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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 » -
Plane turns around mid-flight after passenger refuses to wear mask
January 20, 2022 2:01 PM
A passenger who refused to wear a mask on a flight from Florida to London caused the plane to turn around so she could be removed by law enforcement. ABC News reports the American Airlines flight left Miami around 7:40 p.m., and the confrontation unfolded about an hour into... more » -
Zachary schools restricting cell phone use after on-campus stabbing, constant fighting
November 11, 2021 2:21 PM
ZACHARY - A rash of violence at Zachary High has led the school district to crack down on the use of smartphones and other recording devices on campus. Zachary Community Schools sent out a letter outlining the new policy, which forbids students from using those devices barring an emergency.... more » -
New Orleans lifts restrictions on bars, restaurants
May 26, 2021 6:41 PM
NEW ORLEANS - City officials announced Wednesday that New Orleans will lift COVID safety restrictions on bars, restaurants and music venues starting this weekend. Mayor Latoya Cantrell said the news would mean the end for the 1 a.m. curfew at those businesses as well as the six-foot spacing requirement.... more » -
LSU unveils updated guidelines for spring 2021 commencement
May 3, 2021 12:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU has laid out rules for its upcoming in-person graduation ceremonies . The university says it will no longer assign a limited ticket allotment to each grad but asks that they limit their guests to no more than seven people. Additionally, only graduates who RSVP will... more » -
Notices going out to Livingston Parish property owners with 'substantial damage' from 2016 flood
April 15, 2021 1:51 PM
LIVINGSTON - In its efforts to stay in compliance with FEMA guidelines, and keep lower insurance rates for property owners, Livingston Parish said it has identified more than 1,200 buildings with substantial damage from the historic 2016 flood. Parish President Layton Ricks' office said Thursday that it had completed... more » -
State school board eases distancing requirements for Louisiana classrooms Play Video
March 23, 2021 5:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - Following the CDC's lead , the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education announced it has approved revisions to the state's minimum COVID-19 safety requirements for schools. In a statement, the board said it adopted revisions removing the six-feet spacing requirement for students in classrooms and... more » -
Florida officers shoot pepper balls into spring break crowds to enforce emergency curfew *DUPLICATE STORY*
March 22, 2021 12:37 PM
ORIGINAL STORY: https://www.wbrz.com/news/miami-beach-police-shoot-pepper-balls-into-unruly-spring-break-crowds MIAMI BEACH - Police fired pepper balls into large gatherings of spring break revelers who officials said were out of control over the weekend. The crackdown came hours after Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber declared a state of emergency and set an 8 p.m. curfew,... more » -
East Baton Rouge officials warn residents to heed guidelines amid latest COVID surge Play Video
January 14, 2021 8:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome was joined by health care leaders Thursday, to give an update on the battle against COVID-19 in East Baton Rouge Parish. "If you care about people having jobs and employment so they can pay their bills and maintain their dignity, then I... more » -
Governor: Louisiana's coronavirus vaccine roll out going smoothly
December 16, 2020 3:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is now three days into its initial efforts to distribute the coronavirus vaccine, and Governor John Bel Edwards says the process is going well so far. The state's first shipments of the Pfizer vaccine arrived in New Orleans on Monday and have gradually made their... more » -
Schools face harsh penalties if new COVID-19 restrictions aren't followed Play Video
November 28, 2020 12:36 AM
CENTRAL - Fans who attended the Central High Playoff game, faced new strict COVID-19 regulations Friday night. "They are trying to keep people safe, but at the same time I think it's nonsense," Robert Burnette said. The father of a Central Wildcats player is... more » -
Florida lifts travel restrictions on La. residents
June 5, 2020 1:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Florida lifted the travel restrictions on Louisiana citizens Friday morning. La. Attorney General Jeff Landry thanked Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Fla. Attorney General Ashley Moody for working with him to lift the travel restrictions for Louisiana citizens during the COVID-19 crisis on Friday. Florida's... more » -
Bars and restaurants in New Orleans carry out new guidelines due to coronavirus outbreak
March 15, 2020 11:33 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Restaurants and bars located in New Orleans will have new guidelines to follow effective immediately. Mayor LaToya Cantrell, working in collaboration with the City of New Orleans' partners in the hospitality industry, has issued the following guidelines for bars and restaurants throughout the city in response... more » -
Bill aims to crack down on drunk drivers Play Video
May 5, 2019 10:37 PM
BATON ROUGE- A bill that sailed through a house committee last week will make it harder for drunk drivers to re-offend if it becomes law. The law closes a loophole that would require all first-time offenders to have an ignition interlock device. Currently, not all first-time offenders have to get... more » -
Mike VII handlers ask visitors to not bring stuffed animals, pets Play Video
September 4, 2017 2:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - Plush versions of Mike VII have been flying off of shelves at the LSU Sports Shop, but now Mike's handlers are asking the public not to bring them near the habitat. "We didn't realize that stuffed animals were an issue," said the Walker family, who had just... more »