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• Days after husband's arrest, wife of Tiki Tubing owner also arrested on sex crimes charges Play Video

  May 20, 2022 12:24 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Days after the owner of Tiki Tubing was arrested on molestation charges , his wife was arrested in another sex crimes investigation, sources told WBRZ. Patricia Dianne Fore was booked into jail Friday morning on sexual battery charges. According to arrest information, the crimes are related... more »

• Construction of Denham Springs High's new athletics facilities will begin this summer

  May 4, 2021 1:04 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - An extensive marketing campaign, aimed at reaching the hearts of Livingston Parish voters, was successful in motivating the community to support the construction of a $13 million expansion of Denham Springs High's athletics facilities. Livingston voters showed their support of the project in April, with 1,752... more »

• Latest court filings paint new, more disturbing allegations against Perkins couple Play Video

  April 20, 2020 11:53 AM

  LIVINGSTON – Fifty-two pages of court documents paint disturbing new details about the illegal fantasies prosecutors allege Dennis and Cynthia Perkins were living out while working as a sheriff’s deputy and parish school teacher in Livingston for the last six years. The court filing obtained by the WBRZ Investigative... more »

• LA 43 is closed due to a downed power line

  April 12, 2020 9:14 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - According to DOTD LA 43 due to a downed power line and is expected to remain closed for many hours. LA 43 is closed a quarter of a mile north of LA 42 near the Galilee Cemetery. Motorists are urged to find an alternate route. ... more »

• Marine, scout leader center of large child porn case in Livingston Parish Play Video

  November 26, 2019 1:22 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Local authorities said they are not involved in the arrest of a man facing 500 counts of pornography involving juvenile charges. Randy D. Miller, Jr., was arrested Tuesday morning and booked into the Livingston Parish jail where his bond was set at increasing amounts – lastly,... more »

• Livingston schools release statement amid public outcry over allegations Perkins served tainted food at school

  November 7, 2019 12:38 PM

  LIVINGSTON – The public school district released a statement amid outcry over the handling of various investigations into child sex abuse centered on a system teacher and her sheriff’s deputy husband. WBRZ was first to report on the couple’s arrest and the ongoing saga , which Chris Nakamoto broke... more »

• Dennis Perkins moved to state prison from local jail for 'security reasons'

  November 6, 2019 12:52 PM

  ST. GABRIEL – Disgraced Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy Dennis Perkins has been moved for “security reasons” from the Ascension Parish jail to a state prison. Perkins was arrested two weeks ago in a disturbing child sex investigation that also busted his wife, Livingston Parish school teacher Cynthia Perkins. The... more »

• Laine Hardy makes appearance on late-night WBRZ TV show Play Video

  May 30, 2019 5:41 PM

  LOS ANGELES – Laine Hardy, the local musician who won ABC’s American Idol in a live telecast on WBRZ earlier this month, made an appearance on late-night TV seen on channel 2 Thursday. Hardy was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Livingston Parish teen performed his first hit single "Flame"... more »

• Body of man reported missing in Livingston found

  February 6, 2019 6:03 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The body of a man reported missing earlier this week has been found, sheriff's deputies said Thursday. Jonathan Knight was last seen in the Holden area on January 28. The body of the 31-year-old was found after he was reported missing, deputies said. Foul play... more »

• Federal agents swarm Livingston Parish highway Friday Play Video

  October 26, 2018 4:07 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Federal agents and other police activity blocked off a part of Lockhart Road Friday afternoon. Law enforcement were seen around the intersection of Magnolia Blvd around 3 o’clock Friday. The raid is targeting American Coach Works a wrecker lot just off the Range intersection. The... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in another deadly crash in Livingston Parish this weekend

  October 13, 2018 7:49 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Waveland, MS, man was killed in what was the third deadly crash in Livingston Parish this weekend Saturday evening. Jasper Bassmier, 25, died, State Police said, after Bassmier lost control of his motorcycle, drove into oncoming traffic and was hit head-on by another driver on... more »

• All Star celebrating the official opening of two new locations in Livingston Play Video

  June 26, 2018 4:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – New All Star car dealerships are continuing the growth of the Juban area with the opening of Nissan and Kia sales centers near Juban Crossing this week. The dealership celebrated its new home Tuesday afternoon and again Thursday. Tuesday, All Star introduced its Nissan showroom.... more »

• Man killed in freak overnight ATV crash

  May 27, 2018 9:41 AM

  SPRINGFIELD - A 28-year-old man died after being thrown off the ATV he was riding and hit by a passing car. Brandon Swindle of Holden was killed in the crash around midnight, State Police said. It happened on La. 42 west of La. 43 outside of Springfield. State... more »

• Livingston students to make up day lost due to last week's freeze

  January 23, 2018 11:49 AM

  LIVINGSTON- Due to days missed during the recent freeze, students in Livingston Parish will have a full day on Feb. 21. The announcement comes from the Livingston Parish Public Schools System. The day was originally scheduled as a half day for students, but will now be a full day.... more »

• 5-month-old dies days after I-12 wreck

  October 12, 2017 2:18 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A five-month-old has died days after a crash on I-12, according to the baby's mother. The crash happened Wednesday evening on I-12 in Livingston Parish. Police said three vehicles collided on the eastbound stretch of interstate around mile marker 10. Police said Friday, the crash... more »

• LSU professor, others with Livingston Parish science observatory win Nobel Prize

