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• March of Dimes hosts March for Babies event advocating for mothers in the capital region Play Video

  May 2, 2026 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The March of Dimes hosted its March for Babies event at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge on Saturday. The event, emceed by WBRZ's Abigail Whitam, aimed to raise money and awareness to improve the health of mothers and babies in the capital region.... more »

• Authorities arrest man wanted for nearly eight years on Assumption Parish contractor fraud charges Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:26 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Authorities arrested a New Orleans man wanted for nearly eight years on Assumption Parish contractor fraud charges. Deputies said that, in June 2018, they received a complaint in Pierre Part related to contractor fraud. A man later identified as Jarred Griffin said he owned Houma-based Alpha Contractors... more »

• Bullet went through window of LSU apartment, two taken into custody Play Video

  April 2, 2026 7:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were arrested after a bullet went through the window of an apartment on LSU's campus. Col'lee Bess, 21, and Christopher Hatfield, 18, were taken into custody for their alleged connection to the Saturday, March 28, shooting at West Campus Apartments. An LSU Police... more »

• Bill would make it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom

  April 1, 2026 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana is still facing a shortage of about 1,200 teachers, according to testimony at a House hearing this week. The shortage was more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic, when classrooms across the state struggled to keep staff as thousands of teachers retired over health concerns or... more »

• Dozens of companies attend LSU's last career fair of spring semester Play Video

  March 31, 2026 2:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU held its last career fair of the spring semester on Tuesday, with dozens of companies attending the event in the student union. Students of all majors were encouraged to attend and bring their resumes, with organizers saying that, as summer approaches, it is... more »

• Livingston Parish crews respond to bulldozer fire off Cane Market Road in Walker

  March 31, 2026 2:24 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Livingston Parish Fire District 4 responded to a bulldozer fire on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to Cane Market Road between North Corbin and Magum Chapel roads around 1:15 a.m. Deputies advised those in the area to use caution. more »

• IPSO: Woman arrested on attempted murder, hit-and-run charges after driving into White Castle crowd Play Video

  March 31, 2026 2:00 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — A woman from Port Allen was arrested on attempted murder and hit-and-run charges after she drove her car into a crowd of people in White Castle, Iberville Parish deputies said. Jeremeisha Johnson, 21, was arrested Sunday after one person was injured near Olano Street. According... more »

• South Carolina pastor arrested on molestation charges in Louisiana, where he used to work Play Video

  March 31, 2026 1:46 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A South Carolina preacher who worked in Louisiana two decades ago has been jailed in Livingston Parish on a pair of molestation charges, court records show. Douglas Zeb McDaris, 74, was pastor at the Oakview Baptist Church in Livingston Parish from May 2005 to May 2006, according... more »

• Former LDWF secretary pleads guilty to bribery charges; faces jail time, fines Play Video

  March 31, 2026 12:10 PM

  LAFAYETTE — Jack Montoucet, the former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, pleaded guilty to playing a role in a kickback scheme involving a statewide department contract, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Montoucet was initially indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish's Advanced College and Career Center conducts mock emergency medical responder drill Play Video

  March 31, 2026 11:57 AM

  INDEPENDENCE — The Tangipahoa Parish School System held a mock emergency medical responder drill on Tuesday to give area students a chance to test the life-saving skills, critical thinking and medical expertise developed during the school year. The drill was held at the TPSS Advanced College and Career Center,... more »

• Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes at crash scene, authorities say Play Video

  March 31, 2026 11:20 AM

  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to a sheriff’s office report released Tuesday. Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic,... more »

• Denham Springs Police: Man arrested on gun charges after accidental shooting that hurt two Play Video

  March 31, 2026 10:31 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Baton Rouge man has been charged with illegal use of a firearm after an accidental shooting left two people injured, Denham Springs Police said. Erskin Curtis Jr., 20, was arrested after police responded to an accidental shooting on Fred Banks Drive. According to police,... more »

• Central mayor: Timing of insurance savings from increased flood rating doesn't match what FEMA said

  March 31, 2026 10:21 AM

  CENTRAL — Mayor Wade Evans says that, while Central received a FEMA rating intended to reflect reduced flood risk and provide corresponding insurance premium discounts, the timing of these savings does not match what they were previously told by FEMA. Evans said Tuesday that Central has made significant, measurable... more »

