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  • Special delivery: Game ball on its way to Bayou Classic via traditional BR-to-NOLA run

    November 24, 2023 11:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Before the sun came up, the run was on. The annual ROTC Football Run got underway at 5:30 a.m. Friday in Baton Rouge. Members of the ROTC programs from Southern and Grambling universities are taking turns toting the pigskin to New Orleans, where it is... more »
  • Southern Jags rallying around former football star & assistant coach diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Play Video

    October 16, 2023 12:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Sean Wallace, a highly decorated football player and assistant coach at Southern University, has been blindsided by a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Those close to Wallace, a safeties coach for the Southern Jags, say the disease was found recently after Wallace went to an urgent... more »
  • BRPD: Men accused of raping unconscious teens after buying them drinks; assault was caught on video

    September 11, 2023 6:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two men, including a now-fired middle school football coach, are suspected of illegally giving drinks to a pair of underage women and then raping those same women in a parking lot after they blacked out. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 24-year-old Donald Johnson on Sunday... more »
  • Ticket site back up after LSU-SU fans reported issues trying to obtain purchased tickets before game

    September 10, 2022 3:24 PM

    UPDATE: As of 3:38 p.m., the LSU ticket website was back up and running for fans to access tonight's tickets. Read the original story below: BATON ROUGE - Multiple people reported issues with digital tickets ahead of the long awaited LSU versus Southern University game Saturday. A... more »
  • Former Southern football player killed during botched carjacking near Atlanta

    July 11, 2022 7:15 PM

    GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A former Southern University football player was shot to death Sunday afternoon during a botched carjacking. WSB-TV reports that Bradley Coleman, 29, was filling his tires at a gas station when a car with three people inside backed into a parking space next to him.... more »
  • LSU-Southern football game will air on SEC Network

    June 15, 2022 10:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU and Southern University's first-ever football faceoff will air live on national television this fall. The game will broadcast live on the SEC Network Sep. 10. Kickoff is at 6:30 in Tiger Stadium. Jaguar Football Set to Play LSU on SEC Network https://t.co/1EDs5ZCdCz —... more »
  • Former players applaud Southern's hire of longtime assistant Play Video

    December 7, 2021 10:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As Eric Dooley was being introduced as the 20th head coach of Southern University's football team, BREC superintendent Corey Wilson was in a meeting at the Baton Rouge Zoo nearby. As soon as that meeting ended, he knew he had to get to campus. "Knowing where... more »
  • Southern wins third straight Bayou Classic in rout of Grambling 49-7 Play Video

    April 17, 2021 4:40 PM

    Thanks to a high flying offense and an even better defense Southern takes down Grambling 49-7 to push their Bayou Classic winning streak to three. Quarterback Ladarius Skelton with almost 200 yards of total offense all by himself. Skelton was named game MVP for third straight time. Jags now lead... more »
  • Southern University System campuses to hold multiple vaccination events April 10

    April 7, 2021 10:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Mass vaccination events are appearing across Louisiana as state health officials continue to work alongside the public in providing citizens in every parish with access to COVID-19 vaccines. Southern University announced Wednesday (April 7) that five of its campuses will partner with various local community organizations... more »
  • Ochsner, Southern University team up for mass vaccination event Play Video

    March 27, 2021 8:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - People lined up their cars on Saturday outside of Southern University's F.G. Clark Activity Center to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Southern University paired up with Ochsner to bring a mass vaccination site to North Baton Rouge. "It's a very fast and easy process," said vaccine receiver,... more »
  • HBCU Legacy Bowl debuts in Louisiana next year

    March 18, 2021 11:47 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - The NFL and Pro Football Hall of Fame are partnering with Tulane University to launch the HBCU Legacy Bowl, giving coaches and players at historically Black colleges an opportunity to shine on a national stage. The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced the postseason all-star... more »
  • Southern Jaguars return to Mumford Stadium for only home game of the season Play Video

    March 7, 2021 12:13 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Fans turned out Saturday for Southern University's first and only home game of their football season. Pushing their season back to Spring 2021 due to COVID-19 that game was hosted at A.W. Mumford Stadium with strict guidelines set in place. "We're out... more »
  • FINAL | Arkansas-Pine Bluff 33 vs. Southern Jaguars 30

