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• Louisiana man contracts flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing near Lake Charles

  June 24, 2022 4:24 PM

  CAMERON PARISH - A man was infected with flesh-eating bacteria after going crabbing near Lake Charles. Jessie Abshire of Hackberry, La. was crabbing in what his wife said was only ankle-deep water for no more than two hours. Two days later, Abshire was in the ICU. Dr. Stephen... more »

• Raising Canes, partners provide 6,000 hot meals to Hurricane Ida relief workers

  September 17, 2021 9:31 AM

  HOUSTON, Texas – Hurricane Ida swept through south Louisiana with a fury that nearly leveled entire communities, bringing disaster upon disaster to residents who found themselves in its path. Flooded homes, power outages, lack of access to food, and much-needed medicine were only a few of the problems faced... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department urges locals to use generators with caution during hurricane Play Video

  August 29, 2021 1:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As Hurricane Ida continues to advance towards south Louisiana, the Baton Rouge Fire Department is ready to offer assistance as needed. Shortly before Hurricane Ida made landfall, Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) representative, Curt Monte spoke with WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza regarding the urgency of the situation.... more »

• Woman allegedly set relatives' home on fire after they tried to make her leave

  June 11, 2021 7:02 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A woman was arrested after she allegedly set fire to her relatives' home when they tried to kick her out. The state fire marshal's office said deputies investigated the home on Crown Drive in Ponchatoula on June 7 and determined Savannah Scariano, 25, started the fire. ... more »

• Man arrested after confessing to killing Kentwood couple, says deputies

  February 21, 2021 5:00 PM

  KENTWOOD, La. - Deputies arrested a man on Friday after he confessed to authorities about killing a Kentwood couple who was reported missing on Thursday (Feb. 18). The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year-old Kevin Buckley. Couple Iva Jane Travis, 54, and Lewis “Payton” Travis, 55, had not... more »

• Cassidy to host five town halls across southeast Louisiana

  February 20, 2017 11:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy will host five town halls across South Louisiana this week. Tuesday, Cassidy will join FEMA and SBA officials in Livingston Parish to discuss flood relief for local residents. Later in the week, he will host town halls in Jefferson, Assumption, Lafourche and... more »

• Juban Crossing Kohl's store closed permanently after flood Play Video

  November 3, 2016 5:10 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The Kohl’s department store in the Juban Crossing shopping center will not reopen after being damaged in August’s flooding. A spokesperson for the department store confirmed that the Crossing Way location will be closed permanently. Lyra O’Brien said customers can still find great value at the... more »