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• Baton Rouge woman allegedly threw concrete through police department windows

  July 21, 2026 7:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman was arrested for allegedly shattering windows at the Baton Rouge Police Department. According to the arrest affidavit, Crystal Lee Christian Moore, 35, approached the police headquarters on Airline Highway around 2:45 a.m. last Friday and allegedly threw a large chunk of concrete... more »

• New study touts RPCC's process technology program

  July 21, 2026 5:21 PM

  GONZALES — A new workforce analysis is putting River Parishes Community College's Process Technology program in the spotlight, showing graduates are landing some of the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana. The Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership published the analysis—called "Two Years. Five Years. Six Figures"—using data from the U.S. Census... more »

• Louisiana testing a new voting system and the public can see it in action July 29

  July 21, 2026 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As part of the state's efforts to acquire a new, fully auditable voting system, the Louisiana Secretary of State's office is hosting a public demonstration of a voting system that is being tested for certification for use. A public demonstration will be held from 9 a.m.... more »

• Fewer people leaving Louisiana drove the state's first population gain in years, new data shows Play Video

  July 21, 2026 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's population grew in 2024 for the first time since 2017, reversing a six-year trend of decreasing population, a new migration analysis from Leaders for a Better Louisiana shows. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the state gained almost 24,000 residents in 2024. The turnaround was... more »

• Students prepare to return to the classrooms with the 11th Annual Back-to-School Expo Play Video

  July 20, 2026 2:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As August approaches, kids prepare to head back to the classroom with numerous back-to-school events planned throughout the parish. Metro Councilman Anthony Kenney joined WBRZ to discuss the 11th Annual Back to School Expo in District 2. The event will feature free school supplies, community... more »

• Jazz saxophonist, Donaldsonville native who played with Nat 'King' Cole, Frank Sinatra dies at 94

  July 20, 2026 2:17 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Jazz saxophonist and Donaldsonville native Plas Johnson has died. According to KJAZZ 88.1, he was 94 years old when he died on July 15, only six days before his 95th birthday. Johnson was a session musician on several legendary musicians' records, including recordings from Peggy Lee,... more »

• Gas prices up nearly 14 cents per gallon over last week, new data shows Play Video

  July 20, 2026 12:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The average gas prices in Baton Rouge rose to about 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, for an average of $3.52 per gallon on Monday, according to a survey by GasBuddy. Prices in Baton Rouge are 12.8 cents per gallon higher than a month... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest man accused of burglarizing truck near corner of La. 69, 70

  July 20, 2026 12:05 PM

  BELLE ROSE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested a man accused of burglarizing a truck near the corner of La. 69 and La. 70 over the weekend. Deputies were dispatched to an area near the Belle Rose intersection on Saturday to investigate reports of a burglary. According to deputies, a... more »

• LDWF: More than 70% of allotted red snapper have been caught more than 2 months into season

  July 20, 2026 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — According to state wildlife and fisheries agents, more than 71% of Louisiana's 2026 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper has been caught. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents say that, as of July 5, 632,882 pounds of the state's allocated 882,439 pounds have been... more »

• Group of Louisiana pediatric burn victims heading to Mississippi for Baton Rouge General-run camp Play Video

  July 20, 2026 11:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A group of 50 pediatric burn survivors from across Louisiana is heading to Baton Rouge General's Camp Catahoula in Mississippi. The camp, staffed by volunteers from Baton Rouge General, provides burn survivors the chance to share their experiences with other survivors who have faced the same... more »

• Miss Louisiana 2026 Ella Clark prepares for Miss USA competition in August Play Video

  July 20, 2026 9:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Prairieville native Ella Clark is taking the national stage as she represents her state as Miss Louisiana 2026. Clark took home the crown at the state competition earlier this year. Now, she is heading to Miami, Florida, in August to compete against the rest of the... more »

• Restaurant Week returns to Baton Rouge with more than 20 restaurants participating Play Video

  July 20, 2026 7:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Restaurant Week is back in Baton Rouge this week! The summer edition of the twice-annual culinary event invites restaurant-goers to enjoy fixed menus at some of Baton Rouge's best restaurants. Most of the restaurants featured during the event, which runs from Monday, July 20, through... more »

• Tracking Tropical Storm Bertha, Extreme Heat Warning issued for Metro Baton Rouge Play Video

  July 19, 2026 11:06 AM

  Tropical Storm Bertha began accelerating toward the west on Tuesday afternoon, with tropical storm conditions beginning to spread across portions of the Florida Panhandle. Bertha has likely reached peak intensity and will weaken over the next few days due to interaction with land, dry air, and wind shear. A... more »

