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• Boosie responds to charges accusing him of hitting security guard in head with hookah in Houston Play Video

  June 1, 2026 9:23 AM

  HOUSTON — Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz was in Houston court on Monday and now faces an aggravated assault charge after he allegedly hit a security guard in the back of the head with a glass hookah in Houston last week. According to court records, on May 24, the... more »

• If proposed 2026-27 budget is approved, teachers' starting pay will increase $6,000 at EBR Schools Play Video

  May 26, 2026 7:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The starting pay rate for an East Baton Rouge Parish School System teacher will increase by $6,000 if the district's proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year is approved. The budget proposes $21.8 million for a competitive compensation package, with a starting teacher salary of $56,000,... 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 »

• Over $2 million secured for safety efforts in Livingston Parish in new funding bill for DHS

  May 1, 2026 1:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Over $2 million has been secured for Livingston Parish in a funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The parish now has $2.6 million in Community Project Funding to aid public safety efforts, with funding being used to construct an emergency operations center. The center... more »

• Ascension Public Schools to roll out new gun detection technology on select campuses starting in May Play Video

  April 28, 2026 6:31 PM

  GEISMAR - Starting in May, Ascension Public Schools plans to test new security measures at three schools as part of a pilot program. School officials told students at Dutchtown High, Lowery Middle and Pecan Grove Primary to expect changes in the school arrival process. Dutchtown High Principal Barry... more »

• Police: Teen refuses to enter school, shoots dad and threatens officer; car speeds away and hits house Play Video

  April 14, 2026 9:32 AM

  HAMMOND — A 13-year-old boy who refused to get out of his father's car at the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus Tuesday was detained by police after he shot his dad and approached a school resource officer with a handgun, Hammond officials said. The school was shut down after the... more »

• Sheriff: 19 people arrested, 12 guns confiscated over weekend at Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Play Video

  April 13, 2026 1:25 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested 19 people and confiscated 12 guns over the weekend at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Tangipahoa Sheriff Gerald Sticker on Monday said the majority of those arrested were under the age of 25, including two juveniles. Those arrested at minimum face a charge of... more »

• State audit claims New Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's failures contributed to 2025 jailbreak

  April 10, 2026 1:30 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Failures in finances, staffing, and jail security may have contributed to the escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office in May 2025, according to a state audit. The evaluation of the sheriff's office operations from 2022 to 2025 began following a legislative request... more »

• Live Oak High School lifts lockdown after Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office investigates threat Play Video

  April 10, 2026 10:33 AM

  WATSON — Livingston Parish Sheriff deputies investigated a potential threat made to Live Oak High, resulting in the school's administration placing the campus on lockdown on Friday. According to deputies, the school received a threatening call around 9 a.m. Deputies said that there is currently no evidence of... more »

• Chief: 4 people have been banned from Strawberry Festival as Ponchatoula Police investigate threats Play Video

  April 9, 2026 2:04 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A total of four people have been banned from this weekend's Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula as local law enforcement agencies investigate four possible threats made to the event. In addition to 19-year-old Amari Sexton being banned from the festival after he had several of his devices seized... more »

• Congress' GOP leaders put forward money plan for Homeland Security, minus ICE and Border Patrol

  April 1, 2026 6:34 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a plan Wednesday to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security , moving past a split between the two Republican leaders that resulted in Congress leaving Washington last week without a fix to a record-setting partial... more »

• Churchgoers, officials say there is heightened awareness during Holy Week after church arson Play Video

  March 31, 2026 8:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As Holy Week continues, churches across the capital area are preparing for Easter services. However, several parishioners told WBRZ that they have concerns about safety due to recent events, including an arson at a Catholic church in Caldwell Parish that led to multiple arrests. "Security... more »

• 'It didn't make sense to me:' Travelers question ICE presence as TSA lines surge at Armstrong Airport Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:47 PM

