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Slidell boy, 12, arrested after threatening school shooting in text messages
October 6, 2023 3:23 PM
SLIDELL - A 12-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after he allegedly sent text messages to a classmate threatening to shoot up their school. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said the boy, who attends a private school in the Slidell area, was issued a summons for terrorizing. He was... more » -
Misidentified worker caused lockdown at chemical plant
December 9, 2021 1:56 PM
GARYVILLE - A suspicious person caused a lockdown at a St. John chemical plant Thursday, forcing widespread concern in the small town on the east bank of the river near LaPlace. "It's all clear," Sheriff Mike Tregre told WBRZ. The sheriff said it was a case of mistaken... more » -
COVID infections continue to surge Wednesday; more than 1,500 in hospitals statewide
July 27, 2021 12:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations climbed even higher in Louisiana on Wednesday, with more than 1,500 people now hospitalized with the virus statewide. The state reported yet another 4,699 new cases Wednesday, with a positivity rate of about 15.51 percent on new tests. The Louisiana Department... more » -
Temporary lockdown of Central Middle School lifted
March 11, 2021 10:16 AM
CENTRAL - Central Middle School, located on Sullivan Road in the community of Central, was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday (March 11) morning, before 9 a.m. By 9:30 a.m., the lockdown was lifted with personnel from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) deeming the building safe. ... more » -
Scientists study new UK coronavirus variant to determine how it responds to vaccine
December 21, 2020 9:20 AM
As England takes measures to protect itself from the recently discovered mutated variant of novel coronavirus, U.S. researchers are working to determine how it responds to the healthcare community's current vaccines. According to CNN , scientists at Maryland's Walter Reed Army Institute of Research expect to know in the... more » -
French Police: Lone assailant guns down Greek Orthodox Priest and flees, evading capture
October 31, 2020 5:19 PM
LYON, France — On Saturday (Oct. 31), a Greek Orthodox priest who was closing a church in the French city of Lyon was shot twice with a sawed-off shotgun by a lone assailant who is currently on the run, CNN reports. The priest, a Greek citizen, is reportedly being... more » -
Bar owners start thinking about reopening ahead of Governor's phase two announcement Play Video
May 31, 2020 5:11 PM
BATON ROUGE – On Monday, the Governor will announce if the state is ready to move into phase two of reopening the economy. If that happens, bars will be able to let customers in again with some restrictions starting on June 5. Many bar owners will welcome the next phase,... more » -
Barbershops, cafes, other small businesses thrive amid start of Phase 1 Play Video
May 20, 2020 8:18 AM
BATON ROUGE - After two months of staying indoors to help curb the spread of novel coronavirus, locals who feel they're in dire need of hair cuts, trims, and relaxers are returning to their favorite salons and barbershops. As a result, many small businesses are reporting an uptick in... more » -
U-High athletes find creative way to hold signing day festivities Play Video
April 25, 2020 11:58 PM
Since COVID-19 puts a damper on large social gatherings, signing days are pretty much out of the question. But two University High athletes found a loop hole. On Saturday, Hannah Ogea and Lance Wade held a parade for their friends and family to take part in as part of... more » -
France's president extends lockdown and bans festivals, putting Cannes Film Fest on hold
April 14, 2020 6:58 AM
The acclaimed Cannes film festival, originally slated to take place in May, was expected to be postponed until late June or early July due to the virus pandemic. But according to Variety , Cannes attendees may now have to wait even longer for the big event. On Tuesday,... more » -
Bishop Duca talks about celebrating Easter amid COVID-19 Play Video
April 11, 2020 11:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge, Bishop Michael Duca will issue his Easter Sunday message in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. An outbreak that has shut down Easter Sunday church services across the country. " Celebrate the joy of Easter proclaim that Christ has... more » -
Mom & Pop movie theaters adapt to changing times, temporarily shift to streaming services
April 3, 2020 6:47 AM
With people sheltering indoors as much as possible, streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ have seen a significant uptick in audience numbers. On the other side of the spectrum are old-fashioned movie theaters, which have been temporarily shut down due to the virus pandemic. But some mom... more » -
J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter, launches educational site for kids at home during pandemic
April 1, 2020 9:51 AM
