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• USPS hosting Livingston Parish job fair to hire rural mail carriers Play Video

  June 4, 2026 6:36 AM

  WALKER — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a job fair at the Walker branch of the Livingston Parish Public Library on Thursday. USPS officials will be available at the library to walk prospective applicants through the application process for immediate openings for rural carrier associates serving the Livingston... more »

• President Trump congratulates Walker High School JROTC for winning three national competitions Play Video

  June 2, 2026 6:19 PM

  WALKER — The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC Raider team has received an official congratulatory letter from President Donald Trump after winning three national titles. The students won the All-Service Raider Nationals, the Army Raider National Challenge and the Marine Corps Raider Nationals during the 2025-2026 competitive season.... more »

• Man who spent over a year in prison sues Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, claims wrongful arrest Play Video

  May 14, 2026 7:48 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A man who spent over a year in jail on drug charges that have now been dismissed is suing the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, claiming a deputy wrongfully arrested him. Troy Tate's lawyer, Garret DeReus, filed a lawsuit last month against Livingston Parish Deputy Keaston Evitt and... more »

• 35-year-old Walker man sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison for dealing meth

  May 1, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Walker man was sentenced to 23 years and six months in federal prison for dealing meth, U.S. Attorney Kurt Wall said Friday. Richard Lance Cline Jr., 35, was convicted of selling 50 grams or more of meth to undercover officers on three occasions in 2021.... more »

• Family says 24-year-old woman who died in early morning I-12 crash in Walker leaves behind young daughter Play Video

  April 30, 2026 10:51 AM

  WALKER — A 24-year-old woman who died in a I-12 crash in Walker was the mother of a 4-year-old girl. According to police, Elizabeth Ellen Woodruff lost control of her car and crashed into a light pole as she was getting onto I-12 westbound from the Walker entrance ramp... more »

• 24-year-old Ponchatoula woman dies after crashing into light pole along I-12 in Walker Play Video

  April 29, 2026 1:45 PM

  WALKER — A 24-year-old Ponchatoula woman died in a single-vehicle crash along I-12 in Walker, the Walker Police Department said Wednesday. According to police, Elizabeth Ellen Woodruff lost control of her car and crashed into a light pole as she was getting onto I-12 westbound from the Walker entrance... more »

• Whole Heart Health installs community pantries in Walker in an effort to expand nutrition education Play Video

  April 24, 2026 10:20 PM

  WALKER — Whole Heart Health installed two new community pantries on Friday to expand access to free nutrition support for residents. The pantries were installed at the Faith Crossing United Methodist Church and at Christine Palmer's office in Walker. Each pantry was stocked with Manna Meals, shelf-stable meal... more »

• Pair of new community pantries installed in Walker Play Video

  April 24, 2026 1:41 PM

  WALKER — Two new community pantries were installed in Walker on Friday. Whole Heart Health installed the pantries to expand free nutritional support at the Faith Crossing United Methodist Church and Christine Palmer's office along Florida Boulevard. Each pantry will be stocked with Whole Heart Health's Manna Meals,... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Crash on I-12 westbound near Juban Road causes traffic delays back to Walker

  April 20, 2026 1:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A crash along I-12 westbound near Juban Road on Monday caused traffic to be backed up to Walker. The crash caused two right lanes of traffic to be blocked. The crash was first reported around 10:46 a.m. more »

• Our Lady of the Lake unveil new emergency department observation unit opening at Walker facility Play Video

  April 14, 2026 2:28 PM

  WALKER — A new emergency department observation unit is opening at Our Lady of the Lake's Walker facility. OLOL celebrated the completion of the 10-bed unit at a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday after starting construction on the project last year. Hospital officials say that this is the first unit... more »

• Livingston Parish crews respond to bulldozer fire off Cane Market Road in Walker

  March 31, 2026 2:24 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Livingston Parish Fire District 4 responded to a bulldozer fire on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to Cane Market Road between North Corbin and Magum Chapel roads around 1:15 a.m. Deputies advised those in the area to use caution. more »

• CAUGHT: Masked suspects caught on video in Walker home burglary Play Video

  March 11, 2026 1:42 PM

  WALKER — Wednesday afternoon, LPSO arrested two people believed to be connected to a burglary in Walker. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, multiple people stole around $3,000 worth of items, including medication and jewelry, from a home along Weiss Road on March 6. Deputies recovered stolen jewelry, which... more »

