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• Proclamation of Emergency closes Livingston Parish waterways as rising water levels cause flooding Play Video

  June 6, 2026 9:33 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Waterways in Livingston Parish are closed until further notice, according to a proclamation of emergency authorized by Parish President Randy Delatte on Saturday morning. The closure comes as rising water levels have caused localized flooding in several low-lying areas near waterways throughout the parish. The Livingston... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man accused of putting a gun to a person's head in Pierre Part

  May 11, 2026 3:32 PM

  PIERRE PART — A man was arrested on multiple felony charges Sunday evening following an incident in Belle River, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they were dispatched to La. 70 in reference to a disturbance involving the illegal use of a weapon. During the... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies respond after boat strikes tree in Blind River

  May 1, 2026 3:53 PM

  LIVINGSTON —Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a boat crash on Thursday in Blind River. According to deputies, while on the river, the boat struck a tree. Minor injuries were reported. more »

• Body of fisherman believed to have been swept away by Tangipahoa River recovered Play Video

  April 24, 2026 2:21 PM

  ROBERT — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has recovered the body of a missing fisherman who was reportedly swept into the current of the Tangipahoa River on Friday. According to deputies, the body of the missing fisherman, identified as local farm employee 21-year-old Marco Luis Martinez Antonio of Mexico,... more »

• Documents on Smitty's explosion aftermath suggest EPA knew more about risks of public health impact Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:46 PM

  ROSELAND - The explosion at Smitty's Supply took place on Aug. 22 of last year. Nearly 8 months later, residents in Roseland say they are still feeling the impacts. Roseland resident and Pastor Marvin Vernon said he never experienced migraines, like he does now, until after the Smitty's explosion.... more »

• Crew put out house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee sheriff says Play Video

  March 24, 2026 4:17 PM

  VENTRESS — Crews put out a rekindled house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said. A house along Island Road in Ventress caught fire early Tuesday morning and rekindled in the afternoon, Thibodeaux said. Pointe Coupee Fire District #3 Chief Phil Larimore said the... more »

• Louisiana House passes bill to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House passed a bill that would name a new Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump. The bill passed 68 to 26 and now moves to the Senate. An amendment added language requiring substantial federal funding by Jan. 20, 2029, before the name... more »

• 68-year-old Springfield woman dies in apartment fire, state fire marshal says Play Video

  March 23, 2026 4:59 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield woman died in an apartment fire on Sunday night, the state fire marshal's office said Monday. According to the state fire marshal, the Springfield Fire Department responded to an apartment fire along Blood River Road around 8:30 on Sunday night. Officials said a 68-year-old... more »

• Jerry Seinfeld to perform in Baton Rouge this summer; see when tickets go on sale Play Video

  March 20, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Legendary comedian and "Seinfeld" star Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the River Center Theatre in Baton Rouge this summer. Seinfeld will perform his newest stand-up routine in the capital city on July 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $68.50 and will go on sale... more »

• Louisiana lawmaker proposes naming new Mississippi River bridge after President Trump Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump. House Bill 221, sponsored by Rep. Michael Echols, R-Monroe, would dub the bridge the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The highly anticipated bridge will connect La. 1... more »

• WBR Fire: Wood chips burning in fire at Port of Greater Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fire broke out at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge Saturday morning after wood chips caught fire on a conveyor system used to load materials onto ships along the Mississippi River. Firefighters with West Baton Rouge Fire and EMS responded just before noon with assistance... more »

• Part of Old Baker Zachary Road to be permanently closed due to work on Comite River Diversion Play Video

  February 26, 2026 1:19 PM

  ZACHARY — Part of Old Baker Zachary Road will be permanently closed on Monday as work continues on the Comite River Diversion, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday. The stretch of Old Baker Zachary Road between Spur Lane and 3,000 feet south of Kirkwood Lane in Zachary... more »

• Ascension Parish firefighters battle large grass fire along River Road in Darrow

  February 25, 2026 4:15 PM

  DARROW — Ascension Parish firefighters are battling a large grass fire along River Road in Darrow. According to the parish government, the fire broke through initial containment efforts due to dry and hazardous conditions, as the parish remains under a burn ban. The parish asked motorists to avoid... more »

