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After reports of gunfire, LSU says campus-wide alert was a false alarm
September 25, 2023 3:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - A campus-wide security alert that warned students and faculty to avoid an LSU apartment complex turned out to be a false alarm, the school said Monday afternoon. The school initially reported around 2 p.m. that city and campus police were investigating reports of gunfire at West... more » -
Madison Brooks lawsuit: LSU student's father targeting Tigerland bar, rape suspects
September 15, 2023 4:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - The father of Madison Brooks, a 19-year-old LSU student who was struck and killed by a car after a night of partying in Tigerland, is suing the bar where she was seen drinking before the crash, as well as the four suspects who are now implicated in... more » -
NAKAMOTO: Suspect identified in St. Helena school killing; new details on what may have led to the shooting Play Video
September 14, 2023 1:51 PM
GREENSBURG - The WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned new information detailing what may have happened in the moments before a high schooler was shot and killed by his classmate this week. Watch live newscasts here Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto has also learned the identity of the suspect: 14-year-old... 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 » -
School bus driver ticketed for reckless operation after crash in Watson; some students report 'minor' pain
September 5, 2023 6:02 PM
WATSON - A bus driver was ticketed after crashing a school bus loaded with children in Livingston Parish on Tuesday. The crash was reported at the corner of Cane Market Road and LA 16 in the Watson area. The driver reportedly rear-ended a UPS truck that had stopped to... more » -
EBR school employee fired amid criminal investigation into 'inappropriate relationship' with student
August 30, 2023 4:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - A high school counselor in Baton Rouge was fired after administrators discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The staffer worked at Belaire High School, according to a statement from the East Baton Rouge School System. Sources identified the employee as Justin Broussard,... more » -
Schools across the capital area targeted in bomb threat hoax; Livingston Parish cancels classes
August 28, 2023 7:53 AM
Bomb threats sent to several schools across multiple parishes prompted closures and heightened police presences across the capital area Monday. Livingston Parish Public Schools shut down all classes due to the threat. School will resume on Tuesday. The Livingston Parish school system issued the following statement to parents... more » -
Southern University impacted by campus-wide power outage Thursday; power since restored
August 3, 2023 11:29 AM
BATON ROUGE - Southern University's Baton Rouge campus was hit by a power outage late Thursday morning. The university confirmed the campus-wide outage around 10 a.m., though the cause was unclear. The Entergy outage map showed power had been restored around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, though the cause... more » -
Amid reports of rampant fighting at EBR schools, teacher tells WBRZ they're scared to teach Play Video
March 9, 2023 2:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Parish School System teacher fears that teachers and students haven't been given the resources they need to succeed and it's resulting in unrest. It's the violence, the disrespect, and the lack of support from leadership that worries this teacher who does not... more » -
After high school basketball brawl, Baton Rouge coach calls playoff ban a 'learning experience'
February 22, 2023 4:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - After a melee at a high school basketball game got his team ousted from playoff contention , Liberty High Coach Brandon White is hoping his players can take a life lesson from the experience. The Liberty High Patriots were in the final minutes of their match-up... more » -
Man struck and killed overnight while crossing Nicholson Drive near Tigerland Play Video
October 28, 2022 7:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man died after he was hit by a car while trying to cross a street near Tigerland late Thursday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened after 10 p.m. near the intersection of Nicholson Drive and East Boyd Drive, near LSU's campus.... more » -
'You took my world away': 80-year-old killed in crossfire moments after attending grandson's graduation
June 1, 2022 1:11 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A high school graduation turned deadly when gunfire erupted as the ceremony let out, killing an 80-year-old woman who was there to watch her grandchild walk across the stage. Augustine Greenwood died Tuesday after she was shot outside Xavier University's Convocation Center, where Morris Jeff High... more » -
Livingston Parish schools beefing up graduation security in wake of Hammond shooting
May 20, 2022 4:08 PM
Livingston Parish public schools are changing security protocols at their upcoming graduation ceremonies after a shooting at a Hammond commencement sent four people to a hospital. The school system say it has four ceremonies scheduled at Southeastern Louisiana University's campus, the same place where gunfire erupted Thursday night following... more » -
Ban on transgender athletes in school sports passes House, heads back to Senate
May 17, 2022 8:17 AM
BATON ROUGE - Members of the Louisiana House approved legislation Tuesday that would keep transgender girls and women from competing in K-12 and college athletics. Senator Beth Mizell's bill had already gained approval in the Senate and passed the House 72-21 Tuesday. The proposal now heads back to the... more » -
Law enforcement stationed at Ponchatoula school after social media threat
April 13, 2022 9:18 AM
