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• ISP's to begin warning of illegal downloads

  February 25, 2013 5:50 PM

  WASHINGTON - The nation's five biggest internet service providers will soon start sending out warnings to people illegally sharing or downloading music, movies or TV shows. The new Copyright Alert System goes into effect this week. Created by the recording and film industry, it will go after people using... more »

• Bryant: Timing, sirens saved lives in Miss. storm

  February 11, 2013 12:14 PM

  HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Gov. Phil Bryant said more than 60 people in Mississippi were hurt in storms this weekend, but no one was killed due to ample tornado warnings. Bryant said Monday that sirens in Hattiesburg gave people as much as 30 minutes of warning that a twister was... more »

• False alarms ring out near River Bend nuclear plant

  February 7, 2013 5:20 PM

  NEW ROADS - Disaster alarms sounded in parts of Pointe Coupee Parish Thursday, prompting a scare that something went terribly wrong at the nuclear power plant nearby. But, the only issue was malfunctioning equipment that activated warning sirens. The sheriff's office told WBRZ News 2, deputies received a call... more »

• Deputies warn they are watching for mass meet-up

  January 11, 2013 10:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sheriff's deputies have a warning for anyone considering a mass meet-up on Saturday: they'll be ready. After a near riot at the Mall of Louisiana last weekend, people on social media started suggesting a second meet-up at another location for this coming Saturday. Deputies said they... more »

• Governors warn Congress over debt limit

  January 9, 2013 10:41 AM

  WASHINGTON - Governors are warning Congress that lingering uncertainty over raising the nation's debt limit could hinder their state budgets and job growth. Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin are outlining state agendas in 2013 as part of the National Governors Association. Markell says the postponing of... more »

• Tsunami warning lifted for strong Japan earthquake

  December 7, 2012 8:54 AM

  TOKYO - Japan's Meteorological Agency has lifted a tsunami warning for the country's northeastern coast. The warning was issued after a magnitude 7.3 quake struck offshore, swaying buildings across much of Japan. There were no immediate reports of serious damage but several people were reportedly hurt. One coastal... more »

• Stocks open lower on new fiscal cliff warning

  November 26, 2012 10:29 AM

  NEW YORK - Stocks are opening lower after a warning from White House economists dampened what had been a huge weekend for retailers. Shoppers flooded stores in record numbers over the weekend, according to the National Retail Federation. The organization said 247 million shoppers visited stores and shopping websites during... more »

• Bogalusa begins enforcing saggy pants ban

  November 23, 2012 3:52 PM

  BOGALUSA - Gentlemen, check your belt lines. Bogalusa police are putting people on notice to pull up saggy pants or else. The Daily News reports that Mayor Charles Mizell has authorized Police Chief Joe Culpepper to start issuing warnings to people whose pants hang too low. Mizell said the 30-day... more »

• Hiring an appropriate contractor: tips

  September 6, 2012 1:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Attorney General's Office has a warning for homeowners: be careful about who you hire to make repairs to your home after Isaac. You will want your home repaired as quickly as possible, but it pays to take the time to do some research to ensure you... more »

• Hurricane warning issued for SE Louisiana

  August 26, 2012 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The National Weather Service upgraded a hurricane watch which covered much of southeast Louisiana was to a warning this afternoon. The warning covers a swath of Louisiana, including Assumption, Ascension and Livingston parishes, and lasts until 4 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters also put East Baton Rouge, West... more »

• Grambling's accreditation extended, with warning

  June 28, 2012 7:38 AM

  GRAMBLING - Grambling State University's accreditation has been extended by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, but the regional accrediting agency placed the school on warning for six months. Debra A. Johnson, Grambling's director of alumni and public relations, says the warning involved two issues. The first... more »

• Police: cross-dressing sex offender trying to talk to boys

  April 10, 2012 9:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A warning was issued late Tuesday evening about a male sex offender dressing like a woman trying to talk to male, high school athletes. According to police, he tells coaches he represents area organizations that want to hire student athletes and proceeds to get the boys' phone... more »

• LSU on lookout for tech thieves Play Video

  March 28, 2012 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU Police are warning students to watch out for tech thieves during peak study times. Thieves have stolen nearly a dozen cell phones and ten laptops since the beginning of the year, but Police say it's easier to fall victim during midterms and finals. "I... more »

• Severe Thunderstorms headed into Baton Rouge

  March 21, 2012 8:21 AM

  Severe thunderstorms are moving up from the southwest to the northeast at 45 mph into Baton Rouge right now! These storms are capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, large hail and they could even produce a tornado. The NWS has a Severe Thunderstorm WARNING out for... more »

• Severe Storms moving south of Baton Rouge

  March 12, 2012 12:30 PM

  The NWS has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for Iberville and West Baton Rouge Parish until 12:45 PM. This same storm has prompted the NWS to issue another Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Iberville, SW Ascension and Assumption Parishes until 1:15 PM. This storm is moving to the Southeast... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for EBR, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville & Livingston Parishes until 4:30 AM

  March 12, 2012 3:59 AM

  A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING is in effect for Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston till 4:30 AM CDT! Damaging winds to 60 mph, heavy rain & plenty of lightning. It is moving NE at 35 mph. Keep it tuned to WBRZ, WBRZ.com, Facebook, Twitter and our Cable... more »

• New warning signs along dangerous road

  March 7, 2012 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Wednesday that warning signs will be installed on LA 935 to alert drivers of curves. Two girls were killed last month in an accident on LA 935 in St. Amant. The car driven by their mother ran off... more »

• Mexican official: US travel warning 'ridiculous'