• Students from East Baton Rouge launch GPS trackers into Mississippi River to track litter movement Play Video

  February 2, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Students from several East Baton Rouge schools gathered at the LSU Center for River Studies on the Water Campus in Baton Rouge on Monday to launch GPS trackers into the Mississippi River. The project, led by the Global Geospatial Institute, provided students with GPS trackers allowing... more »

• Newly released inspection report shows major issues with Smitty's Supply before fire Play Video

  January 16, 2026 6:37 PM

  ROSELAND — A newly released inspection report by the Environmental Protection Agency shows major red flags in how Smitty's Supply was managed before the fire that destroyed it in August 2025. According to the 230-page report, inspectors found more than 25 'areas of concern', including improper storage and disposal... more »

• Records reveal federal criminal search warrant served at Smittys Supply Play Video

  January 12, 2026 1:24 PM

  ROSELAND ( La. Illuminator ) — Federal law enforcement agents served a search warrant at the Smitty’s Supply plant in November, records show, signaling a rare criminal investigation could be underway into last year’s fire and oil spill disaster at a Tangipahoa Parish petroleum products supply plant. The U.S.... more »

• Belle River Bridge reopens to marine traffic, Assumption deputies announce Play Video

  January 6, 2026 3:10 PM

  PIERRE PART — The Belle River Bridge in Pierre Part reopened to marine traffic, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday, a little more than a week after it closed. The bridge was closed to boat traffic on Dec. 28 due to low water levels. more »

• Belle River Bridge closed to marine traffic due to low water levels Play Video

  December 28, 2025 12:43 PM

  PIERRE PART - The Belle River Bridge is closed to marine traffic due to low water levels, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday. "With the impending north winds, water levels are expected to continue dropping," deputies said. Drivers travelling in the area are encouraged to observe... more »

• Tangipahoa River reopens to public while crews continue cleanup after Smitty's Supply explosion Play Video

  October 31, 2025 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Tangipahoa River reopened to the public on Friday, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Tangipahoa Parish Government announced. This announcement comes more than two months after an explosion at Smitty's Supply polluted the river. While the river is now open from Lees... more »

• Part of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 to close on Nov. 7 due to construction for Comite River Diversion Channel Play Video

  October 20, 2025 4:25 PM

  ZACHARY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District will be closing the eastern portion of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 on Nov. 7 for the construction of the Comite River Diversion Channel. Residents traveling on Barnett and Carney roads will be detoured north to LA... more »

• 'What are the answers?' Roseland residents seek information in EPA office hours event Play Video

  September 29, 2025 11:47 PM

  ROSELAND - An EPA office hours event gave residents the chance to share their concerns regarding air, water, property and more at First Baptist Church on Monday evening. EPA representatives declined to speak to Governor Landry's video from Sunday. Marita and Natasha Gilmore live on the same property.... more »

• Louisiana sets public briefings for new Mississippi River bridge south of Baton Rouge Play Video

  September 29, 2025 4:39 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — State highway officials have scheduled a set of public briefings as it considers where to build a new bridge over the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge, now that federal transportation officials have given the go-ahead. “We are excited to reach this important milestone on this vital... more »

• 'Worst disaster we've had in Tangipahoa Parish:' Cleanup continues month after Smitty's explosion Play Video

  September 22, 2025 11:36 PM

  ROSELAND - A month after an explosion at Smitty's Supply , people who live and work in the area say cleanup is nowhere near complete. Tangipahoa resident Neil Currier said even a month after the explosion, the destruction continued to alter people's way of life in Roseland. "Katrina... more »

• Tangipahoa River closure expands to Lake Pontchartrain as 98% of Roseland explosion fire extinguished Play Video

  August 26, 2025 6:30 AM

  ROSELAND — The Tangipahoa Parish government, along with state and local officials, has expanded the closure of the Tangipahoa River to include more than 30 miles of waterway in the aftermath of the explosion at Smitty's Supply in Roseland. Environmental Protection Agency, Louisiana State Police, and Louisiana Department of... more »