PONCHATOULA - A school in Tangipahoa Parish will have a heightened law enforcement presence Wednesday after threats of a "planned school shooting" circulated on social media, according to sheriff's deputies. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said it investigated the posts—which suggested an attack was planned at Ponchatoula High School—and... more » -
Student arrested after reported gun battle outside Southern University dorm
March 24, 2022 10:50 AM
BATON ROUGE - A college student was arrested overnight for her alleged role in a shoot-out reported in the parking lot of a Southern University dorm . The gunfire Tuesday afternoon stemmed from an argument outside U. S. Jones Hall, a residential building on the college's campus. Arrest... more » -
LSU students volunteer to make a difference in Baton Rouge community for MLK Day of Service Play Video
February 19, 2022 3:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Gardere Initiative continues its efforts to transform the neighborhood into a safe, healthy place for families. "It's just bringing all of these people together to improve the lives of people in our community," event organizer Murelle Harrison said. On Saturday, the organization got some... more » -
Cynthia Perkins takes plea deal in child sex crimes case, must testify against her ex-husband Play Video
February 14, 2022 1:44 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Cynthia Perkins, a former teacher charged in a disturbing child sex crimes case, has agreed to plead guilty to some of the charges against her. Prosecutors said Perkins agreed to plead guilty to charges including production of child pornography, second-degree rape and mingling of harmful substances.... more » -
Wild brawls caught on video at Baton Rouge-area high school Play Video
February 2, 2022 1:57 PM
Warning: Video may contain explicit language BATON ROUGE - School administrators are investigating a series of fights that broke out at a high school campus this week. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said they happened Tuesday at Tara High School. Video shared with WBRZ showed dozens of... more » -
Man caught with meth, cocaine and fully automatic handgun after foot chase through LSU campus
January 19, 2022 5:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested on LSU's campus with a stolen, modified handgun and illegal drugs after fleeing police. The LSU Police Department said the arrest stemmed from a traffic stop on Dalrymple Drive around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. An officer reported seeing a car driving slowly and... more » -
Pair of 15-year-olds arrested for sending threats to multiple St. Tammany schools
January 14, 2022 4:58 PM
ST. TAMMANY PARISH - Two 15-year-old girls were arrested after they allegedly made multiple threats toward schools on the Northshore. The St. Tammany School System reported the threats to the sheriff's office shortly after midnight Thursday. Sheriff's deputies later discovered the threats came from two former students who live... more » -
Winn-Dixie closing location near LSU in February
January 12, 2022 2:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - Winn-Dixie's supermarket located just outside LSU's campus will shut down in a few weeks. Employees told WBRZ the store located at the intersection of Burbank Drive and Lee Drive will close Feb. 6. Some workers are expected to transfer to one of the other five Winn-Dixie... more » -
Photos: SUV smashes into building at Slidell-area high school
January 10, 2022 12:27 PM
SLIDELL - A vehicle crashed through the wall of a school building in St. Tammany Parish early Monday morning. St. Tammany fire officials reported the incident shortly before 7:45 a.m. at Pope John Paul High School, saying it happened just before students arrived for class. Photos showed the SUV... more » -
As students return, EBR schools to focus on masking, testing amid Omicron wave Play Video
January 3, 2022 11:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - As COVID-19 infections continue to multiply across the state, largely due to the Omicron variant, the East Baton Rouge Public School System is leaning on mitigation measures installed during previous waves. Students return to classrooms Tuesday, where masks will remain mandatory. Last week , school leaders... more » -
Zachary schools restricting cell phone use after on-campus stabbing, constant fighting
November 11, 2021 2:21 PM
ZACHARY - A rash of violence at Zachary High has led the school district to crack down on the use of smartphones and other recording devices on campus. Zachary Community Schools sent out a letter outlining the new policy, which forbids students from using those devices barring an emergency.... more » -
Fans' Choice Player of the Week 10: Liberty's Keelan Reason Play Video
November 10, 2021 6:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - Defensive back Keelan Reason is Liberty's Swiss army knife, making plays everywhere on the field. Last Friday night, he had three interceptions — two of them returned for touchdowns — and even threw for a score on offense. "Baller energy, always talking, great personality, fun to... more » -
Person seriously hurt in motorcycle crash at edge of LSU's campus
September 22, 2021 12:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - A person was rushed to a hospital after a wreck involving a motorcycle at the border of LSU's campus late Wednesday morning. The crash was reported around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Nicholson Drive and W Chimes Street. Authorities said one person appeared to be... more » -
Baton Rouge researchers optimistic Moderna shot will be deemed safe for kids soon Play Video
September 20, 2021 7:36 PM
Pfizer announced Monday that its coronavirus vaccine was found to be safe for children as young as 5 years old, and researchers are hopeful Moderna can follow suit. In Baton Rouge, similar research has been taking place at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Daniel Hsia has... more » -
Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary dismisses students early after natural gas scare Wednesday
