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• Previously-suspended 19th JDC Judge Eboni Johnson-Rose announces she is running for reelection Play Video

  July 10, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Eboni Johnson-Rose, a 19th JDC judge previously suspended for a year following a series of controversies, announced this week that she is running for reelection. "It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve the people of East Baton Rouge Parish, and I am grateful... more »

• Central High baseball coach suspended after stripping off top half of uniform during game, reports say

  April 20, 2026 8:20 AM

  CENTRAL — Central High School's head baseball coach has been suspended by the Louisiana High School Athletics Association after he began stripping off his uniform during a game, LouisianaSports.net reports. Coach Sham Gabehart was suspended for the rest of the season, including playoffs, after he came out of the... more »

• NFL suspends former LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase suspended for spitting on opposing player Play Video

  November 17, 2025 5:58 PM

  CINCINNATI, Ohio — The NFL suspended former LSU and current Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver for spitting on an opposing player, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The suspension comes after Chase spat on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey during a game on Sunday. NFL suspended Bengals WR... more »

• REPORT: Former LSU running back suspended by NFL for violating PED policy Play Video

  November 11, 2025 4:22 PM

  TAMPA BAY — Former LSU and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back Josh Williams was suspended by the NFL, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday. According to Schefter, Williams was suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. He can return after the Bucs' week 16 game against... more »

• Newly elected Killian mayor wants to suspend police department for a year, have LPSO take over Play Video

  July 9, 2025 5:58 PM

  KILLIAN — After only nine days in office, the new mayor of Killian is set to introduce a proposal at Wednesday's town hall meeting to suspend the Killian Police Department for one year and fire the department's current employees. Mayor Caleb Atwell plans to overhaul law enforcement in Killian... more »

• Judge Eboni Johnson Rose returns to 19th JDC, does not address nearly year-long suspension Play Video

  June 25, 2025 6:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Judge Eboni Johnson Rose got directly to business Wednesday morning after returning to her 19th JDC bench, not addressing her nearly year-long suspension and controversy. Rose was suspended from her post at the 19th JDC in August 2024. The Judiciary Commission suspended her after a series... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Supreme Court suspending EBR Judge Eboni Rose before letting her back on bench Play Video

  April 22, 2025 1:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court said Wednesday that an East Baton Rouge Parish judge it previously suspended for violating a number of judicial guidelines can return to the bench this summer. Four justices agreed to a settlement negotiated by Judge Eboni Johnson Rose and a disciplinary panel; three... more »

• Lawyer, lobbyist who pleaded guilty to possessing child porn indefinitely suspended by state Supreme Court Play Video

  January 14, 2025 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state's highest court on Tuesday imposed an indefinite suspension on longtime lawyer and lobbyist James Burland, who pleaded guilty last month in a child pornography case. The Louisiana Supreme Court, considering a petition by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, said the lawyer's suspension would be... more »

• USPS suspends mail service on Thursday for national day of mourning honoring late Jimmy Carter

  January 8, 2025 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Thursday for the national day of mourning honoring the life of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 30 at age 100. President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning, which means all post... more »

• Saints RB Alvin Kamara gets 3-game suspension over Vegas club fight Play Video

  August 4, 2023 2:35 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The NFL announced Friday that star running back Alvin Kamara will miss three games to start the Saints' regular season. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported the suspension Friday afternoon. #Saints RB Alvin Kamara was suspended 3 games for violations of the personal conduct policy... more »

• Southern University investigating widespread hazing allegations, including 'being tortured'

  April 6, 2021 7:51 PM

  Southern University is investigating several on-campus hazing allegations spanning from August 2019 to March 2021 that included "gang-like" activity, physical injury and whippings with a wet towel, among others. These allegations led to a series of sanctions and suspensions. Southern University Marching Band The SU Marching Band... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Parish boss suspended for using "n word" Play Video

  March 8, 2017 5:13 PM

  CLINTON- The highest ranking parish appointed employee in East Feliciana Parish is on suspension tonight, after she admitted to police jurors she sent racist text messages to another employee on her parish phone. Barbara Vail, known as "Babs" in East Feliciana Parish, has been an employee for the parish for... more »

• Police association: Double standard for officers and bosses

  February 22, 2017 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A police officers' association is considering appealing an officer's suspension over a dog's shooting death recently, claiming the police department's policies are confusing and unorganized. The Magnolia State Peace Officer's Association said it has concerns over the handling of officer Abraham Wilson's suspension. Wilson shot and... more »

• Sen. Troy Brown announces resignation Play Video

  February 16, 2017 4:06 PM

  CLICK HERE TO WATCH Brown's announcement UPDATE: Senator Troy Brown announced his resignation as Senator of District 2 on Thursday afternoon, just one day after a Senate select committee discussed his expulsion. Brown's resignation and expulsion followed his arrests for domestic abuse charges. "Unfortunately, recent events have caused me... more »

• Report: LSU fraternity put on probation until 2019

  May 12, 2016 11:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity won't be suspended. Instead, the chapter will be placed on probation until 2019, the student newspaper reports . LSU began investigating the chapter last month due to an “alleged incident,” according to university officials. The university released... more »

• Budget concerns cause state to temporarily suspend TOPS payments

  February 11, 2016 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The State Office of Student Financial Assistance has alerted Louisiana colleges Thursday that they’re suspending TOPS scholarship payments immediately due to looming potential budget cuts. TOPS eligible institutions received an email Thursday alerting schools that all TOPS payments would be halted without further notice. A spokesperson... more »

• Plaquemine Ferry to temporarily suspend service Friday for maintenance

  January 7, 2016 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - State traffic officials announced Thursday that Plaquemine Ferry service will be temporarily suspended Friday morning to allow maintenance crews to build a higher access ramp for vehicles to board the ferry. The closure begins Friday, Jan. 8 at 6 a.m. Normal operating hours for the Plaquemine... more »

• LSU suspends fraternity during drug, hazing investigation

  November 12, 2015 5:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU revealed Thursday their decision to suspend Sigma Chi fraternity activities this week stemmed from an investigation into possible drug use and hazing during the past month. Sigma Chi's International President sent out a letter saying they were suspending the LSU chapter as well. The... more »

• LSU fraternity temporarily suspended

  November 11, 2015 9:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a short, to the point statement Wednesday evening, LSU confirmed a fraternity has been suspended temporarily pending the outcome of an investigation that is being kept secret. The investigation surrounds the Sigma Chi fraternity, a university spokesperson said. "LSU placed them on interim suspension... more »