  February 15, 2012 7:45 AM

  MEXICO CITY - Mexico's top domestic security official says a U.S. State Department travel warning on almost half of Mexico's states is "ridiculous" and "out of proportion." Interior Department Alejandro Poire says millions of tourists visit Mexico without incident. Poire said Tuesday in a news conference that he believes "these... more »

• Apartment residents on edge after rapist warning

  November 30, 2011 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People living near LSU's campus told News 2 they're on edge after two attacks on young women in the area. Sgt. Don Kelly said a woman was raped early Tuesday morning outside her Stanford Avenue apartment. The suspect matched the description of another attack a week... more »

• Hurricane warnings issued as Irene approaches

  August 21, 2011 10:20 AM

  MIAMI- A hurricane warning has been issued for Puerto Rico and the northern Coast of the Dominican Republic as Tropical Storm Irene approaches. Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami say Irene could become a hurricane by Monday. On Sunday, the storm had maximum sustained winds of... more »

• FDA releases new photos of graphic images to be on packs of cigarettes

  June 21, 2011 5:44 PM

  WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration released nine new graphic images depicting the dangers of smoking. The pictures will be shown on the top 50 percent of the front and back of a pack of cigarettes. More than 30 countries already enforce tobacco companies to display similar images... more »

• No warning signs where 6 teens drowned in August

  March 13, 2011 11:43 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La.- Shreveport officials have decided not to post warning signs about a sudden drop off at the Red River sandbar, where six teenagers drowned in August. The teens from two families, ages 14 to 18, were in a group playing in shallow water at the river when they... more »

• Tornado hits Louisiana town

  March 5, 2011 12:26 PM

  RAYNE, La.- Authorities say a tornado has hit the southwestern town Louisiana of Rayne, injuring at least nine people. State police say the twister hit the northwestern section of the Acadia Parish town about 10 a.m. Saturday. Trooper Stephen Hammons says several houses have been destroyed and damaged... more »

• State Dept. advises against travel to Egypt

  January 28, 2011 2:00 PM

  WASHINGTON - The State Department is urging Americans to defer any non-essential travel to Egypt because of the large anti-government protests and warning U.S. citizens already in the country to stay put until the situation stabilizes. In a travel alert issued on Friday, the department said the situation in the... more »

• Facebook could give away troop locations

  November 17, 2010 7:50 PM

  The Air Force warned troops to be careful when using Facebook and other social networking sites because some new features could show the enemy where U.S. forces are in war zones. The Air Force says use of the features by airmen can have devestating implications. The applications are offered by... more »

• UPDATE: Tornado warning canceled for Assumption Parish

  November 2, 2010 10:25 AM

  ASSUMPTION PARISH - The National Weather Service has canceled a tornado warning that had been issued for parts of northern Assumption Parish until 11:00a.m. Meteorologists at the NWS said a storm capable of producing a weak tornado had been spotted in the area around 10 a.m., and weakened to... more »

• Parents required to attend workshops to help truant kids

  October 4, 2010 5:16 PM

  Letters have been sent home to parents of nearly 2,000 East Baton Rouge students for having five or more days of unexcused absences at school. Parents are now required to attend early warning workshops to help change the behavior of their truant kids. "I probably just be sleeping and don't... more »

• Hurricane watch issued in Texas, Mexico

  September 6, 2010 10:29 AM

  A hurricane watch has been issued for the coasts of Texas and Mexico in the Gulf as Tropical Storm Hermine (hur-MEEN') approaches. The hurricane watch issued Monday covers the area from Rio San Fernando, Mexico, northward to Baffin Bay in Texas. Hermine's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50... more »

• State Police warned Painter years ago of possible trouble

  August 20, 2010 6:22 PM

  State Police have confirmed to News 2 that workers who monitor the statewide criminal database notified Painter through a written letter two years ago, cautioning him about the use of it. The letter was sent after red flags were raised by how many names were being run in the... more »

• Warning from U.S.-born al-Qaida Cleric

  July 19, 2010 8:11 PM

  A U.S.-born Muslim cleric issued an English-language warning to the American People saying President Obama will mire U.S. forces in Yemen like Afghanistan. The message appeared Monday in websites popular with al-Qaida. Anwar Al-Awlaki says "...Obama wants to be the remembered as the President who got America stuck in Yemen."... more »

• Storm surge may be added to list of warnings

  March 31, 2010 12:34 PM

  The National Hurricane Center is considering adding a storm-surge warning to its list of watches and warnings it issues during hurricane season. Center officials on Wednesday floated the idea of a storm-surge warning in front of a crowd of emergency managers, first responders and meteorologists attending the 2010 National... more »

• 2 Your Health for Jan. 18

  January 18, 2010 5:44 PM

  A warning about a counterfeit weight-loss drug, new concerns about BPA, diabetic retinopathy, and how a combination of supplements may help prevent fractures are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

• FDA warns consumers about counterfeit weight-loss drug

  January 18, 2010 11:09 AM

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill kit). Preliminary laboratory tests conducted by GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of the FDA approved over-the-counter weight-loss product, revealed that the counterfeit version did not contain orlistat, the... more »

• Counterfeit Alli

  January 18, 2010 10:57 AM

  http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm197857.htm more »

• E-mail warns against swine flu vaccine

  September 22, 2009 1:01 PM

  An e-mail is circulating around LSU's campus. The e-mail states that the swine flu vaccine is dangerous and could cause auto immune disorders. The contents of the e-mail also suggest that vitamin D3 is your best protection against the swine flu. The e-mail originated with neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock,... more »