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  • La. Congressman Steve Scalise among those seeking to fill House speaker vacancy after McCarthy's removal

    October 4, 2023 4:24 PM

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult and potentially prolonged process of uniting around a new leader. The House convened briefly Wednesday and then went into... more »
  • Can you grill at LSU and Southern's home openers? See what the universities say here Play Video

    September 6, 2023 4:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU and Southern University are asking fans to avoid open flames at their tailgates this weekend, echoing a r equest from Governor John Bel Edwards last week. While LSU never formally issued a ban, Southern initially said it was prohibiting all open flames including those used... more »
  • Livingston Parish president fires lawyer who advised council on zoning fight

    August 9, 2023 9:00 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - An attorney who served as an advisor for the Livingston Parish Council as it fought with a developer over a controversial housing development has been fired. A letter obtained Wednesday by WBRZ shows that Parish President Layton Ricks notified Steve Irving of his firing earlier this... more »
  • Suspect spent months on the run after Louisiana killing, later arrested 1,500 miles away

    November 2, 2022 1:40 PM

    BOGALUSA - A Texas man implicated in a deadly drive-by shooting in south Louisiana was arrested in another state Tuesday after spending over two months evading law enforcement. The Bogalusa Police Department said the suspect, 22-year-old Christian Myers, was one of at least three people involved in the Aug.... more »
  • Sheriff: Deputies shot, killed suspect who refused to get out of his vehicle

    February 16, 2022 2:29 PM

    MARRERO - Sheriff's deputies shot a man who refused to get out of a vehicle after they responded to a 911 call in Jefferson Parish early Wednesday morning. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were first called to Wilson Street in Marrero shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday. There,... more »
  • Construction of new Intracoastal Bridge set to begin in April Play Video

    February 14, 2022 11:43 AM

    PORT ALLEN - Workers will soon begin construction on a replacement for the well-worn Intracoastal Bridge in West Baton Rouge. “This bridge was built back in the 1960s so it’s really outlived its useful life and we spend a lot of time and money on repairs and it can... more »
  • Head coach Frank Wilson leaves McNeese to join LSU coaching staff

    December 7, 2021 1:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - McNeese State head coach and two-time national recruiter of the year Frank Wilson has joined the Tigers as LSU's new associate head coach. Wilson previously spent six years with the Tigers as running backs coach and recruiting coordinator, helping the team bring in four top-10 recruiting... more »
  • LSU trying to snag Notre Dame's coordinators in wake of Kelly hire

    November 30, 2021 12:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU is making moves to bring over more of Brian Kelly's staff from Notre Dame as the Tigers introduce their new head football coach on Tuesday. The Athletic reported Tuesday that LSU was in contact with offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman in... more »
  • Prairieville Fire Department hosts ceremony marking the 20th Anniversary of September 11th Play Video

    September 11, 2021 2:41 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE- In Ascension Parish, the Prairieville Fire Department took time to host a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. "Quite a bit of time has gone by since that fateful day, so we just consider this to be a very important anniversary 20 years down... more »
  • Baton Rouge General opening specialized center for COVID antibody treatments Play Video

    August 23, 2021 5:12 PM

    Baton Rouge General will open a specialized treatment center this week that will allow staff to treat more COVID patients using monoclonal antibodies . On Monday, the hospital announced its Specialty Infusion Center at BRG's Bluebonnet location would open later that same week. The center will include 15 infusion... more »
  • Upcoming Netflix movie 'We Have a Ghost' starts filming in Ascension Parish this week

    August 22, 2021 4:55 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A movie boasting a cast that includes "Captain America" star Anthony Mackie is expected to film this week in Ascension Parish. Local officials told the Donaldsonville Chief that production will begin as soon as Monday for the upcoming Netflix film "We Have a Ghost". Aside from Mackie,... more »
  • Cleveland Indians announce new team name

    July 23, 2021 1:14 PM

    CLEVELAND- Cleveland's Major League Baseball team, known as the Indians since 1915, will now be called the Cleveland Guardians. The team announced the name change on Friday through a video narrated by Tom Hanks. The name change will go into effect at the end of the 2021 season. ... more »
  • Governor recommends wearing a mask indoors amid new COVID surge, some state employees required to wear one Monday Play Video

