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• Markel Lee's past involvement in Baton Rouge violence prevention program draws renewed attention Play Video

  April 27, 2026 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A program meant to prevent violence in Baton Rouge is now on hold following city-parish budget cuts, and questions are growing about what its loss could mean for the community. The Baton Rouge Community Street Team, once involving Markel Lee , who is now accused in... more »

• LSU gymnastics team celebrates the end of a successful season Play Video

  April 26, 2026 8:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU gymnastics team celebrated the end of another season as families, fans and donors packed the Crowne Plaza Executive Center on Sunday for a brunch and silent auction. The banquet celebrated the team's success as the gymnasts took second place in the NCAA Championship in... more »

• LSU's Tiger Girls dance team secures two second-place finishes at national championship Play Video

  January 18, 2026 7:45 PM

  ORLANDO — LSU's dance team is returning home with two awards following the 2026 UDA College and Dance Team National Championships on Sunday. The Tiger Girls secured two second-place finishes at the competition, placing in both the Hip Hop and Jazz categories. The second-place finish in Jazz is... more »

• Brian Kelly warns players, young adults to be aware who's in their 'circle' after JT Lindsey's arrest Play Video

  August 15, 2025 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly says that he is not worried about security for his players and others on LSU's campus after running back JT Lindsey was arrested for allegedly letting two murder suspects stay at his dorm. "This is all about who is in your... more »

• LSU fans invited to send Tigers off to Omaha Play Video

  June 10, 2025 1:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU fans unable to travel to Omaha to cheer the Tigers on in the College World Series were invited to see the team off as they leave Wednesday morning. Fans were invited to show up around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday outside of Alex Box Stadium near Gate... more »

• Dutchtown High's dance team brings home national title for first time in school history Play Video

  February 20, 2025 4:54 PM

  GEISMER — Dutchtown High School's dance team brought home a national title for the first time in the school's 22-year history. The Griffin Girls' dance team was named high school overall national champions, overall kick champions and overall gameday champions, among other accolades, at the American All-Star United States... more »

• Monday's Health Report: Team sports can teach kids more than just teamwork Play Video

  February 17, 2025 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A recent study found children who play team sports are learning more than teamwork. They seem to have better executive function, which includes things like memory, focus, ability to adapt and emotional control. "I think that it's the practicing of those skills in a team... more »

• Westbound I-10 entrance ramp at St. Louis Street closed after truck spills 30 gallons of diesel

  February 4, 2025 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The westbound entrance ramp of Interstate 10 at St. Louis Street was closed Tuesday after a truck spilled diesel on the roadway. Baton Rouge Fire hazmat teams responded to the scene where 30 gallons of diesel fuel stretched about 150 yards between the ramp and the... more »

• Diesel spill on I-10 causes morning commute traffic near Bluebonnet

  December 10, 2024 8:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic was slow on I-10 eastbound near Bluebonnet Tuesday morning due to a diesel spill. The crash happened near the Bluebonnet exit on I-10 eastbound and the Baton Rouge and St. George Fire Departments responded. Officials said there were only minor injuries, but the 18-wheeler involved... more »

• Landry criticizes 'woke people' who opposed tiger in Tiger Stadium; says comments were made in jest

  November 12, 2024 1:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry called out LSU's football team for its 42-13 loss against Alabama over the weekend, saying that the only tiger who showed up was "our live tiger," referring to a Bengal tiger he helped bring in from Florida to revive a tradition of bringing a... more »

• Team USA earns 'redemption' by powering to Olympic gold in women's gymnastics

  July 30, 2024 2:33 PM

  PARIS (AP) — “The Redemption Tour” ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium. Again. The American gymnastics star and her singular brilliance powered a dominant U.S. women's team in the finals inside a raucous Bercy Arena on Tuesday night. With Biles at her... more »

• Segment of La. 942 in Darrow shut down after dump truck overturns

  July 11, 2024 2:40 PM

  DARROW — A segment of La. 942 in Darrow was shut down completely Thursday after a dump truck overturned and emptied its contents across the roadway, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said on Facebook. La. 942 is shut down at Stanford Leavy Road. Drivers traveling in the area should... more »

• La. 964 bridge replacement in West Feliciana Parish finishes construction after two months Play Video

  June 21, 2024 1:02 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The replacement of the La. 964 bridge over Riddle Creek in West Feliciana Parish has been completed, state highway officials announced Friday. Due to an aging structure and deteriorating conditions due to heavy traffic, the 57-foot bridge originally built in 1958 was replaced with a three-span,... more »

• WBRZ expanding reporting team, familiar faces moving to new positions Play Video

