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  • Teenager killed after New Year's Eve shooting in Pointe Coupee Parish

    January 2, 2024 12:07 PM

    POINTE COUPEE PARISH - A 19-year-old died from his injuries after a reported shooting that happened on New Year's Eve. According to the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a hospital shortly before midnight on Sunday after the teenager showed up with a gunshot wound to... more »
  • Photos: Shaq makes surprise visit at Baton Rouge bakery

    September 4, 2023 3:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal was back in town over the weekend and made a surprise visit at a popular bakery in the capital area. Ambrosia Bakery shared pictures of Shaq's visit on Sunday, saying the Tiger-turned-NBA star stopped by their Siegen Lane location earlier that... more »
  • Fight between city workers led to dangerous shootout in Baker; 2 facing criminal charges Play Video

    August 28, 2023 6:26 PM

    BAKER - New details surfaced Thursday in a shootout that stemmed from an argument between workers at a city workshop in Baker. An arrest warrant obtained by WBRZ says the shooting started Monday after the accused aggressor, Trenton Brown, got into a fight at the public works building on... more »
  • Multiple Gonzales spas targeted in prostitution bust, 6 women arrested

    August 9, 2023 5:59 PM

    GONZALES - Police raided four massage parlors and arrested six women over the course of nearly two weeks in a recent prostitution bust. The Gonzales Police Department said officers spent about five weeks investigating the businesses, starting back in early July. Through the probe, officers learned workers were conducting... more »
  • Downed powerlines blocking highway in Gonzales Monday morning

    July 17, 2023 11:33 AM

    GONZALES - A utility pole broke along a highway in Gonzales early Monday morning, blocking the roadway and knocking out power for hundreds in the area. Gonzales Police said South Burnside Avenue was first closed at Orice Roth Road around 6 a.m. According to Entergy, a utility pole fell... more »
  • Street lights along Burbank repaired, replaced following calls to 2 On Your Side Play Video

    July 5, 2023 3:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The evening ride is a little brighter along Burbank Drive these days. The City-Parish says after a 2 On Your Side story in May and several updates about lights that failed to turn on at night, changes are being made. The lights at some intersections... more »
  • Man convicted of murder again after retrial in deadly Walker home invasion

    March 21, 2023 12:34 PM

    WALKER - A man who was convicted of killing someone after he broke into their home to steal guns and cash more than three years ago was found guilty again after going through a new trial this past week. District Attorney Scott Perrilloux announced Tuesday that Blayson Paul Fife... more »
  • Property floods for third time in five months, parish work was supposed to be done by now Play Video

    February 6, 2023 4:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One man has flooded three times in five months. Now he's considering doing the parish's work himself. Edmund Greene purchased a building with four rental condominiums in 2021. They're located along S. Flannery Road in the Sherwood Forest area. The condos had a history of flooding,... more »
  • Underground pipe repaired following 2 On Your Side report Play Video

    December 13, 2022 4:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Less than two weeks after 2 On Your Side first reported on a dip in the road in Riverbend, a crew got out there to dig up the street and repair the problem for good. A contracted crew started the work Monday morning, tearing up the... more »
  • Dip in road repaired after call from 2 On Your Side; permanent fix coming Play Video

    December 2, 2022 3:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It took less than 24 hours for the city-parish to respond to a call from 2 On Your Side. After Monday's story about a dip in the road in Riverbend , several parish trucks brought heavy machinery to the scene Tuesday. The road was torn up so... more »
  • Deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide in Denham Springs

    November 22, 2022 12:41 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A 74-year-old man reportedly killed a woman before shooting himself in an apparent murder-suicide Monday night. Investigators said the bodies were discovered around 10 p.m. Monday on Acadiana Avenue. The sheriff's office identified the two as 73-year-old Patricia Blue and 74-year-old Carl Altazin. Few details... more »
  • City Parish maintains stormwater plan deadline looming Play Video

    October 25, 2022 4:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Just when we all thought that the city was ready to move on, the mayor's office is rekindling the flame over a deadline it must meet with the feds. A call to 2 On Your Side Tuesday from the mayor's office doubled down on the deadline... more »
  • Ascension Parish preparing ahead of hurricane season, still recovering from 2021 Play Video