• LSU Police attempting to identify on-campus theft suspect Play Video

  March 31, 2026 9:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Police detectives are looking for a man connected to a late 2025 theft on campus. According to LSUPD, the unidentified man is accused of theft on LSU's campus in December 2025. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.... more »

• La. 405 at Mt. Calvary Church Lane in Donaldsonville back open after a dump truck overturned

  March 31, 2026 9:34 AM

  Update: La. 405 at Mt. Calvary Church Lane was opened on Tuesday afternoon. DONALDSONVILLE — La. 405 at Mt. Calvary Church Lane in Donaldsonville was closed Tuesday morning due to an overturned dump truck. The truck flipped on its side and completely blocked the roadway. The Ascension Parish... more »

• House votes to criminalize giving medicine to children without parental OK and crack down on deepfakes Play Video

  March 31, 2026 9:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A House bill that would extend penalties to any person, including a child’s relative, who administers nonprescription medication to a child without parental consent easily advanced to the Senate on Monday. House Bill 106, authored by Rep. Vincent Cox III, R-Gretna, specifically targets the distribution of... more »

• BRAF: $1.1 million available for families accessing early childhood education across EBR Parish Play Video

  March 31, 2026 8:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Area Foundation said Tuesday that more than $1.1 million will be available for families accessing early childhood education across East Baton Rouge Parish during the 2026-27 school year. The funding will be made available via stipends to help families afford the cost of... more »

• Churchgoers, officials say there is heightened awareness during Holy Week after church arson Play Video

  March 31, 2026 8:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As Holy Week continues, churches across the capital area are preparing for Easter services. However, several parishioners told WBRZ that they have concerns about safety due to recent events, including an arson at a Catholic church in Caldwell Parish that led to multiple arrests. "Security... more »

• Bill seeks to strengthen protections against online child exploitation Play Video

  March 31, 2026 8:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The House Commerce Committee advanced a bill Monday that would regulate the process for reporting suspected child exploitation on online sites. These platforms include online platforms, online video games, messaging apps and video streaming services. The regulation would apply only to for-profit platforms, not non-profits. ... more »

• Leaders hosting community meetings to discuss future of several BREC parks Play Video

  March 31, 2026 7:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - BREC and community leaders are hosting two meetings this week to get feedback on the future of several parks in north Baton Rouge. The commission voted to sell Fortune Addition Park, Wenonah Street Park, Dover Street Park, Lanier Drive Park and Sharon Hills Park during a... more »

• Sunday Journal: Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank's 50-year 'Legacy of Light' Play Video

  March 31, 2026 7:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Regional Eye Bank has been serving the Capital area for 50 years. WBRZ's John Pastorek took a look back at the beginnings of the eye bank and discussed how it continues its mission of restoring sight on this week's edition of Sunday Journal.... more »

• Brake tags may become extinct if bill in 2026 legislative session is signed into law Play Video

  March 31, 2026 7:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana lawmakers took the first step toward eliminating the state’s vehicle inspection sticker program during a House Transportation Committee meeting Monday. The bill filed by Rep. Larry Bagley, R-Stonewall, to replace the sticker with a QR code unanimously advanced from the committee. Bagley has been working... more »

• US gas prices soar past $4 on average for gallon amid conflict in Iran; highest since 2022 Play Video

  March 31, 2026 6:34 AM

  (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the conflict in Iran and the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the motor club AAA, the national average... more »

• Pennsylvania man wanted for sending explicit messages, photos to Baton Rouge girls

  March 30, 2026 10:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Pennsylvania man is wanted by law enforcement for sending sexually explicit messages, including photos and videos, to two underage girls in Baton Rouge. According to an arrest warrant, 29-year-old Harry Delgado of Allentown, Pa., met the two, one of whom was 11 years old, on... more »

• LSU women's basketball fans turn game day into fashion trend, boosting local businesses Play Video

  March 27, 2026 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Tiger fans are showing their support for the LSU women’s basketball team in style, and it’s paying off for local businesses. Fans dressing up like head coach Kim Mulkey has become a popular trend, with sparkles, blazers and even blonde wigs making their way into the... more »

