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  • Louisiana among hard-hit states as flu spreads to children across US

    November 21, 2022 12:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Seasonal flu activity is "elevated across the country," with "high" or "very high" respiratory virus activity in more than half of US states, according to an update published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And health care systems nationwide continue to feel... more »
  • Some Louisiana OMV locations closed amid COVID surge

    December 28, 2021 2:24 PM

    Several Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicle locations are closed due to ongoing as the state sees a new wave of cases. As of Tuesday, a dozen OMV location across the state remained closed due to "impacts of COVID-19." Those locations can be found below. -Crowley -Mandeville ... more »
  • Louisiana seeing strong booster shot numbers as eligibility expands Play Video

    September 29, 2021 7:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Even after some initial confusion over whether boosters would be necessary, the numbers in Louisiana look good. "We've got the boosters going. Very pleased to see a good uptake with the booster shot," said Dr. Robert Hart, Ochsner's chief medical officer. Pharmacies are staying busy... more »
  • COVID hospitalizations fall below 1,900 in Louisiana; statewide death toll nears 13K

    September 9, 2021 2:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Hospitalizations tied to the coronavirus in Louisiana have dropped to their lowest point since July, months after the state first started seeing its fourth surge in cases. The state reported Thursday that 1,825 people were hospitalized with the virus statewide, down from a state record 3,022... more »
  • Fighting RSV amid the COVID-19 health crisis

    August 25, 2021 9:21 AM

    JACKSON, Mississippi - Last month, medical professionals at Children's of Mississippi reported an alarming increase in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), according to ABC 16 . While simultaneously fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers found themselves attending to a number of RSV cases, and many involved pediatric patients.... more »
  • RSV infections on the rise in children across Baton Rouge area Play Video

    July 7, 2021 7:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Doctors say it's unusual to have a wave of respiratory syncytial virus cases in the summer. But since COVID restrictions were lifted, doctors say there's been a spike in cases, particularly in children. It's been a tough week for Amanda Bethel and her 1-year-old daughter Cora.... more »
  • LSU students begin spring semester; school pushing for students to get COVID tests Play Video

    January 11, 2021 6:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE – After a long holiday break, LSU's spring semester began Monday. “I’m excited to just get back into school and get better grades this semester,” freshman Isabelle Hallmark said. Half of the classes will be held in-person, the other half online. “I have three online... more »
  • Nursing home residents get first dose of Moderna's COVID vaccine Play Video

    January 4, 2021 6:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The vaccination process has begun at Ollie Steel Burden Manor. The residents and some staff received their first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Monday allowing them to let out a sigh of relief. “I've never seen such a quick turnaround time to turn in the... more »
  • Despite CDC warnings, millions of people flew over the holidays

    January 4, 2021 6:07 PM

    The Transportation Security Administration screened about 40 percent fewer passengers over the 2020 holiday season compared to the previous year, but it was still far more than the agency anticipated. According to the TSA, nearly 18 million people were screened for flights over the holidays. The last day of... more »
  • Woman in her 70s finds cancer early, emphasizes importance of annual screenings Play Video

    November 23, 2020 11:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A former smoker in her 70s is advocating for those at high-risk to be proactive when it comes to their health. Cindy Landry considers herself the "most blessed person on Earth." A smoker of 35 years, she quit after watching her son pass away of cancer.... more »
  • Mayor asks La. secretary of state to allow use of BR river center as polling location

    September 8, 2020 11:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome sent a letter to the Louisiana secretary of state Tuesday asking that the Baton Rouge River Center be used as a polling location in the fall election. Mayor Broome is requesting the state approves the use of the river center so as... more »
  • Sources say President Trump's brother remains "very ill" after June hospitalization

    August 14, 2020 11:11 AM

    Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, has been hospitalized in New York, a ccording to ABC News . The details of his condition remain unknown though he is described by sources as "very ill." White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed the hospitalization, adding that... more »
  • La. casinos will reopen next week with new rules in place

    May 12, 2020 1:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's casinos will not immediately reopen when the governor's current stay-at-home order expires this Friday. The chairman of Louisiana's Gaming Control Board says they will remain closed until Monday, May 18. That is due largely to revised floor plans for gambling spaces needing to be approved.... more »
  • Trials postponed until June 30; courts planning for post COVID-19 return to work Play Video

    April 29, 2020 4:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE- With new social distancing protocols part of our way of life, serious conversations are being held to make sure the foundation of our democracy gets rolling again safely. The State Supreme Court has ordered that no trials can continue before June 30. "Justice delayed is justice denied"... more »
  • Neighbor allegedly broke into couple's home, attacked them with axe & sickle

    April 22, 2020 3:51 PM

    ABITA SPRINGS - Deputies say a man in south Louisiana broke into his neighbors' home and viciously hacked at them with a hatchet and sickle. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says it was called to a home in the Hillcrest area of Abita Springs around 5 p.m. Tuesday... more »
  • Budweiser recruiting help of internet to boo Roger Goodell at virtual NFL Draft