    May 26, 2022 11:39 AM

    ST. AMANT - Back in 2021 when Hurricane Ida made landfall, many areas of the state were heavily damaged, including Ascension Parish. This year, people in Ascension are not waiting until a storm is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico to prepare for impacts. Many buildings were damaged... more »
  • Homeowner sues over sewer repair debacle, city responds Play Video

    March 7, 2022 3:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Following a 2 On Your Side story last October , a woman sued the city. Barbara Davis said it was one of two choices she had after she felt she wasn't getting any help. The lawsuit was filed soon after the WBRZ story aired last year... more »
  • Subdivision overlay project delays testing patience of residents Play Video

    January 14, 2022 3:40 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - One neighborhood in Livingston Parish says its road project is taking forever. Cindi Dier lives in the Forest Ridge Subdivision in Denham Springs and says after reaching out to everyone she can think of for help, they contacted 2 On Your Side. "It's never going to... more »
  • Asphalt dumped into sewer costing homeowner thousands in plumbing repairs Play Video

    December 9, 2021 10:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An Oleander Street landlord is out thousands of dollars after trying unsuccessfully to fix plumbing problems that have persisted for more than a year. "Very frustrated," Wanda Owens said. "[I] don't know who else to call, don't know what to do." Late last year Owens'... more »
  • Three allegedly stole catalytic converters, set fire to vehicles

    September 28, 2021 1:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A trio of accused thieves allegedly set fire to multiple vehicles after stealing catalytic converters. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said three suspects had been arrested since Sunday: -Mi’Keyce Williams, 18 -Rajanee Williams, 21 -Matthew Etheridge, 39 The fire department said two vehicles were... more »
  • Ten years in the making, canal sinkhole finally fixed Play Video

    June 28, 2021 6:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's a story 10 years in the making. That's how long a woman has been dealing with a sinkhole in her backyard. A call to 2 On Your Side finally got it fixed. Over the last 10 years, Mechele Evans has reported the problem spot in... more »
  • City of Gonzales prepares for heavy rainfall this weekend Play Video

    June 4, 2021 7:53 PM

    GONZALES - City public works crews spent Friday morning cleaning out drainage ditches in flood-prone neighborhoods in Gonzales. "I was thinking my tax dollars are at work it's good to see," Joseph Cagnolatti said. Cagnolatti owns a home on East Oak Alley Street, where public works department employees... more »
  • Police: One killed in fatal nightclub shooting, three suspects identified

    May 8, 2021 4:23 PM

    Tangipahoa Parish - Police are investigating a shooting that left one dead and injured several others. The Saturday incident, which occurred at Club 81 just after 3 a.m., caused the death of 21-year-old Isaac Warren, a Mississippi resident. Two other victims were injured in the shooting, according to the... more »
  • As Livingston Parish deals with floods, new drainage ideas are floated Play Video

    April 18, 2021 10:30 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Roads and yards are still covered in water on Sunday following heavy rain in the capital area. Resident Linda Spinks' yard is still soaked, ruining her vegetable garden. "I kept thinking, well there goes all that hard work and money," Spinks said. Spinks blamed the... more »
  • Police: Nine teenagers injured in Saturday birthday party shooting

    April 18, 2021 8:31 PM

    LAPLACE - Police are still investigating a shooting at a 12-year-old's birthday party that left nine teenagers injured. The incident took place around 8:30 on Saturday in the 600 block of Golfview Drive. Officials say there were more than 60 young people at the party, and fighting broke out... more »
  • St. Landry Parish declares state of emergency following tornado, severe weather damage

    April 11, 2021 9:56 PM

    ST. LANDRY PARISH - The parish has declared a state of emergency Sunday following two days of severe weather. According to local news , the state of emergency is in response to the weekend storms and tornado, which caused extensive damage and killed one parish resident . St.... more »
  • Two arrested in capital area after child sex crimes investigation

    April 8, 2021 6:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police arrested two people in the capital area this week on charges related to child porn and other crimes involving juveniles. State Police said 34-year-old Benjamin Faulkner of Denham Springs and 39-year-old Joshua Chandler of Baton Rouge were arrested on April 7 and 8... more »
  • Police investigating reported shooting near N Acadian Thruway

    February 9, 2021 2:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A shooting in a residential area just off the N Acadian Thruway left at least one person hurt Tuesday. The gunfire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. on Fairfields Avenue near N 39th Street. Authorities said one person was shot. The extent of the victim's... more »
  • Mayor's office, medical advisors still mulling Spanish Town Mardi Gras proposals Play Video