    July 22, 2021 6:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisianans are encouraged to wear masks indoors – no matter their vaccination status – and most state employees may be required to wear masks starting Monday, the governor announced in a news conference Friday. The measures are the strictest yet after months of living in ease... more »
  • Stepson indicted in killing of Elvis impersonator

    June 22, 2021 7:29 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man was formally charged for the killing of his stepfather, a well-known Elvis Presley impersonator. Trace Pigott, 28, was indicted for second-degree murder after allegedly shooting his stepfather Jason Baglio, who performed frequently under the stage name "Jayson Alfano." Baglio was shot multiple times... more »
  • Waitress kidnapped after following customers who skipped out on bill

    June 21, 2021 1:48 PM

    WASHINGTON, N.J. - A waitress was assaulted and abducted after confronting a group of customers who refused to pay for their meal. The attack happened around 11:15 p.m. Saturday at a Nifty Fifties restaurant. Washington Township Police said a 20-year-old waitress followed a group of customers to the... more »
  • Cryptocurrency making a wave in Baton Rouge, lawmakers hope to create rules for it Play Video

    May 13, 2021 12:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Cryptocurrency is the buzz of the business world. Dozens of Bitcoin ATM's have been popping up in the capital area, giving consumers the chance to trade in their cash for cryptocurrency. With Bitcoin skyrocketing, that's got the attention of state lawmakers who are looking at ways... more »
  • EBR using new flashing turn signals for future road projects

    April 26, 2021 12:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge will begin incorporating flashing yellow left-turn signals in future city-parish road projects, and local officials are trying to ensure the lights won't confuse drivers. The new signals will feature red, yellow and green arrows along with the new flashing yellow arrow, which will... more »
  • NFL player arrested in south La. allegedly choked man unconscious, threatened to kill him

    April 21, 2021 6:45 PM

    CHALMETTE - Arrests records say Seattle Seahawks defensive end Aldon Smith choked a man and threatened to kill him when a fight broke out in a St. Bernard Parish coffee shop. WWL-TV cites a police report saying that Smith and the victim plan a meeting to discuss the man's... more »
  • Governor to update La. COVID health restrictions Tuesday: Watch live here

    March 8, 2021 6:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference Tuesday at 2 p.m. The governor is expected to discuss the ongoing coronavirus health crisis and take questions from reporters. Watch the news conference live on WBRZ Ch. 2 and WBRZ Plus. Click HERE to watch... more »
  • Feds announce another bump for states' COVID vaccine allotments

    February 2, 2021 12:45 PM

    The White House announced Tuesday that the Biden administration is increasing coronavirus vaccine allotments for states by another five percent. On top of the additional doses, White House COVID Response Coordinator Jeff Zients said the federal government would start distributing doses directly to retail pharmacies. Louisiana can expect... more »
  • Ascension Parish cuts ribbon on new fire station in Modeste

    January 29, 2021 1:27 PM

    MODESTE - Officials cut the ribbon on a new fire station in Modeste on Friday. Councilman Alvin Thomas thanked Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and his administration and the local fire board members for coming together to make this new fire station. “This new fire station helps protect... more »
  • Plastic manufacturer Shintech announces $1.3 billion expansion, new jobs for local facilities

    January 26, 2021 1:58 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - The state government announced Tuesday that Shintech is putting more than a billion dollars into expanding its plants in southeast Louisiana. The governor's office said the $1.3 billion expansion will affect facilities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes. Most of the investment will go toward... 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 »
  • WATCH: Coach O introduces latest additions to LSU coaching staff Play Video

    January 13, 2021 2:37 PM

    The LSU Tiger football team is looking toward the future, and on Wednesday afternoon Head Coach Ed Orgeron introduced his newest staff hires to the media. Offensive coordinator Jake Peetz and quarterbacks coach DJ Mangas both spoke with the media about their history in the spread offense. Both... more »
  • Gonzales family saying goodbye to 2020 in a fiery way Play Video

