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• Louisiana State Penitentiary hosts special Father and Son Fishing event ahead of Father's Day

  June 8, 2026 3:27 PM

  ANGOLA — The Louisiana State Penitentiary hosted a special Father and Son Fishing event on Saturday at Lake Killarney on the grounds of the facility. Hosted in partnership with God Behind Bars, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office, the event encouraged... more »

• Man attacked by alligator after fleeing during DWI investigation

  June 8, 2026 2:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A man was attacked by an alligator after fleeing from troopers with the Louisiana State Police during a DWI investigation on Sunday. Troopers originally responded to reports of a Toyota Supra driving recklessly on I-10 near Bonnabel Boulevard in Jefferson Parish on Sunday after the vehicle... more »

• Rose that survived 30 feet of Katrina floodwater named Louisiana's state rose Play Video

  June 3, 2026 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Legislature has designated the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose. The Peggy Martin Rose is a thornless climbing rose known for its extraordinary resilience. It traces its roots to Plaquemines Parish and longtime resident Peggy Martin. When her home was submerged... more »

• Benny's Car Wash to discontinue state inspection services at Perkins Road and Coursey Boulevard locations Play Video

  June 1, 2026 10:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Benny's Car Wash and Oil Change announced that it will be discontinuing state inspection services at both the Perkins Road and Coursey Boulevard locations beginning on Monday. The discontinuation of services comes as House Bill 1085 seeks to eliminate state vehicle inspection stickers and instead replace... more »

• Man remains at large after leading Louisiana State Police on a pursuit along I-10 Play Video

  May 30, 2026 4:07 PM

  Baton Rouge — A man remains at large after leading troopers with the Louisiana State Police on a pursuit along I-10 on Friday afternoon. According to state police, around 4 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a GMC Sierra on I-10 westbound in East Baton Rouge Parish for reckless operation... more »

• Louisiana State Police investigate Saturday morning inmate death at Morgan City Police Department

  May 30, 2026 11:35 AM

  MORGAN CITY — The Louisiana State Police are investigating an inmate death at the Morgan City Police Department, the department announced on Saturday. According to officers, an inmate at the Morgan City Police Department experienced a medical emergency early Saturday morning. While officers and emergency medical personnel initiated life-saving... more »

• Impairment plays a role in two separate fatal crashes in Tangipahoa Parish over the weekend

  May 23, 2026 8:08 PM

  TICKFAW — Louisiana State Police responded to two fatal crashes in Tangipahoa Parish over the weekend, where impairment played a role. The first occurred on Friday, around 11:50 p.m., along U.S. 51 just south of La. 1064. Troopers said that a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by 25-year-old Resjyne Griffin... more »

• LSP: Oklahoma man arrested for sending explicit messages to Louisiana trooper posing as 15-year-old Play Video

  May 19, 2026 8:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An Oklahoma man was arrested after he allegedly sent sexually inappropriate messages to a Louisiana State Police trooper who was posing as a 15-year-old. LSP said it, with help from the FBI, began an undercover operation in January targeting people sexually exploiting children on social media.... more »

• Voters protest Supreme Court's decision to strike down Louisiana's congressional map ahead of May 16 election Play Video

  May 15, 2026 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several groups across the state mobilized on Friday at the state capitol to protest the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Louisiana's congressional map. Advocates said the decision weakened majority minority districts. "It's important to have this crowd of people out here for everyone to... more »

• Tickfaw State Park closed until Thursday at earliest due to flooding Play Video

  May 12, 2026 8:12 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — Tickfaw State Park will be closed through Wednesday due to flooding. Park staff announced on social media that they are eyeing Thursday as a tentative reopening date. Future park updates will be shared on the Tickfaw State Park Facebook page . more »

• Louisiana State Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run on La. 182 in Morgan City Play Video

  May 11, 2026 6:06 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A 26-year-old woman died Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on La. 182 near Field Road. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. when 26-year-old Brea Paul of Patterson was walking on the shoulder of... more »

• State prosecutors ask judge to revoke bond for a man facing multiple gun and drug charges Play Video