    December 16, 2020 10:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Spanish Town Mardi Gras officials are still holding out hope that riders will load onto floats and revelers will line up on sidewalks come Feb. 13. "We can hold out a little bit longer and just kind of see," said Robert King, Spanish Town Mardi Gras... more »
  • One dead, juvenile in critical condition after double shooting off Choctaw Drive

    December 2, 2020 4:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. The gunfire was reported around 3 p.m. in the 2800 block of Dougherty Drive near Underwood Avenue. Two people were shot and transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, including... more »
  • 43-year-old man killed in Pointe Coupee Parish crash

    September 5, 2020 5:53 PM

    ROUGON – Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that claimed one man's life Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troopers started an investigation on a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 416 east of LA Hwy 983 in Pointe Coupee Parish. The crash took the... more »
  • Former East Feliciana coroner sentenced in corruption case

    August 7, 2020 11:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Former East Feliciana Coroner Laura Dejohn was sentenced to probation and must pay fines after she was convicted of keeping incomplete records during her time in office. Dejohn, who's been at the center of several WBRZ Investigative Unit reports , was convicted back in February .... more »
  • Gonzales bar loses liquor license for violating COVID-19 restrictions

    July 27, 2020 7:07 PM

    GONZALES - The state fire marshal's office says a capital area bar has had its license suspended for failing to comply with statewide restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A statement from the Louisiana fire marshal's office said the Pelican Pub in Gonzales was among a... more »
  • Fences in servitude removed by parish to cut ditch, residents must pay to put them back Play Video

    June 15, 2020 6:38 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Last year , the Livingston Parish Department of Public Works said it would be tearing down fences in Arbor Walk, if the neighbors didn't move them out of the servitude. The neighborhood's HOA, Community Management, LLC, sent out a final notice on June 10 saying homeowners not... more »
  • Voluntary evacuation for low-lying areas in St. John the Baptist Parish

    June 6, 2020 4:01 PM

    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Parish President Jaclyn Hotard has issued a voluntary evacuation for certain areas in the parish. Pleasure Bend and areas North of I-10 in LaPlace, including Frenier, Peavine and Manchac have been issued a voluntary evacuation due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. The order... more »
  • Governor orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen state trooper

    May 27, 2020 2:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards ordered that all flags at the capitol and public buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Trooper George Baker, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Edwards said the order will stay in effect until sunset Thursday, the... more »
  • Free COVID-19 testing sites in Livingston Parish

    May 24, 2020 10:31 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Most of the towns in Livingston Parish will offer free COVID-19 testing beginning on Tuesday, May 26. The parish has partnered up with the Louisiana Department of Health(LDH), the Office of Public Health and the Louisiana National Guard to offer Livingston Parish residents free testing. ... more »
  • Ascension Parish baseball and softball parks now open

    May 21, 2020 3:23 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced Thursday that in "Phase One" all Ascension Parish baseball and softball parks are now open for practice sessions. Coinment said that after discussing with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal and parish's recreation department he is comfortable with reopening the parks... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices dive even lower

    April 2, 2020 3:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Amid all the craziness in our daily lives right now, at least finding reasonably priced crawfish is about as easy as it's ever been. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index, the average price of boiled crawfish has fallen to $3.71 per pound in the capital area... more »
  • Ascension Public Schools responds to governor's stay-at-home order

    March 22, 2020 7:35 PM

    ASCENSION - The Ascension Parish Public School Board will comply with Governor John Bel Edwards stay-at-home order. Superintendent David Alexander states the guideline following stay-at-home order: All Ascension Parish School Board meetings for the month of March have been canceled. On Mar. 17, the School Board... more »
  • Livingston Schools shut down all operations due to stay-at-home order

    March 22, 2020 7:10 PM

    LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent, Joe Murphy, announced Sunday afternoon that he is shutting down all operations for the school district, effective immediately. The cause of action is in response to the governor’s call for a statewide stay-at-home order that will be effective until April 12. ... more »
  • Livingston Parish Public Schools announces response plan for COVID-19