  October 3, 2017 10:30 AM

  LIVINGSTON – An LSU professor and other staff associated with the LIGO center in Livingston Parish which proved Albert Einstein's theory of relativity were awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physics. WBRZ.com reported extensively on the discovery in February 2016 – click HERE for more. Then, LIGO – short... more »

• Federal drug raid in Livingston one of several Thursday Play Video

  June 29, 2017 11:37 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A federal raid early Thursday morning in a quiet Livingston Parish neighborhood was just one of several that happened on the same day, authorities revealed to WBRZ. WBRZ.com first broke details of the operation – reporting witnesses saw agents, some appearing in tactical gear, on... more »

• 5 arrested in Livingston murder case, victim identified

  June 22, 2017 2:30 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Five people, including a juvenile, face charges for a shooting where a 19-year-old was killed overnight in Livingston Parish. The victim, Michael Avara, was shot in the abdomen and died at a hospital hours later, authorities revealed in a news release. Detectives said Avara, 19, and... more »

• Mayor leaves town after controversial firing of police chief

  June 19, 2017 2:52 PM

  KILLIAN – You could say Killian Mayor Craig McGehee went out in a blaze of glory – resigning from his position as mayor after abruptly firing the police chief in a controversial move that got the entire town talking last week. McGehee resigned his position as mayor in a... more »

• Matthew Morris pleads not guilty to 84 charges in Ascension Parish

  April 12, 2017 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A Livingston Parish grand jury has indicted a contractor on 51 counts of charges including contractor fraud after investigators say he scammed 11 victims after the flood. The indictment in Livingston Parish comes two days after a grand jury in Ascension Parish indicted Matthew Morris on... more »

• Flood recovery summit Thursday in Denham Springs Play Video

  April 6, 2017 8:51 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS, La. - Countless people are still recovering from the August floods, with no end in sight. Local leaders are trying to change that tonight. The Flood Recovery Summit will play host to several speakers, who will try to answer questions, that will hopefully get some back on... more »

• Growth among recovery in Livingston Parish; Car dealer breaks ground Thursday

  March 16, 2017 5:50 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Growth is occurring among flood recovery in Livingston Parish. Thursday, All Start Automotive broke ground on its new Nissan dealership just outside Juban Crossing. All Star is moving its Nissan dealership from Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge to the new, state-of-the-art facility on Juban Road in... more »

• August's historic flooding continues to impact housing market

  October 26, 2016 1:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE – This year’s historic flooding in South Louisiana continues to impact the Baton Rouge Housing market, a new report says. But the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors says there is still a silver lining. A new report from GBRAR says that closed sales in the Baton... more »

• Denham Springs High to return to original campus in January

  September 30, 2016 5:53 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Recovery teams are on schedule to return Denham Springs High and Freshman High schools to their campuses by the second semester, school officials said Friday. Superintendent Rick Wentzel said that temporary campuses will also be established for Denham Springs Elementary, Southside Elementary and Southside Junior High schools.... more »

• Football brings welcome distraction to Denham Springs Play Video

  August 24, 2016 12:21 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- The Denham Springs High School football team met Tuesday night to discuss the upcoming season. Residents are hoping the return of football will bring a much needed distraction, after 75% of Livingston parish was damaged in last week's flood. "On September 9th it's not going to be about... more »

• BRAC: nearly one third of homes in Baton Rouge area received flooding

  August 19, 2016 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – In a preliminary analysis released Friday, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber reports that nearly one third of all homes in the Baton Rouge area received flood damage from this week’s historic flooding. BRAC released a preliminary analysis of the flood’s impact Friday. The organization used geographic... more »

• Livingston Parish street repairs in second phase Play Video

  June 14, 2016 6:56 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A series of roads in Denham Springs are soon to get a face lift. Residents of Denham Springs say that the streets are not only bad in the parish, but dangerous for drivers. "If you come through it'll mess up your front end, it's just ridiculous," Paul... more »

• Three area school districts reopen Tuesday

  March 14, 2016 2:15 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Public schools resume classes Tuesday in Livingston, Tangipahoa and Ascension parishes. The school district closed schools last Friday and Monday because of severe weather and flooding. High water made it difficult for students, teachers and bus drivers to move around the parish. District... more »

• Driver arrested after stolen car chase along I-12

  December 24, 2015 12:45 PM

  HOLDEN - Louisiana State Police said authorities found and arrested the man accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle along I-12 West Thursday. Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies booked 17-year-old Myron Pots into the parish jail. Troopers said they spotted a car Thursday morning which... more »

• Deputies charge man with impersonating officer

  October 7, 2015 3:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Sheriff's deputies arrested a Denham Springs man after they said he put lights and sirens on his vehicle and began pulling people over for speeding. Deputies charged 67-year-old Nathaniel Bankston of Denham Springs with impersonating a peace officer and drug possession after his arrest Monday. ... more »

• Walker breaks ground as city continues to grow Play Video

  August 20, 2015 6:00 PM

  WALKER - The city of Walker and developers broke ground on a $17 million apartment complex Thursday as the city continues to grow. The complex will feature 168 apartments on the corner of Highway 447 and Travis Street. Walker has now seen around $60 million of new construction over the... more »

• Deputies in standoff with evicted tennant

  January 24, 2013 5:10 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to an apartment complex where a person being evicted barricaded themself inside the unit. It happened this afternoon at the Boardwalk Place Apartments in Denham Springs. The man is armed according to deputies, but does not have a hostage. Sheriff's... more »