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• Silver Alert cancelled after missing woman last seen in Monroe found

  May 14, 2026 6:46 AM

  MONROE — A Silver Alert issued for a missing woman was cancelled after she was found safe. Officials said around 2:30 p.m. that the woman, last seen in Monroe, was "located and is safe." more »

• Baton Rouge Zydeco says ongoing war in Iran, Middle East causing delays in St. Patrick's Day jerseys Play Video

  March 12, 2026 12:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Zydeco said that, due to ongoing shipping delays because of the war in the Middle East, their St. Patrick's Day jerseys will not be delivered in time for the St. Patrick's Day game. The hockey team said that the jerseys, which were being... more »

• Ralph Abraham named Letlow's campaign chair week after citing 'family obligations' when leaving CDC Play Video

  March 2, 2026 2:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former congressman and CDC Principal Deputy Director Ralph Abraham will be the campaign chair of Rep. Julia Letlow's Trump-backed campaign for U.S. Senate. Abraham, who also served as Louisiana Surgeon General, left the CDC in February. When he stepped down, he cited family obligations. "Julia... more »

• FMOL Health announces that it will be increasing minimum wage to $15 an hour Play Video

  January 28, 2026 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health says it will increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour in all of its hospitals, clinics and other locations. FMOL Health is also adjusting the compensation rate systemwide in an "ongoing commitment to meaningfully invest in its team members."... more »

• Louisiana-Monroe athletic director John Hartwell resigns

  August 17, 2025 10:43 AM

  MONROE, La. (AP) — Louisiana-Monroe athletic director John Hartwell resigned on Monday after two years and six months on the job. An announcement made by the university said Hartwell, who was hired in February of 2023, will be “pursuing other professional opportunities.” “We appreciate what John has done... more »

• LSU student arrested on more than 30 counts of child pornography Play Video

  July 17, 2025 11:23 AM

  MONROE — An LSU student from Ouachita Parish was arrested earlier this week after deputies allegedly found child pornography at his home. Corbin Cooper, 19, was arrested Tuesday on 34 counts of child pornography. According to Tiger TV, LSU's student television news outlet, Cooper is a student at the... more »

• Miss Louisiana contestants prepare for 2025 competition in Monroe

  June 16, 2025 2:42 PM

  MONROE — Nearly 40 young women from across the state are in Monroe this week competing for the title of Miss Louisiana. The pageant starts Thursday, with preliminary competition continuing through Friday evening. Over $64,000 in college scholarships will be awarded in the finals at 8 p.m. on Saturday.... more »

• Miss Louisiana pageant is just around the corner - 2une In speaks with 2024 winner Play Video

  June 4, 2025 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - With the 2025 Miss Louisiana pageant just around the corner, 2une In took the opportunity to check in with the 2024 Miss Louisiana winner, Olivia Grace George. George talked about her experience being Miss Louisiana and what goes in to preparing for such a big competition.... more »

• Baton Rouge native, Episcopal track athlete crowned Miss Louisiana's Teen 2025

  May 2, 2025 3:31 PM

  MONROE — A Baton Rouge native won this year's Miss Louisiana's Teen 2025 pageant. An Episcopal junior, Virginia Kirkpatrick, was crowned this year's pageant winner on Sunday at a ceremony in Monroe. Kirkpatrick was previously crowned Miss Louisiana Port City Teen, qualifying her for a spot in the... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Officer suspended after domestic violence arrest fired by St. Gabriel Police Play Video

  August 16, 2024 12:48 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A St. Gabriel Police officer arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on a woman has been fired from the force after previously being suspended without pay by the department, St. Gabriel Police said Friday. Ronald Monroe Jr. was fired from the department after Police Chief Kevin... more »

• St. Gabriel Police officer accused of pulling a gun on a woman, domestic abuse suspended without pay Play Video

  August 7, 2024 12:55 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A St. Gabriel Police officer who was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on a woman has been suspended without pay by the department. St. Gabriel police officer Ronald Monroe Jr. was arrested Friday on charges of aggravated assault domestic abuse, as well as domestic abuse... more »

• Amid outrage, corruption watchdogs question why son of ex-LSP leader wasn't arrested after deadly crash Play Video

  March 21, 2023 5:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State corruption watchdogs, lawmakers and legal experts are questioning why Louisiana State Trooper Kaleb Reeves wasn't arrested when he caused a crash that killed two sisters in north Louisiana in October 2020. Watch live newscasts here It comes amid renewed outrage, triggered by a WBRZ... more »

• Three years after Ronald Greene's death and family still waits for justice Play Video

  May 9, 2022 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE- It was May 10, 2019. A motorist led Louisiana State troopers on a high speed chase through north Louisiana. When Ronald Greene was yanked from his car, top State Police brass now admit he was "tortured and murdered." Three years later, the family is still waiting for... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested after stealing ambulance, high-speed chase through multiple parishes

