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  • Plaquemine mayor recovering from surgery after off-roading accident

    November 24, 2023 3:28 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - Mayor Ed. Reeves Jr. had a successful surgery Saturday after he was hurt Friday morning while off-roading on a hunting excursion. The City of Plaquemine said Reeves was on a 4-wheeler when he struck a large hole and the vehicle flipped, landing on top of him. ... more »
  • LSU announces start time, broadcast details for Ole Miss game

    September 18, 2023 2:32 PM

    LSU's highly anticipated match-up with Ole Miss will air at night on national TV. The Tigers will take on the Rebels at 5 p.m. Sept. 30 on ESPN. Currently, both teams are ranked in the AP Poll, with the Tigers at No. 12 and Ole Miss at No. 15.... more »
  • Officials investigating reported shooting late Tuesday night

    August 16, 2023 8:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - One person was reportedly injured in a shooting that happened late Tuesday night. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a 25-year-old man was taken to a hospital after he was shot on Annette Street off Evangeline Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. Officers said his injuries... more »
  • A dozen people injured in crash on I-12 in Livingston Parish Thursday; officials still unclear on what caused wreck Play Video

    July 27, 2023 12:20 PM

    SATSUMA - A multiple-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish left 12 people injured and shut down I-12 in both directions. According to traffic information, I-12 was closed both east and westbound in Satsuma to accommodate AirMed after a severe crash on the eastbound side past South Satsuma Road, but the... more »
  • Police: 2-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after shooting himself in the chest Play Video

    July 23, 2022 12:58 PM

    ZACHARY - A two-year-old is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself in the chest with his mother's gun Wednesday evening in Zachary. The child's mother told the Zachary Police Department that the boy was able to grab the weapon out of her purse inside their home on Shaffett... more »
  • Two people hurt after shooting in Baton Rouge neighborhood

    August 31, 2021 5:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people were shot on Marquee Ann Drive Tuesday afternoon. Baton Rouge Police Department said one female and one male victim were taken to a hospital. No more details were immediately available. Check back for further updates. more »
  • Saints WR Michael Thomas likely to miss start of 2021 season

    July 23, 2021 3:03 PM

    NEW ORLEANS- New Orleans Saints' star wide receiver Michael Thomas is expected to miss the start of the season after undergoing ankle surgery. The surgery, which took place in June, repaired the ligaments in his ankle but requires a four-month recovery time. Sources: #Saints star WR Michael... more »
  • Drunken man tossed out of club fires gun, rams truck into building

    July 12, 2021 2:21 PM

    HIRAM, Ga.- A drunken patron at a Georgia club injured several people after opening fire and ramming his truck into the establishment. Eduardo Morales, 34, was asked to leave by staff after becoming too intoxicated on Saturday at the 278 South Club in Hiram, Georgia around 11:30 p.m., according... more »
  • Tennessee deck collapse injures 11

    May 1, 2021 11:07 PM

    SODDY-DAISY, Tenn - Multiple people were injured when a restaurant deck suddenly collapsed Saturday afternoon, sending the occupants crashing to the ground. About 40 people were involved in the collapse, which happened around 4 p.m. at Zoi's Restaurant at Harbor Lights Marina. According to reports from the Hamilton... more »
  • Police investigate Adams Avenue shooting that left victim with 'gash to midsection'

    April 25, 2021 9:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a Sunday night shooting in north Baton Rouge. Representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to the scene of the shooting, which was in the 5100 block of Adams Avenue, shortly after 8 p.m. According to officials, during... more »
  • Sunday morning Bourbon Street shooting injures one

    April 25, 2021 4:17 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Another Bourbon street shooting occurred early Sunday morning. According to New Orleans police, the shooting happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Bourbon and Canal streets. A female victim was transported to a local hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg. This... more »
  • One person critically injured during shooting on W. Johnson St.

