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Road collapses along LSU lakes; portion of East Lakeshore Drive expected to stay closed for days Play Video
August 23, 2023 12:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - Due to a road cave-in, drivers will have to use an alternate route along East Lakeshore Drive. The road collapse was reported just north of the intersection of East Lakeshore and Morning Glory Avenue. Only local traffic will be allowed to pass on the street in... more » -
No bond for man accused of opening fire on UVA football players
November 16, 2022 4:34 PM
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A man accused of shooting to death three University of Virginia football players and wounding two others will not be able to bond out of jail. At a court hearing in Charlottesville on Wednesday, a judge declined to set bond for Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. ... 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 » -
LSU police investigating break-in at campus church ministry
August 30, 2022 12:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a burglar who broke into a religious ministry's building at LSU. The crime happened earlier this month at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry along Highland Road near E Chimes Street. Authorities released a photo of the suspected burglar riding a bicycle in the... more » -
Local single moms organization uses national grant to support more single mothers Play Video
April 3, 2022 12:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Life of a Single Mom organization is using funds from a national grant to support single moms. Nicole Rosas joined The Life of a Single Mom about 10 years ago. “I thought it was just a bunch of single moms, like bashing their exes,... more » -
LSU receives history-making donation of $245 million Play Video
February 11, 2022 7:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU was given the biggest donation in school history of $245 million dollars from Our Lady of The Lake and LCMC Health. "This gift is a game changer," LSU President Dr. William Tate said Friday morning. The donation is to help provide better health care... more » -
Vacancies remain inside LSU's Title IX office Play Video
October 28, 2021 11:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - Nearly eight months after the Husch Blackwell report detailed consistent Title IX failures at LSU, the office tasked with handling and investigating those cases still has unfilled positions. Officials expect the vacant jobs to be filled by the end of the year. Staffing the Office... more » -
LSU students face unenrollment if they don't comply with COVID-19 requirements Play Video
September 9, 2021 5:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, LSU's Student Union was filled with students who were in a rush to get a COVID-19 test or vaccine. The university said they all have until Friday to either comply with the university's COVID-19 protocols or be kicked out of school. "I'm definitely... more » -
Person shot in face near Southern campus; juvenile in police custody
August 17, 2021 2:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - A juvenile surrendered to police after shooting a person in the face late Sunday just off of the Southern University campus. Police said Tuesday, detectives were investigating a shooting at 724 Harding Boulevard, an address that overlooks the campus. The shooting happened around nine Sunday night.... more » -
LSU scientists partner with Canadian-based lab to produce COVID-19 treatment Play Video
August 12, 2021 9:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - A new treatment to help reduce COVID-19 symptoms is being developed in our own backyard. LSU's DeepDrug team and Canadian-based Skymount Medical teamed up in April 2020 to begin testing a new drug through artificial intelligence. The group started their test on 80 mice, which showed... more » -
All of LSU football staff, majority of players reportedly vaccinated heading into season
July 28, 2021 5:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - All of LSU's football staff and a vast majority of its players have gotten the coronavirus vaccine before the start of the 2021 football season, according to athletics staff. On Wednesday, a member of LSU Athletics told WBRZ that the team has made a commitment to... more » -
Dr. William Tate officially takes over as LSU president Tuesday Play Video
July 5, 2021 10:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Dr. William Tate, IV will begin his tenure as president of the LSU system Tuesday, two months after being named to the position. Tate, who previously served as Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of South Carolina, takes over from Tom... more » -
LSU under federal investigation over alleged mishandling of sexual assault cases
February 5, 2021 3:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - The U.S. Department of Education is investigating LSU in the wake of multiple reports detailing instances where the university allegedly failed to report sexual assault claims. An LSU spokesperson confirmed the investigation to WBRZ Friday afternoon. "This week, LSU was notified that the U.S. Department... more » -
Man accused in Shreveport hospital knife attack also suspected in NOLA machete killing
February 1, 2021 4:51 PM
SHREVEPORT - LSU and Ochsner Health's joint facility in north Louisiana was placed on lockdown amid reports of an attack inside the hospital Monday (Feb. 1). KTBS reported the situation stemmed from a stabbing around 2:30 p.m. and the man who police believe was behind the attack was arrested... more » -
LSU names Daronte Jones as new defensive coordinator