  March 13, 2022 1:34 PM

  FRANKLIN PARISH - A woman was arrested early Saturday morning after a high-speed chase in a stolen ambulance through multiple parishes. The Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office said they heard reports of an ambulance stolen from a hospital in Ouachita Parish around 9:30 p.m. Friday. The ambulance was seen... more »

• Man allegedly killed neighbor he says broke into his house, poisoned his food

  February 26, 2022 2:09 PM

  MONROE - A man is accused of killing his neighbor who he believes broke into his home and poisoned his food. The Monroe Police Department told KNOE that the attack happened shortly before 1 a.m. Friday at a residence on McKeen Place. When police responded to the scene,... more »

• Law professor says State Police may have violated federal law in Ronald Greene coverup Play Video

  September 13, 2021 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE- An LSU law professor believes the RICO Act could be applicable for some Louisiana State Police (LSP) troopers who are tied to the death of Ronald Greene and the subsequent coverup. RICO, the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act, was passed in 1970 and is designed to go... more »

• Nakamoto: Racist behavior under investigation at State Police; internal documents show it dates back decades Play Video

  July 30, 2021 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Internal State Police disciplinary documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show Bob Brown, the former chief of staff, was disciplined for displaying a Confederate flag in his office and admitted the n-word was part of his vocabulary. Brown received discipline for violating the code of conduct... more »

• 'He wasn't paying attention': Witness describes state trooper's crash that killed 2 girls Play Video

  February 3, 2021 11:56 AM

  MONROE - A witness who watched a Louisiana state trooper cause a crash that killed two people is explaining exactly what she witnessed on that fateful night, saying the crash happened because the trooper was not paying attention. It comes as multiple sources have confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative... more »

• One of Louisiana's top offensive lineman verbally commits to LSU

  January 30, 2021 8:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU got a commitment from Will Campbell, who is one of the top recruits in the 2022 class. The Neville High offensive tackle posted his announcement on Instagram in a video to his 6,000+ followers Saturday evening. According to 247Sports, the 6-foot-6, 285-pound four-star prospect... more »

• Monroe Police: Mother shoots children before killing herself

  June 12, 2020 6:59 AM

  MONROE - Monroe Police are investigating a tragic murder-suicide involving a mother and her children at an apartment complex off Monroe's Richwood Road 2. According to ABC affiliate KNOE 8 , police were dispatched to a shooting at Parkview Apartment Complex around 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Investigators determined through... more »

• Fateful trip on small plane started in Baton Rouge; Crashed outside Monroe Thursday

  February 6, 2020 7:21 PM

  CHATHAM - A small plane that crashed into a fireball leaving three people dead Thursday was on the last leg of a trip that took the plane from Shreveport to Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge to Jackson, Mississippi and a fateful return hop from Jackson back to Shreveport. The plane... more »

• After On Your Side report, impromptu dumping ground cleared near child care center Play Video

  February 20, 2019 6:29 PM

  UPDATE: Just hours after the WBRZ report on the trash piled up near the child care center, the trash appears to have been cleared up. It wasn't immediately clear who was responsible for cleaning up the area. ***** BATON ROUGE - There are unofficial dumping grounds all... more »

• State Police searching for detention center escapee

  January 12, 2018 7:58 AM

  MONROE- State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 17 year old that escaped from a Monroe detention center. On Jan. 2, 17-year-old Teondre Wright escaped from the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe. Wright and three other escapees were confirmed missing at 9:16 p.m. ... more »

• Quacked out; 'Duck Dynasty' to end after current season

  November 17, 2016 10:06 AM

  WEST MONROE - "Duck Dynasty," the hit TV show based on a northeast Louisiana family-run duck call business will end at the end of the current season, it's eleventh on TV. The announcement was made as the season started Wednesday evening. The show is shown on A&E, a cable... more »

• Southern pushes UL Monroe, but falls short 38-21

  September 4, 2016 12:43 AM

  MONROE - Garrett Smith fired a touchdown pass to Marcus Green, then ran for another score as Louisiana Monroe broke open a close game after halftime while defeating Southern 38-21 Saturday night. Smith hit Green with a 28-yard pass, bumping the Warhawks' lead to 21-12, Craig Ford added a 24-yard... more »

• Jags to hit the road for UL-Monroe season opener

  August 31, 2016 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Southern Jaguars will hit the road for the first two weeks of their 2016 campaign with their opener taking place at UL-Monroe this weekend. The Sept. 3 opener between the Jags and Warhawks will mark the first time the teams have ever met. It’s the... more »

• Alabama football players arrested with pot, guns in Monroe

  May 17, 2016 4:40 AM

  WEST MONROE - A pair of Alabama Crimson Tide football players were arrested in Monroe early Tuesday morning. Police said left tackle Cam Robinson and defensive back Laurence “Hootie” Jones were taken into custody at around 2:30 a.m. after marijuana was found in a vehicle the players were in.... more »

• Disaster Recovery Centers open in Monroe and Slidell

  March 21, 2016 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Two disaster recovery centers will be open Monday, Mar. 21 in Monroe and Slidell to help Louisiana residents recovering from flooding. The centers are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The centers are closed on Easter... more »