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• Southern Jags rallying around former football star & assistant coach diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Play Video

  October 16, 2023 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sean Wallace, a highly decorated football player and assistant coach at Southern University, has been blindsided by a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Those close to Wallace, a safeties coach for the Southern Jags, say the disease was found recently after Wallace went to an urgent... more »

• No barbecue at the tailgate? Governor asks football fans to pause grilling on game day Play Video

  August 30, 2023 1:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana leaders are suggesting that football fans adjust their game day rituals as the state continues to warn residents of the risk for rapidly spreading wildfires. The message came Wednesday as Governor John Bel Edwards and other state officials gave an update on the wildfires that... more »

• WATCH: Coach Brian Kelly previews LSU's season-opener

  August 28, 2023 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly held his first game preview of the 2023 regular season Monday, looking ahead to the Tiger's season-opener against Florida State this weekend. The game will air at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 on WBRZ, Channel 2. Subscribe to the WBRZ YouTube... more »

• LSU's campus mounds among oldest known man-made structures in North America

  August 22, 2022 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - New research shows the LSU Campus Mounds, one of the college's most significant landmarks, are some of the oldest man-made structures in all of North America. LSU shared details Monday from the study by the American Journal of Science , saying a charred mammal bone fragment... more »

• Saints officially announce Tyrann Mathieu's return to New Orleans

  May 2, 2022 9:24 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Honey Badger is officially coming home to play for the Saints. Honey, he’s home ???? #Saints pic.twitter.com/dWTCcA0yab — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 4, 2022 New Orleans native and LSU fan-favorite Tyrann Mathieu, who visited with the... more »

• Alexandria zoo mourns the loss of two tigers within a week

  September 14, 2021 5:26 PM

  Two tigers have died within a week of each other at Alexandria Zoological Park. Officials made the 2nd announcement on their Facebook page this afternoon. On September 14th, they announced their Malayan tiger, Jammu, was euthanized due to age-related issues. Jammu was... more »

• Governor signs bill requiring national anthem at Louisiana sporting events

  June 16, 2021 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation this week that will require the national anthem before sporting events. Effective on Aug. 1, the law will mandate the playing of the anthem before any competitive athletic event held in a venue that is funded in any way by... more »

• Police: Tiger spotted in Houston safely captured, brought to animal shelter

  May 15, 2021 9:35 PM

  HOUSTON, Tx. - A tiger seen wandering the suburbs has been found unharmed, police say. The Houston Police Department announced in a Saturday tweet that the tiger was transported to BARC, a Houston animal shelter. A media briefing on the tiger will be held around 9 p.m. at the... more »

• LSU planning to expand Alex Box Stadium attendance to 50 percent, pending approval

  March 2, 2021 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's athletic department plans to expand attendance at its outdoor venues in the spring after the governor announced the state would loosen its coronavirus restrictions effective Wednesday. LSU Athletics released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying it would expand capacity to 50 percent, pending approval from the... more »

• Report: LSU WR Terrace Marshall sitting out rest of season Play Video

  November 29, 2020 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU star wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr . is opting out the rest of the season, according to ESPN. Saturday afternoon in a tweet ESPN writer Alex Scarborough posted that the talented WR will not be playing for the rest of the season starting Saturday, Nov.... more »

• Even with COVID-19 precautions, LSU Tiger Band not missing a beat Play Video

  September 10, 2020 10:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The sounds emanating from LSU's Tiger Band practices are familiar, but what those practices look like is anything but. "Six feet apart, we have to wear our mask," junior Lauren Domingue said. "It's a lot different in the sense of connecting with people, too." The... more »

• Report: Numerous LSU football players test positive for COVID-19

  June 20, 2020 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple LSU football players have tested positive for COVID-19. According to Sports Illustrated , some LSU football players are now in self-quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. " At least 30 of LSU's 115 players have been isolated because they tested positive for COVID-19... more »

• Report: Booger McFarland and Joe Tessitore will not return to Monday Night Football

  May 9, 2020 5:31 PM

  For all Monday Night Football fans your screens may look different come next season. According to reports, former LSU football player Booger McFarland and co-host Joe Tessitore will not return for another season in ESPN's Monday Night Football. No replacements have been named at this time, but supposedly... more »

• LSU freshman, Trendon Watford, declares for the NBA Draft

  April 12, 2020 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU freshman Trendon Watford is taking his talents to the next level, forgoing the rest his collegiate career and declaring for the NBA Draft. The LSU Tiger announced his decision in a heartfelt letter to the University and Team. #LSU freshman Trendon Watford (... more »

• Former LSU wide receiver and track star Orlando McDaniel dies from coronavirus

  March 28, 2020 4:58 PM

  Orlando McDaniel, a two-sport star in football and track field at LSU Tigers and a former receiver with the Denver Broncos, died from complications related to coronavirus on Friday night. McDaniel, 59, fell ill after traveling to Washington, D.C., to visit a family member, according to LSU track and... more »

