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• Two EBR school buses involved in crash on Nicholson Drive, no injuries reported

  August 17, 2026 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two East Baton Rouge Parish schools buses were involved in a crash on Nicholson Drive on Monday afternoon. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred when the bus clipped the mirror of another vehicle. No injuries were reported. "Students were on board one of the... more »

• Baker superintendent bans candy from schools after student consumes possibly laced edible Play Video

  August 17, 2026 11:17 AM

  BAKER — Superintendent of the City of Baker School System J.T. Stroder provided an update after a Baker High Student required medical attention on Friday after allegedly consuming an unknown substance. According to the Baker Police Department, a juvenile at Baker High School called 911 on Friday after consuming... more »

• Southern University students gather for worship event to kick off new school year Play Video

  August 16, 2026 11:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University brought students together at the start of a new school year with a worship event at the university amphitheater. Students gathered for "The Captain Calling: Sailing Into Worship," an event centered on faith and fellowship. "With today being Sunday and tomorrow being the... more »

• Baton Rouge law office hosts free back-to-school event connecting families to community services Play Video

  August 15, 2026 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Law Offices of Sandra James Page hosted the SJP Community Kick-Off Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday on Main Street in Baton Rouge. The free event provided families with school supplies, toiletries and health testing services. Guests also enjoyed free food, entertainment and a bounce house. ... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Heat, humidity, and pop-up storms to kick off the school year Play Video

  August 6, 2026 6:46 AM

  It is back to school time! To kick off the school year, expect heat, humidity, and pop-up showers and storms. Just like the last few days, downpours are possible but not everyone will get wet. Today & Tonight: Students heading back to class Thursday morning should prepare for muggy... more »

• Nonprofit hosts free back-to-school supply giveaway in Denham Springs Play Video

  August 2, 2026 6:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — JUMP nonprofit hosted a back-to-school supply giveway in Denham Springs on Sunday. The free event held at the LM Lockhart Center Gymnasium saw the organization giveway backpacks, school supplies and hygiene supplies ahead of the new school year. The event also featured food,music,free haircuts and... more »

• Doctors share tips on how to combat back-to-school anxiety as the new school year approaches Play Video

  August 1, 2026 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With just days left until the start of the new school year, many students may begin feeling anxious. Dr. Courtney Gunn from Ochsner Health joined WBRZ to share some tips on overcoming back-to-school anxiety. Gunn shared that many students get nervous at the beginning of... more »

• Baton Rouge General helps students prepare for the upcoming school year Play Video

  August 1, 2026 1:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge General hosted its "Ready, Set, School!" back-to-school event at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on Gus Young Avenue on Saturday. The free family event helped families check off overlooked items that can make a difference in students' comfort, safety and confidence... more »

• Tangipahoa Schools asks judge to halt construction on disputed property in Roseland Play Video

  July 30, 2026 7:35 PM

  ROSELAND - The Tangipahoa Parish School Board filed a lawsuit against the town of Roseland and its mayor over a parking lot that is now the site of construction for a new community center. With school starting in just over a week, the school board is asking a judge... more »

• Southern University's Department of Construction Management hosts Building Futures Summer Camp

  July 13, 2026 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University's Department of Construction Management hosted a Building Futures Summer Camp on Monday at the P.B.S. Pinchback Engineering Building. The program offers middle school students an opportunity to explore careers in construction and other related fields by offering hands-on learning experiences in construction, construction management,... more »

• Iberville Parish School District continues its search for a new superintendent

  July 13, 2026 2:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish School District continues its search for a new superintendent on Monday following Superintendent Louis M. Voiron Jr. 's approval to transition to an advisor. In May, the Iberville Parish School Board approved the transition with a 6-3 vote, also allowing the board to select... more »

• Acadian Ambulance's 12-week EMT course kicks off in Baton Rouge

  July 13, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Acadian Ambulance's Baton Rouge EMT course began on Monday, offering trainees a direct path to beginning a career in emergency medicine. The 12-week hybrid EMT course offered at a discounted tuition of $400 serves as the essential foundation for those looking to advance in Paramedic, Flight... more »

• High school students lead criminal justice forum in Baton Rouge featuring local leaders Play Video

  July 11, 2026 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office partnered with the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition on Saturday to host a youth-led criminal justice forum. The forum, led by 20 high school students known as the Legal Fellows, featured a panel of local justice leaders who discussed topics... more »

• Elizabeth Vowell Blades named new director of LSU's Office of Student Media

  July 10, 2026 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge journalist and news anchor Elizabeth Vowell Blades is the new director of LSU's Office of Student Media. Blades has been in the news industry for more than 15 years, working as an anchor and reporter. Blades is no stranger to LSU's Manship School... more »