    February 26, 2021 9:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are responding to a shooting on the 500 block of W. Johnson Street. One person was transported to a local hospital with injuries. Police say another victim may be injured. This is an ongoing investigation. more »
  • Joe Burrow shows he's steadily recovering from surgery in Christmas Day video

    December 30, 2020 10:19 AM

    CINCINNATI - Former LSU quarterback turned NFL star, Joe Burrow, appears to be recovering well after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery earlier this month. According to a Christmas Day video posted to the 24-year-old Heisman Trophy winner's Twitter account, Burrow is on his feet and walking slowly, but steadily. ... more »
  • Maintenance worker suffers electrical shock in accident at Capitol Monday, rushed to hospital

    December 21, 2020 10:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Monday (Dec. 21) morning, first responders rushed to the State Capitol building when a maintenance employee was shocked in an electrical accident shortly after 9 a.m. Sources told WBRZ that the employee, tasked with seeing to the building's wiring system, was in the process of... more »
  • Report: Joe Burrow's leg injury appears worse than first thought

    November 23, 2020 3:35 PM

    CINCINNATI - It was learned Monday an apparent season-ending injury that took former LSU star Joe Burrow out of Sunday's game against the Washington Football Team may be even worse than initially thought. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, an MRI revealed Monday that Burrow suffered a torn ACL and... more »
  • Nick Tullier, deputy who survived 2016 ambush, returns to Baton Rouge

    August 10, 2020 10:33 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Nick Tullier, a deputy who survived an ambush on July 17 of 2016 , has finally returned home to Baton Rouge. Tullier had been recovering in a Houston, Texas rehabilitation facility. But after 1,485 days of treatment, he's been deemed healthy enough to make his way... more »
  • Unknown driver flees the scene after striking pedestrian; victim seriously injured

    July 11, 2020 7:54 PM

    PERRY – A pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Saturday morning. Shortly before 4:30 a.m. Louisiana State Police was notified of a crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 82 near Lucie St. in Vermilion Parish. Troopers discovered that the pedestrian was standing in... more »
  • Veteran featured in On Your Side reports continues having issues with flood-damaged home Play Video

    February 24, 2020 6:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A WWII veteran has had his share of issues getting back into his home following the 2016 flood. It was in 2018 when 2 On Your Side first met Sam Moran at his home on Hanks Drive. Then, he was fighting with Restore Louisiana-appointed contractors to make... 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 »
  • Drew Brees: 'I'm going to practice this week'

    October 21, 2019 3:27 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees plans to practice this week, the Saints quarterback revealed in a Monday morning radio interview on WWL A.M. "I'm going to practice this week, and I'm going to see how it feels," Brees told the radio station. "I'm tired of just throwing on air.... more »
  • Driver in Friday police chase booked into jail after hospital stay Play Video

    August 16, 2019 11:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The driver accused in a nasty police chase that ended with a dangerous crash Friday has been booked into jail. Dominic Powell was charged with flight from an officer, negligent injuring and theft of a motor vehicle. Authorities said Powell stole an SUV from a... more »
  • Suspects identified in gym attack on referees

    June 18, 2019 5:28 PM

    UPDATE: Arrest warrants have been filed for two people tied to the altercation. Warrants for Angel Johnson and Jamaal Lofton were filed Wednesday for charges including battery on a school or athletic official. Neither are in custody at this time. ***** BATON ROUGE – A technical... more »
  • Police investigating after person shot when bullet pierced home

    December 11, 2018 5:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man inside a home was injured when a bullet was fired through the house from the outside. Baton Rouge Police said it appears the gunfire originated from outside of a home on Hidden Garden Avenue Monday evening. The person injured will be okay. Police... more »
  • Part of child's finger cut off in freak accident at Baton Rouge school

    August 23, 2018 11:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A child was rushed to the hospital after cutting off what sources said was the “tip” of a finger Thursday morning. First responders were dispatched to Greenbrier Elementary School in the Monticello area off Greenwell Springs Road around 10 o’clock Thursday to reports of the child’s... more »
  • One injured in reported ATV, vehicle collision in Old South Baton Rouge

    December 25, 2017 6:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE – One person was taken to the hospital in stable condition after a collision between an ATV and a vehicle in Old South Baton Rouge Christmas evening. Authorities responded to the emergency near the corner of Julia Street and South 14 th . The only person injured... more »
  • Child hit, injured at Baton Rouge bus stop Thursday morning Play Video