• Flags fly at half-staff in honor of deputy U.S. Marshal killed during Alexandria arrest Play Video

  July 18, 2026 12:51 PM

  ALEXANDRIA — Gov. Jeff Landry announced that the flags of the United States and the State of Louisiana would be flown at half-staff on Saturday in honor of U.S. Deputy Marshal Michael Andrew Hanson . Hanson was shot and killed in Alexandria on Monday when law enforcement attempted to... more »

• Gulf development chances increase, tropical depression may be forming

  July 18, 2026 8:42 AM

  The National Hurricane Center has significantly increased the odds that a tropical depression will form over the northeastern Gulf, and for the first time, Louisiana has been added to the list of states that should closely monitor the system. The disturbance, known as Invest AL91, has become better organized... more »

• Saturday AM forecast: A Heat Advisory is in effect for the entire Capital area Play Video

  July 18, 2026 8:08 AM

  A Heat Advisory is in effect today as dangerous heat settles across south Louisiana. While a few spotty storms are possible, especially over eastern areas, the bigger story will be heat index values climbing above 108 degrees. Today and Tonight: A Heat Advisory is in effect... more »

• Baton Rouge launches new initiative to enhance Scotlandville Parkway and Airport Gateway

  July 17, 2026 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge launched a new initiative to enhance two key areas within the city on Friday. The East Baton Rouge Mayor-President's Office of Community Development invited artists, nonprofits, community organizations and design professionals with creative ideas to help improve Scotlandville Parkway and Airport Gateway. Applications... more »

• Meta presents 30 blind, low-vision Louisiana veterans with AI glasses to help them regain independence

  July 17, 2026 2:15 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Thirty Louisiana veterans were gifted Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses by a Meta initiative to help blind and low-vision veterans regain independence. According to Gov. Jeff Landry on Friday, the veterans received the glasses at an event at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.... more »

• FDA: 2 varieties of Pillsbury rolls recalled after reports of potential glass contamination

  July 17, 2026 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two varieties of Pillsbury bread rolls have been recalled by the FDA after reports of potential glass contamination. The recall, which was initiated on June 19 and formally classified on Monday, pertains to Pillsbury Bread Rolls, hard dough roll 180-count frozen containers, and Kaiser dough roll... more »

• Louisiana confirms first human West Nile case of 2026 mosquito season Play Video

  July 17, 2026 1:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus of the 2026 mosquito season and is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. An individual from Ouachita Parish has contracted the virus, LDH announced on Friday. "Every... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Heat intensifying, signs of returning rain, tracking the tropics Play Video

  July 16, 2026 6:42 PM

  Heat is going to be the name of the game straight through the weekend and into early next week. Following a hot stretch of weather, some relief may arrive toward midweek in the form of returning showers. Meanwhile, the Storm Station is monitoring a few areas in the tropics. ... more »

• How Louisiana home builders, buyers will be impacted by sweeping new federal housing law Play Video

  July 16, 2026 5:47 PM

  LOUISIANA - A bipartisan federal housing law aimed at lowering home prices and increasing the housing supply is expected to have a direct impact on Louisiana's housing market. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act bundles more than 60 separate housing bills and is built around four main goals:... more »

• La. Highway 16 bridge in Livingston Parish closed for maintenance through Aug. 5 Play Video

  July 16, 2026 4:21 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A bridge on La. Highway 16 will be closed for maintenance starting July 20. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the bridge is scheduled to reopen Aug. 5. The bridge is maintained by DOTD and is closing due to scheduled maintenance. The... more »

• Central Police Department searching for person who stole pipe from Central City Steak and Seafood Play Video

  July 16, 2026 2:49 PM

  CENTRAL — The Central Police Department is investigating after a pipe was stolen from Central City Steak and Seafood earlier this week. According to Central Police, a person driving a black truck and pulling a utility trailer stopped at the steakhouse along Hooper Road around 2:07 p.m. on Tuesday.... more »

• FBI, LSP tapped to help Hammond police after string of recent violent crimes Play Video

  July 16, 2026 2:37 PM

  HAMMOND — The FBI and Louisiana State Police will be assisting local police amid a recent string of violent crime, Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron announced Thursday, while reassuring residents that the city does not have “rampant crime running around the city.” Bergeron took to the podium Thursday to... more »

• EPIC Piping sold less than year after announcement of multi-million dollar Livingston investment Play Video

  July 16, 2026 2:18 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Bernhard Capital Partners announced Thursday that it is selling the parent company of EPIC Piping, which just last year announced plans for a multi-million dollar expansion in Livingston Parish. Bernhard, an infrastructure and services-focused private equity firm based in Arizona, is selling EPIC's parent company, United WELD... more »

