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  • Boil water advisory for Walker rescinded Saturday morning

    August 24, 2023 5:27 PM

    UPDATE: The boil water advisory for the city of Walker was rescinded Saturday. Read the original story below. _____________________________________________________________________________ WALKER - The City of Walker has issued the following advisory: The City of Walker Water System has experienced problems with our water supply system. Earlier today... more »
  • Fourth man arrested in deadly armed robbery in Livingston Parish

    August 7, 2023 3:11 PM

    SPRINGFIELD - Deputies have made a fourth arrest in a shooting that left a man dead in Livingston Parish late Monday morning. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened shortly before 11 a.m. on Wisteria Lane in Springfield. Cameron Fox, 25, was found dead. On Wednesday,... more »
  • Deer Run lawsuit settled; controversial Denham Springs housing development moving forward

    July 31, 2023 11:43 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish government has settled a federal lawsuit over an embattled housing development in Denham Springs, allowing the developer to move forward with construction, albeit with some significant changes to the plan. A statement from Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks said the parish government settled... more »
  • Walker police looking for TV bandit

    June 13, 2023 6:20 PM

    WALKER - Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating a man who took three flat screen television sets from the Walker Walmart. A surveillance photo shows the man leaving with a cart full of TVs on May 27. He is white, with a beard and... more »
  • Mound of dirt covering grave, help needed to dig out Play Video

    May 18, 2022 2:01 PM

    WALKER - There's a large mound of dirt in the middle of a cemetery in Livingston Parish and it's sitting on top of a grave. Elaine Watts contacted 2 On Your Side after she says that pile of dirt has been there for a year and a half. Her... more »
  • Melanie Curtin gets life sentence in rape case involving former sheriff's deputy Play Video

    March 21, 2022 10:07 AM

    LIVINGSTON - A woman convicted of raping an unconscious victim at the home of a sheriff's deputy will spend the rest of her life in prison. Melanie Curtin appeared in court Monday for sentencing on charges of video voyeurism and aggravated rape. Curtin and several members of her family... more »
  • Livingston Parish couple working to help family of six Ukrainian refugees Play Video

    March 12, 2022 4:40 PM

    WALKER - Jessica Dawson and her husband are doing what Louisianans do best: helping those in need during a state of emergency. The Dawsons are raising money for a family of six seeking refuge. As Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Dawson began to fear for her friend's life. ... more »
  • Deputies arrest burglary suspect after search in Denham Springs

    February 27, 2022 1:22 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies arrested a man wanted in a string of vehicle and structure burglaries after an active search Sunday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office pursued Justin Dewally, 40, on Sunday morning near the intersection of Juban Road and Florida Boulevard. Sheriff Jason Ard announced around 10... more »
  • Walker Police Dept. sponsors school uniform drive

    May 19, 2021 12:42 PM

    WALKER - A police-sponsored drive that ensures Livingston Parish schoolchildren will have adequate clothing for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year is taking place May 19 through July 16. The Walker Police Department announced its 2021 'From Our Uniform to Yours' School Uniform Drive by means of a Wednesday morning... more »
  • Firefighters battle mobile home blaze in Walker

    December 7, 2020 5:32 AM

    WALKER - On Monday (Dec. 7) morning, a fire broke out at a residence along Cane Market Road in Walker. Representatives with Livingston Parish Fire Protection District #4 confirm arriving at a mobile home within the 33800 block of Cane Market Road shortly before 4 a.m. and swiftly extinguishing... more »
  • Livingston man arrested after neighbor's dog shot and killed Play Video

    October 22, 2020 10:09 PM

    WALKER - Burnic Boone posted 'beware of dog' signs outside his home, but he says there was nothing to fear when it came to his dog, Red. "He wouldn't bite nobody, Boone said. "He loved playing. That's all he loved to do is play. He wouldn't bite a flea."... more »
  • Walker family rescued after tree crushes their mobile home

    August 27, 2020 11:36 AM

    WALKER - While riding out Hurricane Laura in their mobile home, one Livingston Parish family had quite the scare when a large tree fell on their home, utterly demolishing it. The incident occurred early Thursday (August 27) morning, just after daybreak, on Duff Road near Clanton Drive in Walker,... more »
  • Driver injured, roadway littered with debris after box truck flips over on Walker Road Play Video