    September 21, 2017 11:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE – An elementary student was hit by a car while trying to get on a school bus Thursday morning. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the 11-year-old was crossing the street to board the bus when he was struck by a vehicle. The child suffered minor... more »
  • Man shot with flare gun at hotel near S. Sherwood Forest

    July 26, 2017 9:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews are responding to reports of a man shot in the arm with a flare gun in a hotel near S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Deputies say it happened at the InTown Suites on Sherwood Forest Court around 8 p.m., less than a mile from Airline... more »
  • Video shows violent Tigerland street fight; 1 injured overnight in melee Play Video

    May 30, 2017 1:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A handful of people were knocked to the ground with some appearing to be rendered unconscious after a street brawl in the Tigerland area. The fight – which may have involved two dozen or more people – was recorded from various angles and posted on the... more »
  • Two arrested for pretending to be police to rob home

    April 7, 2017 10:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say two men robbed a home, forcing their way in by pretending to be police officers. Louisiana State Police officers arrested 32-year-old Chad Phillips and 21-year-old Davante Brooks. According to officers, the pair went to a home and knocked on the door, showing a... more »
  • One dead following motorcycle crash in Livingston Parish

    March 14, 2017 4:16 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies are investigating a deadly crash that pinned a motorcyclist under a truck near Albany Tuesday afternoon. The preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle driver was attempting to pass a vehicle when he crashed into another turning vehicle. Sources say the motorcycle slid under the truck, pinning... more »
  • Norman to miss remainder of 2017 LSU baseball season due to injury

    February 27, 2017 6:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Doug Norman, LSU baseball pitcher, will miss the remainder of the 2017 season due to an elbow injury. LSU baseball head coach Paul Mainieri announced the news on Monday. Norman's injury happened while he threw a pitch in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against Maryland.... more »
  • Biker hurt after plunging into ravine off Plank Road

    February 15, 2017 9:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency responders responded to a biker that plunged off the road into a shallow ravine off Plank Road Wednesday night. According to Baton Rouge Police, the man drove off the roadway just before a bridge in the 9600 block of Plank Road around 8:30 p.m. Police,... more »
  • Man hit on head with hammer, sent to hospital

    February 10, 2017 8:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man is going to the hospital after a woman attacked him with a hammer Friday evening, according to BRPD. According to BRPD officials, a female is in custody after she struck a male with a blunt object. Sources on scene say a woman hurled... more »
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announces beer recall

    January 23, 2017 3:31 PM

    The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced a recall affecting most U.S. states Sunday. Packaging flaw in the company's 12-ounce bottles may cause a loss in carbonation and small pieces of glasses to break off into the bottle. Sierra Nevada says it believes the defect only affects one in... more »
  • LSU student shot after finding intruder in Lee Drive apartment

    December 14, 2016 9:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An LSU student was shot after attempting to confront an intruder in his apartment just a few miles from LSU's campus. The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. at the Place Du Plantier Apartments on Lee Drive. Police say the victim arrived at his apartment and... more »
  • Miles: Fournette out of walking boot, will practice on Thursday

    August 24, 2016 12:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU Coach Les Miles has confirmed via Twitter that running back Leonard Fournette is out of his walking boot and was “running today” after he was briefly sidelined during fall camp with an ankle sprain. Confirming what he mentioned after Tuesday’s final fall scrimmage, Miles suggested... more »
  • LSU Senior DL LaCouture could be out for season with knee injury

    August 9, 2016 10:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU senior defensive tackle Christian LaCouture will be sidelined for the 2016 season after sustaining a major knee injury. While multiple sources are speculating as to the severity of the LaCouture injury, LSU would only confirm that LaCouture and redshirt freshman defensive end Isaiah Washington are... more »
  • Injured LSU kicker's family thanks fans for prayers, support

    July 29, 2016 2:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A statement has been issued by the family of LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye after an outpouring of support by Tiger fans in the wake of a car accident that seriously injured their son and killed two others. “Our family sincerely appreciates the outpouring of support for... more »
  • EXCLUSIVE: Gales discusses doing what doctors, others thought he couldn't Play Video