• Livingston Parish students earn top 10 awards at National Beta Convention Play Video

  July 2, 2026 1:59 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish students earned top-10 awards at the National Beta Convention in Nashville. The convention, held from June 16 to 20, saw students compete against each other in various displays of creativity, leadership, and academic achievement. Denham Springs, Holden and French Settlement High School earned 17... more »

• A killing in Opelousas sparked debate at the Justice Department about civil rights laws

  June 29, 2026 10:46 AM

  OPELOUSAS — In October 1951, John Lester Mitchell, a World War II veteran and a founder of the local NAACP chapter, went with two other men to sign up to vote. No African American had succeeded in registering to vote in St. Landry Parish in decades, as local officials... more »

• Zachary school district, contracted bus company disagree over who is liable in school bus rape case Play Video

  June 25, 2026 2:31 PM

  ZACHARY — The Zachary Community School District and the school bus company it contracts with are in a legal disagreement over who is liable after a middle school student said she was sexually attacked by classmates on a school bus. The girl's parents sued both the Zachary school district... more »

• New principals appointed to 3 St. Mary Parish public schools

  June 16, 2026 2:15 PM

  ST. MARY PARISH — Three St. Mary Parish public schools will have new leadership this upcoming school year, the parish school system announced. Rebecca Pye was appointed as the new principal of Bayou Vista Elementary. Her predecessor, Kiante Gunner, was named Director of Human Resources. Pye previously served five... more »

• Baton Rouge program offers free meals to kids 18 and under this summer Play Video

  June 8, 2026 3:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery and Louisiana Sun Meals are offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 and under through a Summer Meal Program. The program runs through June 30, with no meal service on June 19. No registration is required. Meals are... more »

• Assumption Parish Schools offers students the ability to take 100% of their classes online Play Video

  June 8, 2026 11:36 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish Schools announced on Monday that it is offering students the ability to take 100% of their classes online through the Assumption Parish Schools Virtual Academy. Students enrolled in the program will remain part of the Assumption Parish School system, allowing them to participate in school... more »

• Enhanced high school graduation security in EBR after fight, gun arrest at ceremony Play Video

  May 20, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school graduation ceremonies resumed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center following a fight and gun arrest there on Monday, May 18. Broadmoor High and Glen Oaks High Schools' graduations were the first ceremonies held there on Wednesday since a group of people started fighting during... more »

• 18-year-old arrested, allegedly tried to bring gun into graduation ceremony Play Video

  May 19, 2026 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun into a high school graduation ceremony after a fight broke out. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer saw Allen Applewhite fighting several people inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center at Southern University. ... more »

• Voters reject amendment for St. George to create its own school district Play Video

  May 16, 2026 9:25 PM

  ST. GEORGE — After its near-15-year push to separate from the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, Louisiana voters rejected St. George’s effort to create its own school system. With about all of the state's 3,722 precincts reporting unofficial returns, Amendment 2 was failing 69% to 31%. It fared... more »

• DA files to have teen's bond revoked after he was arrested for second time in 6 days Play Video

  May 12, 2026 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore wants an 18-year-old's bond revoked for charges stemming from the first of his two arrests within six days. Xavier Williams was arrested on April 29 for allegedly trying to hit his girlfriend at his uncle's house in Baker. He... more »

• Pass the Torch luncheon celebrates Baton Rouge scholarship winners Play Video

  May 11, 2026 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Pass the Torch scholarship luncheon was held on Monday at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Baton Rouge. The luncheon celebrated the 2026 Pass the Torch Scholarship winners and applicants from Scotlandville High School and Baker High School. "I feel like I worked pretty hard.... more »

• New report says Louisiana's system for funding public schools is outdated, proposes changes Play Video

  May 11, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana's system for funding public schools is outdated, according to a report by Louisiana Kids Matter. The report includes changes to the current funding system, Louisiana's Minimum Foundation Program, that would send money to schools based on students' needs. The current system determines how much... more »

• Southern University plans to expand student housing with $77 million residence halls Play Video

  May 10, 2026 3:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University is planning to expand its housing options with a new $43 million residence hall for freshmen and sophomores, approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents in April, according to The Advocate . The dorm will feature four stories with room for about 500 beds,... more »

• LSU to begin offering bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence this fall Play Video

  May 9, 2026 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting in the fall of 2026, LSU will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. LSU said the degree, offered through the University’s College of Engineering, will make it the first university in the state to offer it. In recent years, LSU... more »