• Deputies searching for suspect in Fourth of July weekend battery at False River bar Play Video

  August 5, 2025 4:26 PM

  POINTE COUPEE - Deputies are asking the public for help in identifying a man who they say seriously injured a person at a Fourth of July gathering. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office said the person struck the victim, causing them serious personal injury, while at The Sandbar on... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All lanes reopened on Mississippi River Bridge after Sunday afternoon wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2025 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two lanes were blocked on I-10 Eastbound and one lane was blocked on I-10 Westbound in a wreck on the Mississippi River Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The left two lanes are blocked Eastbound on the bridge. The left-most lane was blocked Westbound. Traffic heading west... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: 90 degree days continue, Dry through the weekend Play Video

  May 16, 2025 4:43 AM

  On Thursday, Baton Rouge Metro Airport reached 90°F for the first time in 2025. Hot and dry conditions will continue to dominate the Capital Area's forecast through the weekend and into next week. Stay cool and hydrated! Today & Tonight: Friday will look and feel much like the previous... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Hot, humid and rain-free into the weekend Play Video

  May 15, 2025 4:37 AM

  A stretch of hot, sunny weather has arrived in the Capital Region, with temperatures reaching the low 90s for the first time this year and humidity making it feel even warmer. Today & Tonight: After a cloudy and warm start in the 70s early Thursday, breezy south winds will... more »

• State troopers, LDWF agents cite eight for DWI over two-day 2025 Tickfaw 200 Poker Run

  May 8, 2025 1:39 PM

  TICKFAW — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents and Louisiana State Police troopers made eight drunken driving arrests of boaters over the two-day 2025 Tickfaw 200 Poker Run. Agents and troopers did vessel patrols in the area because waterways are so busy during the annual event. On... more »

• Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates returning to capital city for stop on latest national tour Play Video

  May 5, 2025 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge native and Billboard charting rapper Kevin Gates is going on tour this fall, including a stop at the Raising Cane's River Center. Gates will bring The Amilo Tour to the capital city on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. Other tour stops include Orlando, Ft.... more »

• West Feliciana Parish flooding pushes wildlife onto properties, threatens crops Play Video

  April 30, 2025 6:12 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - West Feliciana Parish is no stranger to spring flooding from the Mississippi River. However, this year, heavy rain from the north has already caused major flooding in Louisiana, pushing not just people from their properties but wildlife onto them. Parish President Kenny Harvard said hogs,... more »

• Deputies warn of mudflat after several boaters stranded at mouth of Amite River Play Video

  April 29, 2025 12:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Several boats have been stranded at the mouth of the Amite River where it empties into Lake Maurepas because of an unnavigable mudflat, Livingston Parish deputies said. According to deputies, the passage that boaters must use in the area is marked by red and green navigation signs.... more »

• River Bend nuclear plant moves away from sirens with modernized emergency warning system Play Video

  April 22, 2025 12:40 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — An Entergy nuclear power plant in St. Francisville's emergency notification process will be upgraded to directly push information to residents' phones as early as Wednesday, making sirens obsolete. Entergy is in the process of installing the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System at the River Bend... more »

• Bonnet Carre' Spillway tested Monday morning as the Mississippi River continues to rise Play Video

  April 21, 2025 6:31 PM

  The Mississippi River continues to swell after a heavy rain event from up north a few weeks ago. Officials are now taking steps to limit impacts, especially near New Orleans. The Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway on Monday morning. This gave... more »

• Test opening of Bonnet Carre Spillway scheduled for Monday ahead of rising water levels in river

  April 19, 2025 2:53 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway ahead of heavy rains that could lead to the Mississippi River flooding. The test will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday. The test opening comes ahead... more »

• Coroner identifies body found in Mississippi River at start of April as 24-year-old from Dallas Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office has identified a body found in the Mississippi River on April 1. The coroner's office said that 24-year-old Adrien Ramirez from Dallas, Texas, was identified after being found in the water near the USS KIDD Museum and the planetarium.... more »