The author of the popular Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, has announced that she plans to launch a site that will keep children busy while learning at home due to the coronavirus lockdown. The new site, an online Harry Potter hub for kids, families and fans to explore, says... more » -
WATCH: Mayor-President Broome talks about stay-at-home order Play Video
March 22, 2020 11:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - If you didn't see Mayor-President Broome's live interview on WBRZ at 5:30 p.m. you can view it here. more » -
Slow-moving 'blob' flying over D.C. puts Capitol on lockdown and reveals errors in communication among officials
November 28, 2019 5:26 PM
WASHINGTON D.C. – Officials report that a mysterious ‘slow-moving blob’ was detected in the skies above the nation’s capital, Tuesday. Officials responded quickly, but in a way that left a lot to be desired where communication is concerned. CNN reports that officials still aren’t sure what the object... more » -
Gunshots prompt lockdowns at five Zachary schools Play Video
February 6, 2017 12:28 PM
ZACHARY – Five Zachary schools were put on lockdown after a teacher heard gunshots near Zachary High School. Police Chief David McDavid said a teacher by the school’s football field heard two gunshots and a ricochet. Police later found a bullet hole near the training room in the athletic... more » -
Middle school placed on lockdown due to report of gun
January 11, 2017 2:39 PM
BATON ROUGE – A middle school is currently on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, according to the chief of communications for East Baton Rouge Parish Schools. The school, North Banks Middle School of Excellence located at 5959 Cadillac Street, was placed on lockdown around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday due to a... more » -
Police identify suspect in Thursday shooting on Southern's campus Play Video
November 17, 2016 10:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police have identified the suspect arrested in connection to a shooting on Southern University's campus Thursday night. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean Mckneely Jr. identified the shooter as 20-year-old Larry McCray of Reserve, La. McCray will be charged with attempted first degree murder. He was taken... more » -
School briefly on lockdown as police search area for suspect
August 11, 2016 11:21 AM
BATON ROUGE - A school was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday morning while police searched the area around the school for a suspect in a crime. A large law enforcement presence was gathered around the 1600 block of North Foster. Police were searching neighborhoods around the intersection of Greenwell... more » -
Walmart in Galvez on lockdown for an hour after threat made
July 19, 2016 5:27 PM
GALVEZ – The Neighborhood Walmart in Galvez was on lockdown for an hour after a customer made a threat to shoot the store. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the Neighborhood Walmart on Highway 42 around 11 a.m. when a man with his friend were in the check out... more » -
2 in custody after Southern Lab School lockdown
February 19, 2016 4:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Southern University Lab School was briefly placed on lockdown early Friday afternoon after school personnel were notified by a pair of students that they saw a non-student woman on campus with a weapon. The school says Southern University Campus Police were notified immediately, and an officer... more » -
Photo released of bank robbery suspect
January 11, 2016 12:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police released a photo of the man who detectives said robbed a Baton Rouge bank Monday and left behind a suspicious device. Baton Rouge Police said the man went into the Chase Bank at 3012 Government Street around 9:40 a.m. and went to a teller's window,... more » -
School no longer on lockdown after reports of nearby bank robbery Play Video
November 17, 2015 12:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Administrators said a private school was locked down Tuesday morning after law enforcement responded to reports of an armed robbery at a Baton Rouge bank. Sheriff's deputies said a bank robbery was reported just before 11 a.m. at the Capitol One Bank on Bluebonnet across from... more » -
14-year-old to face terrorizing charges for Hammond school threat Play Video
October 27, 2015 9:49 AM
HAMMOND - Authorities said Tuesday that a 14-year-old in Hammond will face terrorizing charges for a threatening social media post. Hammond Police Chief Roddy Devall and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards said they believe the boy made the post as a prank, but will have to face the consequences... more » -
School briefly placed on lockdown due to suspicious person
September 8, 2015 2:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - A school was put on lockdown while authorities dealt with a suspicious person near campus around lunchtime Tuesday. Cedarcrest-Southmoor was briefly placed into a heightened security operation but has subsequently returned to normal operations. Dismissal will take place as usual. Authorities responded to the I-12/Airline... more »