    March 6, 2021 4:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Southern University Jaguars has started their football season in the spring playing their first home game on Saturday (March 6). The Jaguars are going head to head with Arkansas - Pine Bluff in their first home game of the season at A.W. Mumford Stadium. ... more »
  • North Carolina discontinues Confederate flag license plates

    February 3, 2021 12:29 PM

    North Carolina will no longer issue license plates bearing the Confederate flag, the state announced Tuesday. An official with the North Carolina Department of Transportation told ABC News that it will stop issuing the specialty plates at the beginning of the year. Those who already have the plates will... more »
  • Second miner found dead following roof collapse at Louisiana salt mine

    December 14, 2020 3:52 PM

    AVERY ISLAND - Officials say a rescue team recovered the second of two missing miners following the collapse of the roof of a Louisiana salt mine. Sadly, the second missing miner was also fatally injured in the accident at the Avery Island mine. The incident happened Monday morning... more »
  • Bayou Classic fans anxiously await November's rescheduled game

    November 27, 2020 3:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - This time last year, football fans across Louisiana were preparing to represent their favorite teams in the Bayou Classic face-off between the Southern University Jaguars and Grambling State University's Tigers. But the traditional game, normally played in the final Saturday of November, has been postponed by... more »
  • With Mardi Gras parades banned, Human Jukebox coming to terms with quiet carnival season Play Video

    November 17, 2020 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The sound of notes are noticeably missing from the Southern University band hall this fall. There are no halftime routines to run through, no events to prepare for. "We had hurricanes, tornadoes, different things that give us a two-week setback, but never have we been able... more »
  • Southern University's elementary teacher prep program named as one of top in the nation

    October 23, 2020 6:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE — An educational program for aspiring teachers instituted by one of south Louisiana's universities has received national recognition. Southern University and A&M College announced Thursday that its undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the top in the country by the National Council on Teacher... more »
  • Southern, LSU release number of current COVID cases Play Video

    September 3, 2020 11:51 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Novel coronavirus has been responsible for the deaths of more than 863,000 individuals across the globe, and its with this sobering number in mind that heads of universities in south Louisiana urge students to follow all safety guidelines implemented for the protection of campus communities. Both... more »
  • Southern University to reopen Friday

    August 23, 2020 4:01 PM

    UPDATE: Southern University will reopen its campus and resume classes Friday. ***** BATON ROUGE - Southern will be closed and classes cancelled on Monday through Thursday this week. Preparations have been made for on-campus residential students to shelter in place, the university said. Students who went home... more »
  • NBA player Chris Paul sports head-to-toe SU gear

    August 21, 2020 9:36 AM

    NBA Player Chris Paul, has gear that even the most dedicated Southern Jags fans can get on board with. Paul, while playing in the playoffs of the NBA 'bubble', has consistently been sporting HBCU pride. Thursday was 'THE' Southern University's turn to have a moment in the spotlight.... more »
  • Southern prepares to welcome students back to campus with modified move-in day Play Video

    August 3, 2020 9:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As many students pack up to prepare for moving into dorms, Southern University has reworked that process to make it safer even though it sacrifices some school traditions. "The move-in process had to change," Tracie Abraham, Southern's e xecutive director of student services and residential life... more »
  • Southern, UL Lafayette to receive $300,000 in federal funding

    July 31, 2020 3:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Southern University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will each receive $300,000 in federal funding to assist with the losses caused by COVID-19, Senator Bill Cassidy announced Friday. The grants given to both universities are funded by the Economic Development Agency, (EDA), which comes from the... more »
  • Southern University Law Center temporarily cancels classes, prepares to launch remote classes

    March 13, 2020 10:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Southern University's Law Center has announced that as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus, the school is canceling classes from March 16-22. After this brief cancellation of classes, courses will move to a hybrid, distance learning, online, or remote format. Critical courses, externships, and... more »
  • SWAC to play men's and women's basketball tournaments without fans due to coronavirus fears

    March 11, 2020 6:35 PM

    BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced attendance restrictions for this weekends men's and women's basketball tournaments in Birmingham, Alabama. Only team personnel and family will be able to attend games. No general fans will be allowed. SWAC going with team personnel and family only for... more »
  • LSU moving classes online through rest of spring semester Play Video

