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• As playoffs continue, St. James Wildcats provide season of optimism for storm-battered region Play Video

  November 18, 2021 11:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As temperatures dropped Thursday night, fans of the St. James Wildcats stirred pots of gumbo and jambalaya and moved to music wafting from speakers ahead of the school's playoff game versus Madison Prep. Even before taking the field, the team and its fans had plenty to... more »

• FEMA to close Disaster Recovery Center in St. James Parish

  November 9, 2021 6:30 AM

  CONVENT - The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, located in the Convent Senior Center at 5775 Hwy 44, Convent, will permanently close Thursday, November 18. FEMA officials notified St. James Parish Emergency Management staff that this closure is due to the decreased number of visitors to the recovery center. ... more »

• Ascension and St. James deputies looking for two suspects involved in recent string of vehicle burglaries Play Video

  May 30, 2021 11:59 AM

  ASCENSION - Deputies are trying to identify two suspects responsible for around 20 vehicle burglaries Saturday night. The burglaries occurred at several hotels in Donaldsonville and St. James between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight. "You have persons traveling through like myself, you think you are getting... more »

• Early morning crash leads to closure of LA 44 in St. James

  November 18, 2020 6:37 AM

  ST. JAMES - A Wednesday morning crash led to the partial closure of LA 44 in St. James. Shortly before 5:30 a.m., a vehicle knocked a utility pole into the roadway, which resulted in the closure of La 44 between the Sunshine Bridge and La 3214. Officials recommend... more »

• Closure of Shell's Convent refinery causing concern for neighboring businesses Play Video

  November 5, 2020 10:12 PM

  ST. JAMES PARISH - Thursday's news that Shell would be shuttering its Convent plant after more than 50 years of operation left employees and business owners shell-shocked. "We just are getting in the door there, with this location, and you know, what a blow," Kyle Smith of Pot &... more »

• Ascension, Assumption, St. James, and 23rd Judicial District Courts to function on limited schedule

  March 20, 2020 12:30 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Parish officials are taking the lead in living in accord with health and safety guidelines set out by the federal government. Along those lines, beginning Friday, March 20, the 23rd Judicial District Court and Ascension Parish Court along with the Ascension, Assumption, and St. James Clerks... more »

• St. James Parish man dies in ATV crash on Independence Day

  July 5, 2017 12:01 PM

  PAULINA – A 35-year-old man died in a crash involving an ATV in St. James Parish on the Fourth of July. The crash occurred around 8 p.m. on LA 642, west of LA 3125, when Michael Mohon was operating a 2014 Yamaha Viking on the roadway. According... more »

• Man arrested for November shooting in St. James

  January 11, 2017 4:43 PM

  VACHERIE - The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a man Monday wanted for the murder of one man and the shooting of another. Jyran McGee is charged with the murder of Jarell Jones and attempted murder of Jeremy Smith on Nov. 13, 2016. McGee was arrested by... more »

• Final preparations made for Christmas Eve bonfires Play Video

  December 23, 2016 3:10 PM

  ST. JAMES PARISH – Officials in St. James Parish are making final preparations for the annual Christmas Eve bonfires. According to a statement released Friday, officials say a total of 138 permits were issues this year to construct a bonfire along the Mississippi River levee. “Christmas Eve is... more »

• Local creepy clowns just clowning around; No charges filed yet

  September 30, 2016 1:21 PM

  PAULINA - One of two people who spooked shoppers at a supermarket in St. James Parish earlier this week by wearing creepy clown costumes has been identified, the sheriff's office said. Monday evening the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office posted a picture of the two clowns . Deputies wrote... more »

• FEMA disaster recovery center opens in St. James Parish

  September 15, 2016 10:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A FEMA disaster recovery center is opening Thursday in St. James Parish to assist flood victims. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. The center is located at the New Zion Gospel Baptist Church located at... more »

• All St. James Parish schools closed on Friday due to weather

  August 11, 2016 2:04 PM

  ST. JAMES – The St. James Parish School System has announced that all of the schools within the parish will be closed on Friday due to the severe weather in the area. The school system announced early dismissal all of its West Bank schools on Thursday afternoon. However,... more »

• All warnings have expired, thunderstorm watch in effect for eastern part of WBRZ viewing area

  May 19, 2016 11:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All tornado and thunderstorm warnings have expired, but a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for the eastern part of the WBRZ viewing area. more »

• Businesses in three parishes eligible for federal disaster assistance

  May 6, 2016 3:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted his request that three parishes qualify for disaster assistance loans as a result of tornadoes that caused swaths of damage in February. The relief aid will apply to businesses damaged by the high... more »

• One person still unaccounted for after search of damaged RV park; see video here Play Video

  February 24, 2016 11:18 AM

  CONVENT - Authorities say only one person is still unaccounted for after a tornado passed over an RV park in St. James Parish, flipping trailers and killing two people Tuesday afternoon. Aerial video of the damage at the St. James RV park. #lawx pic.twitter.com/OkRpGVXsSV — Louisiana GOHSEP (@GOHSEP)... more »

• Final approval given for St. James bonfires

  December 24, 2015 4:37 PM

  GRAMERCY - Parish officials gave the final go-ahead for plans to light traditional Christmas Eve bonfires along the St. James Parish levee Thursday evening. The green light was given after an afternoon conference call with the National Weather Service about conditions in the area. Forecasters said everything is favorable... more »

• Bonfires to burn despite naughty forecast on Christmas Eve

  December 23, 2015 4:42 PM

  GRAMERCY - Weather will not dampen a popular tradition along the Mississippi River in St. James Parish. Officials said Wednesday after a meeting with the National Weather Service, the annual lighting of the bonfires will happen as scheduled Christmas Eve night. Earlier, officials said they were concerned about the... more »

• Bonfire organizers to meet with forecasters Wednesday

  December 22, 2015 11:59 PM

  GRAMERCY - St. James Parish Officials will meet with the National Weather Service Wednesday to determine the status of Thursday's planned lighting of the bonfires atop the Mississippi River levee. The annual event is held on Christmas Eve. Families build bonfires on the levee and light them on the... more »

• St. James locals building traditional Christmas bonfires Play Video

  December 11, 2015 6:28 PM

  LUTCHER - The saw dust is flying in St. James Parish as locals build teepee-shaped bonfires for Christmas Eve. It's a tradition that dates back more than 200 years to guide Papa Noel's sleigh and eight reindeer. On Christmas Eve the bonfires will light up the levees along the Mississippi... more »

• Cool Schools: St. James Episcopal Day School's Green Room Play Video

  October 13, 2015 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE- "The Green Room" at St. James Episcopal Day School is dedicated to producing quality newscasts for students at the school. Broadcasting instructor, Alison Kaple, says it's a chance for her 5th graders to showcase their communication skills. "We've learned that it takes a lot of practice to be... more »