  KENNER — Another day brought more long lines and frustration for travelers at Louis Armstrong International Airport, as security wait times stretched for hours Monday morning. The delays come as TSA workers continue calling out amid a partial government shutdown that has left many without pay for weeks. According... more »

• ICE officers will soon help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says Play Video

  March 21, 2026 6:26 PM

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a pair of social media posts, Trump first threatened... more »

• TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay Play Video

  March 21, 2026 11:28 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts. Union leaders and federal officials say these are just some of the financial pressures Transportation Security Administration agents are facing during an ongoing government funding lapse — the third shutdown in less than six months that... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry among 20 other governors who urge Senate Democrats to fund DHS Play Video

  March 6, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry, along with 20 other governors, urged Sen. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats to end the government shutdown and fund the Department of Homeland Security in a letter to Schumer on Thursday. According to the letter, the governors are "deeply concerned about public safety... more »

• Trump says Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary Play Video

  March 5, 2026 1:52 PM

  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary. Mullin will take over as secretary on March 31. "The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results... more »

• 'Leave the foolishness at home:' White Castle adds Mardi Gras security after Clinton parade shooting Play Video

  February 6, 2026 3:13 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — The town of White Castle announced added security measures for its upcoming Mardi Gras parade, just under a week after a shooting at a parade in Clinton injured six people, including a child. According to a Facebook post from the White Castle Police Department, Mayor John... more »

• House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to Trump Play Video

  February 3, 2026 2:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote was 217-214, and wraps up congressional work... more »

• Mid City Gras hosts annual Mardi Gras Ball to raise money amidst rising security costs Play Video

  January 18, 2026 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Mid City Gras Parade held its annual Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday, featuring this year's theme, the "Squirrel Olympics." Organizers said the theme is to celebrate everyone who goes for the gold in their lives. The ball also served as a fundraiser to aid the... more »

• Owners of Southern-affiliated apartments meet with law enforcement about safety amid WBRZ reports Play Video

  December 16, 2025 12:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The owners of Cadence Apartments met with Baton Rouge law enforcement to address student safety at the Southern-affiliated apartment after multiple WBRZ reports about crimes at the complex. Student Housing of America, a nonprofit organization that owns Cadence, met with East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney... more »

• MSY airport not expected to be affected by FAA cutting flights Play Video

  November 6, 2025 6:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - As the longest government shutdown in American history drags on, the FAA announced that it will cancel multiple flights at major airports; New Orleans' airport, thus far, looks to be unaffected. No flights have been cut from Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, but delays... more »

• The Louvre reopens 3 days after one of the biggest museum heists of the century Play Video

  October 22, 2025 8:27 AM

  PARIS (AP) — The Louvre reopened on Wednesday to long lines beneath its landmark Paris glass pyramid, just three days after one of the highest-profile museum thefts of the century stunned the world for its audacity and scale. The thieves slipped in and out of the world’s most visited... more »

• More than 400 officers part of heightened security ahead of New Orleans' NBA YoungBoy concert Play Video

  October 17, 2025 3:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — With Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy set to perform in his home state on Sunday and Monday, the New Orleans Police Department has announced it will heighten security in the Central Business District and French Quarter. NOPD will have more than 400 officers patrolling each night,... more »

• FBI searches home of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton Play Video

  August 22, 2025 8:27 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is searching the Maryland home of John Bolton, who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration as national security adviser but later became critical of the president, as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, a person familiar with the matter said... more »

• Iberville Parish students return to the classroom with new programs, increased security Play Video

  August 11, 2025 9:03 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — Schools in Iberville Parish welcomed students back to the classroom Monday morning. Technology is enhancing all aspects of students' lives this school year, especially at East Iberville Elementary and High School. "We have our seventh and eighth-grade STAR Academy, which is a project-based learning that... more »

• St. Mary Parish students return to school Thursday with increased security, realigned bus routes Play Video

  August 6, 2025 2:10 PM

  CENTERVILLE — St. Mary Parish students will have realigned bus routes as they return to classes Thursday, something Superintendent Buffy Fegenbush says will create shorter transportation times for students. "St. Mary Parish is very geographically spread out, and so there are some areas where transportation to school in the... more »