    March 11, 2020 3:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU announced Thursday it is moving classes online through the rest of the spring semester in response to the nationwide coronavirus outbreak. A statement from the university said Friday will be the final day of normal classes for the spring. Classes are canceled through the week... more »
  • Still recovering from life-changing injury, former SU football player moves into new wheelchair-accessible home Play Video

    July 18, 2019 7:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Nearly four years after a devastating hit changed the course of his life, former Southern University football player Devon Gales and his family are moving into a new home, and he will be tackling a new life. “It feels like a dream come true. Something that... more »
  • Southern's Baseball team mourns the loss of their life long fan Play Video

    March 8, 2019 8:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Southern University's baseball players took the field Friday, with heavy hearts after losing a piece of their team. 71-year-old Superfan Ben Keller, better known as "Po Ben", passed away Thursday. He has supported Southern's Baseball team for more than three decades. "Po Ben, we go... more »
  • Southern's Human Jukebox to march in St. Patrick's Day parade in Baton Rouge Play Video

    March 7, 2019 5:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Human Jukebox will be featured in next weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, the Wearin’of the Green . It’s a rare appearance for the Southern band in a local parade. Phil’s Oyster Bar and Uncle Earl’s Bar owners secured the band’s appearance. The band will... more »
  • Alcorn State beats Southern 37-28 in SWAC championship Play Video

    December 1, 2018 5:49 PM

    LORMAN, Miss. -- De'Shawn Waller ran 16 times for 177 yards and three touchdowns as Alcorn State beat edged Southern 37-28 to claim it's third SWAC title in the last five seasons. The Braves win advanced them to the Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, to face Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference... more »
  • Universities grappling with sexual harassment complaints amid #metoo movement Play Video

    November 29, 2018 6:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A state organization tracking sexual harassment complaints said the numbers are up at universities across Louisiana. In Baton Rouge, LSU and Southern University are both handling complaints of sexual harassment as they come in. Since the #metoo movement began one year ago, the WBRZ Investigative Unit found LSU... more »
  • Southern University's medical marijuana program changes investors Play Video

    November 13, 2018 12:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Southern University's long-delayed medical marijuana program got a fresh start Monday. The system board approved new investors to move forward with the university's grow operation. Pennsylvania-based Ilera Holistic Healthcare purchased the company originally selected for the task, Lafayette-based Advanced Biomedics. The chief investors at Advanced fell... more »
  • College football fans prep for game weekend Play Video

    August 31, 2018 11:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU and Southern University both head to Texas this weekend for their season openers. The away games meant things were quiet Friday evening at the two Baton Rouge campuses. Some people at LSU took the opportunity to visit Mike the Tiger as he lounged around. ... more »
  • Cannabis store opening in Baton Rouge Play Video

    August 11, 2018 1:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A health store with cannabis-only products is coming to the capital region next week. Aurora 225 CBD & Hemp will be located on the corner of Highland Road and Airline Highway. "All of our products come from hemp so you don't need any medicinal license or... more »
  • Southern University amends deal with medical marijuana company after legal dispute

    May 10, 2018 4:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Southern University's Ag Center amended its agreement Wednesday with a Lafayette-based company in charge of constructing and operating its medical marijuana growery, according to spokeswoman Janene Tate. Advanced Biomedics LLC has held the contract with Southern since last year but recently became embroiled in an internal lawsuit... more »
  • After series of WBRZ reports on payment demands, SU band director fired Play Video

    May 1, 2018 5:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The director of the iconic Human Jukebox, Southern's renowned marching band, is no longer employed with Southern University. > READ: Letter sent to Southern University staff, students, fans and supporters late Tuesday; CLICK HERE to read it. The WBRZ News 2 Investigative Unit learned Nathan... more »
  • Thanksgiving, Black Friday, LSU and Southern Play Video

    November 23, 2017 7:00 AM

    On this Thanksgiving, weather watchers can be thankful for quiet conditions. Chilly mornings will give way to sunny afternoons over the next several days. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Thanksgiving may well be the chilliest afternoon of the extended forecast with highs struggling to reach 60 despite sunshine.... more »
  • Fall begins, steam continues Play Video