• Man wanted for murder since 2024 arrested; previously jailed in Madison Parish on Tangipahoa drug charges Play Video

  March 27, 2026 2:29 PM

  TALLULAH — A man convicted in Tangipahoa Parish and jailed in Madison Parish has been wanted on murder charges since 2024; he was arrested again in Tangipahoa earlier this week. Adreon White was previously convicted on various drug charges in Tangipahoa Parish and was being housed in a Madison... more »

• Man arrested in 2022 Labadieville rape investigation pleads guilty, sentenced to more than 20 years

  March 27, 2026 1:14 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A man arrested in Assumption Parish in 2022 pleaded guilty to rape charges, resulting in a prison sentence of more than 20 years. According to the 23rd JDC, 57-year-old Tyrone Chavers pleaded guilty to second-degree rape on Monday. Chavers was arrested in May 2025 following a Labadieville... more »

• WBRZ enters partnership with Southern University to become official TV station of SU Athletics Play Video

  March 27, 2026 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ is officially partnering with Southern University to become the official television station of the Jaguars. The announcement was made Friday morning by WBRZ CFO Ralph Bender during the annual Jag-A-Thon fundraising effort. "There are two major universities in this town, and we are the... more »

• WATCH: Southern University celebrates Founders' Day with convocation, investiture for Chancellor Pierre Play Video

  March 27, 2026 10:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University is celebrating its Founders' Day on Friday, marking 146 years of the Baton Rouge HBCU with a convocation and an investiture honoring Chancellor John K. Pierre. The convocation and investiture were held at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. The ceremony at the Minidome... more »

• Entergy: Customers will see $2.65 billion in savings, benefits as work continues on Meta data center Play Video

  March 27, 2026 9:31 AM

  RAYVILLE – Entergy Louisiana said Friday that it has teamed up with Facebook parent company Meta to support its data center in northeast Louisiana. Entergy says the agreement is expected to deliver approximately $2.65 billion in total customer benefits over two decades. "This agreement reflects what’s possible when... more »

• Speaker Mike Johnson rejects Senate-passed bill to fund Homeland Security as a joke and plans vote on alternative Play Video

  March 27, 2026 8:39 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are rejecting a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a revolt that risks delaying a resolution to the funding impasse now in its 42nd day that has created long lines at many of the nation's airports. “This gambit that... more »

• Port Allen man with family history of colon cancer takes proactive approach to catching cancer early Play Video

  March 27, 2026 7:50 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Ferral Domingue has quite the history in Port Allen, selling mailboxes and outdoor furniture at Brian's for 34 years. He and his wife Annette are also longtime volunteers with the Federation of the Blind, with Ferral himself being visually impaired from Retinitis Pigmentosa. Now, he... more »

• Tony's Seafood prepares for Good Friday, the 'Super Bowl of Crawfish Season' Play Video

  March 27, 2026 7:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Tony's Seafood is gearing up for the Super Bowl of crawfish season: Good Friday. Darren Pizzolato says they sell around 80,000 to 100,000 pounds of crawfish the week of Good Friday. One week out from the holy day, 2une In's Abigail Whitam headed to Tony's... more »

• Woman accused of more than $119,000 in Medicaid fraud arrested, booked into EBR Parish Prison Play Video

  March 27, 2026 7:00 AM

  CHALMETTE — A Chalmette woman was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison after she allegedly underreported her income to receive Medicaid benefits. According to the Attorney General's office, 39-year-old Lindsi Melerine provided false information to the Louisiana Department of Health between July 2021 and November... more »

• Gretna Police: Woman wanted on murder charges after newborn baby is found in porta-potty Play Video

  March 27, 2026 6:50 AM

  GRETNA — Police in Gretna have obtained an arrest warrant for a woman accused of murder after a newborn baby was found in a porta-potty near a Waffle House, WWL reports. Around 3:20 a.m. on Thursday, the body of the newborn was found in the porta-potty's toilet, which was... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound near Lobdell Highway reopens after crash involving truck, flatbed trailer Play Video

