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  • One year after toddler's fentanyl death exposed failures at DCFS, father convicted in federal drug case

    October 19, 2023 2:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The father of a 2-year-old boy who fatally consumed fentanyl after repeated close calls at a drug-filled home in Baton Rouge took a plea deal this week in a separate federal drug case. The case led to a reckoning at the Department of Children and Family... more »
  • Customer says Amazon digital service charges unexplained Play Video

    November 17, 2017 7:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For the past year, small charges have slowly been adding up on one man's credit card bill. He recently found out, he'd been paying for TV subscriptions through his Amazon Prime account and had no idea. Randy Rice lives in an Amazon Prime household and receives... more »
  • Women arrested for allegedly posing as dentists, providing services to illegal immigrants

    June 29, 2017 5:21 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman was arrested for practicing dentistry without a license and providing services to illegal immigrants. Attorney General Jeff Landry announced that 51-year-old Nancy Brown was arrested following an investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation It was discovered that... more »
  • Recognizing National EMS Week Play Video

    May 26, 2017 6:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Paramedics working countless hours in the community are recognized for doing what they do best. This week marks National EMS Week. Friday, WBRZ joined an EMS crew in the middle of their shift as it responded to calls around East Baton Rouge Parish. The ride-along included... more »
  • Services planned for 6-year-old Mississippi boy shot to death after car theft

    May 24, 2017 11:51 AM

    CANTON - Services have been set for a 6-year-old boy shot to death after a car theft outside a Jackson grocery store. WLBT-TV reports that a celebration of life for Kingston Frazier is planned for noon Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Byron McBride Jr.; Dwan Wakefield Jr.; and D'Allen... more »
  • Goodwood library to offer free restoration services for flood-damaged photos

    April 19, 2017 1:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Library is offering photo restoration services for residents whose photos were damaged in the August flood. The library is partnering with Operation Photo Rescue to offer services for two days to those who wish to recover their photos. The two-day event will... more »
  • Massage parlor closes amid sheriff's office investigation Play Video

    April 17, 2017 9:50 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Three women are facing charges in Ascension Parish for giving massages without a license. A sign outside of the E & W Health Center on Airline Highway says the business is undergoing renovations. But the lights were off outside and no one came to the door... more »
  • Director of Habitat for Humanity recognized by Beyonce for service to BR community Play Video

    March 8, 2017 5:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – One woman has been recognized by music superstar Beyonce for her contribution to the Baton Rouge community following the August flood. Beyonce's website shared a post about "Women Making History" and featured Lynn Clark, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge .... more »
  • BRFD to hold expos for those interested in service

    November 28, 2016 11:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department will be hosting informational expos for those interested in working for the department. The first expo will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at BRFD headquarters located at 8011 Merle Gustafson Drive. The second expo... more »
  • Aramark to lay off more than 200 employees at Lafayette Medical Center

    October 17, 2016 10:38 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Aramark Healthcare Services, LLC, stationed at the Lafayette Medical Center, has announced that more than 200 employees will be laid off later this year. Lafayette Medical Center did not renew its contract with the company and will result in Aramark ceasing operations at the hospital on Dec.... more »
  • Funeral services for WBR deputy and daughter set for Saturday

    September 29, 2016 6:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A deputy who was killed along with her daughter in a double-murder suicide on Tuesday will be laid to rest on Saturday. Corporal Donna LeBlanc and her 21-year-old daughter, Carli Jo, were killed during a shooting at their home. Police identified the shooter as their neighbor,... more »
  • Denham Springs temporary post office offers 24-hour pickup service

    September 8, 2016 4:47 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs residents now have access to 24-hour pickup service for P.O. box mail at the temporary postal office. P.O. Box pickup is now available 24 hours a day for seven days a week at the temporary Denham Springs post office that has been set up... more »
  • Baton Rouge Police Officer Matthew Gerald laid to rest Play Video

    July 21, 2016 1:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A large crowd turned out for the first of three funerals for officers slain during last Sunday’s tragic ambush shooting. A viewing for Officer Matthew Gerald took place earlier on Friday morning at the site of his funeral service which began at 11 a.m. at Healing... more »
  • Vigil for fallen officers at Healing Place church Play Video

    July 19, 2016 2:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A large vigil was held Wednesday night at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge. More than two-thousand people were in attendance. The crowd was made up of denominations from across the city. Watch the video of the emotional vigil here. Here's what's planned for Thursday:... more »
  • Al Sharpton among speakers at Sterling funeral Friday

    July 11, 2016 5:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Alton Sterling's funeral will be held Friday at Southern Univeristy, according to a release from the school. Viewing will be from 8 to 10:30 am before the funeral at 11 am in the university's F.G. Clark Activity Center. Sterling, 37, was shot to death by... more »
  • Funeral for Jefferson Parish deputy to be held Monday

    June 27, 2016 1:20 PM

    GRETNA – Funeral services for a Jefferson Parish Sheriff's deputy that was shot and killed Wednesday, June 22 in the line of duty will be held Monday afternoon. Deputy David Michel, Jr., 51, was shot to death near a Dunkin' Donuts on Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey. Witnesses told investigators the... more »
  • Family, friends remember John Mahaffey Play Video

    April 30, 2016 11:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – For twenty years, John Mahaffey was the face of WBRZ News. That million-dollar smile, iconic voice, often mocked but never duplicated. Remembered as the duke by his colleagues and remembered as dad by his loving daughters. “I was so lucky to have him as my father.... more »
  • Mental health services see spike in demand as hospitals close Play Video

    November 30, 2015 7:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The growing mental health crisis in the Baton Rouge area was highlighted with the ongoing demolition of the Greenwell Springs Mental Hospital, and alternate services are struggling to keep up with the demand. Joyce Louis and Debra Kennedy are sisters who run an organization they call Shekinak... more »

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