January 25, 2021 6:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced Tuesday that LSU has officially hired Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator. Jones previously coached alongside former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda for one season at Wisconsin in 2015. In the last five years, Jones spent his time coaching... more » -
Southern University's spring semester begins with strict COVID guidelines in place Play Video
January 20, 2021 8:32 AM
BATON ROUGE - Though novel coronavirus has slowed the pace of daily life in the capital region, professors and students at Southern University are determined to keep the pace when it comes to educational goals. With this resolute focus as a motivator, university leaders are inviting students back to... more » -
Few changes to LSU COVID-19 testing for students returning to class Monday Play Video
January 9, 2021 10:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Saturday LSU released a COVID-19 guideline update for the Spring 2021 semester. LSU sent an email to students and faculty further detailing plans for the spring semester. With new guidelines made masks will still be required inside all classrooms and COVID-19 updates will still be... more » -
LSU ordered to release unredacted police records related to Derrius Guice case
January 5, 2021 9:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - A judge has signed an order mandating that LSU release unredacted police records related to a video voyeurism charge involving former football star Derrius Guice and a former student. Judge Janice Clark sided with the victim and USA Today in a public records lawsuit that asked... more » -
LSU considering COVID vaccination requirement for the fall semester
January 5, 2021 5:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - An LSU spokesperson says the university is weighing the possibility of requiring all students to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The proposed measure emerged after officials met Tuesday morning to discuss the spring semester's COVID-19 testing plan, which would will be similar to last year's but with more... more » -
LSU faculty debates adding diversity class to graduation requirements
December 24, 2020 11:52 AM
BATON ROUGE - Like a stage featuring an ever-shifting series of scenes, America is changing. In the past twelve months, the nation has seen a multitude of attention-grabbing outcries for racial equality in the form of marches, protests, and face-to-face pleas with officials to take steps to ensure the fair... more » -
'Geaux Get Tested' for COVID-19 at Southern University
August 21, 2020 9:48 AM
BATON ROUGE - Southern University is offering free COVID-19 test not only for students and faculty but for the public as well. Testing is located in the F.G. Clark Activity Center parking lot right next to the A.W. Mumford Stadium. Testing started on Thursday, August 20 and will... more » -
NBA player Chris Paul sports head-to-toe SU gear
August 21, 2020 9:36 AM
NBA Player Chris Paul, has gear that even the most dedicated Southern Jags fans can get on board with. Paul, while playing in the playoffs of the NBA 'bubble', has consistently been sporting HBCU pride. Thursday was 'THE' Southern University's turn to have a moment in the spotlight.... more » -
Southern prepares to welcome students back to campus with modified move-in day Play Video
August 3, 2020 9:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - As many students pack up to prepare for moving into dorms, Southern University has reworked that process to make it safer even though it sacrifices some school traditions. "The move-in process had to change," Tracie Abraham, Southern's e xecutive director of student services and residential life... more » -
Middleton family against LSU's decision to change main library's name
June 12, 2020 8:06 AM
BATON ROUGE - On Thursday afternoon, Governor John Bel Edwards spoke in support of LSU's decision to rename its main library due to the discovery of at least one seemingly prejudiced letter written by the library's namesake, former LSU President, Troy H. Middleton. But not everyone approves of the... more » -
Students encouraged to fill out TOPS information, ACT deadline change Play Video
June 11, 2020 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - First-year college students are being asked to get their TOPS paperwork in order, now. The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) has started processing 2020 high school graduates for TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) eligibility. Students are being asked to set up their Hub... more » -
Graduating seniors facing tough job market, services available to help Play Video
April 17, 2020 6:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - College graduates are facing an uncertain future as they venture into the workforce and daunting job market. Millions of Americans are unemployed right now because of the coronavirus, but the number of people seeking jobs is about to grow as millions of college seniors graduate. ... more » -
Former longtime UL Lafayette President Dr. Ray P. Authement dies at 91
April 5, 2020 10:57 PM
LAFAYETTE - The longest-serving public university president in the United States died Sunday, April 5. Dr. Ray P. Authement, 91, was the president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for 34 years. He was the president from 1974 and retired in 2008. Dr. Joseph Savoie, current UL... more » -
LSU student traveled from Tiger Stadium to the Superdome on foot for a purpose
February 16, 2020 3:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - On Jan. 13 history was made for LSU fans, but to one LSU student that day meant something more. LSU engineering student, Dante Hebert, conquered a 125 mile run along the Mississippi River levee from Tiger Stadium to the Superdome the day of the 2020 National... more » -
