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• Baton Rouge doctor now federally charged in child porn case

  October 28, 2022 2:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A doctor specializing in child care is now the focus of federal prosecutors after his arrest in a capital area child porn bust . Antonio "Tony" Belda, a now-fired pediatric cardiologist, was formally charged by a federal grand jury Wednesday for possession of child porn. It... more »

• Coast Guard suspends search for missing cruise ship passenger off Louisiana coast

  February 17, 2022 1:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger who jumped from her balcony into the sea and is missing in the Gulf of Mexico. An airplane had been conducting search patterns off the coast, but Coast Guard officials said Thursday... more »

• Winn-Dixie closing location near LSU in February

  January 12, 2022 2:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Winn-Dixie's supermarket located just outside LSU's campus will shut down in a few weeks. Employees told WBRZ the store located at the intersection of Burbank Drive and Lee Drive will close Feb. 6. Some workers are expected to transfer to one of the other five Winn-Dixie... more »

• Boy, 10, struck by falling bullet on New Year's Eve

  January 3, 2022 1:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A child was struck in the face by a falling bullet while watching fireworks from his backyard on New Year's Eve. The boy's friends and family told WWLTV the incident happened around 10 p.m. Friday while 10-year-old Fabian Rivera was sitting on a swing set at... more »

• Man, 69, killed by barrage of gunfire while inside his home

  July 4, 2021 9:01 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A drive-by shooting left a man dead early Sunday morning. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office found 69-year-old Harry Hughes dead in his home on North 11th Street. Investigators believe several shots were fired into the home from the street. Deputies said Hughes had multiple gunshot wounds.... more »

• Man accused of storing 16 tons of fireworks at home, including devices that later blew up and injured 17

  July 4, 2021 5:48 PM

  LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A California man faces federal charges after allegedly transporting tons of explosives from out of state, including devices that later exploded in a police bomb disposal truck, injuring 17 people, authorities said. Arturo Ceja III was arrested Saturday by special agents from the Bureau of... more »

• Kenilworth parade rolls despite showers moving in Play Video

  July 3, 2021 11:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy rain right before the Kenilworth Parade raised a lot of concerns, but it could not keep this year's event from rolling on as scheduled. "Just like America is forever resilient, we are resilient, pulling through the rain for the parade today," said Parade Chairman Paul... more »

• Downtown business owners expect big crowds from weekend holiday events Play Video

  July 3, 2021 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Concerts, live music and Fourth of July firework shows are back in downtown Baton Rouge. After many cancellations last year due to the pandemic, business owners are now looking forward to a much-needed boost in sales. Fred Taylor owns Poor Boy Lloyd's, and he's banking... more »

• Nonprofit pays off mortgage for family of fallen BRPD officer

  July 2, 2021 3:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A nonprofit organization that supports the families of first responders killed in the line of duty has lent help to the family of Baton Rouge police officer Shane Totty. On Friday, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation announced it paid off the mortgage for his family's home.... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Police officer caught on video tasing handcuffed suspect resigns

  May 4, 2021 1:27 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A police officer has resigned after he was caught on body camera tasing a suspect twice after he was already handcuffed and placed in the back of a police unit. Click here to see unedited video of the arrest An attorney for Officer Nolan Dehon... more »

• Saints star Demario Davis says 1-year-old daughter is now cancer-free

  November 16, 2020 2:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Saints linebacker Demario Davis had another reason to celebrate this weekend aside from the team's win over the San Francisco 49ers. Davis told TMZ Monday that his 1-year-old daughter, Carly-Faith Davis, was free of cancer after being diagnosed with a rare eye disease earlier in 2020.... more »

• FEMA grants Insurance Commissioner's request to extend flood loss deadline

  August 28, 2017 2:42 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C.- FEMA granted Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon's request to extend a proof of loss deadline from September 1, 2017 until December 31, 2017. The extension affects residents who had flood insurance, but may not have received an amount that covered all of their repairs by their adjuster. The... more »

• Denham Springs holds festival to showcase city progress, community Play Video

  August 19, 2017 11:37 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The residents of Denham Springs are gathering for a weekend-long celebration put on by volunteers to bring relief to flood-affected families and showcase the progress the city has made. Denham Strong, a group created after the August 2016 flood, hosted what they call "Celebration of Hope."... more »

• Brusly High School teacher wins DOE teacher of the year

  July 28, 2017 11:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education named Brusly High School English teacher Kimberly Eckert 2018 State Teacher of the Year. She was given the award at the 11th annual Excellence Awards Gala. According to a news release, Eckert has been teaching for nine years in various... more »

• EBRSO: Man wanted for vehicle burglary in Central subdivision

  July 18, 2017 3:45 PM

  CENTRAL - Sheriff's deputies are seeking a man after surveillance footage recorded him burglarizing a vehicle in a Central subdivision. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, surveillance video recorded the burglary early Friday morning in the Morgan Place West subdivision. Video shows a white male entering... more »

• Police: Man throws woman out of car in front of children, threatens to burn down house

  July 12, 2017 4:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly throwing a woman out of a vehicle while her children were present and then threatening to set fire to a house belonging to the woman's mother. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 27-year-old Carey Gene Sanders on... more »

• BRPD seeking contractor accused of fraud

  May 24, 2017 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are seeking a contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from a woman without completing work on her home. According to Baton Rouge Police, 45-year-old Darrell Cager allegedly entered an agreement with the 60-year-old victim to renovate parts of her home along with a separate... more »

• Contractor arrested after fraud forces elderly BR man to sell home

  May 20, 2017 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say an elderly Baton Rouge man was forced to sell his flood-damaged home after he was allegedly scammed by a Texas contractor. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 45-year-old David Kite was arrested Friday after he allegedly took thousands of dollars from a 71-year-old... more »

• South Korean TV announces election results with Game of Thrones parody

  May 9, 2017 2:10 PM

  SEOUL, South Korea - South Koreans don't need to be bored by hours of vote-counting and punditry that fill airtime ahead of the announcement of a winner in the country's presidential election. Television networks on Tuesday went out of their way to entertain on election day, including graphics that turned... more »

• Krewe of Orion rolls through Baton Rouge Saturday night

  February 11, 2017 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Krewe of Orion’s 17th annual Mardi Gras parade will roll in downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The parade theme for 2017 is “It’s Good to be the King”. Parade goers will be treated to a line of exciting, colorful traditional lighted... more »

• Coast Guard, good Samaritans help burning ship in the gulf

  January 16, 2017 2:23 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard and good Samaritans are responding to a vessel that caught fire 150 miles south of Southwest Pass Monday morning. Watchstanders at the Eighth Coast Guard District command center received a report at 3:28 a.m. from the National Command Center of an electrical fire... more »