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9/11 memorial events happening in and around the capital area Monday Play Video
September 11, 2023 8:32 AM
Several memorial events will be held in and around Baton Rouge as America honors the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. At the West Baton Rouge courthouse, a memorial will be held at 9:11 a.m.. The Prairieville Fire Department will hold a memorial program at 9:30 a.m. at its... more » -
Classmates honoring Baton Rouge teen who went missing in rip current
June 2, 2022 2:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are still searching for a teenager who went missing at an Alabama beach nearly two weeks ago. McKinley Middle is planning a ceremony Thursday afternoon honoring 14-year-old Tyreke Walker, who disappeared May 21 when he was caught in a rip current at Orange Beach. Walker... more » -
In wake of two boating fatalities, Pointe Coupee officials hoping for safe holiday weekend Play Video
May 27, 2022 7:06 PM
NEW ROADS - The water was calm Friday afternoon on False River. There were only a few boats around and not a wave in sight, but come Memorial Day Weekend, the lake is expected to be packed. "It takes us a whole week to prepare," Melissa Campbell, the... more » -
Edwin Edwards will lie in state at Capitol this weekend; check here for the funeral arrangements
July 13, 2021 5:46 PM
BATON ROUGE – Edwin Edwards’ family has announced arrangements for the former governor's funeral, which could draw hundreds or more. A spokesperson for the family released Edwards' full obituary Thursday, which included plans for Edwards to lie in state. "Governor Edwards will lie in state at Louisiana’s State... more » -
Officials announce Jan. 19 nationwide memorial event to honor U.S. lives lost to COVID-19
December 31, 2020 7:31 AM
WASHINGTON — The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced Thursday (Dec. 31) that it will host a memorial to recognize and honor individuals in the U.S. who lost their lives to COVID-19 during a Tuesday, January 19, 202 ceremony in Washington D.C. The event, held at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting... more » -
On Memorial Day, family remembers WWII veteran who died from COVID-19 Play Video
May 25, 2020 11:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - One Baton Rouge family is remembering a WWII veteran on Memorial Day, less than two months after he died from COVID-19. In April, we first told you about two brothers , Saymon and Willie Jefferson, that passed away within days of each other from the... more » -
Zachary cemetery cancels annual Memorial Day Service due to virus pandemic Play Video
May 24, 2020 11:50 PM
ZACHARY - A handful of people visit the Port Hudson National Cemetery around this time because of the big Memorial Day Ceremony they hold every year . Visitors like Rosia Hutchinson of Baton Rouge and her daughter visit the cemetery every Memorial Day because they have several relatives buried there.... more » -
Families spend Memorial Day weekend outdoors amid coronavirus pandemic Play Video
May 24, 2020 1:00 AM
PORT VINCENT - Down here in Louisiana boating is a go-to activity for residents, especially during the holidays. Due to the stay-at-home order Gov. John Bel Edwards issued in March many residents haven't been able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. " We haven't been out much since the... more » -
Balloons released in honor of 4 lives lost in 2018 house fire Play Video
January 5, 2019 11:06 PM
BATON ROUGE- With balloons in hand, Erica Jackson remembers the family she lost in the same spot where she was standing one year ago. Jackson's daughters 7-year-old Maylia Jackson, 6-year-old Michele Jackson, her grandmother 77-year-old Gloria Anderson and her dear friend 19-year-old Antinee Ellis all lost their lives in... more » -
Billy Cannon memorialized during funeral, future statue on LSU's campus
May 23, 2018 4:55 PM
BATON ROUGE – Billy Cannon, and perhaps the names of members of his National Championship squad, will be memorialized in a statue somewhere on the LSU campus. Details were brought back into the forefront at the funeral service for Cannon Wednesday. Cannon died Sunday. Cannon is known for... more » -
Cyclists continue bike ride to honor officers killed in Baton Rouge, Dallas Play Video
July 9, 2017 8:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - A team of bicyclists composed of police, first responders and other law enforcement officers are honoring their fallen comrades with a bike ride that will take them all the way from Dallas to Baton Rouge. On Wednesday, The Texas Brotherhood Ride's Facebook page announced the riders... more » -
Memorial service honors fallen law enforcement officers Play Video
May 8, 2017 11:41 AM
BATON ROUGE – A memorial service to honor law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty was held on Tuesday. East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said the service was a reminder that this year was one of the hardest years for him in law enforcement.... more » -
Memorial fund established for fallen EBRSO deputy
March 27, 2017 4:08 PM
BATON ROUGE – A memorial fund has been established in honor of an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who was fatally shot on Mar. 18. Lt. Shawn Anderson was killed outside of a business on O'Neal Lane while he was investigating a reported rape. A struggle ensued between the... more » -
Final preparations being made for Thursday's fallen officers memorial
July 27, 2016 4:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - The finishing touches are being put in place as Baton Rouge residents prepare to honor three officers killed in the line of duty on Thursday. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta Lynch will both be in the Capital City on Thursday as the... more » -
Alton Sterling's aunt, slain officer's dad embrace, pray at memorial
July 18, 2016 11:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Alton Sterling's aunt and the father of one of the officers killed in an ambush Sunday morning in Baton Rouge met at a growing memorial for the slain officers Monday night. A photo taken by ABC News Correspondent Lana Zak shows Sandra Sterling and Hosea Jackson... more » -
WATCH: ABC News special report on mass shooting information
June 13, 2016 12:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ Channel 2, WBRZ.com and the WBRZ Facebook page will carry an ABC News special report shortly after 11 a.m. Monday. In an alert from ABC News in New York, the network reported the special report will be a briefing from FBI Director James Comey. It's... more » -
Fallen trooper's son reads poem at ceremony Tuesday night Play Video
May 10, 2016 11:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - State Police honored members of the force who died in the line of duty during a ceremony Tuesday night. Two fallen troopers had their names added to a memorial. One of the names added: Louisiana Highway Commission Patrolman Frank Brown, Jr. He died in a motorcycle... more » -
Slain deputy US Marshal to be memorialized at Federal Courthouse in Baton Rouge
March 8, 2016 10:30 AM
BATON ROUGE - Federal authorities will honor a Deputy U.S. Marshal who was killed in the line of duty while working in Baton Rouge last year. Josie Wells will be memorialized at the Federal Courthouse in downtown. A ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Thursday and organizers said they... more » -
Veterans Day ceremonies around Baton Rouge
November 11, 2015 8:28 AM
BATON ROUGE- People across the country are saluting the men and women in uniform on this Veterans Day. Many events are being held throughout the Baton Rouge area to honor our American Heroes who risk their lives every day to protect ours. The USS Kidd Veterans Museum and some of... more » -
Rain doesn't stop 9/11 services in Ascension Parish Play Video
September 11, 2015 6:24 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Midday rain showers forced Ascension Parish authorities and leaders to change the way they honored those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Instead of raising the flag above fire trucks parked alongside Airline Highway, the group remained inside Fire District #1 where they prayed... more »