• Prairieville family stranded in Dubai as airspace closes after Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran Play Video

  March 5, 2026 9:15 AM

  DUBAI — It's been nearly one week since the joint Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran that killed its supreme leader, causing turmoil across the region. One Prairieville family is stranded in Dubai after the region's airspace was shut down as a result of the conflict. The United Arab Emirates, where... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 westbound back open after jackknifed semi-trailer blocked traffic in Walker

  February 25, 2026 1:35 PM

  WALKER — I-12 westbound is back open after a jackknifed semi-trailer blocked all lanes of traffic near Juban Road. The blockage was first reported around 12:24 p.m. and initially blocked the two left lanes of traffic. However, by 1 p.m., the entire roadway was blocked. Around 2:55 p.m.,... more »

• Man booked in connection to person being set on fire in Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 24, 2026 11:13 AM

  LIVINGSTON - A man was arrested in connection with setting a person on fire in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested James Aaron Page, 40, in connection with a fire that left Brandon Duncan with severe burns. According to Duncan's family, he was injured while visiting Page's... more »

• Lod Stafford Bridge reopens after being destroyed during Hurricane Ida Play Video

  February 19, 2026 12:48 PM

  WALKER — A new Lod Stafford Bridge opened to drivers in Walker on Thursday. The old bridge on Lod Stafford Road was destroyed during Hurricane Ida in 2021, forcing drivers to take longer routes to detour around the broken bridge. On Thursday, Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte and... more »

• Livingston Parish pipe fabricator plans to double its workforce, hiring for more than 200 new jobs Play Video

  February 3, 2026 1:41 PM

  WALKER — The Shaw Group announced Tuesday it will be doubling its workforce at its manufacturing facility in Walker. The company said it will be hiring for 209 new direct jobs with an average salary of $62,831, while also retaining 165 existing positions. The Shaw Group said hiring... more »

• Walker Gas Department employee injured in crash while responding to reported gas leak

  January 28, 2026 11:43 AM

  WALKER — A Walker city employee was involved in a car crash on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to a news release from the city of Walker, a Gas Department employee was on call early Wednesday morning when he got into a wreck while responding to a reported gas... more »

• Man denied bond after allegedly killing two people, setting car on fire Play Video

  January 27, 2026 3:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of killing two people and setting a car on fire, among other charges, was denied bond at a court hearing on Tuesday. Jemile Causey, 19, faces charges in two separate homicides. Causey and three others were arrested on Jan. 24... more »

• 4 arrested in connection with Wood Street shooting that killed 17-year-old Play Video

  January 24, 2026 11:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and another person injured, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jemile Causey, 19, along with three juveniles were arrested for several charges, including first-degree murder, after 17-year-old E'myrie Walker was... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, deputies celebrate 38th Christmas Crusade Play Video

  December 18, 2025 12:00 PM

  WALKER - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is helping make everyone's Christmas special for the 38th year! On Friday, deputies hand-delivered thousands of presents to community residents. It's part of Sheriff Jason Ard's annual Christmas Crusade initiative. "I'm just glad that this program is in a position... more »

• Pedestrian killed in early morning Livingston Parish crash Play Video

  November 26, 2025 1:18 PM

  WALKER - A pedestrian was killed in a Livingston Parish crash early Wednesday morning along LA 447 at Rougk Lane, according to the Louisiana State Police. Jeremy Grubbs, 47, was killed while walking south in the southbound lane of LA 447 around 4 a.m. when a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado,... more »

• Walker man who allegedly had child porn depicting toddlers arrested by deputies Play Video

  November 11, 2025 9:59 AM

  WALKER — Deputies in Livingston Parish arrested a Walker man accused of possessing child porn depicting toddlers, officials said Tuesday morning. Thomas Ross Stevens, 28, was arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on 18 counts of child sexual abuse materials. According to Livingston deputies, the... more »

• Livingston deputies arrest Walker man accused of video voyeurism, possessing child porn Play Video

  November 10, 2025 11:05 AM

  WALKER — Livingston Parish deputies arrested a man accused of video voyeurism and possessing child pornography, officials said Monday. Cameron Broussard, a 33-year-old Walker resident, was temporarily working in Nederland, Texas, when he was identified as a suspect in the child porn investigation. Local authorities later apprehended him before... more »

• Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC wins All-Service Raider State Championship