    March 14, 2020 6:43 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent, Joe Murphy, has sent out a response plan due to closures caused by the coronavirus. Superintendent Murphy stated in a letter sent out on Saturday: LIVINGSTON, La. – Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Joe Murphy released a letter today (March... more »
  • Baton Rouge woman, pregnant with twins, killed alongside 7-year-old son in violent I-10 crash

    February 24, 2020 6:47 PM

    LAPLACE - State police say a woman was pregnant with twins when she and her 7-year-old son died in a crash Monday. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly before noon on I-10 near Belle Terre Boulevard in Laplace. Tyandra Lewis, 27, and her son were both... more »
  • Man convicted of killing two St. John the Baptist Parish deputies sentenced to death

    February 9, 2020 1:02 PM

    EDGARD, La. - The man found guilty for the ambush-style attack that killed two St. John the Baptist Parish deputies has been given the death penalty Sunday morning. On Friday Kyle Joekel was found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder in the 2012 slaying of St. John Sheriff’s... more »
  • Slow grant process continues for flood victims

    January 31, 2020 6:14 PM

    GONZALES - A frustrated homeowner in Ascension Parish says he's tired of waiting for answers when it comes to whether his house is going to be elevated. Lawrence Perkins says his Gonzales property has repeatedly flooded since 2014. "Every time it rains, the water comes in," Perkins said.... more »
  • More than 50 years later, Hurricane Betsy upgraded to a category 4 storm

    December 11, 2019 2:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One of the most destructive storms to ever hit the gulf coast has been retroactively upgraded to a category 4 hurricane. The NOAA announced Wednesday that Betsy, the first hurricane to cause one billion dollars in damage, had been reclassified using modern technology and analytics. ... more »
  • Baton Rouge Police increasing DWI checkpoints for the holidays

    December 6, 2019 4:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department says you can expect to see more cops checking drivers' sobriety in the coming weeks. Starting Friday, BRPD says drivers can expect to see more checkpoints throughout the area at numerous undisclosed locations. The department says a grant from the... more »
  • Murdered teen tried to avoid fight; 16-year-old will stand trial as an adult in deadly shooting Play Video

    December 5, 2019 2:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult in the murder of another teen who was shot while walking home from school, a judge decided Thursday. Jeffrey Tate is among three arrested in the killing of Javon Brown, including his 18-year-old brother, Davaughn Tate. Prosecutors... more »
  • Subdivision frustrated over servitude, parish says some might need to move fence Play Video

    October 11, 2019 7:21 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Residents in one neighborhood are frustrated to find out that their property lines are not where they thought. Livingston Parish is now telling some of them that their fences might need to move. Scott Grimes moved to Arbor Walk subdivision in Denham Springs a few years... more »
  • Operation 'Murder Gang Meltdown' in Terrebonne Parish results in $1 million in seized drugs, multiple arrests

    July 2, 2019 7:59 AM

    TERREBONNE - Authorities in Terrebonne Parish announced the current results of "Operation Murder Gang Meltdown", a major investigation into methamphetamine and heroin trafficking in Terrebonne Parish, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of more than $1 million in illegal drugs, cash, and guns. Earl Johnson was the latest... more »
  • High water in Pierre Part has business owners worried Play Video

    May 26, 2019 11:37 PM

    PIERRE PART - The river community of Pierre Part in Assumption Parish is usually bustling with folks, taking advantage of the Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, but the high water is keeping visitors and seasonal guests away. "Our sales have been down considerably and the... more »
  • Individuals 'removed' from school over viral video showing student pinned on concrete Play Video

    March 29, 2019 2:37 PM

    PONCHATOULA - Officials say they've "removed" those involved in a violent confrontation between a student and staff at a Tangipahoa Parish school last week. Ponchatoula Junior High Principal Mary Beth Crovetto confirmed Friday the school was investigating after video of the incident was shared on social media. The video... more »
  • Third-party billing website causing headaches for utility company Play Video

    March 6, 2019 6:42 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - A few thousand people recently opened up their mailboxes to a warning from Iberville Parish. It's because Iberville Parish says utility payments made through a third-party website aren't arriving on time. The notice was in the same envelope as the utility bill. Some residents using website Doxo.com... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices stuck in the mud for now

    February 21, 2019 1:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After seeing the first major drop of the season last week, the price of boiled crawfish has seemingly stalled in the capital area. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index , the average price is still hovering around $5 per pound, but you'll be hard-pressed to find... more »
  • Underground pipe eroding causing home to sink, responsibility unknown Play Video