    July 24, 2020 7:32 AM

    WALKER - On Friday morning, a box truck failed to navigate a roundabout and flipped over, injuring the driver and littering the roadway with a substantial amount of debris. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Walker Road (southbound) in the roundabout at I-12. The driver suffered minor... more »
  • City of Walker celebrates Independence Day Play Video

    July 4, 2020 11:33 PM

    WALKER - Despite the rain and COVID-19, the 4th of July celebration at Sidney Hutchinson in Walker still went on as scheduled. The park holds about 30,000 people, but only 200 up for the fire works show, so there was no problem with social distancing. The Mayor of... more »
  • Officials continue working at site of derailed train in Walker

    June 26, 2020 11:15 AM

    WALKER - When a train that had been carrying chemicals derailed and downed a power line as it passed through Walker's Corbin Avenue and Highway 190, Louisiana State Police took swift action alongside officials with Entergy, DEQ, and other local agencies. They worked the scene throughout the morning and... more »
  • Train derails in Livingston Parish due to tree on tracks, knocks out power lines Play Video

    June 25, 2020 8:11 AM

    WALKER- A train carrying non-toxic chemicals derailed at Walker's Corbin Avenue and Florida Boulevard/Highway 190 on Thursday morning. The train derailed shortly before 6 a.m. due to a tree on the tracks. The cars also knocked down power lines as they left the tracks, causing outages in the area... more »
  • Walker, Denham Springs summer baseball season begins Monday

    June 22, 2020 10:28 AM

    WALKER - Young athletes in Walker and Denham Springs will officially return to the field this week. Monday was the original start date for the summer/baseball season, but most of Monday's games will likely be canceled due to inclement weather conditions. On Sunday, Walker Parks and Recreation office... more »
  • Large group marches in Walker to protest police brutality Play Video

    June 14, 2020 12:13 AM

    WALKER - About a hundred residents gathered for a march on Saturday to bring awareness of racial injustice in the small town of Walker in Livingston Parish. "The Walker community has chosen to fight for the same reason everybody else is, " march organizer Alan Bell said. ... more »
  • Parts of Walker's Sidney Hutchinson Park now open to public

    April 21, 2020 5:40 AM

    WALKER - Though social distancing and stay-at-home orders remain in place until April 30, the City of Walker has reopened parts of Sidney Hutchinson Park for residents to enjoy. The park's walking trail, fishing pond, and soccer field areas are now open. Anyone who uses these areas within... more »
  • Officials lift boil advisory in Walker

    March 10, 2020 10:46 AM

    WALKER - On Wednesday morning, a boil advisory that had been issued for parts of Walker on Tuesday was lifted. Officials said water samples are clear and the water is safe. The boil advisory was lifted for the following areas: Aydell St. from Hwy 447 to Gaylord and... more »
  • Walker parents raise concerns after drivers fail to stop for school bus Play Video

    February 28, 2020 10:40 PM

    WALKER - Sandy Brooks and her husband Chad live along Florida Boulevard near Corbin Avenue. Their kids get picked up and dropped off by the school bus right on the side of the busy road. The couple says drivers frequently pass the bus while the children get on and off,... more »
  • Suspected drunk driver arrested in deadly crash

    December 29, 2019 5:42 PM

    WALKER - Louisiana State Police responded to a deadly crash in Walker on Saturday. State police say the accident happened around 2:30 a.m. as 19-year-old Kali Sunde was driving north on Walker Road. She crossed the center line and crashed head-on into another vehicle driven by 19-year old Blaze... more »
  • Schools hit by severe weather in Livingston Parish drying out Play Video

    June 12, 2019 10:45 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Three schools in Livingston Parish took on water during last week's flash flood . Denham Springs High School, Eastside Elementary, and Walker Elementary all have minor water damage. District Superintendent Joe Murphy says floor molding and a library carpet need to be replaced but floor tiles... more »
  • Walker breaks record for number arrests inside city limits Play Video

    May 7, 2019 5:29 PM

    WALKER - Walker Police Chief David Addison told WBRZ his police department arrested more people last year passing through the city than ever before. "It's my promise and my duty to keep it free of crime as possible," Addison said. According to crime stats WBRZ obtained, last year there were:... more »
  • Baton Rouge mosquito abatement director forced to resign Play Video

