of a... more »
  • Teacher knocked out, hospitalized after altercation between students Play Video

    September 11, 2017 1:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A teacher at Tara High School was transported to the hospital with a head injury after getting involved in an altercation between two students Monday morning. Authorities say one female student charged at another during an argument. The teacher stood in the way of the attack... more »
  • Two new charter schools coming to Baton Rouge in 2018

    August 23, 2017 4:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A network of public charter schools based out of Texas has announced plans for two new schools set to open in Baton Rouge next year. IDEA Cortana Academy and College Prep will serve students in Baton Rouge in Kinder through 2nd & 6th grade in its... more »
  • Two school buses collide at Woodlawn Middle; No injuries reported

    August 16, 2017 4:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials say two school buses loaded with students collided at an area middle school Wednesday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, two buses carrying students from Woodlawn Middle were involved in a crash at the school around 3 p.m. Wednesday. The sheriff's office... more »
  • Enrollment up as Livingston Parish schools bounce back from 2016 flood Play Video

    August 7, 2017 8:07 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - It’s been a long journey, but Livingston Parish Schools are seeing a comeback after they were impacted by last year's flood. Following the flood at the beginning the previous school year, more than 500 students were displaced. This also put teachers jobs in jeopardy, with about... more »
  • Istrouma High marching band lacks instruments Play Video

    August 4, 2017 11:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Istrouma High School opens next week after a three year closure. The new band director, Reggie Jackson, is rebuilding the once great program from scratch. "The instruments are currently non-existent," he said. Jackson isn't sure where they went, he guessed some were destroyed in the August flood... more »
  • East Feliciana teacher accused of striking student found not guilty

    June 28, 2017 2:19 PM

    EAST FELICIANA PARISH - A teacher at an East Feliciana middle school has been found not guilty of simple battery after he was accused of striking a student during school hours. According to the East Feliciana Clerk of Court, Jaworski White had a bench trial Tuesday before Judge William... more »
  • Person taken to hospital after incident near Dutchtown High School

    June 7, 2017 4:08 PM

    DUTCHTOWN – One person has been taken to the hospital after an incident near Dutchtown High School, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office confirms that one person was airlifted from the parking lot of the high school following the incident. Further details have not... more »
  • Friends say McKinley High student did not die in vain Play Video

    May 27, 2017 11:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Hundreds filled church pews at a service held for Bryant Lee, a McKinley High School student who was shot and killed earlier this month. Those in attendance Saturday said they don't believe Lee's death will be in vain. "There are pivotal moments in the life... more »
  • McKinley High honors slain student with balloon release Play Video

    May 16, 2017 11:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Students at McKinley High School gathered for a ceremony and a balloon release to honor their senior quarterback who was killed at a graduation party. Bryant Lee was shot early Saturday and later died at a local hospital. Lee was set to graduate Wednesday night with... more »
  • Friends, family mourn McKinley High student killed just days before graduation Play Video

    May 14, 2017 11:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The family and friends of an 18-year-old high school student are still reeling after he was shot and killed Saturday . "Today's Mother's Day, and a mom's dealing with the loss of her son," said Herman Brister, the principal at McKinley High School. Brister had... more »
  • Student enrollment on the rise as Livingston Parish recovers from flood Play Video

    May 9, 2017 8:59 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - As schools finally recover from flooding in Livingston Parish, another problem has reared its head. Student enrollment numbers have taken a considerable dip after last year's flood. "The flood element brings a lot of anxiety, because there are a lot of unknowns," Superintendent Rick Wentzel... more »
  • Destrehan woman not guilty in student-teacher sex case

    April 26, 2017 4:22 PM

    DESTREHAN - A former English teacher was found not guilty of carnal knowledge of a juvenile Wednesday. According to a report from WWL-TV, Shelley Dufresne faced up to 10 years in prison after she was accused of having sexual relations with a student. The mother of the teen... more »
  • BRPD: Man tries to eat all of his marijuana before traffic stop on I-10

    April 22, 2017 6:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after he tried to eat all of his marijuana before a traffic stop on I-10 Saturday. According to Baton Rouge Police, an officer spotted 36-year-old Cyrus Antoine drifting back and forth across multiple lanes around 2 a.m. Saturday morning. The officer also... more »
  • Intoxicated driver charged with hit and run, trying to destroy evidence

    April 8, 2017 5:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man after he failed a sobriety test following a hit and run on LA 426 Friday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a reported accident on LA 426. Upon arrival, the victim said another driver rear ended her... more »
  • Baton Rouge snags record high ahead of April cool stretch