• Ascension Parish students return to classes with new technologies, strengthened security Play Video

  August 4, 2025 10:53 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - For the 2025-26 school year, the Ascension Parish School District is expanding technology in the classroom, bringing on more educational programs and continuing to strengthen security. In a rapidly advancing digital age, Chief Administrative Director Darby Lambert said the school system works year-round to get technology into... more »

• Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane Play Video

  July 8, 2025 11:11 AM

  For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports. The Transportation Security Administration is looking to abandon the additional security step that has for years bedeviled anyone passing through U.S airports, according... more »

• Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps Play Video

  May 6, 2025 3:39 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers who haven’t obtained a REAL ID by this week’s deadline received assurances from the head of Homeland Security that they will be able to fly after additional identity checks. But that didn’t prevent long lines of people at some government offices trying to get the identification... more »

• Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

  April 21, 2025 7:01 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders, The New York Times reported. A... more »

• Social Security head steps down over DOGE access of recipient information, AP sources say

  February 18, 2025 8:13 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information, according to two people familiar with the official’s departure who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Acting... more »

• Baker Police say local Walmart was burglarized while security was off due to the snowstorm Play Video

  January 24, 2025 3:03 PM

  BAKER — A Walmart in Baker was burglarized while the store was closed during the snowstorm earlier in the week. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said that the Plank Road store was without police security on Tuesday and Wednesday when the burglary occurred. The theft was discovered when... more »

• Federal Homeland Security agents arrest New Orleans teacher in sex trafficking investigation

  August 19, 2024 2:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS— Federal agents arrested a New Orleans area teacher who is accused of convincing a child from Mississippi to travel to Louisiana for commercial sex. Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Marshals took 36-year-old Aaron Johnson into custody Thursday. Agents say Johnson's arrest was in connection to a child... more »

• Peeping Tom violating tenant privacy in Garden District Play Video

  August 7, 2024 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are looking into a "Peeping Tom" wandering around at night in the Rittiner Terrace area of the Garden District. One tenant has captured video of a person or persons walking around after dark through yards, between houses, and looking into windows. It started the first... more »

• St. Mary Parish Schools welcome students back Wednesday with continued focus on security Play Video

  August 6, 2024 3:45 PM

  MORGAN CITY — St. Mary Parish Schools is starting the new school year on Wednesday with a continued focus on student safety, as well as continuing to introduce innovations to help the parish's 7,300 students. Superintendent Buffy Fegenbush said that the school district is prioritizing the safety of its... more »

• Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

  June 21, 2024 1:05 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Car dealerships across North America have faced major disruptions this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday. That led to an outage that continued to impact many... more »

• TSA will now accept digital drivers licenses at MSY, 26 other airports Play Video

  May 23, 2024 10:36 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Starting Thursday, Louisiana residents can now use their LA Wallet digital IDs to pass through TSA and make flying that much easier. Residents can now use the QR code in the official LA Wallet app to scan through TSA rather than presenting an agent with a... more »

• Labor, supply chain issues to blame for security light fix backlog Play Video

  July 22, 2022 3:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge business had been trying to get its security light repaired after it fell off of its pole a year ago. Having no success on their own, they contacted 2 On Your Side last week, and it was fixed the next day. Greg Miller... more »

• Outdated technology no longer works; medical alert company trying to reach customers Play Video

  March 4, 2022 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Last week, AT&T began its 3G network sunset. It didn't just affect phones, but everyday appliances. Some of that technology may be in your house, and you might not know it. Acadian On Call has been supplying medical alert systems for the last 25 years.... more »

• Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus

  October 29, 2021 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Law enforcement are committed to pushing troublemakers away from the only collegiate football game in Baton Rouge this weekend – extra officers will be on hand for the Southern home football game Saturday night, sources told WBRZ. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. The added... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Employees fear 19 reports filed about broken prison cells fell on deaf ears Play Video