• Amendment would create new St. George school district; see arguments for, against ballot measure Play Video

  May 9, 2026 4:55 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Voters across Louisiana will decide if the City of St. George can break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and form its own school district on May 16. If approved, the St. George Community School System would become its own district. According to... more »

• EBRSO used license plate readers to track down school bus shooting suspects in minutes Play Video

  May 6, 2026 7:23 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - Three cousins were arrested mere minutes after deputies say they followed a school bus and shot a teenager as he got off it in East Baton Rouge Parish. East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies took Cameron Williams, 19; Xavier Williams, 18; and Kriston Williams, 18,... more »

• Baton Rouge elementary students surprise principal after she beat cancer Play Video

  May 6, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Principal Kathie Johnson, who recently beat cancer, thought she was going into school for a routine meeting when she received the surprise of a lifetime. On Wednesday, students and staff at Villa Del Rey Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School wore green to honor their principal,... more »

• DA aims to revoke bond for Istrouma student previously arrested on gun charges Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore wants to have an Istrouma High School student, who was previously arrested after a gun went off during class, put back in jail in East Baton Rouge. According to court documents, the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office filed a motion... more »

• Police arrest man accused of stealing 7 school buses in a month Play Video

  April 22, 2026 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man accused of stealing seven school buses from three schools over the course of a month. Christopher Johnson, 20, was arrested Tuesday on seven counts of theft of a motor vehicle. WBRZ previously reported that he was wanted for allegedly... more »

• Advocates rally in Baton Rouge in support of expanding the LA Gator Scholarship Program Play Video

  April 22, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students, families, and advocates rallied at the Pentagon Barracks in Downtown Baton Rouge, calling for more funding for the LA Gator Scholarship Program. Kamyrn McKinnis is a graduating senior at Jehovah Jireh Christian Academy. It's a private school in Baton Rouge that she attends with help... more »

• George Rodrigue Foundation announces 2026 scholarship contest winners; see and hear the winning pieces

  April 22, 2026 2:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts has announced the winners of its annual visual art and songwriting contests, who will each receive a share of $25,000 in scholarships. The Rodrigue Foundation's theme for its 2026 contest was "Unveiling the Bayou: Light and Shadow." Thirteen... more »

• Coroner identifies Hammond father allegedly killed by his 13-year-old son at school drop-off Play Video

  April 20, 2026 12:42 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man allegedly shot and killed by his 13-year-old son outside a Hammond school last week. Damien Combs, 45, was shot on April 14 outside the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street, officials said. Police said his 13-year-old... more »

• Louisiana schools to implement updated reading and writing standards in 2027

  April 13, 2026 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Students in Louisiana will soon benefit from new English language arts standards that place a stronger emphasis on reading and writing fundamentals, state education officials said Monday. The new standards, developed by Louisiana educators through a public review process led by the Louisiana Department of Education,... more »

• Protesters call for school closure six months after Smitty's explosion Play Video

  April 4, 2026 7:22 PM

  ROSELAND — Protesters are calling for the immediate closure of a school near the site of the August 2025 Smitty's Supply explosion. Demonstrators walked to City Hall demanding protection for children who attend Roseland Montessori School. Allie Ponvelle with the Blue Shirt Justice League said she worries for those... more »

• Would cheer, dance and lacrosse be safer if sanctioned as high school sports? Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A House resolution seeks to recognize high school dance, cheer and lacrosse teams as sanctioned sports in a move that could bring greater structure and safety oversight to activities long popular among students but not governed like traditional athletics. House Concurrent Resolution 10 , introduced by... more »

• Scotlandville Magnet High student arrested for allegedly shooting classmate after fight at school Play Video

  April 2, 2026 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Scotlandville Magnet High School student was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot at three of his younger classmates after school, hitting one of them in the arm. According to an arrest affidavit from the Baton Rouge Police Department, a 15-year-old student intervened in... more »

• Water problems force closure of St. Helena College and Career Academy Play Video

  April 1, 2026 1:06 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish school officials say they will close its College and Career Academy at 1 p.m. Wednesday because the facility doesn't have any water service. The closure impacts only the St. Helena College and Career Academy and other school campuses will remain open. "We apologize... more »

• St. Amant High School hosts farmers market featuring student projects Play Video

  March 28, 2026 12:15 PM

  ST. AMANT —Students from the St. Amant High School Agriscience Department, along with students from the Future Farmers of America, held a farmer's market on Saturday at the St. Amant High School Greenhouse. The farmer's market gave residents in the area an opportunity to shop for vegetables, herbs, house... more »