  November 8, 2025 8:07 PM

  WALKER - The Walker High School Marine Corps JROTC competed in the All-Service Raider State Championship on Saturday, becoming the overall state champions. The A-Team for the school won first place in every division while the B-Team placed second overall. The championship included events like Cross Country Rescue,... more »

• Veteran's Day Parade held Saturday in Walker Play Video

  November 8, 2025 6:01 PM

  WALKER - Several troops, cars and floats filled the streets for the Veterans Day Parade in Walker on Saturday. It rolled out in the morning at Walker High School on Burgess Avenue. Many people lined the street to catch holiday goodies and pay tribute to the armed forces. more »

• East Ascension cruises to win, earns share of 5-5A title Play Video

  November 7, 2025 11:53 PM

  GONZALES - East Ascension handled Walker Friday night and clinched a share of the District 5-5A championship. Two Brysten Martinez touchdowns in the first half helped the Spartans to a 35-20 win. East Ascension finishes the regular season 7-3 overall and 5-1 in district play. The Louisiana state... more »

• LPSO: Deputies arrest 5 men for dealing fentanyl, meth, more drugs out of Walker home Play Video

  October 28, 2025 1:55 PM

  WALKER — Five men were arrested for dealing fentanyl, meth and other drugs out of a house in Walker, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. LPSO said agents in its narcotics division recently began investigating Darnell "Peanut" Jones, 50, for dealing drugs from his home on Herring Drive.... more »

• Walker man arrested after allegedly letting child watch sexually explicit videos on his device Play Video

  October 20, 2025 4:10 PM

  WALKER — A Walker man was arrested after he allegedly let a child look at sexually explicit pictures and videos on a device of his. Livingston Parish deputies arrested Mark Howard, 39, for 12 counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, according to a Facebook post by the Livingston Parish... more »

• Meet the 2025 LSU Homecoming King and Queen Play Video

  October 13, 2025 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU named its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday at halftime of the Tigers' game against South Carolina. Homecoming King T'Senre Gray is studying construction management from Lansing, Mich., according to The Reveille . He is also a sergeant in the Louisiana Army National Guard,... more »

• Several roads in Livingston Parish are flooded after Monday morning's storms Play Video

  October 6, 2025 9:43 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Several roads are closed or flooded in Livingston Parish after Monday morning's rainstorms. On the east side of the parish, King's Point, Mallard Drive, Gull Street and Pecan Street near Mallard are all impassable due to flooding. Lower Rome Road, Swamp Road, Chene Blanc Lane, Deer... more »

• $5 million expansion coming to Walker's Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Play Video

  September 30, 2025 2:13 PM

  WALKER - A $5 million expansion is coming to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Livingston. The hospital hosted an open house and a new construction blessing on Tuesday, where it offered tours and information about additional investments coming to the community. The new expansion, a 10-bed... more »

• Medic details injuries after getting hurt in Walker crash between ambulance, 18-wheeler Play Video

  September 19, 2025 9:30 PM

  WALKER - A medic injured in a crash between an 18-wheeler and an ambulance on I-12 detailed her injuries. Lisa Marie was one of five people injured after a crash involving an Acadian ambulance Wednesday morning. They were responding to a man experiencing chest pains on the side of... more »

• I-12 eastbound reopens at Walker after five including medic injured in ambulance, 18-wheeler crash Play Video

  September 17, 2025 8:33 AM

  WALKER— An Acadian Ambulance was struck while its crew was responding to a driver who was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler along I-12 eastbound in Livingston Parish on Wednesday, shutting the interstate down near Walker. Five people were injured, Acadian officials said, including one of the service's medics. She... more »

• Walker man who sexually abused young girl for nearly two years sentenced to castration Play Video

  September 9, 2025 5:35 PM

  WALKER - A 67-year-old man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl for more than a year has been ordered to be physically castrated. Marc Rager Sr. of Walker pleaded guilty to 120 different sex crimes, including aggravated crimes against nature, second-degree rape and felony carnal knowledge... more »

• BRPD: Two arrested after August drive-by shooting off Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  September 8, 2025 6:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two men were arrested after their alleged involvement in a drive-by shooting targeting minors along Ridgemont Avenue in August, Baton Rouge Police records show. Teron and RuShawn Walker, both 22, were arrested Sunday and charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder, among other charges, for... more »

• Livingston deputies find woman reported missing after she was dropped off in Baton Rouge

