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• Enhanced high school graduation security in EBR after fight, gun arrest at ceremony Play Video

  May 20, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school graduation ceremonies resumed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center following a fight and gun arrest there on Monday, May 18. Broadmoor High and Glen Oaks High Schools' graduations were the first ceremonies held there on Wednesday since a group of people started fighting during... more »

• 18-year-old arrested, allegedly tried to bring gun into graduation ceremony Play Video

  May 19, 2026 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun into a high school graduation ceremony after a fight broke out. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer saw Allen Applewhite fighting several people inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center at Southern University. ... more »

• DA files to have teen's bond revoked after he was arrested for second time in 6 days Play Video

  May 12, 2026 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore wants an 18-year-old's bond revoked for charges stemming from the first of his two arrests within six days. Xavier Williams was arrested on April 29 for allegedly trying to hit his girlfriend at his uncle's house in Baker. He... more »

• Pass the Torch luncheon celebrates Baton Rouge scholarship winners Play Video

  May 11, 2026 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Pass the Torch scholarship luncheon was held on Monday at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Baton Rouge. The luncheon celebrated the 2026 Pass the Torch Scholarship winners and applicants from Scotlandville High School and Baker High School. "I feel like I worked pretty hard.... more »

• DA aims to revoke bond for Istrouma student previously arrested on gun charges Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore wants to have an Istrouma High School student, who was previously arrested after a gun went off during class, put back in jail in East Baton Rouge. According to court documents, the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office filed a motion... more »

• George Rodrigue Foundation announces 2026 scholarship contest winners; see and hear the winning pieces

  April 22, 2026 2:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts has announced the winners of its annual visual art and songwriting contests, who will each receive a share of $25,000 in scholarships. The Rodrigue Foundation's theme for its 2026 contest was "Unveiling the Bayou: Light and Shadow." Thirteen... more »

• Would cheer, dance and lacrosse be safer if sanctioned as high school sports? Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A House resolution seeks to recognize high school dance, cheer and lacrosse teams as sanctioned sports in a move that could bring greater structure and safety oversight to activities long popular among students but not governed like traditional athletics. House Concurrent Resolution 10 , introduced by... more »

• Scotlandville Magnet High student arrested for allegedly shooting classmate after fight at school Play Video

  April 2, 2026 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Scotlandville Magnet High School student was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot at three of his younger classmates after school, hitting one of them in the arm. According to an arrest affidavit from the Baton Rouge Police Department, a 15-year-old student intervened in... more »

• St. Amant High School hosts farmers market featuring student projects Play Video

  March 28, 2026 12:15 PM

  ST. AMANT —Students from the St. Amant High School Agriscience Department, along with students from the Future Farmers of America, held a farmer's market on Saturday at the St. Amant High School Greenhouse. The farmer's market gave residents in the area an opportunity to shop for vegetables, herbs, house... more »

• Albany High teacher arrested on sexual battery charge; investigators urge others to come forward Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:13 PM

  ALBANY — A former Albany High School teacher and wrestling coach is facing charges after being accused of inappropriate behavior involving students. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Byron Humphrey was booked Wednesday afternoon for misdemeanor sexual battery. He is listed on Albany High School’s website as... more »

• Ponchatoula High School experiences power outage; students being sent home early

  March 13, 2026 10:12 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula High School experienced a power outage on Friday morning. The school initially said that Entergy identified the issue, but later said that Entergy was not able to restore power to the school on Friday morning. "We are coordinating buses to pick up students and transfer... more »

• More than 200 area high school students learn about maritime careers from industry professionals Play Video

  March 12, 2026 7:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More than 200 Baton Rouge area high school students attended the third-annual Maritime Careers Educational Roadshow on Thursday, where they learned about careers in one of Louisiana's top industries. Students met maritime professionals, heard directly from industry leaders and experienced career opportunities at interactive stations. ... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces annual workforce experience for high school students Play Video

  February 27, 2026 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced an annual workforce experience for high school students on Friday. The 2026 Mayor's Youth Workforce Experience is a paid eight-week summer career awareness and internship program being offered to high school students. The program aims to connect teens with professional mentors,... more »

• Franklin Mardi Gras parade rolls through town Play Video

  February 17, 2026 3:07 PM

  FRANKLIN — The Franklin Mardi Gras parade rolled through town on Tuesday as the city joined the state-wide Carnival celebration. Families began lining Main Street more than an hour before the parade started. Parade-goers got to see the Franklin High School Marching Band, dance groups and dozens of... more »