• LDH: Statewide cyclosporas infections nearly double from last week Play Video

  July 16, 2026 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — In only a week, confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Louisiana have nearly doubled, Louisiana Department of Health data from Thursday shows. As of Thursday, July 16, there have been 55 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. No additional... more »

• Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee Connect event for chamber, community members Play Video

  July 16, 2026 12:13 PM

  ZACHARY — The Zachary Chamber of Commerce hosted a community engagement event at the main office of the Bank of Zachary on Thursday morning. Members of the community and the chamber were invited to discuss local business interests and developments over coffee at the Coffee Connect event. "It's... more »

• Plaquemine child care center could close its doors after 15 years due to lack of funding, director says Play Video

  July 16, 2026 12:05 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — Bright Star Early Learning Center could close its doors due to uncertainty around state funding for the Plaquemine child care facility, its director said. According to Director Rockeisha Walker, the potential closure comes from a concern over early childhood education funding cuts at the state level. ... more »

• Students at EBR Schools show significant growth in state test scores Play Video

  July 16, 2026 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish School System students continue to build academic momentum with increased average test scores. The spring 2026 LEAP test scores are the highest the district has seen since the pandemic in several key areas. "So we've seen some significant gains in areas... more »

• Livingston Parish road projects move forward after years of stalled state funding Play Video

  July 15, 2026 6:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Road projects that have sat unfunded for years in Livingston Parish are now moving forward after parish leaders secured money during the past two legislative sessions. State representatives say the parish has long struggled to get infrastructure funding, leaving residents and their elected officials frustrated. Highway... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Heat taking over, monitoring one area in the Gulf Play Video

  July 15, 2026 5:35 PM

  As rain becomes scarce in the 7-Day forecast, get ready for the return of the summer sizzle heading into the weekend. The Storm Station will also be monitoring a disturbance in the eastern Gulf, which has a low chance of becoming the next tropical depression or storm. Tonight &... more »

• Hammond Police make 16 arrests, seize 10 guns in one night during downtown sweep Play Video

  July 15, 2026 3:43 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police arrested 16 people and seized 10 guns in a one-night sweep of the downtown area. The sweep, which the police department called a "crime suppression operation," happened on Saturday night. Arrestees range from 16 to 27 years old. Half are not from Hammond, with three... more »

• Self-proclaimed pastor, woman arrested in Terrebonne Parish child sex abuse investigation

  July 15, 2026 3:03 PM

  HOUMA — Deputies arrested a self-proclaimed pastor and a woman in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. The investigation began when deputies were tipped off about allegations of child sexual abuse in Terrebonne Parish. Detectives identified 57-year-old Thomas J. Tucker... more »

• Louisiana to receive part of multi-million dollar settlement following 23andMe data breach Play Video

  July 15, 2026 2:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said Wednesday that Louisiana is among 42 states that will receive parts of a multi-million dollar settlement following a 23andMe data breach that exposed millions of people's genetic data. According to Murrill, 23andMe has agreed to a $46.75 million class-action settlement... more »

• Deputies: Berwick man previously arrested for indecent behavior now faces child sexual abuse material charges Play Video

  July 15, 2026 2:20 PM

  BERWICK — A Berwick man arrested in November 2025 for alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile now faces more than 15 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Benjamin Lemoine, 24, was arrested by St. Mary Parish deputies on indecent behavior with a juvenile, carnal knowledge of a juvenile... more »

• LSU alumna's design selected as commemorative poster for 91st Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival

  July 15, 2026 2:09 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival is returning to Morgan City for its 91st year in September, and a local artist just unveiled the poster for this year's festival. On Tuesday at the Atchafalaya Intracoastal Waterway Shrimp Boil, Genevieve Breckoff-Bullock unveiled her design, which highlights the... more »

• Skate competition being held at Perkins Road Skatepark ahead of New Orleans X Games League Championship Play Video

  July 15, 2026 1:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Ahead of the inaugural MoonPay X Games League Championship in New Orleans, a qualifying skate competition is being held in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge competition is one of several being held across the state. Skaters competing at the events, including the one at Perkins Road... more »

• Louisiana hits record 2.01 million jobs as construction boom drives statewide growth Play Video

  July 14, 2026 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's job market has hit a record high, with payrolls topping two million employees for the first time, according to Leaders for a Better Louisiana. The organization says the state added 16,700 jobs over the past year, ranking fourth in the South, with much of the... more »