  March 27, 2026 6:39 AM

  PORT ALLEN — I-10 westbound was closed Friday morning after a crash involving a truck and a flatbed trailer. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the crash just west of Lobdell Highway happened around 5:19 a.m. By 6:20 a.m., the crash had been cleared and the... more »

• Kim Mulkey speaks to media ahead of Sweet 16 matchup vs. Duke Play Video

  March 26, 2026 4:23 PM

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey spoke to the media ahead of the Tigers' Sweet 16 matchup against 3-seed Duke. The Tigers and Blue Devils are set to face off at 9 p.m. on Friday in the third round of the NCAA tournament. The game... more »

• Man arrested on drug, gun charges in Baton Rouge was wanted by deputies in Mississippi on similar charges Play Video

  March 26, 2026 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fugitive from Adams County, Mississippi, wanted on drug and gun charges was apprehended in Baton Rouge on Thursday. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested 26-year-old Dionntae Dishta, Adams County deputies said. Dishta was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a variety... more »

• 'We're getting there:' New owners of Fleur de Lis Pizza give update on renovations Play Video

  March 26, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you've driven by the closed Fleur De Lis Pizza on Government Street recently, you may have noticed that construction fencing has been removed and the site remains unchanged. It closed in July 2022. Big Horn River, LLC, purchased the local restaurant in June 2025. Company... more »

• Amite Police searching for woman accused of attempted murder, armed robbery along Richardson Street Play Video

  March 26, 2026 11:03 AM

  AMITE — Amite Police officers are trying to locate an attempted murder and armed robbery suspect. According to police, Breanna Walker is a suspect in a March 22 stabbing that happened around 2:10 a.m. along Richardson Street. Police said that the victim in the stabbing was attacked by Walker,... more »

• EBRSO: Man previously accused of child molestation arrested after requesting explicit photos from teen Play Video

  March 26, 2026 10:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man previously accused of child molestation in 2017 has been arrested on computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to an arrest warrant, 33-year-old Nicholas Waxley requested sexually explicit photographs from a minor between 2022 and 2024 over Snapchat. The... more »

• LSU rehires former men's basketball coach Will Wade, parts ways with Matt McMahon Play Video

  March 26, 2026 10:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU rehired former men's basketball coach Will Wade on Thursday. LSU parted ways with current coach Matt McMahon on Thursday and hired Wade. Wade announced his departure from NC State. Wade previously served as LSU's head coach from 2017 to 2022 before he was fired. ... more »

• Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee arrested on malfeasance charges; DOC says she has been fired Play Video

  March 26, 2026 10:02 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee was arrested on malfeasance in office charges. Trenda Parker, 46, was arrested and booked into the Iberville Parish Jail on Wednesday. Parker was hired at the correctional facility in November 2025, the Department of Corrections said. She was fired... more »

• Blue Bayou says tickets for summer season go on sale Thursday; several upgrades coming to reopened park Play Video

  March 26, 2026 9:18 AM

  ST. GEORGE - After nearly a year of being closed, Blue Bayou Waterpark announced that single-day tickets go on sale Thursday for the 2026 summer season. The summer season starts on May 16 and will run through Labor Day weekend, a news release from the park's new management said.... more »

• Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by car along Wooddale Boulevard

  March 26, 2026 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was hurt after being struck by a car along Wooddale Boulevard. According to officials, a pedestrian was taken to the hospital in stable condition after the Wednesday night crash that happened around 8:46 p.m. more »

• Bill drafted in response to Caleb Wilson's death moves forward to fight hazing on college campuses Play Video

  March 26, 2026 8:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a new effort to crack down on hazing on college campuses. The House Education Committee pushed forward a bill Wednesday by Rep. Vanessa LaFleur, D-Baton Rouge, to strengthen accountability for campus organizations involved in dangerous practices. The proposal, House Bill 636,... more »

• Farmers struggle as fertilizer prices continue to rise amid conflict overseas Play Video

  March 26, 2026 7:17 AM

  WHITE CASTLE - The war with Iran has caused vast disruptions to the world's oil supply because of the currently active blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the United Nations, around one-third of the global fertilizer trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz. On top of... more »

• UN calls for reparations to remedy the 'historical wrongs' of trafficking enslaved Africans

