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• LSU police investigating break-in at campus church ministry

  August 30, 2022 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a burglar who broke into a religious ministry's building at LSU. The crime happened earlier this month at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry along Highland Road near E Chimes Street. Authorities released a photo of the suspected burglar riding a bicycle in the... more »

• Clinical trials begin for COVID-19 oral therapeutics discovered using LSU-developed AI Play Video

  November 5, 2021 9:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE – According to a Friday morning news release from Louisiana State University, Skymount Medical has partnered with Riverside University Health System, or RUHS, Medical Center to conduct the first U.S. clinical trial on the efficacy of COVID-19 oral therapeutics discovered by LSU researchers using artificial intelligence. "We... more »

• LSU French Studies chair removed after lawsuit claims she ignored sexual misconduct reports

  October 14, 2021 9:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana State University Professor who served as chair of the Department of French Studies has been removed from her position. Adelaide Russo was fired one week after six women sued LSU for failing to investigate complaints of sexual misconduct against a former graduate student. ... more »

• LSU reminds students of impending deadline to provide proof of COVID testing or vaccination Play Video

  August 21, 2021 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State University issued a reminder to students Saturday, stating that they must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, partial or full vaccination, or a positive COVID-19 test result by Sunday, August 22 at 11:59 p.m. All LSU students must provide proof of a... more »

• LSU AgCenter seeks participants for mosquito repellent study

  June 3, 2021 9:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE — According to a Thursday morning news release, the LSU AgCenter is seeking volunteers from the Baton Rouge area to participate in a study on mosquito repellents. Kristen Healy, an AgCenter entomologist who is leading the project, is evaluating different types of repellents and how they prevent... more »

• UPDATE: Testimony wraps for the day, LSU athletic director agrees to come back at a later date Play Video

  March 26, 2021 8:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward has agreed to return for a third Title IX hearing before state lawmakers after Friday's meeting ended just after 7 p.m. Leaders at Louisiana State University have vowed to improve the university's handling of sexual misconduct cases, but local lawmakers... more »

• LSU to hold in-person commencement exercises this spring

  March 17, 2021 9:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State University issued a release to members of its community on Wednesday (March 17) stating that the university plans to hold in-person commencement exercises this spring. In the notice, LSU Interim President Tom Galligan said that LSU's May graduates, March graduates of the LSU Online... more »

• LSU names Daronte Jones as new defensive coordinator

  January 25, 2021 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced Tuesday that LSU has officially hired Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator. Jones previously coached alongside former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda for one season at Wisconsin in 2015. In the last five years, Jones spent his time coaching... more »

• LSU ordered to release unredacted police records related to Derrius Guice case

  January 5, 2021 9:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge has signed an order mandating that LSU release unredacted police records related to a video voyeurism charge involving former football star Derrius Guice and a former student. Judge Janice Clark sided with the victim and USA Today in a public records lawsuit that asked... more »

• LSU scientist awarded $556,200 for micro-robotics research Play Video

  February 13, 2020 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An LSU scientist who studies some of nature's smallest elements has become the recipient of a rather large award. Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bhuvnesh Bharti has been awarded $556,2000 for his research in the field of micro-robotics. The money is part of the National... more »

• Seeking lower bond, Wayde Sims' accused killer sends handwritten letter to judge

  March 4, 2019 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The man accused of murdering LSU Basketball star Wayde Sims during a post-concert brawl near Southern University last year is seeking sympathy from the judge overseeing his case. A handwritten note signed by Dyteon Simpson and addressed to Judge Don Johnson seeks a lower bond for... more »

• Asbestos stymies restoration of LSU's historic clock tower

  January 28, 2019 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Workers have hit a snag in the planned repairs for the nearly century-old LSU Memorial Tower. On Monday, a university spokesperson confirmed the restoration process was stopped after asbestos, which can cause serious health problems, was found inside the structure. Internal work on the tower will... more »