• Baton Rouge students launch trackers to see where litter that ends up in the river goes Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish students are turning trash into tech and sending it down the Mississippi River one tracker at a time. "It’s a big problem that needs to be solved," one student said about the frequent trash on the roads and in the rivers across... more »

• Fishermen, boaters say next week's higher levels in the Atchafalaya will be beneficial for business Play Video

  April 15, 2025 11:20 AM

  MORGAN CITY — With water levels expected to rise and gates closing in St. Mary Parish, some boaters and fishing businesses say that the higher waters in the Atchafalaya River will be beneficial. They say that the fresh water will bring in more fish, allowing them to capitalize on... more »

• Officials announce water gate closures, other precautions ahead of rising water levels Play Video

  April 11, 2025 11:45 AM

  BERWICK — The town of Berwick will close multiple water gates ahead of next week's risk of high water on the Atchafalaya River. The Pacific Street gate will close Friday, while the gates at Canton and Utah streets will close Wednesday, April 16. "School traffic will not be... more »

• Six dead in helicopter crash into Hudson River; helicopter registered to Lafayette Parish company Play Video

  April 10, 2025 4:08 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — A sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River between Manhattan and the New Jersey waterfront, killing six people, including a family of Spanish tourists, in the latest high-profile aviation disaster in the U.S., officials said. According to KADN... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Spring in full bloom, gorgeous weather for weekend plans Play Video

  April 9, 2025 4:38 PM

  The beautiful stretch of spring weather is set to continue. Sunglasses and sunscreen will be important items to have through the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: A slight warming trend is underway. Even so, another cool night is expected with lows dropping into the low-50s – a contrast from recent... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: chilly mornings ahead, larger area rivers to rise Play Video

  April 7, 2025 5:07 PM

  Clouds will soon be a distant memory. Sunshine will allow for some rather pleasant afternoons, but the clear nights will lead to several chilly mornings. Here is a breakdown of what to expect: • Tuesday through Thursday: chilly mornings, mild afternoons, lots of sun • The Weekend:... more »

• Baton Rouge Zydeco clinch wildcard spot in playoffs; team could play postseason games in River Center Play Video

  April 7, 2025 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Zydeco is headed to the postseason. The hockey team, which is in its second year, has clinched a wildcard spot in the FPHL playoffs, contending to hoist the Commissioner's Cup. The Zydeco will take on the Blue Ridge Bobcats in the wildcard... more »

• Catastrophic flooding threatens areas to the north, local river rises expected Play Video

  April 1, 2025 7:40 PM

  Multiple rounds of heavy rain will take aim at parts of the Mid-Mississippi River and Ohio River Valleys late this week. Some locations could collect over a foot of rain, leading to widespread, potentially catastrophic flash flooding in the region. While this is of no immediate concern for Baton Rouge,... more »

• National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration

  February 25, 2025 4:24 PM

  WALLACE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River had been eligible for receiving rare federal protection following a multi-year review by the National Park Service. But this month, the agency withdrew the 11-mile (18-kilometer) stretch of land... more »

• Two stuck boats rescued from False River; Pointe Coupee Sheriff warns of shallow waters Play Video

  February 4, 2025 6:36 PM

  NEW ROADS — Pointe Coupee officials rescued two stuck boats Tuesday on False River. Pointe Coupee Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said the boaters were riding in shallow water where the north end of the river’s levels are extremely low due to the drawdown process back in September. Thibodeaux said... more »

• Due to scheduling conflict, Spanish Town Ball to be held in two separate rooms at River Center this year Play Video

  January 10, 2025 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Flamingo-themed festivities will look a little different this year when the annual Spanish Town Ball comes to the Raising Cane's River Center in February. Due to a scheduling conflict with the United States Bowling Congress, a "split ball" will be held between two rooms. President... more »

• Sid Edwards takes over as East Baton Rouge Parish's mayor-president at River Center inauguration Play Video

