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  • Congressman faces misdemeanor charge stemming from fire alarm incident

    October 25, 2023 5:46 PM

    WASHINGTON - Rep. Jamaal Bowman has been charged with falsely pulling the fire alarm at a congressional office building before the House of Representatives voted on a stopgap spending bill to fund the government last month, according to court records. Court documents say Bowman, D-N.Y., knowingly pulled the fire... more »
  • National champion LSU Tigers visit the White House - Watch it here Play Video

    May 25, 2023 1:49 PM

    WASHINGTON - The LSU women's basketball team visited the White House Friday, celebrating their national title win alongside President Joe Biden. The president, vice president and first lady took turns congratulating the Tigers before handing off the microphone to Coach Kim Mulkey. "I came back to the state... more »
  • American Airlines announces nonstop flight from Baton Rouge to DC

    January 26, 2023 6:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Nonstop air service between Baton Rouge and Washington, DC, will begin on June 1, with American Airlines connecting the state's capital to the nation's capital. The airline said it will fly to Reagan National Airport, using a 76-seat regional jet that offers first class, premium and... more »
  • Prisoner accused of smuggling drugs into jail, leading to inmate's death

    February 4, 2022 7:33 PM

    WASHINGTON PARISH - Two inmates were arrested after another inmate died when they all took drugs together in prison. The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office told WWL-TV that 42-year-old Prentis Slocum hid narcotics inside his body before he was transferred from the Pike County jail in Mississippi to Washington Parish... more »
  • Bicyclist, 70, killed in crash on LA 21 in Washington Parish

    January 22, 2022 11:41 AM

    WASHINGTON PARISH - A bicyclist was killed Friday night in a fatal crash on LA 21. The crash claimed the life of 70-year-old Barry Seal. State Police say the collision happened shortly before 7 p.m. on LA 21 south of LA 436 in Varnado. Seal was biking... more »
  • First 'murder hornet' nest of 2021 destroyed in Washington

    August 27, 2021 9:03 AM

    WHATCOM COUNTY, Washington - A nest created by the largest hornets in the world, insects known for their tendency to decapitate bees and deliver a venomous sting, was discovered and then promptly destroyed in Washington this week, according to CNN . The first Asian giant hornet nest of 2021... more »
  • LSU student charged with multiple robberies in one day, allegedly stabbed victim's face

    April 13, 2021 4:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An LSU student arrested for stabbing and biting people in an attempted car robbery is now charged with a second mugging that hospitalized one of the victims. Freddie Peter Washington, 20, was charged Tuesday on five new counts, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder for... more »
  • 'Deeply troubling': LSU Athletics responds to controversy surrounding sponsor in wake of DC riot

    January 11, 2021 2:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU Athletics department says photos showing Rouses co-owner Donald Rouse Sr. at last week's protest which ended in a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol are "deeply troubling," but it's unclear if the controversy will affect the university's advertising relationship with the supermarket chain. On... more »
  • Officials announce Jan. 19 nationwide memorial event to honor U.S. lives lost to COVID-19

    December 31, 2020 7:31 AM

    WASHINGTON — The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced Thursday (Dec. 31) that it will host a memorial to recognize and honor individuals in the U.S. who lost their lives to COVID-19 during a Tuesday, January 19, 202 ceremony in Washington D.C. The event, held at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting... more »
  • Report: Cleveland baseball team dropping Indians nickname after 105 years

    December 13, 2020 10:16 PM

    CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians will reportedly drop the nickname they've used for more than 100 years, making it the latest sports franchise to scrub Native American imagery from its team amid charges that its use is racist. Sources familiar with the situation told ESPN an official announcement is... more »
  • Seattle to cut funding to police dept by 18%, invest $100 million in communities of color

    November 25, 2020 6:37 AM

    SEATTLE, Washington - At least one American city is responding to public outcries to take drastic measures to reduce episodes of police brutality by cutting funding to its police department. According to CNN , Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan plans to sign a new city budget that includes an 18%... more »
  • Congress debates as federal unemployment nears cutoff date Play Video

    July 22, 2020 10:27 PM

    WASHINGTON - As negotiations continue on a fourth COVID-19 stimulus package, hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers in Louisiana and millions more across the country are days away from losing hundreds of dollars weekly in federal aid provided through the CARES Act earlier this year. "We're head on a... more »
  • Dr. Fauci to throw out first pitch of delayed MLB season, Thursday

    July 21, 2020 6:55 AM

    WASHINGTON - Within the last four months, Dr. Anthony Fauci has become a household name. As the country's top infectious disease expert, his advice regarding the nation's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic is often thoughtfully considered and repeated by well-respected figures. But this week, Dr. Fauci agreed to... more »
  • Construction starts July for alternative to Washington Street exit Play Video

    June 7, 2018 11:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Work could begin in July on a new interstate off-ramp near downtown with an aim to ease congestion, according to DOTD officials Thursday. The new left lane exit off I-110 South to Terrace Avenue will serve as an alternative to the infamous Washington Street off-ramp. "This... more »
  • FEMA to give $7.2M to help repair damages from 2016 flooding