    April 4, 2017 5:36 PM

    The temperature gauge at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport topped out at 87 degrees this afternoon, setting a new record high for the date. Previously, that mark was 86 degrees set back in 2001. Tuesday's high temperature marks the second straight day with a weather record in the Capital City.... more »
  • No classes for funeral after teen killed in weekend crash

    February 19, 2017 10:28 PM

    NEW ROADS – False River Academy in New Roads will cancel classes Wednesday to allow faculty and students to attend the funeral of a senior student. Louisiana State Police say 17-year-old Clayton Jarreau was killed while traveling southbound on LA 417 early Sunday morning. Troopers say he was not... more »
  • Former Zachary High student arrested for firing shots at school

    February 16, 2017 4:19 PM

    ZACHARY – The Zachary Police Department arrested a former Zachary High student for firing a gun at the school on Feb. 6 that prompted five schools to be placed on lockdown. The department received a tip that 19-year-old Morgan Hubert fired two shots at Zachary High School. Hubert was... more »
  • Student arrested, accused of bringing loaded gun to Baker High School

    February 7, 2017 11:06 PM

    BAKER – Police have arrested a 17-year-old Baker High School student accused of bringing a loaded pistol to class. Baker Police got a call from the school around lunchtime Tuesday. Chief Carl Dunn tells News 2, Trelvis Everson caused a ruckus in a classroom but when Everson was sent... more »
  • Ascension public schools delay installation of temporary buildings

    January 31, 2017 10:51 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE - Weather delays have officially pushed back Ascension Parish public schools' plans for temporary buildings. The buildings were intended to help schools cope with heavy flooding that occurred in 2016. According to Supertintendent David Alexander, the buildings originally slated for installation on Feb. 3, 2017 were delayed... more »
  • Man arrested for carrying gun, marijuana in Terrebonne neighborhood

    January 24, 2017 6:32 PM

    TERREBONNE - Terrebonne Parish deputies arrested a man after they found him in possession of a firearm, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in a neighborhood street. Deputies responded to a report of a man carrying a gun in the 400 block of Louis Dive Monday night. Upon arrival, deputies... more »
  • Tangipahoa program aims to help teens, young adults return to school

    January 18, 2017 1:11 PM

    HAMMOND - A program in Tangipahoa Parish will soon help teenagers and young adults who left school before earning a diploma. The Tangipahoa Parish Graduation Alliance is an initiative for people between the ages of 14 and 20 who don’t yet have a high school diploma or GED. Students... more »
  • Officials expect increased airport traffic due to Trump visit

    December 8, 2016 4:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Officials say that the Baton Rouge Metro Airport expects higher than normal traffic volumes due to President-Elect Donald Trump's visit on Friday . Travelers can expect high traffic volumes between 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Airline passengers... more »
  • Edwards visits student who risked life in Sunday's Essen Lane shooting

    November 30, 2016 3:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A 17-year-old Central High School student who risked his life to help a woman who was shot Sunday had some special visitors Wednesday. Daniel Wesley's family said Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards visited Daniel's hospital room Wednesday to say that he was proud of him for... more »
  • Belaire football takes the field after head coach's suspension Play Video

    October 22, 2016 12:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Belaire High School's football team took the field Friday night, less than one week after their head coach was suspended for a plan to play an ineligible player. The scandal may have cost Belaire a chance at a championship, but as new head coach Kevin Jackson... more »
  • Removing the "Robert E." from "Robert E. Lee High School" Play Video

    May 31, 2016 10:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Before the new Lee High School opens, there's some controversy over the origin of its name. At a meeting Tuesday evening, a committee came up with recommendations for new names in an attempt to distance the school from its confederate namesake, Robert E. Lee. ... more »
  • WATCH: End of school year mayhem overshadows Hammond High's graduation Play Video

    May 19, 2016 7:31 PM

    HAMMOND - Videos surfaced on twitter Thursday afternoon showing several female students fighting in the hallways of Hammond High Magnet School. School Board President Brett Duncan told News 2 he had seen the videos and was frustrated it would take away from the accomplishments of students graduation Thursday night. ... more »
  • School board denies only bid for historic school

    May 10, 2016 11:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Feliciana Parish School Board will have to once again discuss what to do with the old Clinton High School after declining the only bid they received Tuesday night. Superintendent Carlos Sam told News 2 the bid for roughly $10,000. The school board had previously... more »
  • Committee suggests pursuing lease-purchase agreement for old Clinton High

    April 5, 2016 12:48 AM

    CLINTON - A buildings committee is recommending the East Feliciana Parish School Board use a different strategy to find a taker for the old Clinton High School. Superintendent Carlos Sam says the committee signed off on pursuing a lease-purchase agreement on the building that has been vacant since the 1980s.... more »

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