  June 16, 2021 5:48 PM

  ST. GABRIEL- At one of the state's prisons that houses dangerous convicts, employees began sounding the alarm about broken cells back in 2019 according to documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Sources speaking to WBRZ on condition of anonymity, out of fear of retaliation, said numerous work orders... more »

• 2 National Guard members removed from inauguration security mission

  January 19, 2021 12:41 PM

  WASHINGTON - Officials removed two Army National Guard members from inauguration security efforts after vetting revealed they had ties to extremist groups. ABC News cites a federal official who said an FBI investigation determined the pair had ties to far-right fringe groups. No further details regarding which unit they... more »

• Louisiana National Guard troops deployed to Washington D.C. to assist security during the presidential inauguration

  January 16, 2021 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. – On Saturday the Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Governor John Bel Edwards, sent approximately 174 soldiers and airmen to assist the District of Columbia National Guard during the presidential inauguration. More than a week after the United States Capitol building invaded by rioters... more »

• Broadmoor among neighborhoods planning to add extra security with feed to BRPD Play Video

  December 8, 2020 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More eyes will soon be on a large neighborhood in Baton Rouge. The Broadmoor Crime District is getting ready to install security cameras and license plate readers at all 18 of the neighborhood entrances. This has been the plan for many years. "We have been a... more »

• Woman's Hospital upgrades security following slew of attacks on South Louisiana's medical personnel Play Video

  February 19, 2020 7:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Woman's Hospital is upgrading its security following a slew of hospital attacks in the area. One study revealed that a disturbing 75% of workplace attacks take place at medical facilities, and Baton Rouge is no stranger to such dangerous incidents. For example, in January, at... more »

• Door-to-door home alarm sale practices being investigated Play Video

  January 9, 2020 6:58 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - When Cornel Blouin had a knock on his door last November, he never suspected a thing. Now weeks later he says he's discouraged and wishes he was more observant. "They misrepresented themselves," said Blouin. For the last 15 years, Blouin has lived in his Prairieville home... more »

• LSU installs metal detectors for the first home game of the season Play Video

  September 5, 2018 3:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU installed 15 metal detectors in Tiger Stadium by Saturday. It's part of a plan to have the security measures at every entrance to the stadium by next year. The metal detectors were at Gates 23-28 Saturday. Keys, coins, belts, watches and jewelry can stay... more »

• Expect strict security plan at upcoming music festival here Play Video

  October 2, 2017 1:25 PM

  GONZALES – Authorities announced a coordinated safety plan for an upcoming country music festival scheduled for this weekend at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Festival promoters and Ascension Parish officials met Monday morning following the mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. More than fifty people were... more »

• Alarm system 'deal' turned out to be anything but Play Video

  August 25, 2017 6:19 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Security alarm representatives are going door to door in Port Allen. One man was convinced he'd been sold a deal, but it turns out he wasn't provided with the whole truth. John Morris thought he was getting a fair price for his Vivint security system, but... more »

• Purse snatcher prompts security boost at Gonzales Wal-Mart Play Video

  August 9, 2017 9:31 PM

  GONZALES - Police are stepping up security at the Wal-Mart on Airline Highway in Gonzales after several reported purse thefts. Gonzales Police say they are investigating after surveillance video showed a man following women around the store before snatching their possessions away. "There is an issue. There are... more »

• Security changes coming to Disney World's Magic Kingdom

  March 29, 2017 11:36 AM

  ORLANDO – Visitors can expect more lines soon at Walt Disney World, but not where they would normally expect. According to WFTV, the Orlando theme park is adding security checkpoints outside the Transportation and Ticket Center to screen guests before they get on a monorail or ferry. There... more »

• Brusly to consider installing security cameras Play Video

  March 6, 2017 7:16 PM

  BRUSLY – City leaders in Brusly are considering installing a series of security cameras around town in an effort to keep crime numbers low. Residents in Brusly say the community is quiet and tight-knit. Frederick Dupre said that he and his family have always felt safe in his... more »