• Two students arrested for fighting teachers on back-to-back days at Istrouma High School Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two Istrouma High School students were arrested for fighting school faculty on consecutive days, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Jordan George was arrested for battery of a school teacher. The next day, 17-year-old Tyra Tillman was arrested on the same charge.... 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 »

• Liberty Magnet High School students stage walk out in protest of ICE operations Play Video

  February 6, 2026 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Students at Liberty Magnet High School staged a walkout on Friday in protest of ICE operations around the country and within the state. The protests come after two U.S. citizens were shot in Minneapolis in January and the highly publicized attempted removal of a 5-year-old boy... more »

• Baker High School debuts new auditorium at Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony Play Video

  February 3, 2026 6:23 PM

  BAKER — Baker High School debuted its new auditorium at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. Students celebrated with a performance on the new stage. The upgraded auditorium can seat more than 700 people. School officials said they have big plans for the new space. "This building symbolizes... more »

• Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death Play Video

  January 23, 2026 5:25 PM

  WOODVILLE, Ms. — Wilkinson County High School is tightening security for a Friday night game after the death of a student-athlete. Wilkinson County senior 17-year-old Enaje Bates died from injuries she received during a shooting in Centreville, according to a report from The Democrat . Deputies with the... more »

• NFL Hall of Famer speaks to student-athletes at Glen Oaks High School Play Video

  January 22, 2026 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — NFL Hall of Famer Robert Brazile spoke to capital-area student athletes at Glen Oaks High School on Thursday. Students from Glen Oaks, Istrouma and McKinley high schools were able to attend the "Heart of a Hall of Famer" event, where Brazile spoke about leadership, perseverance and... more »

• Student accused of bringing gun to Dutchtown High was also arrested in middle school, deputies say Play Video

  January 16, 2026 4:10 PM

  GEISMAR — A 15-year-old arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to Dutchtown High School on Thursday was arrested in middle school on terrorizing charges, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the teen, currently being held at St. Bernard Parish Juvenile Detention Center, was previously arrested in... more »

• Tangiphoa deputies arrest Ponchatoula High student who allegedly injured teacher during fight Play Video

  January 7, 2026 3:26 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula High School student was arrested Wednesday after allegedly injuring a teacher during a fight at school, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. The student, a 15-year-old boy, allegedly got into a fight involving three other students outside the school cafeteria before 8 a.m. TPSO said... more »

• Baton Rouge high school projects planned for new year following $42 million bond sale Play Video

  December 27, 2025 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Several Baton Rouge public high schools are set to receive additions alongside repairs and renovations following a recent multimillion-dollar bond sale. The parish school board agreed to a $40 million bond sale in October to enhance the high school experience in Baton Rouge schools. The sale... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office hosts Holiday Ham Giveaway at Glen Oaks High School Play Video

  December 22, 2025 11:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office hosted a Holiday Ham Giveaway on Monday at Glen Oaks High School. The sheriff's office distributed nearly 200 holiday hams and gifts to community members, including toys for children. The giveaway, done in partnership with Healthy Blue and AmeriHealth... more »

• Tara High School's JAG club donates socks to the homeless Play Video

  December 17, 2025 3:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tara High School in Baton Rouge hosted a community service event on Wednesday, benefiting the homeless. The school's Jobs for American Graduates club gathered in front of the River Center Library to feed the homeless and donate blankets and socks ahead of the cold weather. ... more »

• Man arrested in shooting after fight at Capitol High School Play Video

  November 24, 2025 3:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly driving a teen to shoot up their classmate's house following a fight during the school day. The Baton Rouge Police Department said a fight broke out at Capitol High School on Nov. 20. WBRZ captured the scuffle in front... more »

• Louisiana cutting number of standardized tests for high school students, starting in 2026-27 Play Video

  October 15, 2025 11:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana education officials said Wednesday that they can reduce the number of standardized tests that public school students take but at the same time ensure that students are challenged academically. Instead of requiring six tests of high school students, the state will now conduct just four,... more »

• Berwick Police reminds teens of curfew, safety guidelines ahead of homecoming game Play Video

  September 29, 2025 1:51 PM

  BERWICK - The Berwick Police Department has issued a warning to those attending Berwick High School's Homecoming Week. The department says officers will be out in full force due to the number of people that will be in the area during the festivities. "Be responsible or face the... more »

• Pointe Coupee reflects on LSU star's legacy ahead of renaming stadium after him Play Video

  September 28, 2025 2:28 PM

  POINTE COUPEE - Livonia High School will name its stadium after a former player who went on to become an LSU national champion and two-time NFL Pro-Bowler. The Pointe Coupee Parish School District announced that the Stem Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee Football Stadium will be renamed in honor... more »