• LSU students focus on safety after armed robbery

  January 10, 2018 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana State University students returned to class Wednesday, but woke up to more than first day jitters. They found crime has already hit the campus. Students received an alarming emergency alert, before they even entered a classroom. "I woke up with an email about... more »

• Woman booked into jail for sneaking into LSU graduation, snatching someone else's diploma

  December 21, 2017 1:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old woman was booked into jail this week, nearly four months after LSU officials said she managed to sneak her way into one of LSU's graduation ceremonies and take someone else's diploma. WBRZ.com first reported on December 21, Bianca White was accused of inserting herself... more »

• LSU's Derrius Guice to make NFL Draft decision after bowl game

  December 5, 2017 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's star running back, Derrius Guice, says he's still unsure whether or not he's going to enter the next NFL Draft, and he won't know until the Tigers' last game of the season. Guice took to social media Monday to express his frustration with this past... more »

• Former LSU student pleads guilty to sharing child porn online

  November 29, 2017 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former LSU student accused of taking photos of teenage girls showering in an on-campus dorm has pled guilty to sharing sexually explicit images of minors online. According to US Attorney Corey Amundson, 20-year-old Andrew Easterly pled guilty of storing inappropriate images featuring minors on his... more »

• WATCH: Les Miles recalls LSU memories ahead of Saturday's Auburn game Play Video

  October 10, 2017 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 'Mad Hatter' will make his return to Death Valley this weekend as LSU holds a ceremony to honor its 2007 National Championship team. According to a report from the Advocate , Miles will be joined by players from his national title-winning team during halftime of... more »

• BRPD: Suspect shot, arrested after armed robbery attempt

  October 8, 2017 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a suspect was booked into prison over the weekend after he was shot in a failed armed robbery attempt Thursday. Police say the incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, but did not specify the exact location. According to arrest records, 29-year-old Malcolm Williams approached... more »

• LSU fans remain hopeful after tough loss Play Video

  October 1, 2017 10:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Described as the biggest win in the Troy Trojans' History, Saturday's Homecoming game has left LSU fans stunned. Minutes after the clock ran out, the team and coaches were seen walking off the field with their heads hanging low. Fans are already in a frenzy around Baton... more »

• District attorney announces security bump at LSU home games Play Video

  September 20, 2017 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In an email sent out to a number of high school students Wednesday, District Attorney Hillar Moore announced an increase in security at LSU's upcoming home football games. The district attorney's email, sent to private and public school students, said law enforcement agencies would specifically be... more »

• LSU crushes Greek Life in wake of fraternity death Play Video

  September 14, 2017 4:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All Greek activities are suspended at LSU as the university investigates an on-campus fraternity concerning the Wednesday night death of an 18-year-old student. The coroner's office has confirmed to WBRZ that 18-year-old Max Gruver from Roswell, Georgia was taken to a hospital from the Phi Delta... more »

• Six dead in six days: Authorities investigating multiple deadly shootings in Baton Rouge Play Video

  September 13, 2017 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's been a violent week in the capital area as five separate shootings have left six people dead since Friday. The spate of deadly incidents began Friday morning when two shooters rolled up to a home on Thomas H. Delpit Drive and opened fire on two... more »

• Campus police investigating after fight at LSU tailgate goes viral Play Video

  September 11, 2017 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating after a video of a violent fight at an LSU tailgate went viral over the weekend. The video, which began making its way around social media Sunday, shows the fight on the LSU Parade Ground during a tailgate ahead of Saturday's football game.... more »

• Local bar apologizes over alleged noose, 'show your pride' cup

  September 11, 2017 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An area bar has released a public apology after a post on social media showed what appeared to be a noose and a cup bearing the phrase "show your pride" at the Tigerland business. A tweet posted Sunday showed the alleged noose hanging in Reggie's, a... more »