    September 22, 2017 6:39 AM

    High pressure is in firm control over the eastern part of the U.S. giving rise to just slim rain chances over the next few days. The official first day of the autumn season begins today at 3:02PM sharp when the sun will be directly over the equator and equal amounts... more »
  • Watch Southern vs Southern Miss on WBTR

    September 9, 2017 3:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Southern Jaguars will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles Saturday night, and you can watch all the action on WBTR. The game will be on channel 19 for both Cox and AT&T U-verse subscribers. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. at Robert Stadium... more »
  • Two Southern officials fired as school retools

    September 7, 2017 4:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Southern University fired two high profile administrators at the school, WBRZ learned Thursday. Dean of Students Marcus Coleman and Project Director Dr. Vaneshette Henderson were both notified on September 1, 2017, that the University was severing ties with them. Both employees last day with the University is... more »
  • LSU, SU students move in for 2017 school year Play Video

    August 16, 2017 6:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The is luggage rolling in, beds are being lofted and students at LSU and Southern University are moving in. Another move-in day is in the books for Baton Rouge's two major college campuses. Despite heavy rains and muggy conditions, most parents and their children had... more »
  • Southern University stands by decision to fire Dumas

    August 16, 2017 2:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Southern University Board of Supervisors say they made the right decision after voting to uphold the firing of former Vice Chancellor Brandon Dumas. Last week, Dumas filed a lawsuit saying his firing was a violation of due process according to court documents. Southern stands... more »
  • Three Southeastern students receive Emmy scholarships

    August 16, 2017 9:14 AM

    HAMMOND – Three Southeastern Louisiana University students received prestigious Emmy scholarships. The students work for the Southeastern Channel and study television in the electronic media concentration of the Department of Languages and Communication. The three are the first-ever students attending a Louisiana university to receive scholarships by the Suncoast... more »
  • Judge rules in favor of WBRZ, The Advocate in court battle over Southern University records Play Video

    August 7, 2017 3:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE – WBRZ and The Advocate have filed a joint lawsuit to get access to public information concerning the university's investigation into an employee connected to the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging. > UPDATE: On Monday, August 21, a judge ruled in favor of WBRZ and The... more »
  • Jaguars selected to finish second in SWAC West Division Play Video

    July 14, 2017 11:30 AM

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Four Southern University football veterans welcomed a trio of Jaguar teammates to the All-SWAC team as the Southwestern Athletic Conference released its 2017 SWAC Preseason Teams Friday. 2016 All-Conference performers tight end Dillon Beard, quarterback Austin Howard, defensive back Danny Johnson and defensive end Aaron Tiller... more »
  • Southern University students recovering following devastating fire Play Video

    May 11, 2017 11:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Eleven Southern University international students from India have recieved help from the Baton Rouge community. Five out of the eleven students will be able to graduate after Southern University, the Indian consulate, and the community has helped the students replaced most of the items lost in the... more »
  • Southern vice chancellor named finalist for Georgia college president

    April 18, 2017 10:38 AM

    AUGUSTA – A vice chancellor for Southern University is one of two finalists for the new president of a historically black college in Georgia , according to Augusta media outlets. WRDW reports Brandon K. Dumas, the vice chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment at Southern University, was announced as... more »
  • SU Lady Jags come up short in 63-59 loss

    March 4, 2017 9:31 PM

    Southern University women’s basketball erased an 11-point fourth quarter deficit before falling to Arkansas-Pine Bluff 63-59 Saturday night in the H.O. Clemmons Arena. Sophomore guard Skylar O’Bear scored 21 points and junior forward Briana Green added 20 points and eight rebounds but it wasn’t enough to prevent SU from... more »
  • Student body presidents express concern over threats to higher education

    February 16, 2017 8:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - In a plea to the governor, the Council of Student Body Presidents expressed their concern over "constant cuts" to higher education. More than 30 student body presidents from Louisiana schools, including Louisiana State University and Southern University, issued a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards and... more »
  • Wanted man arrested after fleeing through Southern dorm hall, flipping officer

    January 14, 2017 1:48 PM

    BATON ROGUE - Authorities said a 20-year-old Houma man with multiple warrants through Lafourche Parish was arrested at Southern University after he attempted to flee. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, on Jan. 13 around 2:40 p.m., deputies assisted a local bails bondsman in apprehending the suspect,... more »

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