    November 17, 2017 1:15 PM

    WASHINGTON- According to a release from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy's office, FEMA is granting $7.2 million to the East Baton Rouge School Board, Baker Schools System, West Feliciana Parish and Ouachita Parish. The money is to repair damage caused by the 2016 March and August flooding. A summary... more »
  • Steve Bannon out as White House chief strategist

    August 18, 2017 1:01 PM

    WASHINGTON-Steve Bannon is out as White House chief strategist. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters at Trump Tower that Bannon was a "good man” and “not a racist.” "I like Mr. Bannon. He's a friend of mine. But Mr. Bannon came on very late. You know that.... more »
  • Police: Two arrested for armed robbery at Baker gas station

    April 24, 2017 9:44 AM

    BAKER – Police say two men were arrested after robbing two customers at a Baker gas station over the weekend. Brandon Dunbar and Andrew Washington were both charged with felony counts of armed robbery Sunday. They were booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. According to the... more »
  • Justice Department reaches agreement to desegregate St. James schools

    January 31, 2017 12:27 PM

    WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the St. James Parish School District that will end court supervision of the district’s schools. The consent order, approved Monday by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, addresses all remaining issues in the school... more »
  • Afternoon fire on Washington Avenue caused by extension cord

    January 11, 2017 5:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an afternoon fire on Washington Avenue that was caused by an overloaded extension cord. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 2 p.m. in the 5200 block of Washington Avenue. Firefighters arrived to the scene to find the living area... more »
  • Additional Evangeline Parish ZIP code approved for DSNAP

    September 4, 2016 12:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services received approval for the Washington Parish ZIP code 70427 to be added to the DSNAP program that will begin this week on Sept. 6 due to the Labor Day holiday. DSNAP operations will open Tuesday, September 6, through... more »
  • Accused killer's lawyers: There are inconsistencies in police reports Play Video

    June 21, 2016 8:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The attorneys for a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend slammed the police investigation into the matter in an exclusive interview with WBRZ Tuesday. "They don't have a case," one attorney told News 2's Brett Buffington. The two New Orleans-area attorneys are working to... more »
  • Close friends remember mother, teacher after her death is confirmed

    June 16, 2016 11:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Close friends of a missing woman gathered Thursday night for a previously planned vigil after being delivered devastating news: Their friend was dead. For the past week, Lyntell Washington's friends had remained hopeful she was still alive. After learning of her death, they remembered the person... more »
  • Central schools crack down on residency requirements Play Video

    May 24, 2016 7:53 PM

    CENTRAL - With just a day away until school is out for the summer, the central school board is cracking down on what some call "education freeloaders." "We have a responsibility to the taxpayers ... to ensure that the children we are educating live in Central," Central Superintendent Michael Faulk... more »
  • Abuse suvivor shares story amid Cadillac Street shooting Play Video

    May 16, 2016 7:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say that no arrest has been made in a shooting where a woman shot and killed her boyfriend on Cadillac Street on Saturday. Detectives say there were signs of physical abuse on the 24-year-old victim, but it's still under investigation if it was self-defense. 35-year-old... more »
  • LSU softball to settle split series Sunday

    May 8, 2016 3:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE – No. 13 LSU softball was able to shutout the Washington Huskies 6-0 in Game one of the Saturday double header in Tiger Park. Hours later the Huskies would get their revenge, defeating the Tigers 9-4. The two teams set off to settle the series at... more »
  • Residents rally to remove junk for Central woman in need Play Video

    May 1, 2016 4:58 PM

    CENTRAL – Help was on the way for an elderly Central woman who needed help to remove piles of junk off her property. The city of Central demanded that she clean it up, and Saturday a group of volunteers took the matter into their own hands. “It’s wonderful.... more »
  • Thousands lost power in Sunday storms

    May 1, 2016 12:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Thousands of customers were left without power Sunday morning after sever weather passed over the Baton Rouge area. Over 9,000 Entergy customers were without power across Louisiana as strong storms passed Sunday afternoon. Around noon Sunday, Entergy said more than 1500 homes experienced loss of... more »
  • Construction in Zachary aimed to ease LA 64 traffic Play Video

    April 27, 2016 7:28 PM

    ZACHARY - A widening project is tying up the commute for some people passing through Zachary. Louisiana Highway 64 is one of the busiest roads along Zachary, and the Department of Transportation and Development is expanding the road. Murphy Express is located in the middle of the construction.... more »
  • Baker submits audit to state 4 months late Play Video

    April 6, 2016 8:23 PM

    BAKER - Baker Mayor Harold Rideau admits he’s run a loose ship when it comes to tracking the state’s money and property. Now the city is scrambling to submit its financial information to the state four months late. Meltus Dike, who runs a business in Baker, said he’s concerned that... more »
  • Red Cross opens four additional shelters for residents impacted by flooding

    March 16, 2016 9:11 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Red Cross opened four additional shelters in Natchitoches, Rapides, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes for those affected by flooding due to the severe weather. Nearly 200 residents spent Tuesday night in 16 Red Cross and community shelters in Louisiana. Since the severe weather has slammed the... more »

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