    April 3, 2019 10:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The metro council voted Wednesday evening to oust the director of the Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control department. Todd Walker had originally requested a public hearing about his future at the agency, but ultimately chose to meet privately with council members and city-parish attorneys. The... more »
  • Deep freeze affecting natural gas supply to subdivision Play Video

    January 4, 2018 6:20 PM

    WALKER - Imagine waking up and having no heat. It's happening in the Woodland Crossing Subdivision in Walker and dozens of households are being affected. Residents say it's happening in the middle of the night. Walker Gas & Water tell 2 On Your Side it's known about the issue... more »
  • Car damaged during car wash, business does not take responsibility Play Video

    January 3, 2018 6:04 PM

    WALKER - It's not the way Dale Pourciau wanted to start out the New Year. He says a car wash damaged his wife's ride and he should not have to foot the bill. "I was just in shock," said Pourciau. "I said surely they'll help me out here." ... more »
  • Questions surround fatal Seneca Street shooting Play Video

    September 9, 2017 10:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An elderly man was gunned down inside his car almost nine hours after his next door neighbors were murdered. 68-year-old David Walker was killed while driving his vehicle along Seneca Street on Friday night. Hours earlier, his next door neighbors, Harold Anthony and... more »
  • Safety at Walker traffic circle concerns residents, officials Play Video

    September 6, 2017 12:10 AM

    WALKER- Officers are no longer directing traffic at a new Livingston Parish roundabout that has vehicles backing up onto Interstate 12, according to Walker Police Captain John Sharp. "What we had been doing was blocking the south bound lane of [Highway 447] periodically to clear the [interstate] ramp," Sharp... more »
  • One patient airlifted with injuries from electric shock

    August 15, 2017 12:01 PM

    WALKER – One man was hurt in a mishap involving electricity Tuesday morning near Walker. According to Entergy, the 32-year-old victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital. First responders were dispatched to the Burgess Road/Arnold Road area around 10:30 a.m. Witnesses say a power line may have... more »
  • NWS: Powerful straight line winds cause significant damage in Livingston Parish Play Video

    May 12, 2017 4:35 PM

    WALKER - A large area of severe straight line winds caused significant damage in Livingston Parish just north of Walker Friday afternoon. Damages from the straight line winds included more than 50 large hard and soft wood trees uprooted or snapped, utility lines downed and and light to moderate... more »
  • 18-wheeler overturns on Highway 16 in Livingston Parish

    May 9, 2017 11:59 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS – Authorities in Livingston Parish are responding to an overturned 18-wheeler on Highway 16 near Vincent Acres Tuesday morning. According to the Walker Police Department, no one was hurt in the crash. There is a reported partial road blockage. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State... more »
  • INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Questions raised about new warehouse's state permits Play Video

    March 3, 2017 4:58 PM

    UPDATE : On Friday, March 3 after this story aired, the State Department of Environmental Quality located the permit for this warehouse. It was labeled under an obscure name, and was not filed with the state for the current address. The Investigative Unit will follow up with the State Department... more »
  • Homeowner sick of speeders, speed bumps no use Play Video

    February 20, 2017 6:14 PM

    WALKER - A homeowner in Livingston Parish says she's tired of people speeding in front of her house. After multiple calls to the sheriff's office, Patty Shearin called 2 On Your Side for help. Shearin lives on Percy Young Road in Walker. Her driveway is a thoroughfare between homes... more »
  • Woman found dead on I-12 reported missing before Christmas

    January 25, 2017 12:53 PM

    WALKER – Police promised a swift investigation into what left a woman dead under a bridge on I-12 this week. Saturday night, Walker Police released the identity of the body. They said Jennifer Annette Blount, 30, was found under the bridge on I-12 at West Colyell Creek Wednesday. ... more »
  • Nightly lane closures for I-12 west between Walker and Livingston next week

    January 20, 2017 3:01 PM

    LIVINGSTON – Westbound lanes of I-12 will be closed nightly from LA 63 to LA 441 starting Tuesday, Jan. 24. According to DOTD, the lane closures will start from 8 p.m. and will end at 6 a.m. as crews work on a bridge. Traffic officials suggest drivers take... more »
  • Walker Police responding to crash with injuries on Florida Blvd