  September 4, 2025 10:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office found a woman who was reported missing in Baton Rouge after being dropped off by a Lyft driver. The woman was found i n good health in Baton Rouge, deputies said. more »

• Deputies find work-release inmate who walked off job site in Walker Play Video

  September 2, 2025 11:46 AM

  WALKER — Livingston and East Feliciana deputies found a work-release inmate after he walked off a job site in Walker. Livingston Parish deputies said the man, Christopher Samuel, was on work release from East Feliciana Parish when he walked away from Deltak, a manufacturing company based in Walker, around... more »

• Attorney General says she is suing Roblox over children's online safety Play Video

  August 14, 2025 7:57 AM

  WALKER - Attorney General Liz Murrill hosted a news conference Thursday afternoon regarding online safety for children, specifically a lawsuit she said is being filed against the creators of the game Roblox. The lawsuit alleges that Roblox "knowingly and intentionally fails to implement basic safety controls to protect child... more »

• Denham Springs reflects on ninth anniversary of devastating 2016 flooding Play Video

  August 14, 2025 6:54 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - August marks the ninth anniversary of the devastating 2016 floods. Livingston Parish was one of the areas that was hit the hardest. Businesses and homes were destroyed, filled with feet of water. 2une In's Aigail Whitam was live from Denham Springs Thursday morning, speaking with... more »

• Walker North Road reopened in both directions

  July 12, 2025 10:17 AM

  WALKER — Walker North Road reopened in both directions around 2 p.m. Saturday, the Walker Police Department said. Officials initially said the road would be closed for utility work until 5 p.m. more »

• Woman moves from one disaster to another; mobile home a moldy mess Play Video

  June 4, 2025 5:39 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A mobile home nightmare one woman has lived in for several years. Vickie Carter has kept in touch with 2 On Your Side about her experience and feels like someone took advantage of her from the start. Nearly four years later, Carter has grown frustrated, fearing there is... more »

• Boil advisory lifted for Burgess neighborhood in Walker after multiple days

  June 3, 2025 5:29 PM

  WALKER - A boil advisory issued earlier in the week for the Burgess neighborhood in Walker was lifted Thursday morning. The advisory covered streets surrounding Walker Elementary and nearby homes. The advisory was issued Tuesday. Affected areas include: -Burgess Avenue west of the Freshman High -Dawn Street... more »

• Walker man arrested for 32 counts of child pornography, bond set for $3.2 million Play Video

  May 29, 2025 4:21 PM

  WALKER - Walker Police arrested a man for possession of child pornography, officials said Thursday. According to the Walker Police Department, Brian Michael Louviere, 52, of Walker, possessed a collection of child pornography. A search through Louviere's home and digital devices resulted in the discovery of the child pornography.... more »

• Fifth graders graduate from school's DARE program teaching them drug safety Play Video

  May 13, 2025 12:05 PM

  WALKER - Fifth graders in Livingston Parish graduated from their school's DARE program. the students from Levi Milton Elementary School gathered at Revival Temple Church on Monday for their DARE graduation ceremony. Over the last school year, they received education from Livingston Parish DARE officers about drug safety. ... more »

• Truck crashes into power pole, overturns on Walker North Road Play Video

  April 21, 2025 8:11 AM

  WALKER - A truck crashed into a power pole and overturned on Walker North Road early Monday morning. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office posted pictures of the crash, which happened on Walker North and Dunlap Hall. The road was completely blocked off. There was no word on whether... more »

• Railroad crossings at Milton, Duff roads re-opened after disabled train in Walker

  April 11, 2025 6:21 PM

  WALKER - The railroad crossings at Milton, Duff and North Walker roads were re-opened after a disabled train caused a closure, the Walker Police Department said Friday. The closure was initially reported around 5:07 p.m. and officials announced the re-opening around 6:15 p.m. . more »

• One person critically injured after crash in Walker Play Video

  April 10, 2025 8:40 AM

  WALKER - One person was brought to the hospital in critical condition after a car crash in Walker on Thursday morning. Livingston Parish deputies said that the crash happened along Walker South Road between Joe May Road and Henry Drive. Acadian Ambulance officials said that AirMed brought the... more »

• Police investigating early morning crash on Walker Road North Play Video

  March 19, 2025 7:32 AM

  WALKER - Police are investigating a crash on Walker Road North early Wednesday morning that sent one person to the hospital. Video from the scene showed the crash on Walker Road North and Westcoll Drive in front of the Shell gas station. Emergency officials said one person was... more »