• Louisiana Book Festival returning to downtown Baton Rouge this fall Play Video

  July 14, 2026 12:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Book Festival is returning to downtown Baton Rouge this fall. The twenty-second annual event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Library of Louisiana, Capitol Park Museum and the surrounding Capitol Park area. Around... more »

• Documentary episode centered on Tangipahoa Parish jail set to air Monday Play Video

  July 13, 2026 7:32 PM

  AMITE — A documentary series filmed inside the Tangipahoa Parish Jail is set to air on the Discovery Channel. "120 Hours: Behind Bars" documents America's toughest jails over five days. The production crew came to Amite at the end of April. The episode featuring Tangipahoa Parish will air... more »

• Richland Parish Meta project grows to world's largest data center amid cost concerns Play Video

  July 13, 2026 6:33 PM

  RICHLAND PARISH — Louisiana is on track to become home to the largest data center in the world after Meta announced an expansion of its massive Richland Parish project Monday. Gov. Jeff Landry and leaders from Richland Parish made the announcement, saying the data center has already grown the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Lingering storm threat ahead of a break in the soggy pattern Play Video

  July 13, 2026 4:38 PM

  Just like Monday, Tuesday could start wet for some as well. Though storms remain in the forecast a bit longer, the Capital Area is about to break out of the wet pattern. This will pave the way for summer heat to return. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect clouds and a... more »

• Louisiana Democrats are taking their voter push to 18 cities across the state

  July 13, 2026 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Democratic Party has launched an 18-city organizing tour across the state ahead of the November elections. The "No More Silence: Road to the Polls" tour kicked off July 11 in Shreveport, with stops planned across Louisiana focused on voter registration, civic participation and mobilizing... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: More torrential downpours to kickoff the new workweek Play Video

  July 12, 2026 7:33 PM

  The stormy weather isn’t over yet. Fueled by a moisture-loaded atmosphere from top to bottom, additional showers and thunderstorms are likely on Monday. The threat of flash flooding remains. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon thunderstorms will lose their punch into the evening. Clouds will remain overnight, along with the chance... more »

• Louisiana leaders react to South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing Play Video

  July 12, 2026 11:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Saturday night, it was announced that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," according to his office. On Sunday morning, several Louisiana leaders took to social media to share their shock and grief over Graham's... more »

• LDH reports first heat-related death of 2026 Play Video

  July 10, 2026 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — So far this year, one person's death has been ruled heat-related, data from the Louisiana Department of Health shows. A man over 65 years old in Acadiana died due to heat-related causes. This was in June, data shows. According to LDH, heat-related deaths are caused... more »

• Witnesses say contractors were redoing the roof when part of Donaldsonville's courthouse collapsed Play Video

  July 9, 2026 7:44 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Part of the roof at Donaldsonville's historic courthouse caved in Wednesday evening while contractors were working on the building. According to witnesses, workers were finishing the installation of a new roof when a machine struck it, causing the partial collapse. Donaldsonville Fire's Travis Cedotal confirmed the parish... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Prepare for heavier, more widespread storms arriving soon Play Video

  July 9, 2026 5:43 PM

  The familiar routine of sticky heat and scattered afternoon storms will stay through Saturday. However, rain will become much more widespread and heavier starting Sunday, leading to a bump in potential impacts. Tonight, Tomorrow, & Saturday: Skies will quickly clear throughout the evening as afternoon storms die down. Friday... more »

• Nation's attorneys general want tougher regulations targeting robocallers

  July 9, 2026 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's attorney general, along with 48 others, want the Federal Communications Commission to adopt rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate phone numbers. Previously, scammers would illegally "spoof" the numbers of real people and businesses to make the call look legitimate. However, a crackdown... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Storms set to multiply as a messier pattern arrives over the weekend Play Video

  July 8, 2026 6:24 PM

  Scattered afternoon downpours aren't going anywhere. In fact, the forecast turns even wetter over the weekend, bringing less dry time and a higher chance of outdoor disruptions into next week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Like clockwork, afternoon storms will quickly fizzle into the night. Skies will clear out, and morning... more »

• Landry asks students to apply for Patriot Games; summer competition to find top teens from across US

  July 8, 2026 3:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Jeff Landry is encouraging young Louisiana athletes to apply to participate in the 2026 Patriot Games, an athletic competition featuring high school students from across the country. Male and female athletes will be selected to represent their home state in a series of athletic competitions.... more »

• Gonzales' Essential Credit Union reopens at new La. 30 location with upgraded ATM technology Play Video

  July 8, 2026 2:46 PM

  GONZALES — Essential Credit Union in Gonzales is now at a new location on La. 30 after a Wednesday grand opening. The relocated branch was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting that welcomed members, community leaders, local businesses and residents to the updated amenities, including an upgraded Live Teller Machine that,... more »