    January 20, 2017 1:32 PM

    WALKER – Authorities are responding to a crash with injuries on Florida Blvd near Walker Friday afternoon. According to Walker Police, the crash happened near the intersection of Florida Blvd and Buff Street around noon. Walker Police & medical are responding to a crash with injuries, Florida... more »
  • Two Chocolate Labs shot in Walker, family demands answers Play Video

    January 13, 2017 6:50 PM

    WALKER- A newly wed couple is demanding answers after someone shot two of their Chocolate Labs on their wedding day last week. One dog died, the other is maimed with multiple bullet fragments still lodged inside. One dog was found dead in a neighbor's yard. That neighbor was not... more »
  • New Year's Day chase leads Walker Police to drug arrest

    January 5, 2017 8:28 PM

    WALKER - Walker Police have arrested a man on multiple charges after a traffic stop turned into a chase. Officers say 32-year-old Joshua Harbin of Independence was driving a green Dodge pickup when they attempted to pull him over for failing to use a turn signal turning onto Brian... more »
  • Walker files lawsuit against state; blames I-12 expansion for flooding

    January 5, 2017 4:17 PM

    WALKER – The city of Walker filed a class action lawsuit against the state, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and its contractors on Thursday afternoon, citing that the expansion of I-12 contributed to the severe flooding in the area during the August flood. Attorney Josh Palmintier of deGravelles,... more »
  • Police: Walker teen accused of raping 12 year old at sleepover

    December 31, 2016 6:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police say a Walker teen faces rape charges after he asked a 12-year-old girl to give him oral sex at a sleepover earlier this year. According to Baton Rouge Police, the victim said she was 12 years old when the incident happened at a Baton Rouge... more »
  • Man arrested for attempted murder following road rage shooting

    December 20, 2016 10:58 AM

    WALKER – A man was arrested following a shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident in Walker. Walker Police Department arrested 31-year-old Bradley Deville on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a firearm, use of a firearm in a school zone, unlawful discharge of a firearm,... more »
  • One dead, three injured in crash on US 190 in Walker

    December 4, 2016 9:12 PM

    WALKER – Police in Walker are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one dead and three injured Sunday afternoon. According to Walker Police, the crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on US 190 near the intersection of North Corbin Road. According to Walker Police, a pickup truck going traveling eastbound,... more »
  • Walker water main fixed; boil order lifted

    October 19, 2016 6:41 PM

    WALKER – A city-wide boil order has been lifted in Walker following a water main break that caused flooding in Walker streets on Wednesday. The water main has been repaired and water has been turned on and deemed safe to use and consume. Walker officials say busted water line... more »
  • DHH to inspect flood-related hazards in Walker & Denham Springs

    October 4, 2016 2:05 PM

    WALKER – Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital employees will be inspecting areas in Walker, Denham Springs and surrounding areas for flood-related health hazards. The inspections will take place over the next few days and will be conducted during daylight hours. DHH representatives will have a Louisiana DHH photo ID... more »
  • Elderly woman shoots trespasser in North Walker

    September 28, 2016 5:57 PM

    WALKER – Deputies in Livingston Parish say an elderly homeowner opened fire on an intruder at her home in north Walker Wednesday afternoon. Deputies responding to a disturbance Wednesday found a partially clothed man suffering from a gunshot wound to a leg hiding under a home in the 3500... more »
  • Walker hires attorneys in planned lawsuit over flooding

    September 19, 2016 3:23 PM

    WALKER - The city announced Monday, it hired attorneys for a planned lawsuit over the August flood. The city said Michael C. Palmintier, APLC and John Neale deGravelles, LLC of Baton Rouge will handle a possible lawsuit against state and federal government agencies related to the flood. Days after... more »
  • Disaster site opens in Walker for flood victims Play Video

    September 5, 2016 5:38 PM

    WALKER- Thousands of people who apply for a loan to rebuild their homes won't get approved. Strict guidelines must be met to qualify. It's called repayment ability. If your loan to debt ratio isn't just right, you can forget about those low interest Small Business Administration loans that are being... more »
  • Repairs to Florida Blvd bridge expected to be completed in 10 days

    August 29, 2016 12:34 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS – Parts of Florida Blvd between Denham Springs and Walker were closed Sunday night after a bridge over West Colyell Creek sustained damage. City of Walker officials said Wednesday that the US 190 bridge has been given top priority by the governor's office and DOTD. Work at... more »

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