  May 4, 2026 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State prosecutors are asking a judge in the 19th Judicial District Court to revoke the bond of a man facing multiple drug and gun charges in Baton Rouge, as they say he repeatedly violated bond conditions. On Jan. 25, 2025, 25-year-old Ashtin Ursin was arrested on... more »

• Gonzales woman dies after being hit along La. 44, State Police say Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:50 AM

  GALVEZ — A Gonzales woman walking along La. 44 died after being struck by a pickup truck, State Police said Monday. Jacqueline Merritt, 20, was hit Sunday night by a Chevrolet Silverado while walking in the southbound lane, troopers said. A Dodge Ram then hit the Chevy. The... more »

• House OKs state funding plan for upcoming fiscal year; budget goes to Senate next Play Video

  April 16, 2026 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House on Thursday approved a $47 billion state budget for the next fiscal year and sent the financial blueprint to the Senate. The bill passed 104-0. Lawmakers also passed the state's construction budget, along with funding for the Legislature and the judicial branch of... more »

• House panel OKs Louisiana budget for upcoming fiscal year; final House vote set for Thursday Play Video

  April 13, 2026 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – In the first step by the Legislature to transform Gov. Jeff Landry's proposed budget into its own, the House Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced House Bill 1 on Monday, generally following the governor's desire for a standstill state operating budget of $47 billion for the fiscal year starting... more »

• Federal appeals court finds prisoner health care at Angola met standards set by Eighth Amendment, reports say Play Video

  April 13, 2026 12:26 PM

  ANGOLA — Following a previous court ruling, a federal appeals court found that prisoner health care at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola met standards set by the Eighth Amendment, The Advocate reported on Monday. This overturns a lower court's 2023 order that would have required the prison to... more »

• Advocates for Louisiana's homeless population rally at the State Capitol Play Video

  April 8, 2026 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of advocates for Louisiana's homeless population rallied outside the State Capitol on Wednesday. One supporter, David Larsen, knows all too well what it's like to live without somewhere to call home. "I spent seven years on the streets in New Orleans," said Larsen. ... more »

• Nungesser criticizes closed primaries, rhetoric that hurts tourism and naming things for living people Play Video

  April 6, 2026 8:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser told the Baton Rouge Press Club on Monday he hopes the state Legislature gets rid of the new closed primary system after the midterm elections this year. “This closed primary is costing Louisiana a little over $17 million,” Nungesser said, referring to... more »

• Trooper previously not prosecuted on domestic violence charge arrested for second time by AG's office Play Video

  March 31, 2026 2:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana State Police trooper who allegedly covered up evidence and coerced a domestic violence victim to repeatedly lie to law enforcement investigating him was arrested Tuesday. Trooper James Jefferson III, 41, was taken into custody by the attorney general's office. According to new documents... more »

• Louisiana House passes bill to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House passed a bill that would name a new Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump. The bill passed 68 to 26 and now moves to the Senate. An amendment added language requiring substantial federal funding by Jan. 20, 2029, before the name... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department extinguishes equipment room fire at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

  March 21, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections off Independence Boulevard on Friday morning. According to the department, a small battery fire broke out in the equipment room around 6:30 a.m. before being quickly extinguished. ... more »

• Secretary of State's Office warns of fraudulent OMV text scam Play Video

  March 19, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Secretary of State's Office issued a warning about an ongoing text scam in which scammers pretend to be from the Office of Motor Vehicles. According to state officials, Louisiana residents may receive a text from someone claiming to be with the OMV. This text... more »

• Intersection closure near LSU disrupts local businesses Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The intersection of Highland Road and Chimes Street near LSU is closed this week for road repairs, creating detours for drivers and slowing traffic to nearby businesses. Barista Isabella Cordoba said the closure has affected her daily routine at Highland Coffees. “Probably around 200 coffees... more »

• Louisiana lawmaker proposes naming new Mississippi River bridge after President Trump Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump. House Bill 221, sponsored by Rep. Michael Echols, R-Monroe, would dub the bridge the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The highly anticipated bridge will connect La. 1... more »

• State Supreme Court says it will take up homicide case after 2 courts reach different decisions Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:26 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court said Tuesday it would take a look at an East Baton Rouge homicide case after two lower courts reached different decisions on whether the accused man was guilty. In 2023, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose convicted Curtis Stewart Jr. of second-degree murder and... more »

