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• Abigail Whitam -Multimedia Journalist

  November 17, 2023 10:20 AM

  Abigail Whitam is an enthusiastic reporter at WBRZ Channel 2, bringing her passion for covering crime and court cases to the forefront. Her dedication to delivering accurate and compelling news stories makes her an invaluable asset to the WBRZ team. Abigail became a member of the WBRZ team on... more »

• Steve Ensminger Jr. returns to coaching in honor of late wife Carley McCord Play Video

  July 5, 2020 12:00 AM

  For 7 years, Steve Ensminger Jr. was not involved in coaching. But like every athlete or former coach, the itch to follow a passion is always present. Finally, after the passing of his wife, sports reporter Carley McCord, Ensminger knew that she would want him to follow his passion just... more »

• WBRZ says farewell to Kylie Dixon, welcomes Malary Pullen

  August 16, 2017 8:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new face officially joined the WBRZ team Thursday morning as journalists and viewers bid farewell to a familiar one. Beginning Thursday, Malary Pullen became the new co-anchor of WBRZ's long-running morning news program, 2une-In. Pullen joins John "JP" Pastorek on the news desk and interact... more »

• Longtime WAFB anchor, reporter Paul Gates dies at 69 Play Video

  June 21, 2016 3:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Longtime WAFB anchor and investigative reporter Paul Gates has died at the age of 69 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Gates started his career at WAFB-TV in March 1977 as a reporter and continued his award-winning investigative reports, commonly known as “Paul Gates Investigates,”... more »

• Earl Phelps - Multimedia Journalist Play Video

  April 6, 2016 12:21 PM

  Earl Phelps joined WBRZ in March 2016 as a multimedia journalist, bringing years of experience to the News 2 team. He comes to us from WXVT-TV in Greenville, MS where he served as their News Director and Anchor. Phelps started his career as a part time studio camera operator... more »

• Michael Vinsanau - Multimedia Journalist

  November 20, 2015 5:44 PM

  Michael Vinsanau is a multimedia journalist for WBRZ News 2. He joined our team in June 2015. Michael is a Chalmette native who began his studies at LSU and finished at Southeastern Louisiana University. As a student he worked for the Southeastern Channel, coming in second for “ Best... more »

• Natalia Verdina - Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Play Video

  August 31, 2015 1:33 PM

  Natalia Verdina is a Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist for WBRZ News 2. She joined the station in August 2015. Previously Verdina was an anchor/reporter for Univision in Raleigh, NC. Her reporting includes the shooting death of Walter Scott, an unarmed black man killed by a white police officer... more »

• Brett Buffington - Multimedia Journalist

  June 4, 2015 6:09 PM

  Brett Buffington is a multimedia journalist and investigative reporter for Channel 2. He joined the WBRZ team in April of 2015. Brett grew up in Thomson, Georgia where he attended Thomson High School. Upon graduating Thomson High School in 2006, Brett began his career in TV at the local... more »

• Mark Armstrong - Multimedia Reporter Play Video

  January 13, 2015 12:28 PM

  Mark Armstrong is a multi-media journalist for News 2 Louisiana. He joined the team in January of 2015. Mark conducts interviews, as well as shoots and edits his own video. He also supplies images of breaking news for the website and generates fresh story ideas daily. Before coming to WBRZ,... more »