September 15, 2021 1:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - An odor briefly forced administrators to clear out a school building in Baton Rouge Wednesday. A spokesperson for the Baton Rouge Fire Department said students at Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary School were relocated after an employee smelled what seemed to be natural gas. Officials later said it... more » -
Some East Baton Rouge teachers undergo mandatory COVID testing Play Video
August 25, 2021 6:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Belaire Magnet High School teachers were the latest to receive mandatory COVID tests today in East Baton Rouge Parish. "We wanna make sure that everyone's healthy on our campus," said Verdie Batiste, principal of Belaire Magnet High School. The mandatory testing comes as school returns... more » -
Infant dies of COVID in Louisiana; state reporting 249 deaths in just 2 days Play Video
August 25, 2021 1:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - A small child is among more than 200 Louisianans killed by the coronavirus in the past two days, the state announced Wednesday. Governor John Bel Edwards said the child was less than a year old and was among 110 deaths reported to the state since Tuesday.... more » -
Some school officials hopeful COVID surge won't affect in-person classes Play Video
August 17, 2021 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - In the past week, schools across the region have been navigating a return to class amid another COVID surge. Many districts are already a week or more into the semester, and so far education leaders in our area say cases have been manageable. "As school... more » -
LSU reports one-third of students have been vaccinated
August 16, 2021 8:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - At least 11,000 LSU students, roughly a third of the student body, have been vaccinated for the coronavirus as of Monday. LSU reported Monday that 11,265 of 13,361 students who have completed the verification process so far said are either fully or partially vaccinated. Of the... more » -
Central welcomes students back to school Play Video
August 12, 2021 5:17 AM
CENTRAL - Teachers and school officials in Central are preparing to welcome nearly 5,000 students to the first day of the 2021-2022 school year Thursday and Friday. Campuses have been cleaned, teachers and staff are masked, and classrooms are ready to accommodate students for the upcoming semester. As... more » -
Livingston Parish students mask up for first day of 2021-2022 school year Play Video
August 11, 2021 8:05 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Livingston Parish students are all set to begin Day One of the 2021-2022 school year, Wednesday. The first day has been staggered so that students whose last names begin with A-K start classes Wednesday, and students whose last names begin with L-Z start classes Thursday. ... more » -
Back-to-school week continues with first day of class for Ascension Parish students Play Video
August 9, 2021 5:23 AM
The week of August 9 marks an exciting time for K-12 students across south Louisiana as they take on the first day of a new school year. On Tuesday, educators in Ascension Parish began welcoming students back to class after summer vacation. Monday concluded with a successful first... more » -
EBR's 'Back to School Bash' to offer students health screenings, COVID vaccinations Play Video
August 3, 2021 6:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish (EBRP) education officials are aiming to prepare local K-12 students for the 2021-2022 school year with an informative meet-and-greet event called 'Back to School Bash 2021.' The Saturday, August 7 presentation will be held at the Raising Cane's River Center and feature... more » -
LDH offering routine COVID testing to K-12 schools; EBR and Zachary on board Play Video
July 28, 2021 11:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Days before students across the state return to classrooms, the Louisiana Department of Health is launching an effort to combat potential outbreaks in schools. A K-12 testing program, funded with dollars from the American Rescue Plan, will allow any school district in the state to routinely... more » -
Most local school systems still weighing mask requirements; here's what they're saying Play Video
July 22, 2021 2:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - School districts in the capital area are still deciding what classes will look like when students return this fall as coronavirus cases are again spiking across the state. Here's what local school districts said about potential mask requirements as of July 30. Ascension Parish: No... more » -
LSU Board wants state to make COVID vaccine mandatory for college students
June 18, 2021 7:11 PM
BATON ROUGE- The LSU Board of Supervisors wants the Louisiana Department of Health to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for Louisiana college students. This comes after faculty and student government groups urged the university to require the vaccine. Hundreds of LSU employees voted for a resolution last month asking... more » -
LSU officially opening Tiger Stadium for tours
June 11, 2021 1:14 PM
BATON ROUGE- Beginning Monday, June 14 LSU football fans can take a walking tour of Tiger Stadium. LSU Athletics says tours include walking through the Bill Lawton Room, The Ready Room, The Jeff Boss Locker Room and the players' tunnel. During the 45-minute tour, fans can also touch the... more » -
Catholic High tennis coach killed in crash Monday afternoon Play Video
May 4, 2021 12:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - A high school tennis coach from Baton Rouge was killed Monday after his vehicle went off-road and struck a tree. According to Louisiana State Police, the wreck happened around 4 p.m. Monday along LA 307 in Lafourche Parish. Kyle Jackson, 31, died in the crash.... more » -
Pastor of popular BR church apologizes for shuttered youth program in social media post
April 29, 2021 2:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - The lead pastor of one of the largest churches in the capital area is apologizing for how a youth program shut down by the church years ago allegedly treated its participants. Pastor Jonathan Stockstill made a lengthy post on Facebook Wednesday apologizing for the issues reported... more »