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  • More than 70 shots fired in Gonzales park shooting; several weapons recovered, but no arrests yet

    October 11, 2023 12:34 PM

    GONZALES - Police now believe more than 70 shots were fired fired during a late-night gunfight that erupted at a park in Ascension Parish over the weekend. The Gonzales Police Department said in an update Wednesday that while no arrests have been made, officers recovered four guns, questioned 14... more »
  • Ascension Parish volunteer firefighters cooking feast to raise funds

    September 24, 2023 11:17 AM

    ST. AMANT -- Some Ascension Parish firefighters are firing up the smoker to raise money to purchase equipment that will help put out fires elsewhere. The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department worked through the weekend to prepare BBQ meals to be sold. ... more »
  • Ascension Parish volunteer firefighters cooking feast to raise funds

    September 24, 2023 11:17 AM

    ST. AMANT -- Some Ascension Parish firefighters are firing up the smoker to raise money to purchase equipment that will help put out fires elsewhere. The 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department and St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department worked through the weekend to prepare BBQ meals to be sold. ... more »
  • Special delivery! Volunteer firefighters help woman give birth in St. Amant Play Video

    May 24, 2023 7:58 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Some volunteer firefighters in St. Amant helped bring a new life into the world Tuesday night. Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc shared the news on social media, posting photos of the crew involved and of the newborn infant, along with the following message: This is indeed... more »
  • St. Amant fire chief estimates nearly 30 percent of structures damaged by Ida Play Video

    September 1, 2021 5:36 PM

    ST. AMANT- The eastern fringes of Ascension Parish appear to have received the brunt of Ida's strong winds. Trees sit on top of homes, entire roofs are missing off of businesses and shingles were also blown off numerous houses. "The wind was unbearable on Ascension Parish on the... more »
  • Saints: Drew Brees does pre-game warmup; St. Amant ready for halftime in the Dome

    September 29, 2019 8:28 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees warmed up on the sidelines ahead of the Saints' Sunday night game against the Cowboys at the Superdome. Brees going through his normal pregame warmups #Saints pic.twitter.com/MVvAHGKQlL — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 29, 2019 Brees won't be playing... more »
  • St. Amant boudin business catches fire Friday Play Video

    September 22, 2017 6:43 PM

    ST. AMANT – Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at LeBlanc's Cajun Boudin earlier this evening. Numerous fire crews were dispatched on the scene to control the blaze. Heavy smoke could be seen coming from the business. According to the cheif of police, the fire took... more »
  • Doctors, parents worried about smell in school classrooms; District takes additional action Play Video

    August 18, 2017 6:45 PM

    ST. AMANT – An “annoying” level of ammonia fumes are irritating some people around Ascension Parish campuses so the school district will remove insulation installed in temporary classroom buildings at various campuses. WBRZ first reported on smells inside what's known as “T-buildings” two weeks ago. Then, school district officials... more »
  • Homeowners look for private road maintenance solution Play Video

    March 3, 2017 6:41 PM

    ST. AMANT - A road that's part Ascension, part Livingston Parish is torn up on the Ascension side. The parish says because it's a private road, it's not it's responsibility. Off Highway 22 and down River Highlands Road are a handful of neighborhoods. It's a two and half mile... more »
  • St. Amant High School reopens to students, flood repairs still to be done Play Video

    February 13, 2017 7:26 PM

    ASCENSION – St. Amant High School reopened to students on Monday for the first time since the August flood. Students were displaced by the flood for more than a semester and they were eager to return back to their campus. "It's really good to be back and have a... more »
  • APSO Crisis Response team responded to standoff in St. Amant

    January 3, 2017 6:53 PM

    ST. AMANT – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Team responded to a standoff with a man at home off Highway 936 in St. Amant Tuesday. The standoff started at a home on Meloncon Road near St. Amant around 5:30 p.m. U.S. Marshals were also involved in the... more »
  • St. Amant home destroyed after fire started by self-cleaning oven

    December 20, 2016 5:44 PM

    ST. AMANT – A home was left destroyed in St. Amant following a fire that was started by a self-cleaning oven. According to the St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department, the homeowner fell asleep on Monday night while the self-cleaning mode on his oven was on. The homeowner woke up... more »
  • Three car crash closes part of LA 431 near St. Amant

    November 24, 2016 5:18 PM

    ST. AMANT – Part of highway 431 near St. Amant was closed Thursday afternoon due to a multi-car crash. The three-vehicle crash happened around 4 p.m. Thursday near Cannon Road. Sources tell WBRZ that no one was seriously injured. Details are still limited at this time. Louisiana... more »
  • Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office to host 'Boo and the Badge'

    October 26, 2016 1:17 PM

    ST AMANT – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office is teaming up with St. Amant Middle School and local firefighters to host “Boo and the Badge” Monday, Oct. 31. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at St. Amant Middle School at 44317... more »
  • St. Amant native killed on duty as Shreveport cop memorialized on bridge today