• Louisiana education department says it is addressing special education concerns from federal review Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education said Tuesday it is working to address concerns raised in a federal review regarding its special education programs. A 2024 review by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs found that the state did not meet federal standards... more »

• Monday's LSU-Kent State baseball game scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

  February 15, 2026 2:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Monday's LSU-Kent State baseball game has been moved to 6 p.m., according to a post by the Tigers. The game, taking place at Alex Box Stadium, was originally scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. No. 2 LSU previously beat Milwaukee on Saturday afternoon, finishing with... more »

• Louisiana State Police seize nearly 20 four-wheelers Saturday night near Canal Street in New Orleans

  February 15, 2026 12:10 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police seized nearly 20 four-wheelers Saturday night near Canal Street and Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans. According to state police, troopers conducted an enforcement operation in coordination with the Louisiana National Guard and the New Orleans Police Department after several four-wheelers... more »

• The last time this newly elected representative was in the Louisiana Capitol, she was in second grade Play Video

  February 10, 2026 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — There was a familiar feel to the state Capitol when Rep.-elect Chasity Martinez visited for an orientation session on Tuesday, even though it's been nearly three decades since her last visit. "Second-grade field trip," Martinez told WBRZ when asked about the last time she had visited... more »

• State Representative Stephanie Hilferty announces candidacy for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1

  February 9, 2026 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State Representative Stephanie Hilferty announced her candidacy for the Louisiana Public Service Commission District 1 on Monday. Hilferty, a Republican, previously helped reform the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, increasing oversight and improving transparency by fighting against unfair bill practices. "In 2026, no one... more »

• LSU President Wade Rousse names new university Chief Communications Officer Play Video

  February 9, 2026 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU President Wade Rousse named a new system-wide Chief Communications Officer, the school announced Monday. Meg Casper Sunstrom will begin working in the position on Feb. 18, LSU said. She last served in the same role for the Louisiana State Legislature. In her new job,... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash on La. 30 in Ascension Parish

  February 7, 2026 9:33 AM

  GEISMAR — A motorcyclist was killed on Friday in an early morning crash in Ascension Parish on La. 30. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m., killing 28-year-old Craig Burns of Carville. Investigators said Burns, riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, was traveling... more »

• Recall petition filed against Mayor-President Sid Edwards; he says it ignores what he's accomplished Play Video

  February 2, 2026 3:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Just 13 months into his term as mayor-president, Sid Edwards is the subject of a recall petition. Paperwork was filed Friday with the Secretary of State's office seeking to remove Edwards as the city-parish's chief executive. It alleges Edwards has failed to provide effective leadership, demonstrate... more »

• Man killed in Friday night crash in Denham Springs Play Video

  January 31, 2026 12:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A North Carolina man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Livingston Parish, according to the Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash occurred just before midnight at the intersection of La. 1032 and Hunter's Way, killing 18-year-old Cayden Callihan of Whiteville, North Carolina.... more »

• State Police: Man arrested for third time after allegedly deceiving 'nannies' into changing his diapers Play Video

  January 30, 2026 12:33 PM

  LAFAYETTE — A man accused of pretending to be a person with special needs has been arrested on human trafficking charges after allegedly deceiving caretakers into changing his diapers, Louisiana State Police said. Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit arrested 35-year-old Rutledge Deas IV on Thursday... more »

• Man killed in RV fire in St. John Parish, state fire marshal says; seventh fire death in a week Play Video

  January 27, 2026 2:15 PM

  RESERVE — A man was killed after his RV caught fire in St. John Parish, the Louisiana state fire marshal's office said Tuesday. The fire happened around 10 a.m. Monday on West 18th Street near La. 44 in Reserve, the state fire marshal said. A 67-year-old man living in... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish President Jason Manola talks construction at 'State of the Parish' address Play Video

  January 21, 2026 8:03 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish President Jason Manola stressed the importance of ongoing construction products in his "State of the Parish" address on Wednesday. "We have the La. 1-415 connector, which is one of our big projects here, of course, we've got the Intracoastal Canal current bridge... more »

• Ten Commandments posters donated to Louisiana Public Schools during legal battle Play Video