  June 3, 2024 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ is expanding its reporting staff, as well as seeing certain on-air talent move to new roles at the station starting this week. Former weekend anchor Bess Casserleigh is transitioning into a role involving more reporting. The LSU graduate from Connecticut is joining Brittney Weiss on... more »

• Baton Rouge Zydeco merch goes on sale

  October 2, 2023 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Pre-orders for Zydeco merch are open for the eager hockey fans ready to get their hands on the first jerseys representing Baton Rouge's new hockey team. The new merch includes home jerseys in navy, away jerseys in white, and City Connect jerseys in red. The... more »

• Tigers basketball star Alexis Morris earns degree from LSU

  August 11, 2023 2:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - You can add a college degree to Alexis Morris' already extensive list of accomplishments for 2023. The national champ and fan-favorite player for the LSU women's basketball team graduated Friday with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. National Champion LSU Graduate @AlexisMorrisWBB ?????? pic.twitter.com/QC4elp0njF —... more »

• Youth basketball team in need of funds to attend championship tournament Play Video

  June 9, 2023 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A basketball team needs help making the trip to the national championship tournament after winning the regional UAA Under Armour Youth title. The group of fifth graders has grit, dedication, skills, and big goals. "Go to the NBA," said sixth grade basketball player Blaize Zeno.... more »

• REPORT: LSU basketball gets huge news as Adam Miller stays a Tiger

  May 13, 2022 1:13 PM

  New LSU head basketball coach Matt McMahon got the best news of his young Tiger career as guard Adam Miller told College Hoops Today that he intends on staying at LSU and remaining a Tiger basketball player. NEWS: Adam Miller tells me that he is returning to... more »

• Former Saints player dies in police custody in Alabama

  December 7, 2021 2:18 PM

  REFORM, Ala. - Former Saints defensive lineman Glenn Foster Jr. died in police custody after he was arrested following a high-speed chase in Alabama. WWLTV reports Foster, 31, died Monday. The Pickens County Coroner's Office said his cause of death is still pending an autopsy. Foster was arrested... more »

• Head coach Frank Wilson leaves McNeese to join LSU coaching staff

  December 7, 2021 1:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - McNeese State head coach and two-time national recruiter of the year Frank Wilson has joined the Tigers as LSU's new associate head coach. Wilson previously spent six years with the Tigers as running backs coach and recruiting coordinator, helping the team bring in four top-10 recruiting... more »

• Get your first look at the rebranded Caesars Superdome Play Video

  July 26, 2021 12:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Saints gave fans their first glimpse of what the newly-rebranded Superdome will look like this season. The team shared photos and video of new 3D renderings showing off what the Caesars Superdome will look like. New Orleans Saints and Caesars Entertainment announce partnership:... more »

• Governor signs legislation toughening Title IX regulations for colleges

  June 22, 2021 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- After LSU's sexual misconduct scandal, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed new legislation tightening Title IX rules and regulations for college campuses. The bill assures that employees who willingly withhold information about sexual misconduct will be fired. The law also closes loopholes found in previous college campus safety... more »

• LSU paying Kim Mulkey about $2.5M in her first year as coach; read the full contract here Play Video

  April 27, 2021 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As LSU welcomes new women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey, she is being met with a substantial payday. According to documents obtained by WBRZ, LSU is prepared to pay Mulkey a hefty salary of about $2.5 million during the first year of her coaching. Mulkey's pay will... more »

• LSU's Javonte Smart plans to enter 2021 NBA Draft

  April 8, 2021 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU point guard Javonte Smart will enter the 2021 Draft with an agent. The junior averaged 16 pts, 4 ast, 3.7 rebounds in his final season. He is the second LSU player to declare his intentions to head to the NBA after Trendon Watford did so... more »

• Junk house cleaned up following 2 On Your Side story Play Video

  March 4, 2021 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Less than 24 hours after the original report aired the filth is being picked up, but not without a show. The homeowner of the hoarding house is not happy her mess has to go. There was progress Thursday morning after the home filled with items inside... more »

• US Supreme Court tosses out conviction in killing of Saints star Will Smith

  January 11, 2021 6:16 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed the manslaughter conviction in the death of former New Orleans Saint Will Smith. Documents obtained by WBRZ show the United States' highest court tossed the conviction of Cardell Hayes, who was imprisoned on manslaughter charges for killing Smith in 2016.... more »

• Report: Cleveland baseball team dropping Indians nickname after 105 years

  December 13, 2020 10:16 PM

  CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians will reportedly drop the nickname they've used for more than 100 years, making it the latest sports franchise to scrub Native American imagery from its team amid charges that its use is racist. Sources familiar with the situation told ESPN an official announcement is... more »