    October 22, 2016 12:09 PM

    SHREVEPORT - A St. Amant native who was killed in the line of duty as a Shreveport Police officer last year will be memorialized in namesake on a bridge that crosses Lake Bistineau. Thomas LaValley was killed in August 2015 after being shot multiple times after answering a call... more »
  • Rival high schools bonded after flood during joint pep rally Play Video

    October 13, 2016 10:19 PM

    GONZALES - Students from East Ascension and St. Amant High School is letting their rivalry be heard, as they come together for a joint pep rally 2 months after the flood. Outside the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, it is not hard to tell, Ascension Parish families are still struggling. Many... more »
  • Elderly St. Amant couple starts from scratch after flood Play Video

    August 24, 2016 6:49 PM

    ST. AMANT – One aged couple from St. Amant, is starting from scratch as they recover from last week's flood. Nail by nail Perry Germillion has been taking down what he worked so hard to build. "You work all your life to try and get a nice home and... more »
  • National Guard will patrol St. Amant streets overnight

    August 17, 2016 10:45 PM

    ST. AMANT – National Guard truck with Ascension Parish deputies will be patrolling the streets of St. Amant Wednesday night. Fire Chief James LeBlanc advised residents to remain aware of people traveling around their property. Leblanc says that residents should question people, ask who they are, record numbers from... more »
  • Rescuers look to track down St. Amant beagle owner Play Video

    August 15, 2016 11:57 PM

    ST AMANT – Rescuers are looking for the owners of four beagles after the dogs were pulled from floodwaters in St. Amant Monday night. Chief investigator Chris Nakamoto spoke to the rescuers live on air Monday night. Three of the four beagles have collars. The dogs were seen swimming... more »
  • UPDATE: Mississippi driver dies in La. Hwy 429 crash, State Police say

    March 14, 2016 9:19 AM

    St. Amant - Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A investigated a single vehicle crash on LA 429 east of LA 431 in Ascension Parish that occurred on Sunday around 10 p.m. State Police report the crash took the life of 21-year-old Tyler Talbert of Toomsuba, MS. According to State... more »
  • Troopers investigating fatal crash on La. Hwy. 429

    March 13, 2016 11:07 PM

    ST. AMANT - State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Ascension Parish Sunday night. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened on La. Hwy. 429 east of La. Hwy. 431 near St Amant shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday. State Police say that Tyler Talber, 29, was killed... more »
  • Woman pulled over for 4th offense DWI with unrestrained child in car

    March 1, 2016 6:59 PM

    ST. AMANT - A 32-year-old woman from St. Amant was arrested for her fourth DWI after she was reportedly pulled over with a BAC more than four times the legal limit with her unrestrained infant child in the vehicle Monday night, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies... more »
  • Tip leads to pair of narcotics arrests in St. Amant

    January 13, 2016 4:46 PM

    ST. AMANT - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish say a tip from the public led to a pair of narcotics arrests in St. Amant on Monday. Detectives received a tip on Monday concerning the whereabouts of JoMichael Taylor, who was wanted on felony drug charges. Deputies followed up on... more »
  • Man pleads guilty in 25-year-old Ascension Parish murder case

    January 8, 2016 6:06 PM

    GONZALES - A man confessed he killed a woman 25 years ago inside an Ascension Parish courthouse this afternoon. Kenneth Lavigne, who is now 50 years old, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and second degree kidnapping charges for the death of his uncle's ex-wife, Jeannie Lavigne, who was 38 years... more »
  • St. Amant man arrested on indecent behavior with 15-year-old

    January 7, 2016 4:36 PM

    ST. AMANT - Ascension Parish Sheriff’s deputies say a St. Amant man was arrested after detectives learned he had made inappropriate sexual advances toward a 15-year-old girl. 38-year-old Troy Johnson was arrested Wednesday afternoon and booked on one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Deputies say the... more »
  • Sheriff: Honorable teen stabbed with steak knife in rebellious attack Play Video

    October 13, 2015 3:54 PM

    GONZALES - The sheriff in Ascension Parish said a teenager stabbed to death Saturday was attacked with a steak knife. "This is pretty damn horrible," Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley said in a news conference Tuesday where he released additional details about the death of Todd Toups. Toups, 18,... more »
  • High school student killed in stabbing

    October 10, 2015 11:20 PM

    GONZALES - A St. Amant High School senior was stabbed to death today by another teenager. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the victim, 18-year-old Todd Toups Jr., was visiting a friend he was planning to go to the high school's homecoming dance with at Cobb's Trailer Park on Roddy... more »
  • Ultra Light plane crashes in St. Amant

    August 30, 2015 10:45 PM

    ST. AMANT - An Ultra Light plane went down in St. Amant Sunday evening. Witnesses told the Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad they saw the plane drop from over 100 feet in the air. The pilot sustained moderate injuries and is being treated in a local hospital.... more »

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