    December 27, 2020 3:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – On Friday many will be ringing in the new year saying goodbye to 2020. One family in Gonzales will be celebrating in a fiery way as they continue a tradition that began 19 years ago. “We usually start the weekend after Thanksgiving and we get everything... more »
  • Governor wants to redirect unspent relief funds to Louisiana's unemployed, shuttered businesses

    September 25, 2020 11:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards sent a request to lawmakers Friday asking them to reallocate $175 million in unused money from Louisiana's Main Street Recovery Program and put it toward other areas of coronavirus relief. In a letter sent to Louisiana's Speaker of the House, Edwards proposed... more »
  • Dunkin' closing 800 locations nationwide

    July 30, 2020 2:29 PM

    Dunkin' has announced it will close hundreds of its locations across the country. The Massachusetts-based company says 800 of its stores will close as the country continues to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to WESH . Dunkin' says the decision will affect locations with low-volume sales,... more »
  • Report: Cam Newton agrees to one-year deal with New England Patriots

    June 28, 2020 8:40 PM

    Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reportedly reached an agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal with the New England Patriots, league sources told ESPN . According to ESPN, the Patriots longtime QB, Tom Brady, who is now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will be replaced by Newton. The Patriots... more »
  • No coronavirus update planned Saturday due to scheduled power outage at LDH offices

    June 26, 2020 1:55 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The state says it will not release new case data on COVID-19 Saturday due to a scheduled power outage at the office building where the Department of Health tracks statewide virus numbers. The hold-up is due to a planned outage at Benson Tower, where LDH's New... more »
  • New rice facility projected to bring in 35 new jobs to south Louisiana

    June 11, 2020 12:46 PM

    LOUISIANA - Gov. John Bel Edwards and the South Louisiana Rail Facility (SLRF) announced on Thursday that SLRF will develop a new rice mill in Jefferson Davis Parish. The $11.6 million rice mill will be located in Jefferson Davis Parish and is expected create seven new direct jobs, with... more »
  • Police officers show they can 'wobble baby'

    March 9, 2020 10:28 AM

    SLIDELL - One city is getting ready for St. Patrick's Day and two police officers are joining in on the festivities. Slidell Motorcycle Officer Jason “Leprechaun” Walden and Lt. Brett Curole showed off their dance moves at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Slidell on March 8th. more »
  • Shirts featuring Joe Burrow's post-championship cigar already being sold in Ohio

    January 14, 2020 5:10 PM

    CINCINNATI - Merchandise featuring Ohio-born QB Joe Burrow has hit the shelves in his home state less than 24 hours after the Tigers claimed their national title. Burrow led LSU to its 42-25 national championship win over Clemson Monday night, prompting late-night launches of championship merchandise across the state... more »
  • A new era for Muslim women at the Baton Rouge Mosque Play Video

    May 19, 2019 12:31 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The number of Muslim women in leadership is slowly increasing across the world and those changes have made their way to Baton Rouge’s Mosque. More than 25 years as Muslim and Jane Aslam never saw herself pioneering change in the Islamic community. “It's amazing journey dude,... more »
  • 'Avengers' star, Saints fan Anthony Mackie invites no-call referees to ride King Kong float in Bacchus parade

    February 2, 2019 9:47 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - With the Super Bowl just hours away, Saints fans are still heated over the no-call that cost New Orleans a trip to the championship. Among those fans is Anthony Mackie, best known for appearing in Marvel's ultra popular film franchise. On Friday, Mackie appeared on 'The... more »
  • Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre ready to 'hit the ground running' Play Video

    January 19, 2019 11:24 PM

    GONZALES- For the first time since 1996 Ascension Parish has a new sheriff. Sheriff Bobby Webre is one of Gonzales's own and he has made a life out of law enforcement. "I think we're ready to hit the ground running," said Webre. A lot has changed at the... more »
  • Despite minimal updates on downtown library, EBR Library Board to discuss 2019 budget

    July 26, 2018 7:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Another week has passed without any major developments on Baton Rouge's downtown library. The only real item on the agenda for Thursday's EBR Library Board meeting will be the proposed library budget for 2019. It's hard to say what that budget will look like with the... more »
  • Former New Roads mayor avoids jail time but gets probation, fines Play Video