  March 26, 2026 6:48 AM

  UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs.” The resolution also urges “the prompt and unhindered restitution” of cultural items —... more »

• Missing child alert canceled after authorities find 10-year-old Monroe boy safe

  March 26, 2026 6:21 AM

  MONROE - Louisiana State Police canceled a Level II Missing Child Advisory for a 10-year-old in Ouachita Parish after he was found safe. The boy was last seen around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at his family's home in Monroe, according to the State Police alert. By 8:45 a.m. the... more »

• Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial Play Video

  March 25, 2026 1:55 PM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages. After more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days, California... more »

• Fired Jefferson Parish deputy arrested in Ascension Parish after allegedly violating restraining order Play Video

  March 25, 2026 12:47 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A fired Jefferson Parish deputy accused of violating a restraining order turned himself in to Ascension Parish authorities earlier this week. According to arrest records, 48-year-old Kristian Fricke was arrested on Tuesday on violation of protective order charges. A spokesperson at the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Medicaid cuts could reduce health care access for many of the states Native Americans

  March 25, 2026 11:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE – New Medicaid rules requiring recipients to work and reverify coverage every six months will disproportionately affect the 85% of Native Americans living in Louisiana, tribal leaders and Indigenous experts say. While the 4,000 Native Americans belonging to four tribes officially recognized by the federal government under... more »

• Two women, including former aide to Mayor Broome, plead not guilty in city-parish corruption case Play Video

  March 25, 2026 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two women, including a former top administrator for former mayor Sharon Weston Broome, arrested in connection with a widespread city-parish corruption probe, pleaded not guilty in an East Baton Rouge Parish courtroom Wednesday morning. During an arraignment overseen by Judge Jermaine Guillory, former Broome employee Courtney... more »

• Free agent quarterback Zach Wilson joins New Orleans Saints, reports say

  March 25, 2026 10:08 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints are expanding the team's quarterback room with Zach Wilson, ESPN reports. Wilson, who was a free agent, most recently signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins last year to act as the team's backup quarterback. Now, the former New York Jets quarterback... more »

• Family history of colon cancer leaves you at a heightened risk for the disease Play Video

  March 25, 2026 8:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — If your parents had colon cancer, you are at a greater risk of getting it as well. One Baton Rouge man, Wally Gooch, ignored the signs, symptoms and his own family history with the disease and he came face to face with the silent killer. ... more »

• 2une In Previews: East Baton Rouge Parish courts participating in community warrant resolution clinic Play Video

  March 25, 2026 7:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Courts across East Baton Rouge Parish are participating in a community warrant resolution clinic this weekend. On Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge, the 19th JDC, East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court, East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court, Baton Rouge City... more »

• St. George Fire: Beckfield Avenue fire likely caused by improper handling of burning materials

  March 25, 2026 7:36 AM

  ST. GEORGE — A fire that overtook a home off Jefferson Highway earlier this month was likely caused by improper handling of burning materials that had not yet fully cooled, St. George Fire officials said. The March 13 fire along Beckfield Avenue resulted in four people being displaced, but... more »

• LSU Ag Center specialist gives tips, tricks for gardening as spring enters full bloom Play Video

  March 25, 2026 7:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With spring now here and the weather continuing to warm up, gardening in the Capital region is in full swing! From soil to plant placement and watering, it all helps make your thumb greener! Abigail Whitam with 2une In spoke with Dr. Ed Bush with... more »

• Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle held for more than a year

  March 25, 2026 7:23 AM

  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the Foreign Ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. ... more »

• New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law Play Video

  March 25, 2026 7:18 AM

  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government's willingness to crack down. ... more »

• With gator population booming, recreational hunting season on the horizon Play Video

  March 25, 2026 7:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Bills creating an annual recreational alligator season from October through December have begun advancing through the state Legislature this week. Following the passage of Senate Bill 244 on Monday to establish a recreational alligator hunting season, Rep. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, presented a tandem bill creating the... more »

• Southern's Ag Day on the Bluff introduces importance of agriculture, healthy living to K-12 students Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Students across the Capital region got a hands-on look at agriculture at the Southern University Ag Center's Ag Day on the Bluff on Tuesday. The event brought together students of all ages on Southern's campus and featured interactive booths, STEM activities, gardening and a farmers... more »