• Ed Orgeron named Home Depot Coach of the Year

  December 11, 2019 1:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Add Coach O to the list of LSU players and coaches earning accolades heading into the Peach Bowl. On Wednesday, Orgeron was announced as the Home Depot Coach of the Year. The winner is selected annually by ESPN and ABC college football analysts. Ed... more »

• LSU students bring back 'Neck' for the Georgia game but to a different song

  October 13, 2018 11:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE- And the famous chant is back, LSU earlier in the week said they would not play, "Neck," at the game in Death Valley but the students thought otherwise. During LSU's game against Georgia, the band played, and the student section sang not missing a beat. Listen to... more »

• As LSU prepares for Auburn, fans see lower tailgating turnout Play Video

  October 13, 2017 11:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Those gathering around Tiger Stadium Friday night for tailgating, say they've noticed lower turnout for pre-game activities. "It's been a late arriving crowd, tailgater Charles Smith said. "The crowds in the stadium have been marginal at best and if you look online you see there's a lot... more »

• Mike VII handlers ask visitors to not bring stuffed animals, pets Play Video

  September 4, 2017 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Plush versions of Mike VII have been flying off of shelves at the LSU Sports Shop, but now Mike's handlers are asking the public not to bring them near the habitat. "We didn't realize that stuffed animals were an issue," said the Walker family, who had just... more »

• LSU's new Mike makes on-campus debut Play Video

  August 21, 2017 8:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE- LSU officially has a new mascot. The 11-month male tiger, formerly known as Harvey, is now Mike VII. The energetic tiger was out playing in his new habitat this morning just in time for classes to begin. The new mascot was donated to LSU from... more »

• LSU Football unveils new ticket package, will sell wine and beer

  August 16, 2017 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tiger Stadium is offering a new ticket package to fans including a chance to purchase alcohol inside Death Valley. According to a news release, the new Skyline Club will feature an all-you-can eat special menu. Wine and beer will be available for an additional cost. ... more »

• Audubon Zoo's 'King Zulu' the white tiger has died

  March 6, 2017 10:32 AM

  NEW ORLEANS – The Audubon Nature Institute’s aging white tiger “King Zulu” died over the weekend. The organization said the 20-year-old male white tiger had experienced a steep decline in health and staff made the decision to euthanize Sunday morning. The tiger had been receiving hospice style care to... more »

• Trio arrested for trespassing in Tiger Stadium

  February 28, 2017 9:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three people were arrested for trespassing in Tiger Stadium last Wednesday evening. According to arrest records, the group jumped over a fence to enter the stadium on Feb. 22 just before midnight. A security guard located the three, secured them and contacted LSUPD, according to... more »

• LSU gives Mike VII update; mascot will no longer attend home games

  January 19, 2017 2:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The search continues for another live tiger mascot after the passing of Mike VI. David Baker, LSU’s attending veterinarian, continues to search for a young male tiger to take up the mantle of LSU mascot. Renovations on the current habitat, paid for by the Tiger... more »

• Vet says he kept promise to not let Mike VI suffer

  October 13, 2016 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The veterinarian who treated Mike VI in his finals days released a statement Thursday thanking the LSU community for their support. In the letter, Dr. David Baker said that he kept his promise to make sure that Mike VI would not suffer. Baker and his team... more »

• Texas mascot shows support to Mike VI

  October 11, 2016 11:09 AM

  TEXAS- The University of Texas Silver Spurs showed their support to LSU's Mike VI when the news broke that the tiger has cancer. The Texas Longhorns' mascot along with the Texas Silver Spurs, Bevo XV, sent Mike VI a purple and gold flower arrangement to show their support and... more »

• Mike VI to remain in home on game days, will not be brought on field

  September 6, 2016 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Mike VI, LSU's live mascot, will remain in his habitat on football game days for the 2016 season, according to university officials. Due to Mike's recent cancer diagnosis, no attempts will be made to load him into his trailer to take him on the home field... more »

• How can I help Mike the Tiger fight cancer?

  May 27, 2016 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tigers fans, or animal lovers in general, can now contribute to the effort to give Mike VI the best fighting chance possible as the big cat prepares to undergo treatment for a rare form of cancer. A university spokesperson says LSU has set up a contribution... more »

• Behind the scenes: What's in store for Mike VI Play Video

  May 23, 2016 10:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's mascot, Mike VI will undergo radiation treatment at Mary Bird Perkins Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center after being diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma . WBRZ got a tour in the treatment vault, where Mike the Tiger will receive radiation therapy. Doctors at... more »

• Fans give $40,000 for flood relief at LSU vs USC

  October 13, 2015 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People who attended the football game between LSU and the University of South Carolina gave generously to flood relief efforts in that state this past weekend. The American Red Cross chapter in Baton Rouge said fans gave more than $40,000 to the more than 40 volunteers... more »

• LSU Tiger Stadium policies, game day schedule released

  September 1, 2015 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU reminded Tiger football fans of the policies and security measures they'll have to consider when they attend games at Death Valley this year. The Tiger Stadium bag policy prohibits backpacks or any bag or purse larger than 8 ½ x 11" from being brought into... more »