• WATCH: Duplex considered to be total loss after early morning fire Play Video

  March 18, 2025 7:55 AM

  WALKER - A duplex off Walker Road North is considered a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning. The Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 4 Chief James Wascom said his crews were called to the scene at 6:01 a.m. and were on the scene by 6:05. There... more »

• 18-wheeler hauling garbage overturns in roundabout off Walker exit Play Video

  March 11, 2025 11:29 AM

  WALKER - An 18-wheeler hauling what appeared to be garbage overturned in one of the roundabouts of the I-12 Walker exit. The pictures of the scene were sent to WBRZ around 10:30 a.m. The truck resulted in the northbound lanes of the south roundabout being closed on Walker South.... more »

• Firefighters put out house fire on Walker North Road in Livingston Parish; dogs, cat killed in blaze Play Video

  March 6, 2025 12:09 PM

  WALKER — Firefighters put out a house fire on Walker North Road on Thursday morning. Livingston Parish Fire and other first responders arrived around 10:20 a.m. to find the home engulfed in flames. The fire was put out within the hour, fire officials said. Nobody was home during... more »

• Sewage backs up into new house, homeowner caught in the middle of blame game Play Video

  February 11, 2025 5:47 PM

  WALKER - Karl Molden's parents purchased a brand new home in the Three Lakes neighborhood of Walker last August. Within hours of them moving in, sewage overflowed their toilets and drains and came out of their floor. The sewage backup happened several times in the eight weeks they have... more »

• Police searching for missing woman with epilepsy, schizophrenia Play Video

  December 2, 2024 1:24 PM

  WALKER - Police are searching for a 30-year-old woman with severe epilepsy who was last seen Nov. 23. Patricia Gardner, 30, was last seen Nov. 23 wearing a pink shirt, jeans, a baseball hat, and pink flipflops around 1 p.m.. Gardner has been diagnosed with severe epilepsy and schizophrenia.... more »

• Denham Springs man arrested on charges of child porn, failing to report as a sex offender

  July 19, 2024 2:09 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish deputies arrested a Denham Springs man for child pornography and failing to report as a sex offender, a spokesperson said Friday. Everett Walker, 25, was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on eight counts of pornography involving a juvenile, seven counts of failing... more »

• Multiple departments team up to extinguish shed fire at Central home

  July 10, 2024 9:05 AM

  CENTRAL - A shed caught fire Tuesday evening, leading to multiple fire departments and even off-duty firefighters coming to help extinguish the flames. The fire happened at a home on Lindsey Neal Drive. Firefighters arrived and saw heavy fire coming from a shed adjacent to the home. The... more »

• Walker parks officials hosting Jeep show as part of farmers' market Saturday

  June 8, 2024 11:59 AM

  WALKER — The Walker parks department is holding its third annual Blessing of the Jeeps and Jeep show at its monthly farmers' market Saturday. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sidney Hutchinson Park. The Parks and Recreation & Community Outreach Department will have... more »

• Man accused of New Year's Day crash that claimed life of Walker High senior pleads not guilty in court Play Video

  May 29, 2024 6:14 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The man accused of the New Year's Day crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Blakeleigh Weems pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. Weems family says Shawn Robertson has shown no remorse for his actions. "His actions have led to the un-timely death of our daughter... more »

• Walker police chief prevents drowning after person falls into swimming pool Play Video

  May 29, 2024 3:39 PM

  WALKER - The Walker police chief prevented a drowning Friday after retrieving a person who fell into their backyard swimming pool. According to the Walker Police Department, Chief David Addison was approached by three young girls who told him their father fell into their swimming pool and was unresponsive.... more »

• Livingston deputies recover stolen Baton Rouge vehicle after interstate pursuit between Walker, Juban Play Video

  May 29, 2024 1:12 PM

  WALKER — Livingston Parish deputies recovered a stolen Baton Rouge vehicle after a Wednesday morning pursuit on I-12 West between Walker and Juban. The pursuit started on the overpass at Walker and ended on the interstate close to Juban, deputies said. Two arrests were made and no injuries... more »

• Walker man dies of electrocution after trying to move energized powerlines Play Video

  May 24, 2024 9:25 AM

  WALKER - A man was electrocuted and died Thursday after reportedly trying to touch and move active powerlines. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the scene of Burgess Road Thursday evening. Entergy crews were reportedly working a call for service to address a power outage... more »

• 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 »