    May 17, 2016 1:04 PM

    ATLANTA - Devon Gales' mother shared amazing news about his road to recovery Tuesday. She posted a video on Facebook showing Devon moving his legs on his own, something the family thought was impossible after he was injured in the Southern Jags' season opening football game against the University... more »
  • Scotlandville High football player in ICU after practice injury

    May 5, 2016 4:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A high school football player remains in the hospital after a serious injury incurred during a practice Wednesday afternoon. Sources said Marcus Thomas, number 37, is in ICU at an area hospital. Thomas, who will be a junior in the fall at Scotlandville High , is... more »
  • Beckwith sidelined with knee injury on third day of spring practice

    March 11, 2016 10:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Multiple sources are indicating that LSU linebacker Kendell Beckwith injured his knee during Thursday’s session of spring practice. LSU is still waiting to hear back from medical staff on Friday about the severity of the injury, but the word around the web is that the injury... more »
  • Devon Gales house fund edges toward donation goal Play Video

    March 9, 2016 4:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It’s been a busy week for Devon Gales and his family since he returned to Baton Rouge from Atlanta where he’s been since September recovering from a spinal injury he suffered during a football game last season. More was in store today though as his parents were... more »
  • Injured Southern football player receives heartfelt welcome home Play Video

    March 5, 2016 5:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Devon Gales took a life-changing hit in a football game against the Georgia Bulldogs last fall, and ever since then he's been fighting his way back to a full recovery at an Atlanta hospital. On Saturday, the Jaguar Nation welcomed him back home. After his flight... more »
  • Train, truck towing car collide in Port Allen, 1 injured

    March 3, 2016 8:51 PM

    PORT ALLEN - First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a train and a truck towing a car in Port Allen. The accident happened Thursday afternoon on Hwy. 190 near the Cajun Circus Casino. Sources confirm a patient was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening... more »
  • EXCLUSIVE: Devon Gales finishes rehab, prepares to return to Baton Rouge Play Video

    February 23, 2016 9:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Devon Gales, a Southern University football player, will be released from a rehabilitation facility Wednesday. (LIVE STREAM HAS ENDED) "That day changed my life a lot, but I think it made me a better person" @IAmDevonGales before his graduation today.. @WBRZ — BrettBuffingtonWBRZ (@BrettBuffington)... more »
  • Doctors clear Devon Gales for release next week Play Video

    February 18, 2016 12:25 PM

    ATLANTA - Devon Gales', the Southern University football player injured during a game in September learned from his doctors Thursday he'll be out of the hospital next week. Gales, a wide receiver, has been at the Shepard Center in Atlanta, Georgia, for months undergoing surgery and rehabilitation. WBRZ reporter... more »
  • Woman facing charges after overnight crash into building

    February 9, 2016 12:36 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The driver of a car that crashed into a pawn shop overnight was booked into jail on DWI charges, authorities released Tuesday. WBRZ was first to break the story on WBRZ.com after the crash late Monday. Then, it appeared at least one person was injured and... more »
  • SUBR's Devon Gales coming home in coming weeks Play Video

    February 5, 2016 4:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Southern University's Devon Gales is getting ready to return home to Louisiana on Feb. 24. Right now, he's still undergoing physical therapy at the Shepard Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Southern wide receiver was injured during a football game in September against the Georgia Bulldogs, suffering a... more »
  • LSU QB Brandon Harris to undergo surgery Monday

    January 4, 2016 3:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU quarterback Brandon Harris was scheduled for a “minor surgical procedure” early Monday, according to LSU sports information. Harris hasn’t gone into specifics about the injury due to a policy put in place by coach Les Miles, but multiple sources on the web indicate Harris was... more »
  • Fire Marshal says "we've found no defects" on fair ride

    October 30, 2015 8:28 PM

    Baton Rouge - The 20 year old woman injured after falling out of her seat on the Gee Wiz ride, suffered a fractured elbow and ribs, according to the State's Fire Marshal's office. State Fire Marshal, Butch Browning told News 2 the ride will not be in operation for... more »

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