• 5th Circuit says Ten Commandments law to remain in effect while ACLU appeals to US Supreme Court Play Video

  March 24, 2026 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal appeals court said Tuesday that a law ordering Louisiana's public schools and universities to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom will remain in effect while the ACLU takes a challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in... more »

• Special education teacher arrested for allegedly abusing 6-year-old student in Loranger Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:41 PM

  LORANGER — A special education teacher accused of physically abusing a student at Loranger Elementary School has been arrested, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. The sheriff's office said a school resource officer was tipped off by school leadership about an incident between special education teacher Laura Tallo,... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish schools to hold job fair for teachers Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:29 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Schools announced that a teacher job fair would be held on Tuesday, March 24. The fair will be held at the West Baton Rouge Convention Center from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. New hires for the 2026-2027 school year will receive a... more »

• New Orleans teacher arrested on child porn charges additionally charged with video voyeurism Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A French teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, previously arrested on child pornography charges, has been additionally charged with video voyeurism of a child under 17. According to the Louisiana Department of Justice, 49-year-old Benoit G. Cransac was originally arrested by... more »

• Southern University reveals new amphitheater and outdoor classroom Play Video

  March 20, 2026 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University officially opened a new amphitheater and outdoor classroom on Friday. The amphitheater, which can hold up to 1,500 people, was conceived during the pandemic as a way for students to continue learning in an outdoor setting. The design of the amphitheater reflects the... more »

• Albany High teacher arrested on sexual battery charge; investigators urge others to come forward Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:13 PM

  ALBANY — A former Albany High School teacher and wrestling coach is facing charges after being accused of inappropriate behavior involving students. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Byron Humphrey was booked Wednesday afternoon for misdemeanor sexual battery. He is listed on Albany High School’s website as... more »

• Southern University School of Nursing celebrates Best Nursing School award Play Video

  March 16, 2026 11:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Southern University School of Nursing celebrated being named the best nursing school in the country by Nurse.org. Southern has received the accolade from the nursing news and education resource two years in a row. “Being named Best Nursing School in the U.S. for two... more »

• Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School invites community to step back in time with annual auction Play Video

  March 15, 2026 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School invites the community to step back in time with its annual speakeasy auction featuring an evening of food, entertainment and fundraising to support students and programs at the school. "All of the funds that we raise support ... the school,"... more »

• Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent being considered for CEO of Chicago Public Schools

  March 13, 2026 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent Dr. Narcisse is in the running to be the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools, according to the Chicago Board of Education. The board said more than 100 candidates applied nationwide, with the current names being considered for the... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to host community meeting on realignment and school start times

  March 13, 2026 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced plans on Friday to host a community meeting discussing the district's proposed realignment plans and adjustments to school start times. At the meeting, district leaders will provide information and gather feedback from families, educators and community members regarding... more »

• Ponchatoula High School experiences power outage; students being sent home early

  March 13, 2026 10:12 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula High School experienced a power outage on Friday morning. The school initially said that Entergy identified the issue, but later said that Entergy was not able to restore power to the school on Friday morning. "We are coordinating buses to pick up students and transfer... more »

• More than 200 area high school students learn about maritime careers from industry professionals Play Video

  March 12, 2026 7:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More than 200 Baton Rouge area high school students attended the third-annual Maritime Careers Educational Roadshow on Thursday, where they learned about careers in one of Louisiana's top industries. Students met maritime professionals, heard directly from industry leaders and experienced career opportunities at interactive stations. ... more »

• 'Another child, stray bullet:' School and community leaders call for an end to violence Play Video

  March 11, 2026 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School and community leaders called for an end to shootings on Wednesday, after the deaths of two different children in two different incidents in the past week. East Baton Rouge School Superintendent Lamont Cole said it didn't matter whether the children attended EBR Schools; both are... more »

• Kentwood High Magnet School moves students after AC unit malfunctions generating smoke

  March 9, 2026 2:18 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood High Magnet School released a statement saying that all students are safe after a malfunctioning AC unit began generating smoke Monday morning. Due to the smoke, the school moved students to the junior high side of campus. School officials said the smoke has since been... more »

• Memorial services announced for former LSU tight end William Frederick Truax III Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Memorial services were announced for a former LSU football player. William Frederick Truax III, also known as Billy Truax and Poppi Tru, died on Jan. 7 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 82. Truax originally enrolled in the Holy Cross boarding school in New... more »

• St. Helena Parish School District announces new partnership to provide free ACT preparation to students Play Video

  March 2, 2026 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Helena Parish School District on Monday announced a new partnership with Top Tutors for Us to provide free ACT preparation to students in the district. Top Tutors for Us, founded by Louisiana native Angelica Harris, who developed her own test prep system after raising her... more »