  January 19, 2026 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Almost all of the public school systems in Louisiana received posters featuring the Ten Commandments to be hung up in classrooms if approved by a federal appeals court, according to a report by The Advocate. A state law requiring public K-12 schools and colleges to display... more »

• Three deaths confirmed in Denham Springs house fire on Wanda Street Play Video

  January 17, 2026 10:11 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Authorities are currently investigating a deadly house fire on Wanda Street in Denham Springs that left multiple people dead Saturday morning. The sight of flames engulfed a home Saturday morning, and witnesses described the home burning to the ground with people inside. "It's just not... more »

• LSU lands transfer portal commitment from brother of former Tiger cornerback, reports say

  January 16, 2026 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU landed a commitment from the brother of a former LSU cornerback on the last day players can enter the transfer portal, according to On3 . Ohio State true freshman safety Faheem Delane, brother of 2025 LSU All-American cornerback and Jim Thorpe Award finalist Mansoor Delane,... more »

• State Police cancels missing child advisory for Lafayette children

  January 5, 2026 9:03 PM

  LAFAYETTE - Louisiana State Police canceled a missing child advisory for two Lafayette children. Anyone with information should immediately contact the Lafayette Police Department at 337-291-5612 or call 911. more »

• DOC: Louisiana State Penitentiary employee resigns, arrested after contraband cell phones allegedly found in her car Play Video

  January 5, 2026 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola, employee was arrested Monday after three contraband cell phones were allegedly found in her car while at work, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections said. According to the department, three cell phones were found in 24-year-old... more »

• Louisiana's Old State Capitol closing for annual maintenance

  December 20, 2025 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Old State Capitol announced that it will be closing its doors to the public for an annual cyclical maintenance period on Saturday. During the closing period, staff will care for the building by refreshing galleries and preparing for future endeavors. "Thank you to everyone... more »

• Daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker honors father at Gary Sinise Foundation event in Disney

  December 17, 2025 1:06 PM

  ORLANDO - The daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker, who tragically lost his life in duty, was seen holding a picture of her father at a Gary Sinise Foundation event at Walt Disney World on Sunday. Baker , a military veteran, died after being struck by a Hammond... more »

• Louisiana State Police celebrates the graduation of Cadet Class 107 Play Video

  December 5, 2025 1:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police celebrated Cadet Class 107's graduation Friday morning with an official badge pinning ceremony at First Baptist Church. Before receiving a Louisiana State Police badge, the new troopers had to complete a 24-week academy where cadets learned self-discipline, technical competence, empathy, physical well-being and... more »

• Pedestrian killed in early morning Livingston Parish crash Play Video

  November 26, 2025 1:18 PM

  WALKER - A pedestrian was killed in a Livingston Parish crash early Wednesday morning along LA 447 at Rougk Lane, according to the Louisiana State Police. Jeremy Grubbs, 47, was killed while walking south in the southbound lane of LA 447 around 4 a.m. when a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado,... more »

• Southeastern to host Illinois State at Strawberry Stadium in first round of NCAA FCS playoffs

  November 23, 2025 2:33 PM

  HAMMOND - The Southeastern Louisiana University football team will play against Illinois State in the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs this week, according to an article by WDSU . The Lions, who earned the No. 16 national seed, will host the Redbirds in Strawberry Stadium on Saturday... more »

• Louisiana State Troopers investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes Play Video

  November 22, 2025 2:20 PM

  Prairieville - Louisiana State Troopers are investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes, according to a press release by the Louisiana State Police. The first incident occurred near LA Highway 42 at Muddy Creek Road in Ascension Parish and resulted in the death of 20-year-old Matthew Shields and the... more »

• Bayou Manchac flood mitigation project receives $30 million in state funding Play Video

  November 21, 2025 10:04 AM

  GONZALES - The Bayou Manchac flood mitigation project received $30 million in state funding after the Iberville Parish Council passed a resolution to include the City of St. George in the intergovernmental agreement between multiple parishes. The project, a combined effort between Iberville, Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes,... more »

• A New Orleans man who had his murder conviction tossed wins election as city's chief record keeper