  January 2, 2025 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sid Edwards took over as East Baton Rouge Parish's mayor-president Thursday. Edwards, who beat two-term incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome in a runoff election in December, was officially sworn in at an inauguration ceremony at the River Center Theater for Performing Arts. "Today will be... more »

• Livingston Parish waterways reopened Thursday morning

  November 21, 2024 9:02 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The parish Office of Emergency Preparedness said the waterways reopened Thursday morning. The waterways closed on Nov. 5 due to incoming inclement weather, but high water kept them closed. They reopened Thursday morning at 8 a.m. more »

• Highway reopens between Lutcher and Paulina after two dump trucks crashed; three transported

  October 23, 2024 4:08 PM

  LUTCHER - LA 3125 between LA 642 and LA 3193 has reopened after two dump trucks crashed in Paulina and caused the road to be shut down briefly, according to the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office. The crash took place at LA 3125 and Miko Road in Paulina. Two... more »

• Tugboat on Atchafalaya River catches fire

  October 17, 2024 12:00 PM

  BERWICK - A tugboat docked on the Atchafalaya River caught fire in the wheelhouse Wednesday afternoon. The Berwick Volunteer Fire Department said its crews were called to the dock along the river and the first fire truck arrived within 90 seconds. The fire was under control within 15 minutes,... more »

• DOTD announces brief traffic switch for LA 1 Intracoastal Bridge project Play Video

  October 16, 2024 4:08 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A minor traffic shift is planned for West Baton Rouge Parish drivers at the end of the week. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, drivers on the Interstate 10 eastbound off-ramp to LA 1 southbound, as well as the Ernest Wilson Road ramp... more »

• Iberville Parish setting up Waterway Cleanup day for Oct. 5 Play Video

  September 24, 2024 6:57 PM

  IBERVILLE — Iberville Parish leaders are asking residents to come out Oct. 5 and help clean up waterways in the parish. From the banks of the Mississippi to Bayou Plaquemine to the Grand River, being on the water is a way of life for many in Louisiana. Iberville... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Traffic backed up to Essen on I-10 WB; two lanes shut down on Mississippi Tuesday afternoon River Bridge

  September 24, 2024 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Traffic is backed up to Essen Lane going westbound on Interstate 10 after authorities shut down two lanes of traffic on the Mississippi River Bridge while working an incident. As of 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, emergency vehicles were stopped on the bridge, bringing traffic to a virtual... more »

• Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative in Baton Rouge call on future president for action Play Video

  September 18, 2024 8:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Representatives from 30 cities along the Mississippi River met in Baton Rouge this week to encourage greater business and community connections. The Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative is an association of "local governments from across the Mississippi River Valley that came together in 2012 to... more »

• Biofuel company plans $1.35 billion investment into Port of South Louisiana Play Video

  September 17, 2024 12:38 PM

  RESERVE — A proposed $1.35 billion investment into the Port of South Louisiana would establish one of the world's largest renewable biofuels production facilities, Louisiana Economic Development said Tuesday. Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels' investment would utilize waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuel to be used in transportation, heating and electricity... more »

• Killian flooded with waist-deep water after Tickfaw, Blood rivers overflow after Hurricane Francine Play Video

  September 12, 2024 2:45 PM

  KILLIAN — Livingston Parish was dealing with power outages, closed roads, fallen trees and debris on Thursday, the night after Hurricane Francine struck southeastern Louisiana. One of the most affected areas was Killian, which was severely flooded because of the nearby Tickfaw and Blood rivers. No one was injured,... more »

• MOHSEP discusses drainage improvements ahead of storm Play Video

  September 9, 2024 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking people to prepare for heavy rain, wind, and flooding ahead of Francine. Flooding continues to be a top concern for many in the parish and this week the city's infrastructure could be tested. After spending... more »

• Congressman Troy Carter announces multiple grants to help the River Parishes Play Video

  September 4, 2024 3:59 PM

  RESERVE — Congressman Troy Carter spent Wednesday morning at the Port of South Louisiana announcing two big grants that will help the River Parishes. The Port of South Louisiana and the Town of Lutcher will each receive $500,000 as a part of Carter's 2024 fiscal year community projects funding... more »