• 2 former LSU women's golfers chosen for Solheim Cup

  August 6, 2017 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Two former All-America stars of the LSU women’s golf program – Austin Ernst and Madelene Sagstrom – were selected as Captain’s Picks for the 2017 Solheim Cup. The 2017 Solheim Cup is the 15th edition of the Solheim Cup matches, being held Aug. 18–20 at the... more »

• LSU to revamp concession stands at all athletic venues

  July 25, 2017 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fans can expect a new experience at concession stands during future LSU sporting events. According to the LSU Athletics Department, the school has partnered with Aramark to provide food and beverage services at all athletic facilities on campus. Athletic Director Joe Alleva said the new partnership... more »

• Baton Rouge area crime-fighting initiative denied funding

  July 19, 2017 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The federal government has denied a request from Baton Rouge officials to extend an area crime-fighting initiative. According to Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's communications director, Janene Tate, the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination project (BRAVE) has been denied further funding by the federal government. Federal officials... more »

• Southern University seeking medical marijuana cultivator

  July 18, 2017 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University is reviewing applications from several vendors vying to become the schools dedicated medical marijuana cultivator. The university is still in the early planning stages of its marijuana cultivating facility, but is already reviewing applications from seven different vendors, hoping to become Southern's cultivator. ... more »

• LSU promotes newly opened 'Leisure River'

  July 16, 2017 11:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU has opened its new outdoor 'Leisure River' as part of a nearly $85 million expansion project. The school tweeted about the recently-opened pool Sunday, prompting to give the campus' latest attraction a look. Behold: the recently-opened @LSUUREC Leisure River. Have you taken a... more »

• Man charged with attempted murder after heroin overdose on LSU's campus

  July 16, 2017 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Saturday after he allegedly gave drugs to a person on LSU's campus, leading to that person's overdose in a bathroom stall. According to the LSU Police Department, officers responded to a call Friday in reference to an unresponsive 25-year-old inside the LSU... more »

• Police: Man arrested after sneaking into Tiger Stadium with prostitute

  July 12, 2017 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Monday after he was caught with a prostitute on LSU's campus. According to LSU PD, officers were notified of a man and woman who were seen exiting a vehicle and walking toward Tiger Stadium Monday. Police arrived on scene to find 36-year-old... more »

• Woman arrested for forgery after trying to cash stolen checks

  July 1, 2017 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a woman after she allegedly stole checks from an office on LSU's campus and then tried to cash them at local businesses. According to the LSU Police Department, officers received a complaint from Geoshield LLC, which has offices located on the university's south campus.... more »

• LSU prepares to take on Florida in championship series Play Video

  June 25, 2017 9:15 PM

  OMAHA, Neb. - LSU will begin a quest for its seventh national championship Monday afternoon when the Tigers face Florida in game one of the College World Series Finals. Monday's game is set for a 6 p.m. start at TD Ameritrade Park. Game two of the best two-of-three championship... more »

• Former LSU player reminisces on Tigers' first trip to College World Series Play Video

  June 18, 2017 12:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sports bars all around the Baton Rouge area were crowded as fans eagerly awaited LSU's first College World Series match-up Saturday. “It’s crazy to see it all evolve," Michael Papajohn said. While he’s not physically in Omaha, Papajohn can’t help but feel nostalgic and a... more »

• DOTD details $72 million project to widen I-10 near Highland Road

  June 13, 2017 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the successful proposer for a $72 million project that will widen Interstate 10 near Highland Road. According to DOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, James Construction Group, LLC, will carry out the project to widen the interstate from... more »

• Former Alex Box marshal reminisces on decades of history with the Tigers

  June 10, 2017 11:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Before the first pitch of the LSU and Mississippi State regional game, thousands of die-hard baseball fans filled the lots surrounding Alex Box Stadium. Some of those fans, like 76-year-old Joe Civello, have a deep history with LSU’s sports.This is especially true when it comes to... more »