• Zathan Boutan approved as new chief of New Roads Police Department Play Video

  March 24, 2026 7:17 PM

  NEW ROADS - Zathan Boutan has been selected as the new chief of the New Roads Police Department. The New Roads City Council approved Boutan's appointment at its meeting Tuesday night. His appointment comes after the resignation of the previous chief, Louis Hamilton . He resigned after the... more »

• LSU hosts networking event for business, communication, humanities, design students Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At LSU on Tuesday, students from four different colleges were able to network with professionals in their desired fields in the Student Union. This included the Manship School of Mass Communication, College of Art & Design, E.J. Ourso College of Business and the College of Humanities... more »

• Ascension Parish deputies arrest 2 men accused of Gonzales drive-by shooting Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:19 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish deputies arrested two men connected to a drive-by shooting that happened earlier this month in Gonzales. According to deputies, the shooting happened on March 11 around 2 a.m. at a home on West Mill Grove Drive. Deputies said that two vehicles were damaged by the... more »

• Ready, aim, fire: Journalists poke good-natured fun at politicians in the annual Louisiana Gridiron Show Play Video

  March 24, 2026 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Local journalists are making final preparations to perform this year’s Gridiron Show, a satirical performance poking fun at Louisiana politics, sports and news. The show debuted in 1952 and remains Louisiana’s longest-running political satire show. This will be its 74th run filled with songs and skits.... more »

• 2026 Tigers take the field on first day of spring practice under LSU head coach Lane Kiffin Play Video

  March 24, 2026 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — It's almost football season in Baton Rouge, and that means spring practice for the Tigers! Tuesday is the first day of LSU's spring practice ahead of new head coach Lane Kiffin's first season in Death Valley. "I thought our guys' energy level was high, that... more »

• Baker Police searching for two suspects connected to theft at Plank Road convenience store

  March 24, 2026 10:17 AM

  BAKER — Baker Police are investigating a theft at a convenience store along Plank Road involving two suspects. According to police, two people stole from a Circle K on Plank Road in Baker on March 20. The two people then drove away from the scene in a silver... more »

• LSU invites fans to 'Sweet Sendoff' to women's basketball team ahead of Sweet 16 matchup in Sacramento Play Video

  March 24, 2026 9:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Fresh off a dominant 101-47 win over Texas Tech to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16, the LSU women's basketball team hosted a "Sweet Sendoff" ahead of the team's game against Duke on Friday in Sacramento. The sendoff to the Kim Mulkey-led team started... more »

• Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! Play Video

  March 24, 2026 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — More than 800 of the 13,200 available tickets have already been sold for this year's St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! The annual fundraiser, which raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, kicked off Tuesday with a series of interviews at WBRZ on Highland Road. ... more »

• Louisiana looks to expand nuclear power infrastructure with strategic framework, federal funding renewal Play Video

  March 24, 2026 8:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Under the state's first Nuclear Strategic Framework and with a $45 million federal funding renewal, Louisiana officials are preparing for large-scale investment in the future of the state's energy industry. The investment, a three-year renewal, and nuclear framework were announced at the energy industry conference CERAWeek... more »

• Partial lane closures planned this week along stretch of Bluebonnet Boulevard Play Video

  March 24, 2026 6:55 AM

  ST. GEORGE — Starting on Tuesday, there will be partial lane closures along a stretch of Bluebonnet Boulevard. According to officials, the closures will take place between Gail Drive and Jefferson Highway, and are expected to last through Friday. The work is part of the East Baton Rouge... more »

• As Southern asks state for more funds, students discuss where they'd like money to go after power outage Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Normal operations at Southern University will resume on Tuesday morning after another power outage canceled classes on Monday; it was the second disruption this month. The lights were on at the Capitol on Monday as Southern's interim president, Orlando McMeans, once again made a plea to... more »

• Funeral held for 10-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting along Government Street Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The funeral for 10-year-old Kimani Thomas, who was killed in an accidental shooting along Government Street, took place on Saturday at the Sainstville Church of God in Christ in Baton Rouge. Thomas was killed on March 10 when her stepfather was going into work at Sonic... more »