Police looking for thief who stole from LSU bookstore
February 13, 2020 5:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - Campus police is asking the community to help identify this man suspected of stealing from the LSU Book Store. The unknown culprit was caught on camera on in the store on Wednesday around 3:15 p.m. If you know the identity of the subject, please contact... more » -
'Heisman': New Joe Burrow billboards go up days before award's announcement
December 9, 2019 11:47 AM
BATON ROUGE - Joe Burrow is on the cusp of being the first LSU athlete to win one of college football's most prestigious awards in 60 years, and all of Baton Rouge is on notice. The latest signage from the university features star quarterback Joe Burrow alongside a single... more » -
Days after locker room controversy, LSU says policy of athletics giving money to university is being 'reevaluated' Play Video
July 29, 2019 12:57 PM
BATON ROUGE – LSU Athletics appears to be ending its prolific fund-transfer policy, which contributed nearly $50 million to the academic institution between 2012 and 2017, according to a report by an LSU sports beat magazine. At first, new athletics director Scott Woodward implied in an interview with Tiger... more » -
Seeking lower bond, Wayde Sims' accused killer sends handwritten letter to judge
March 4, 2019 11:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - The man accused of murdering LSU Basketball star Wayde Sims during a post-concert brawl near Southern University last year is seeking sympathy from the judge overseeing his case. A handwritten note signed by Dyteon Simpson and addressed to Judge Don Johnson seeks a lower bond for... more » -
Judge removes self from Wayde Sims murder case, cites connections with Sims family
January 31, 2019 11:17 AM
BATON ROUGE - A local judge has recused himself from the case of the man accused of murdering LSU basketball player Wayde Sims, saying he knows members of the victim's family. On Thursday, Judge Mike Erwin announced he was recusing himself from Dyteon Simpson's trial. Simpson allegedly shot and... more » -
Asbestos stymies restoration of LSU's historic clock tower
January 28, 2019 2:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Workers have hit a snag in the planned repairs for the nearly century-old LSU Memorial Tower. On Monday, a university spokesperson confirmed the restoration process was stopped after asbestos, which can cause serious health problems, was found inside the structure. Internal work on the tower will... more » -
Police: Man allegedly raped victim in her sleep at LSU dorm
December 6, 2018 12:03 PM
BATON ROUGE- A man accused of raping an LSU student in her dorm last month was arrested Wednesday. Garry Ray Thomas, 18, was booked into the parish prison on a count of third-degree rape. The victim told investigators she was with her roommate, who is Thomas' girlfriend, along... more » -
Southern University amends deal with medical marijuana company after legal dispute
May 10, 2018 4:26 PM
BATON ROUGE- Southern University's Ag Center amended its agreement Wednesday with a Lafayette-based company in charge of constructing and operating its medical marijuana growery, according to spokeswoman Janene Tate. Advanced Biomedics LLC has held the contract with Southern since last year but recently became embroiled in an internal lawsuit... more » -
Woman booked into jail for sneaking into LSU graduation, snatching someone else's diploma
December 21, 2017 1:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old woman was booked into jail this week, nearly four months after LSU officials said she managed to sneak her way into one of LSU's graduation ceremonies and take someone else's diploma. WBRZ.com first reported on December 21, Bianca White was accused of inserting herself... more » -
LSU's Derrius Guice to make NFL Draft decision after bowl game
December 5, 2017 12:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU's star running back, Derrius Guice, says he's still unsure whether or not he's going to enter the next NFL Draft, and he won't know until the Tigers' last game of the season. Guice took to social media Monday to express his frustration with this past... more » -
Former LSU student pleads guilty to sharing child porn online
November 29, 2017 12:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - A former LSU student accused of taking photos of teenage girls showering in an on-campus dorm has pled guilty to sharing sexually explicit images of minors online. According to US Attorney Corey Amundson, 20-year-old Andrew Easterly pled guilty of storing inappropriate images featuring minors on his... more » -
Affidavit says Max Gruver was targeted during alleged hazing ritual Play Video
October 11, 2017 2:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - Arrest records from the LSU Police Department reveal that 18-year-old Max Gruver received the bulk of the punishment on the night of an alleged hazing incident which preceded his death. According to an arrest affidavit, Phi Delta Theta pledges got messages Sept. 13 telling them to... 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 » -
BRPD: Suspect shot, arrested after armed robbery attempt
October 8, 2017 2:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police say a suspect was booked into prison over the weekend after he was shot in a failed armed robbery attempt Thursday. Police say the incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. Thursday, but did not specify the exact location. According to arrest records, 29-year-old Malcolm Williams approached... more »