• Lawmakers summon LHSAA executives to Capitol building to discuss high-school athletics concerns Play Video

  September 23, 2025 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana lawmakers summoned Louisiana High School Athletic Association executives to the Capitol on Tuesday to raise concerns about a range of topics, including revenue and transfer and eligibility rules. State legislators on the newly formed special legislative study committee on the LHSAA were vocal about their... more »

• Two Assumption High School students arrested for fake bomb threats Play Video

  September 20, 2025 10:23 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - Two Assumption High School students were arrested after making false bomb threats, the school said Saturday morning on Facebook. According to the post , detectives with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office received a tip around 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 that two students from Assumption High School... more »

• WBRZ FLASHBACK: Denham Springs High School set ablaze by student arsonist in 1997 Play Video

  September 18, 2025 8:05 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — This week in WBRZ history, fire ripped through the halls of Denham Springs High School twice. The first of the two 1997 fires was at the administrative building, with the second fire happening less than a week later, wiping out the English building, destroying seven classrooms... more »

• 2une In Previews: Foundation for EBR Schools raising money to buy high school bands new uniforms Play Video

  September 2, 2025 8:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Emily Soule and Studyville CEO Amanda Martin visited 2une In on Tuesday to share more information on a fundraiser to buy uniforms for high school bands with outdated uniforms or without uniforms entirely. Martin started the donations with $25,000,... more »

• 2une In Previews: 'Battle on the Bluff' high school jamboree kicks off 2025 football season Play Video

  August 27, 2025 7:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — High school football season is just around the corner, and the 2025 "Battle on the Bluff" high school football jamboree is kicking things off on Thursday and Friday. This year, 12 local high school football teams will compete at A.W. Mumford Stadium at Southern University over... more »

• 'Battle on the Bluff' high school football jamboree to kick off Thursday night Play Video

  August 25, 2025 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — High school football will start this week in South Louisiana with a "dress rehearsal" for teams all over our area with jamboree football on Thursday and Friday evenings. East Baton Rouge school officials and city Mayor Sid Edwards previewed the upcoming 2025 rendition of the "Battle... more »

• Capitol High School students return to class as they adjust to new building Play Video

  August 7, 2025 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students at Capitol High School started the new school year in a new building on Thursday. "We love our building at 1000 North 23rd Street. But it just wasn't conducive for what our kids needed," Principal Brandon Fontenot said. The old Capitol High School building... more »

• Central High teacher rebooting robotics club as students return to school Play Video

  August 7, 2025 6:55 AM

  CENTRAL — One teacher in Central is bringing a new opportunity to campus as students return to classes. David Bennett is rebooting Central High School's robotics club. He says the goal is to give students hands-on experience in science, technology and engineering. Bennett has designed his classes to... more »

• EBR student-athletes can get free physicals before school starts Play Video

  July 14, 2025 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Student-athletes can get a free physical exam before the school year starts as part of a partnership between East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and the Baton Rouge Primary Care Collaborative. Students can get their free physical from 8 a.m. to... more »

• Sports2-a-Days Preview: Brusly Panthers Play Video

  July 10, 2025 8:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Brusly Panther football team made some noise in 2024, but now in 2025 they're making some moves and hoping that the learning curve is quick and successful in order to keep the Panthers in contention. Head coach Hoff Schooler is back for his ninth season... more »

• Sports2-a-Days Preview: Dunham Tigers Play Video

  July 9, 2025 12:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The 2024 Dunham Tiger finished their season in the Super Dome playing for a state title but ultimately losing to Catholic of New Iberia. Their final record was 13-1. The 2025 Tigers return 14 pieces from that state runner-up team and with that experience and a... more »

• More than two dozen people identified in Springfield High vandalism investigation Play Video

  April 30, 2025 6:25 AM

  SPRINGFIELD - Parish school leaders have identified 31 people allegedly involved in a vandalism incident that left Springfield High School trashed and damaged. Officials said the vandalism incident was meant to be a "prank" by the 28 students who were involved, but it caused disruptions to school the next... more »

• Glen Oaks High School community, families reunite for 10th annual alumni weekend Play Video

  April 19, 2025 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The 10th annual Glen Oaks High School Alumni Weekend was this weekend and dozens of former students came together Saturday to celebrate and support their alma mater. The annual event kicked off Friday with the Inaugural Gerry Bush and Nolan Gill Golf Tournament at Copper Mill... more »

• Deputies identify teenage victim of Roseland shooting; high schoolers arrested Play Video