    September 27, 2018 6:18 PM

    GONZALES - A homeowner says her property is sinking and she blames a deteriorating pipe running through her backyard. After fighting it for three years, she called 2 On Your Side. Madelyn Landry says she's stuck with a money pit. She and her husband bought their Gonzales home in... more »
  • Family of man who died after alleged beating by Gonzales police files lawsuit

    June 21, 2018 2:03 PM

    GONZALES - The family of a man allegedly beaten by police is suing the city of Gonzales, claiming that his run-in with law enforcement led to his death. The family of Michael Banks first learned of the alleged beating after Officer Moses Black became embroiled in his own lawsuit... more »
  • Sewer line maneuver putting a stink in neighborhood plan Play Video

    May 24, 2018 6:48 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A new subdivision wants to route its sewer through a neighborhood that's been around for years. The parish says it's the only way. About 35 years ago, Larry Falke started developing a neighborhood. His home was built first, on 50 acres of land. That neighborhood now... more »
  • No cost flu shots to be offered while supplies last Play Video

    February 5, 2018 12:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Free flu shots are still available to residents who have not received the vaccine. Due to widespread flu activity remaining throughout the state, the Louisiana Department of Health will continue to offer flu vaccines at no cost at Parish Health Units across the state while supplies last.... more »
  • 20 hurt in overnight crash involving bus, 18-wheeler on I-10

    January 7, 2018 6:31 AM

    PORT ALLEN - A number of people were reportedly taken to multiple hospitals after a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a party bus and at least one other vehicle on I-10 East early Sunday morning. The incident was reported sometime after 2 a.m. between Grosse Tete and Port Allen. Authorities... more »
  • Elderly man fatally struck by multiple vehicles on US 190 in Lacombe

    January 5, 2018 6:01 PM

    LACOMBE - Police say an 80-year-old man on the Northshore was standing in the middle of a roadway when he was fatally struck by several vehicles early Friday morning. The incident was reported around 5:25 a.m. in near the intersection of US 190 and Mill Road. According to... more »
  • Drunk driver with previous DWIs crashes vehicle, sends victim to hospital

    December 14, 2017 8:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Thursday after he was involved in a drunk-driving crash that sent another driver to the hospital. According to BRPD, officers responded to the 6100 block of Beechwood Drive due to a crash that left one person hurt. Police say the other driver... more »
  • Woman charged with attempted murder after food mart stabbing

    December 14, 2017 6:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say a woman has been arrested after a verbal altercation turned into a stabbing at a local supermarket late last month. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 27-year-old Charlene McKneely was arrested Thursday in connection with the violent attack at Cousin's Food Mart on... more »
  • Four arrested, one hospitalized after fight at local middle school

    December 13, 2017 5:32 PM

    GONZALES - Police were called to a local middle school after a fight between students got out of hand Wednesday. The Gonzales Police Department confirmed that officers were called to Gonzales Middle School early Wednesday afternoon in response to a fight involving several students. Police say all involved were... more »
  • Deputies seeking suspect in snow-day armed robbery

    December 8, 2017 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It turns out not even the joy of snow can put a halt to crime in the capital area. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed the Circle K on Jones Creek Road at gunpoint during Baton Rouge's snowy Friday.... more »
  • Police investigating double shooting on Jean Street

    November 16, 2017 2:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people were hospitalized after a shooting on Jean Street Thursday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to the call in the 4600 block of Jean around 1 p.m. Police say two people were taken from the scene with non life-threatening injuries.... more »
  • Study: I-10 ranked one of the most dangerous highways in the nation

    November 13, 2017 3:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Numbers show that one of the busiest interstates in South Louisiana is also one of the deadliest in the country. According to a study by Teletrac Navman , I-10 is ranked the sixth deadliest highway in the U.S. when it comes to death per mile. Data shows... more »
  • Comite River Diversion Canal not making much progress due to lack of funding Play Video

    November 6, 2017 8:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A task force meeting was held Monday to discuss funding for the slow-moving Comite River Diversion Canal project of nearly 25 years. Rep. Valerie Hodges questioned the priority of the project, and recalled the 2016 flood. "This is a priority that saves lives," Hodges said. ... more »

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