• LSU, Our Lady of the Lake awards $1.6 million in grants to 7 research teams statewide Play Video

  July 8, 2026 11:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU and Our Lady of the Lake have awarded $1.6 million in grants to seven research teams across the state as part of the Collaboration in Action Program. The winning teams aim to solve various health issues in Louisiana, including cancer, trauma, heart and lung disease.... more »

• Companion Animal Alliance, other groups hosting reduced-fee adoption events throughout July Play Video

  July 8, 2026 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A nationwide pet adoption event is coming to Louisiana this summer, offering reduced-fee adoptions at participating shelters through July 26. BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event runs July 5 through July 26, with local shelters joining the initiative as they face one of their busiest... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Pop-up storms for now, trending wetter over the weekend Play Video

  July 7, 2026 5:50 PM

  The classic summer setup of heat, steam, and storms isn't going anywhere. However, the forecast trends wetter over the weekend, bringing a greater threat of heavy rain and outdoor disruptions. Tonight & Tomorrow: With the loss of daytime heating, afternoon storms won’t stand a chance after dark. A few... more »

• Baton Rouge man shot, killed by Shreveport Police after firing at officer Play Video

  July 7, 2026 3:53 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A Baton Rouge man was shot and killed Sunday morning by Shreveport P olice after allegedly firing his gun at an officer. Shreveport Police said that the officer was responding to reports of a fight in an alley behind Sand Bar in Shreveport around 4:30 a.m. when... more »

• Baton Rouge becomes first city in Louisiana to receive Amazon's drone delivery system Play Video

  July 7, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents of Baton Rouge are now able to have Amazon packages delivered by drone through the company's Prime Air service. The Capital city is the first community in the state with access to the service. Customers must be located within a 7.5-mile radius of Amazon's... more »

• BRPD investigating after pickup truck dislodges, steals content from Old Hammond Highway bank branch ATM Play Video

  July 7, 2026 1:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Early Tuesday morning, a pickup truck dislodged an ATM at the Old Hammond Highway branch of Red River Bank. Around 4:40 a.m., Baton Rouge Police units responded to the bank branch and found a 2019 Ford F250, which was used by multiple suspects to dislodge the... more »

• Federal vehicle emissions testing will remain required for Capital area residents, state officials say Play Video

  July 7, 2026 1:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville and Livingston parishes will still be required to receive federal vehicle emissions testing despite the elimination of the state vehicle inspection sticker. Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law in June that will replace the... more »

• Denham Springs man found guilty of dealing heroin after deputies find drugs in his walls

  July 7, 2026 12:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal jury found a Denham Springs man guilty of dealing heroin across parish lines after deputies found drugs in the walls of his home. A unanimous jury found John Davis, 47, guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute at... more »

• Hi-Ho announces closure of Livingston location of barbecue restaurant Play Video

  July 7, 2026 10:27 AM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish location of barbecue restaurant Hi-Ho is closing its doors after more than two years, citing staffing shortages on Tuesday. "This is not the ending we ever imagined," the restaurant, located on South Frost Road, said in a Facebook post. The restaurant's owners said... more »

• US Marshals Service identifies federal inmate found dead in West Baton Rouge Parish Jail Play Video

  July 7, 2026 10:14 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A federal inmate died in the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail, a spokesperson for the U.S. Marshals Service said Tuesday. The inmate, 46-year-old Darren Dorman Jr., was found dead in his cell around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday. According to West Baton Rouge Parish deputies, Dorman's... more »

• Hammond Fire crews put out fire at abandoned house behind Chick-Fil-A on US 190

  July 7, 2026 8:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Firefighters put out a fire at an abandoned house behind the Chick-Fil-A on U.S. 190 in Hammond on Tuesday morning. The Hammond Police Department was first called about the fire around 5:55 a.m. After crews arrived, the fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries... more »

• Man arrested after 2024 shooting of cousin, cousin's daughter acquitted on murder, attempted murder charges

  July 7, 2026 7:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested in 2024, initially accused of shooting two members of his family and killing one, was found not guilty by a jury last week. Terrell Walker, 23, was arrested in April 2024 after the death of his 39-year-old cousin, Norris Robinson, and the attempted... more »

• North American-hosted World Cup has increased Capital area interest in soccer Play Video

  July 7, 2026 5:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - While the US Men's National Soccer Team's season may be over after a 1-4 loss against Belgium on Monday, the World Cup is still going ahead full steam in several cities across North America. Here in Baton Rouge, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has increased interest... more »