• Denham Springs High football takes field for first time since teammate's death Play Video

  September 24, 2020 10:55 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Members of the Denham Springs High School football team charged onto the field Thursday night to an electric crowd, marking its first scrimmage of the 2020 season, but with a noticeable absence. "Football is everything to this community," Eddie Rushing said, a parent of two... more »

• With safeguards in place, Catholic High football team returns for on-campus workouts Tuesday Play Video

  June 7, 2020 4:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Catholic High Head Football Coach Gabe Fertitta and his staff have been preparing to welcome back students for summer workouts on June 8 for a while. "These kids need something positive, and June 8 is going to be positive," Fertitta said. "We've really had to expand... more »

• Deputy suspended without pay after inmate escape at BR hospital; policies being revised Play Video

  March 1, 2020 8:10 AM

  UPDATE: The sheriff's office announced Friday it has suspended the deputy who was tasked with guarding the inmate for one month without pay, and he will be retrained on procedure. Prison administration is also revising policies and procedures to require additional security for higher-risk inmates. All prison personnel will... more »

• Assessment teams surveying early-June storm damage for potential assistance Play Video

  June 27, 2019 10:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More than 600 citizens reported water and wind damage from heavy storms earlier this month . Assessment teams with GOHSEP and MOHSEP began visiting those sites Thursday to document the damage and report it to FEMA for potential assistance. "We're looking at what houses were substantially... more »

• LSU Softball team combines practice, NFC Championship and 'Choppa Style'

  January 20, 2019 5:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The LSU softball team decided to have a little fun during today's practice. They gathered to watch the Saints play the Rams in the NFC Championship game. One player even goes as far as hitting the famous Choppa Style dance. A video was tweeted from... more »

• Four LSU football players selected for AP's All American Team

  December 10, 2018 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Four LSU football players were announced on the Associated Press All-America first team and second team. The list was released Monday morning, linebacker Devin White along with safety Grant Delpit were named on the first team. Kicker Cole Tracy along with Cornerback Greedy Williams were named on... more »

• WATCH: Les Miles recalls LSU memories ahead of Saturday's Auburn game Play Video

  October 10, 2017 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 'Mad Hatter' will make his return to Death Valley this weekend as LSU holds a ceremony to honor its 2007 National Championship team. According to a report from the Advocate , Miles will be joined by players from his national title-winning team during halftime of... more »

• Friends, family mourn McKinley High student killed just days before graduation Play Video

  May 14, 2017 11:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family and friends of an 18-year-old high school student are still reeling after he was shot and killed Saturday . "Today's Mother's Day, and a mom's dealing with the loss of her son," said Herman Brister, the principal at McKinley High School. Brister had... more »

• LSU to open spring practice on Mar. 11

  March 6, 2017 1:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU football team will return to the field for spring practice on Saturday, Mar. 11. Saturday's practice marks the first of 15 workouts for the Tigers under head coach Ed Orgeron. Orgeron will preview LSU's spring practice at 11 a.m. on Tuesday to media members... more »

• LSU baseball team ranks second in Perfect Game poll

  January 11, 2017 2:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The LSU baseball team was ranked second in the 2017 Perfect Game preseason poll released Wednesday. The ranking marks the second No. 2 ranking in the past three weeks. The team is also ranked second in the Collegiate Baseball poll that was announced in late December.... more »

• St. Helena Hawk football team helps with flood recovery efforts Play Video

  August 19, 2016 11:20 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The St. Helena Hawk football team spent the day gutting homes and carrying water-soaked furniture to the street following the recent flooding in the area. Many of the players have friends and family dealing with devastation, but on Friday the team made a choice to help others.... more »

• U.S. women's 'Final Five' wins gold in team final in Rio Olympics

  August 9, 2016 6:20 PM

  RIO – The U.S. women's gymnastics team won the gold for a second consecutive Olympic games at the 2016 Rio Olympics Tuesday. The team consisted of 20-year-old Gabby Douglas, 22-year-old Aly Raisman, 16-year-old Laurie Hernandez, 19-year-old Madison Kocian and 19-year-old Simone Biles. Both Douglas and Raisman were a part... more »

• Brittany Weiss, 4 p.m. anchor and 2 On Your Side reporter

  February 5, 2013 11:36 AM

  Brittany Weiss is the 2 On Your Side reporter and 4 p.m. anchor for WBRZ. Originally from Naperville, Illinois, she graduated with her bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from Drake University. Weiss joined the WBRZ team in August 2012 and has made Baton Rouge her home ever since.... more »