    January 9, 2018 9:26 AM

    NEW ROADS – Robert Myer, the former mayor, avoided jail time in sentencing Tuesday morning related to his October no contest plea on malfeasance in office charges. "We made the best decision for the City of New Roads to move forward," Myer said as he left court. "I feel... more »
  • Report: Bride's Cake ice cream is back, but only in Louisiana

    October 3, 2017 3:47 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Blue Bell has announced the return of one of its most sought-after flavors. Bride's Cake ice cream is making its return, exclusively in Louisiana. The company told WWL there should be enough to satiate the whole state, which went into a frenzy when the flavor debuted... more »
  • New community center, substation now open in Ascension Parish Play Video

    September 16, 2017 11:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office unveiled a new community center and substation in Donaldsonville Saturday morning. The Ascension Parish School System donated the property to the APSO to use for residents and officers. The community center is filled with offices spaces for deputies and educational... more »
  • New Jersey officers return to Baton Rouge after helping in 2016 flood Play Video

    September 10, 2017 12:05 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Several New Jersey police officers traded in their uniforms for purple and gold at the request of Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore. Moore and the Baton Rouge Police Department invited the Jersey natives down to Tiger Stadium as a thank-you gesture, for their service during... more »
  • LSP cadets begin intensive training to become state troopers Play Video

    August 20, 2017 10:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A class of Louisiana State Police cadets moves on to 20 weeks of intense training Sunday, marking a new step in their journey towards becoming state troopers. However, getting to this point wasn’t an easy task according to the cadets and their superiors. “Well, I’m... more »
  • Gov. Edwards helps repair flood-damaged home in Baton Rouge Play Video

    August 12, 2017 7:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Dozens of volunteers and Governor's staff got an early start to commemorate the one year anniversary of historic flooding in Baton Rouge. Governor John Bel Edwards and the First Lady joined administration officials and staff for a service project at the home of Ms. Lucille Huggins,... more »
  • Report: Blue Bell's Bride's Cake ice cream is back in limited quantities

    August 5, 2017 5:08 PM

    The incredibly popular Bride's Cake ice cream is making a limited comeback in the state of Louisiana. Blue Bell's wildly successful "almond flavored ice cream with cake pieces and amaretto flavored cream cheese icing" is back, but will only be available in pints for a limited time. Last... more »
  • Man killed after early morning shooting in New Iberia

    July 30, 2017 11:18 AM

    NEW IBERIA - One man was found laying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds after he was allegedly shot early Sunday morning in New Iberia. The shooting happened sometime before 2:30 a.m., when deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office were called to the 600 block of Field Street... more »
  • Application process begins for new BR police chief

    July 28, 2017 5:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The application process for the position of police chief of BRPD is open as the job was posted on Friday by the Civil Service Board. The posting comes after former Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie announced his resignation on Monday. Monday was... more »
  • Blue Bell releases new Sweet 'n Salty Crunch flavor

    July 13, 2017 12:32 PM

    A new Blue Bell Ice Cream flavor is hitting shelves just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 16. The new flavor is Sweet n' Salty Crunch, vanilla ice cream loaded with chocolate-coated pretzel bites, chopped roasted almonds and milk chocolate chunks, is coming to store... more »
  • Louisiana honors its first female firefighter killed in line of duty

    July 11, 2017 1:58 PM

    MOUNT HERMON - A community is honoring the life and service of a volunteer firefighter after she was killed in a crash while responding to a house fire last week. Services were held Sunday for 54-year-old Ronda Varnado, the first female firefighter to perish in the line of duty... more »
  • Nicholson Drive bridge closed for emergency repairs Play Video

    July 10, 2017 4:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Department of Transportation and Development made an emergency bridge closure on Nicholson Drive Monday night. The bridge, located between Dean Lee Drive and Brightside Drive, was closed around Monday as crews make emergency repairs. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in early 2018,... more »
  • EBRSO: Woman wanted for charging more than $800 to stolen credit card

    July 10, 2017 3:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies are seeking a woman accused of spending more than $800 with the use of a stolen credit card. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the woman used the stolen card to buy $812 in Visa gift cards and then made purchases at several... more »

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