• LSU to open Women's College World Series Thursday

  May 29, 2017 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE – With the completion of the West Coast games late Sunday night, the bracket and start times for the NCAA Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City were set with the series featuring the LSU Tigers advancing for the third straight year. The event as usual will... more »

• LSU Softball advances to its third straight Women's College World Series

  May 28, 2017 3:27 PM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - LSU senior catcher Sahvanna Jaquish drove in four runs and Carley Hoover entered in relief to hold off No. 4-seed Florida Stat, as the LSU Softball team advanced to the Women's College World Series for the third-straight season. The Tigers held on for 6-4 victory agains... more »

• LSU Softball stays alive with shutout against Florida State

  May 28, 2017 12:00 AM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Junior Allie Walljasper threw a complete game, one-hitter to lift 13th-seeded LSU to a 1-0 victory over fourth-seeded Florida State and keep the Tigers' dream of advancing to the Women's College World Series alive Saturday afternoon at JoAnne Graf Field. With the victory, LSU improved to... more »

• LSU Baseball vs Missouri rescheduled

  May 23, 2017 10:00 PM

  HOOVER, Ala. - Following a four-hour game 1 and a 1:46 rain delay during game 2 on Tuesday, the Southeastern Conference was forced to adjust the LSU Baseball team's opening game Wednesday against Missouri. LSU (39-17), which shared the regular-season title at 21-9 in league play, will face... more »

• LSU Softball defeats McNeese 10-1 after weather delay

  May 21, 2017 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – No. 18 LSU Softball exploded for seven runs on seven hits in the top of the fourth inning to propel the Tigers to a 10-1 win against McNeese in six innings in Game 5 of the Baton Rouge Regional Sunday night at Tiger Park. The game... more »

• PHOTOS: Double rainbow spotted in Baton Rouge following afternoon storm

  May 21, 2017 9:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents in the Baton Rouge area were treated to a pleasant surprise as storm clouds lifted late Sunday afternoon. Several residents sent in pictures of a double rainbow after the heavy rains let up around 6:45 p.m. The multicolored band could spotted from all around Baton... more »

• LSU Baseball captures 17th SEC Championship

  May 21, 2017 12:10 AM

  STARKVILLE, Miss. -- No. 5 LSU defeated No. 8 Mississippi State, 11-7, to capture the program's 17th Southeastern Conference Championship Saturday evening at Duby Noble Field. That's a wrap from Starkville! Tigers sweep the Bulldogs for the second ?? of the weekend. pic.twitter.com/QAXUsmiB2L — LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) May... more »

• LSU Softball to host regional as No. 13 overall seed

  May 14, 2017 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU softball team has been selected as the No. 13 overall seed for the 2017 NCAA Softball Championships and will host the Baton Rouge Regional with Louisiana-Lafayette, McNeese State and Fairfield May 19-21 at Tiger Park. LSU will take on Fairfield at 5:30 p.m. Friday... more »

• Softball Falls in SEC Tournament Final, 5-1

  May 13, 2017 11:45 PM

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 21 LSU softball team's run in the 2017 SEC Softball Tournament came to an end in the final game, falling to the Ole Miss Rebels 5-1 Saturday night at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville. A four-run frame by Ole Miss (40-18) in the... more »

• LSU Baseball sweeps Auburn with 9-1 victory

  May 13, 2017 7:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Freshman Eric Walker took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, allowing only one run on one hit in eight innings of work, as the 10th ranked Tigers completed the series sweep against No. 13 Auburn with a 9-1 victory Saturday afternoon at Alex Box Stadium. ... more »

• LSU graduates largest class at 2017 spring commencement ceremony

  May 12, 2017 5:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University graduated its largest class at Friday's spring commencement ceremony. The university awarded a total of 4,163 degrees. The overall class of 2016-2017 included the most degrees awarded to women, African American and Asian American students. According to the university, the 2017 graduating... more »