  April 18, 2025 11:49 AM

  ROSELAND - On Friday, deputies identified the victim of a shooting that led to several high schoolers being arrested. The shooting happened on Commercial Street in Roseland on Tuesday night, officials said. A 17-year-old male, later identified as Grant White of Kentwood, died. Another 17-year-old was injured and taken... more »

• Woodlawn High School opens community pantry for students, staff Play Video

  April 9, 2025 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Early Wednesday morning, students at Woodlawn High School lined up to get items from the brand-new Panther Pantry. "We want to provide this opportunity for them to have cost-free resources, both here during their time at the school and for when they go home. So they... more »

• St. Amant High School teacher in running for national contest; could win visit from Bill Nye Play Video

  April 2, 2025 6:32 PM

  ST. AMANT - St. Amant High School social studies teacher Jacob Newsom is in the running for a nationwide competition where he could win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and a virtual assembly for the school from Bill Nye. The competition is called America's Favorite Teacher and is put... more »

• Longtime McKinley High basketball coach, community fixture Teddy Brown remembered Play Video

  February 20, 2025 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former McKinley High School coach Roosevelt "Teddy" Brown died at age 87 on Tuesday. A family member said that Brown did not have any ongoing health issues at the time of his death. His last day was a normal one, the family member said. He had... more »

• Deputies searching for three people who broke into Tara High School and stole, damaged property Play Video

  February 3, 2025 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies are searching for three people who broke into Tara High School in January. The three people broke into the school through a hall window on Jan. 19. Deputies said they stole property worth more than $800 and caused more than $1,000 in damage. Anyone... more »

• Livonia High student arrested, another taken to hospital after stabbing; new policies enacted Play Video

  January 14, 2025 10:56 AM

  LIVONIA — A student was taken to the hospital after being stabbed by another student at Livonia High School on Tuesday morning. As a result, the school district has instituted a series of new security policies. Livonia Police also said the student who stabbed his classmate in the arm... more »

• Several high school football games moved or canceled due to Francine aftermath Play Video

  September 13, 2024 7:32 AM

  Several local high school football games were rescheduled or canceled due to ongoing recovery efforts in Hurricane Francine's aftermath. Below is a schedule for affected games. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Playing Friday: Catholic at St. Thomas More Liberty at White Castle Denham Springs... more »

• Some high school football games moved due to weather

  September 6, 2024 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At least four high school football games were moved due to rainy weather. The football game between Central Catholic and White Castle High School has been relocated and will now take place at White Castle High School at 7:00 p.m. Woodlawn and University Lab School... more »

• Safety at the forefront for this year's Sugar Cane Classic between Port Allen and Brusly high schools Play Video

  September 4, 2024 9:08 AM

  BRUSLY - The 53rd annual Sugar Cane Classic is coming up and will fully display the Port Allen and Brusly high schools' rivalry. Safety, however, is the first thing on everyone's mind after a shooting happened at the game last year , leaving 16-year-old Ja'Kobe Queen dead. Deputies... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: BRPD responds to Istrouma High after altercation at parent-teacher conference Play Video

  August 28, 2024 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police investigation was opened Wednesday into an altercation that happened during a parent-teacher conference the previous evening. During an extra-duty shift at the school, an officer was made aware of an incident that happened during a parent-teacher conference on Tuesday. BRPD said that... more »

• 36-year-old is first graduate of online adult high school at Ascension Library Play Video

  June 21, 2024 6:35 PM

  GONZALES - An online program offered by the Ascension Parish Library to help adults gain a high school diploma just had its first graduate. Dquincy Muse, 36, is the first Ascension graduate of the Excel Adult High School. Muse is a local transportation worker who wanted to open... more »

• West Jeff student injured by gunfire moments after school lets out for the summer Play Video

  May 23, 2024 2:53 PM

  HARVEY — A student was shot near West Jefferson High School moments after the campus discharged students for the summer, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said. The extent of his injuries wasn't known. Panicked students fled after the shooting, and those who remained on campus were held in a... more »

• 19 high schoolers among students who receive degrees at BRCC graduation Play Video

  May 21, 2024 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College's graduation ceremonies included 19 high school students who also received associate degrees or general studies certificates. The younger graduates are from the GEO Next Generation High School Baton Rouge. Fourteen earned full associate degrees and five earned the general studies certificate for... more »

• 'Every parent's worst nightmare:' Slidell teen drowns in Palm Lake

  May 18, 2024 9:34 PM

  SLIDELL - A 15-year-old jumped into a Slidell lake Saturday afternoon and never resurfaced, officials said. The Slidell Police Department said the teenager went into Palm Lake around 4:40 p.m. to retrieve an item but never came back up. A dive team found the boy's body shortly after. ... 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 »