  November 16, 2025 4:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election Saturday to serve as the city’s chief criminal court record keeper, despite the state challenging his past. The city’s newly elected clerk of criminal court, Calvin Duncan,... more »

• LDH prepares to distribute 100% of federal SNAP funds Play Video

  November 14, 2025 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health plans to distribute 100% of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to eligible recipients within a week. Full federal benefits will be paid to eligible SNAP households that haven't received their November benefits, and all households that only received 65% of... more »

• Three Baton Rouge charter schools attempting to obtain four-year renewals

  November 8, 2025 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three Baton Rouge charter schools are attempting to continue operations through 2030 after the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board preliminarily voted on their charter renewals. The School Board voted on four-year renewals for Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Middle, The Emerge School for Autism and... more »

• Louisiana Senate president sees no need for troops in New Orleans Play Video

  October 24, 2025 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State Senate President Cameron Henry said Friday that he does not believe the National Guard needs to be deployed in New Orleans, but he can see a need for it in Baton Rouge. “My thought is not to have them come to New Orleans because we... more »

• Election day takes place across the state - polls close at 8 p.m. Play Video

  October 11, 2025 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's election day across the state, where multiple parishes will be holding local races. The polls opened on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m., according to the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office. Those results are available on their website here. In... more »

• Office of Technology Services releases rules on AI for Louisiana state employees Play Video

  September 29, 2025 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Office of Technology Services released rules on the acceptable uses of AI by state agencies and employees on Monday. OTS was the first agency to publish an AI acceptable use policy following Gov. Jeff Landry's Executive Order limiting the use of AI by government agencies.... more »

• Eligible Louisianians can now have seizure indicator added to license, state ID Play Video

  August 15, 2025 12:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Eligible Louisiana residents can now ask to have a seizure indicator added to their driver's license or ID card. The optional designation, the Office of Motor Vehicles said, aims to promote health awareness and provide critical information to first responders. It will be made available... more »

• Braille flags unveiled at State Library on Tuesday Play Video

  August 5, 2025 2:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - New braille flag displays were unveiled at the State Library of Louisiana on Tuesday. The bronze and acrylic plaques were donated by the Louisiana/Mississippi Regional Group of the Blinded Veterans Association. They say visually impaired visitors can now "experience the flag through touch," and can feel... more »

• Mississippi couple accused of defrauding Louisiana Medicaid by claiming they lived in state Play Video

  August 5, 2025 12:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Mississippi couple was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation after allegedly claiming they still lived in Louisiana to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in Louisiana Medicaid benefits. Vincent and Elina DeLeon, 51 and 35, were arrested Monday after LBI was tipped off to... more »

• Sleep-deprived neighbors ask concrete company for compromise Play Video

  June 12, 2025 4:54 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - About two decades ago, the Park Ridge subdivision was built next to a concrete company in Livingston Parish. Premier Concrete Products, Inc. has been operating along Highway 16 with the correct permits since 2000. In the last few months, the company expanded, bringing heavy machinery that... more »

• Doyle softball presented a Key to the City after claiming state championship

  May 8, 2025 3:08 PM

  LIVINGSTON— The community celebrated the Doyle Tigers softball team on Thursday afternoon after being crowned state champions this past Sunday. Mayor JT Taylor presented the squad with a Key to the City at the Town of Livingston Town Hall and proclaimed Sunday, May 4th, 2025, as Doyle Lady Tiger... more »

• State Police locates missing 9-year-old boy

  May 3, 2025 3:36 PM

  BOSSIER CITY — Louisiana State Police located a missing 9-year-old last seen leaving his home in Bossier City on Friday. The child was found safe. more »

• EBR School Board member accused of violating nepotism law says investigation is 'frivolous attack' Play Video

  April 24, 2025 1:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Dadrius Lanus has been accused of violating state nepotism laws because, during his tenure on the board, his sister worked as a clerk at a Baton Rouge school. The Louisiana Board of Ethics voted on March 6 to charge... more »

• Demonstrators gather downtown to protest Trump policies; say Louisiana is not monolithic red state

  April 19, 2025 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Activists gathered at the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump and his administration's tariffs and other policies. The protestors started at the Russell B. Long Federal Building and United States Courthouse before relocating to the Capitol. One protestor told WBRZ that the... more »