• Congressman Cleo Fields visits East Baton Rouge Parish schools as part of new initiative Play Video

  February 27, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Congressman Cleo Fields visited several schools in East Baton Rouge Parish on Friday to educate students on the role of government through a new initiative. The Congress to the Classroom initiative aims to strengthen students' understanding of government, highlight the importance of education and encourage civic... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards announces annual workforce experience for high school students Play Video

  February 27, 2026 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced an annual workforce experience for high school students on Friday. The 2026 Mayor's Youth Workforce Experience is a paid eight-week summer career awareness and internship program being offered to high school students. The program aims to connect teens with professional mentors,... more »

• REPORT: Baton Rouge nonprofit allegedly paid for man awaiting murder trial to speak to kids about gun safety Play Video

  February 27, 2026 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge nonprofit part of a corruption investigation allegedly paid for a man awaiting trial for murder to speak to children about gun safety and violence, according to a report by The Advocate . According to city-parish records, Safe, Hopeful, Healthy paid 36-year-old Marvin Payne... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office introduces new initiative investing in students Play Video

  February 22, 2026 3:44 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office introduced a new initiative designed to directly invest in students within the parish on Saturday. The Futures Project, a 10-lesson curriculum taught each semester, will focus on helping students navigate real-life challenges while building skills to succeed in the future.... more »

• EBR School Board to vote on next steps for new high school Play Video

  February 18, 2026 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will take votes on several multimillion dollar projects. One of the projects includes a new high school located within the proposed St. George independent school district. WBRZ spoke to Michael Faulk, a former superintendent of the Central... more »

• Franklin Mardi Gras parade rolls through town Play Video

  February 17, 2026 3:07 PM

  FRANKLIN — The Franklin Mardi Gras parade rolled through town on Tuesday as the city joined the state-wide Carnival celebration. Families began lining Main Street more than an hour before the parade started. Parade-goers got to see the Franklin High School Marching Band, dance groups and dozens of... more »

• Two students arrested for fighting teachers on back-to-back days at Istrouma High School Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two Istrouma High School students were arrested for fighting school faculty on consecutive days, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Jordan George was arrested for battery of a school teacher. The next day, 17-year-old Tyra Tillman was arrested on the same charge.... more »

• 2 Make a Difference: The Steam Expo Play Video

  February 13, 2026 11:44 PM

  GREENSBURG — In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers the St. Helena Parish Steam Expo, which provides experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts/agriculture and math outside of the classroom. If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary... more »

• Man convicted of fatally shooting 14-year-old, injuring 2 outside Bogalusa High basketball game

  February 12, 2026 1:57 PM

  BOGALUSA — A man was found guilty of fatally shooting a 14-year-old and injuring two others who broke into a car outside a Bogalusa High School Basketball game. Keldric Harry, 18, was convicted on one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder. According to... more »

• Westdale Middle School holds sixth annual white coat ceremony for aquaponics students Play Video

  February 11, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Westdale Middle School held its sixth annual white coat ceremony on Wednesday for students in its aquaponics program. The aquaponics program allows students to grow plants and raise fish in a controlled indoor lab environment while learning real-world STEM skills. Nearly 30 students received white lab... more »

• Liberty Magnet High School students stage walk out in protest of ICE operations Play Video

  February 6, 2026 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Students at Liberty Magnet High School staged a walkout on Friday in protest of ICE operations around the country and within the state. The protests come after two U.S. citizens were shot in Minneapolis in January and the highly publicized attempted removal of a 5-year-old boy... more »

• Baker High School debuts new auditorium at Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony Play Video

  February 3, 2026 6:23 PM

  BAKER — Baker High School debuted its new auditorium at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. Students celebrated with a performance on the new stage. The upgraded auditorium can seat more than 700 people. School officials said they have big plans for the new space. "This building symbolizes... 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 »

• ESPN's College GameDay heads to Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 1, 2026 1:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — ESPN's College GameDay is headed to Baton Rouge on Feb. 14 for a rival game between No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks and the No. 6 LSU Tigers. The game will be live on ABC and WBRZ from the Pete Maravich Center beginning at 7 p.m. with... more »

• Westdale Middle counselor found dead after being accused of inappropriately messaging minor Play Video

  January 28, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Westdale Middle Magnet School counselor accused this month of inappropriately messaging a minor was found dead on the campus of the former Glen Oaks Middle School on Wednesday, the same day he was named in an arrest warrant, sources tell WBRZ. Quinton Dixon's body was... more »