    April 20, 2020 5:45 PM

    This year's NFL Draft will be unrecognizable compared to those is years past, but Budweiser is fighting to keep one very special draft tradition alive: fans coming together to collectively boo Commissioner Roger Goodell. The brewery announced Monday it's launching the "Boo the Commish" campaign to make sure fans... more »
  • Prominent River Parishes area attorney passes away following lengthy battle with leukemia

    April 8, 2020 10:25 AM

    LAPLACE, La. — A prominent trial lawyer in the River Parishes area has passed away; WWL-TV reports that Daniel "Danny" Becnel Jr., died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Becnel, who played a role in dozens of major lawsuits over the years, became seriously ill in late 2015,... more »
  • CATS continuing service, limiting buses to 10 passengers at a time

    March 24, 2020 2:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System is reducing the number of people allowed on CATS buses in an effort to prevent spreading the coronavirus. On Tuesday, CATS announced that each bus will be limited to 10 passengers or fewer. CATS has already announced it is waiving bus... more »
  • 38th Travel South Showcase takes precaution amid fear of coronavirus Play Video

    March 8, 2020 12:08 AM

    Around 700 visitors will arrive in Baton Rouge over the weekend for the 38th Travel South Showcase. With many visitors expected steps are being taken to prevent the coronavirus from making its way to Louisiana. The Travel South president, Liz Bittner, is worried about the virus and says... more »
  • LSU sends out coronavirus guideline, amid first U.S. death

    February 29, 2020 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After reports of the first death in the U.S. due to the coronavirus, LSU sent out a guideline for students and faculty if they feel sick, or if they are returning from an international trip. Officials confirmed the first death in the United States a few... more »
  • LSU mumps outbreak grows; university now confirms 16 cases

    February 4, 2020 7:52 PM

    UPDATE: An LSU spokesperson said Thursday that 16 cases of mumps have now been confirmed on and around campus. The handful of new cases were all said to be off campus. All 16 people infected reportedly had the mumps vaccine before contracting the illness. ***** BATON ROUGE... more »
  • Flu numbers remain high across the board Play Video

    January 28, 2020 6:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The CDC continues to report a high number of flu cases while the coronavirus is making headlines around the globe. Doctor Mindy Calandro at The Baton Rouge Clinic says she's been seeing up to eight flu cases a day and those are just her patients. ... more »
  • WBRZ's Brandi B Harris okay after getting noticeably sick on TV Sunday night

    April 8, 2019 5:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Weekend news anchor Brandi B Harris said Monday she was feeling much better after having to abruptly leave her newscast Sunday evening. Viewers were worried after seeing Brandi struggle through some stories and the production crew making a decision to suddenly end a part of the... more »
  • Wave of inmates taken to the hospital after getting sick in jail Play Video

    February 5, 2019 9:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Paramedics were summoned over the course of a few hours Tuesday morning to strange health-related calls where inmates were reportedly ill at the parish jail. Four people were whisked from the jail before 8 o'clock Tuesday. The inmates were taken to the hospital out of an... more »
  • Free flu shots available next week Play Video

    January 25, 2018 1:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE – No cost flu shots will be available to the more than 55 parish health units in Louisiana. The shots will be available Wednesday, January 31, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The vaccine is available to anyone who has not received a vaccine this flu... more »
  • 'Mass illness' sickens hundreds after jambalaya fundraiser Play Video

    October 19, 2017 12:42 PM

    COLUMBIA, Louisiana – Some 200 people are ill in this small community south of Monroe and health officials are trying to figure out what caused everyone to get sick. The situation has been described as a “mass illness” by local news. People started feeling ill Monday, authorities said. ... more »
  • 2 ill in both EBR, Livingston with West Nile

    August 3, 2017 5:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE – There are two people sick with the West Nile virus in East Baton Rouge. The state released its most recent count of people ill. In all, 14 people across Louisiana are sick with some form of West Nile. In addition to EBR, there are two... more »
  • Horse infected with lethal mosquito-transmitted virus in Iberville Parish

    July 25, 2017 1:13 PM

    IBERVILLE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry says an unvaccinated horse in Iberville Parish has been infected with a potentially deadly mosquito-transmitted disease. According to LDAF Commissioner Mike Strain, the horse tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a severe virus that can infect both pets and... more »
  • LSU offers free mumps vaccines to students, faculty and staff Play Video

    March 20, 2017 5:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU Student Health Center will partner with the Louisiana Office of Public Health to provide the Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) vaccine for all students, faculty and staff starting Wednesday. The vaccinations will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 22, and Thursday, Mar. 23... more »
  • Heat-related illnessness numbers on the rise

    June 30, 2016 10:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - About 10 days into summer and Baton Rouge EMS says it's seeing an increase in heat-related calls. With a high Thursday of 94 and a "feel like" temperature of 100, EMT Brad Harris says he's been busy. "People are out more, they're enjoying themselves and... more »
  • Tickets selling fast; Get your Dream Home ticket now!

    June 8, 2016 12:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Time is running out for chances to win the 2016 St. Jude Dream Home . Tickets are $100. The house is valued at $525,000. Tickets purchased by Friday were also entered to win a new car from any All Star lot valued at $50,000. The... more »

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