• After departing Louisiana, two jets landed at Florida airport during shooting

  January 6, 2017 4:23 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Two aircraft that departed from a Louisiana airport landed at the Ft. Lauderdale airport as a gunman went on a rampage Friday afternoon. A Jet Blue flight and an Emirates flight both landed at 1:23 EST. The suspected gunman, Esteban Santiago, opened fire at 12:55 –... more »

• Iberville Parish Schools consider updated security system Play Video

  November 14, 2016 11:32 PM

  PLAQUEMINE- Iberville Parish School Board members considered updating the cameras and related equipment at all district campuses Monday. Officials say the current system is years overdue for an upgrade. "The resolution is poor so if you had to pull video it would be hard to make out a person,... more »

• Fight over Central High bathroom security

  October 28, 2016 11:38 PM

  Central- The City of Central Police were absent from Friday's high school football game. Central High School and the department are refusing to work together because of a spat two weeks ago. At the homecoming dance Central Police provided security. Male officers were stationed at the bathrooms but school... more »

• New Roads Mayor breaches security at Pointe Coupee Courthouse Play Video

  October 17, 2016 5:22 PM

  NEW ROADS- The embattled Mayor of New Roads facing corruption charges is under fire again. This time he's accused of breaching courthouse security as he entered the Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse for his arraignment last week. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Bud Torres issued a strongly worded letter to New Roads... more »

• Clear bags only now at LSU events

  September 7, 2016 9:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU football fans planning to attend Saturday's game against Mississippi State are being reminded of the university's new clear bag policy. The "Geaux Clear" policy allows those entering Tiger Stadium to carry only clear tote bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or... more »

• Livingston sheriff: 'I'm not going to tolerate crime' as area works to rebuild

  August 31, 2016 10:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON - In a stern Facebook video Thursday, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard reminded people a midnight to 6 a.m. curfew remains, and asked people to support the effort. "There are people that do not have anything anymore. What little they do have, it might be there home. I... more »

• Security will be tight for fallen officers' funerals Play Video

  July 20, 2016 6:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Security will be extremely tight for the funerals of the fallen law enforcement officers, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police. People were especially concerned about paying respects to the fallen officers during funeral processions and having a large concentration of... more »

• State Police, EBRSO, others to work security at Sterling funeral Play Video

  July 14, 2016 10:22 PM

  Baton Rouge - Thousands are expected to attend a funeral for Alton Sterling on Southern University's campus Friday morning. News 2 learned new information about the security plan for the large event. The basketball court inside F.G. Clark Activity Center has been converted into a place where people will... more »

• Motorcycle engine malfunction causes fire at business on Airline Highway

  June 11, 2016 12:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A spokesperson for the Baton Rouge Fire Department says an electrical malfunction in a motorcycle engine caused a fire at a business on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge Friday night. Crews were called to Audio & Security Systems in the 9500 block of Airline Highway at... more »

• Baton Rouge looking for federal grant to beef up security in Tigerland Play Video

  April 1, 2016 11:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Security upgrades are heading for Tigerland, in Baton Rouge. Tigerland is a string of bars located of Nicholson Drive, close to LSU's campus.The city is applying for almost $750,000 in federal dollars to make the college bars safer. Business owners say they will upgrade security no matter... more »

• Continued preps happening for inauguration day

  January 8, 2016 7:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Workers were getting prepared for the inauguration of governor-elect John Bel Edwards, all day Friday. Truck loads of magnolia trees and plants were being placed outside the capitol as well as inside, for the big day. Nearly 3,000 seats will be placed to accommodate guests. There will... more »

• Security beefed up ahead of "Nutcracker" ballet

  December 18, 2015 11:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you plan to attend a Baton Rouge Christmas tradition Saturday night, you will likely need to leave a little earlier this year. Heightened security measures will be in place at the River Center for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker - A Tale... more »