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• Abigail Whitam -Multimedia Journalist

  November 17, 2023 10:20 AM

  Abigail Whitam is an enthusiastic reporter at WBRZ Channel 2, bringing her passion for covering crime and court cases to the forefront. Her dedication to delivering accurate and compelling news stories makes her an invaluable asset to the WBRZ team. Abigail became a member of the WBRZ team on... 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 »

• Man with disability finds belongings in trash after storage facility's mistake Play Video

  May 25, 2022 6:33 PM

  WATSON - Johnny Walters is about to turn 29 years old, but his size and stature resemble more of a 12-year-old—Walters was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder called Cat Eye Syndrome. He's blind, deaf, has heart issues and developmental delays. His family was preparing to move out... more »

• Pedestrian struck by Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy Thursday night

  May 14, 2021 3:36 PM

  WATSON, La. - A Livingston Parish Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a crash with a pedestrian late Thursday night. Sources say the deputy was driving his unit along LA 16 near Cane Market Road when a woman ran out into the street and was hit. The victim was taken... more »

• Neighborhood tired of frequent power outages, calls on power company to do better Play Video

  March 23, 2021 6:35 PM

  WATSON - Some people in one Livingston Parish neighborhood are just waiting for the power to go out. Outages in Audubon Lakes occur often, whether it's a nice day, a windy day, or a stormy one. The outages are so frequent, Steven Forrester says there's no rhyme or reason... more »

• Deputies seeking suspected credit card skimmers in Livingston Parish

  July 19, 2017 3:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies are seeking two suspects accused of stealing people's credit card information in Livingston Parish. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, detectives received several reports of cards being 'skimmed', duplicated and used without the owners' permission on May 8. The sheriff's office has now... more »

• Symbolic live oak removed from Watson school Play Video

  May 5, 2017 10:31 AM

  WATSON – A massive live oak tree outside the future Live Oak Junior High will be removed Friday, after officials named it a safety hazard earlier this week. Watson School Board member Kelle Dickerson told the Advocate that the tree was dying from the inside despite thousands of dollars... more »

• Severe weather floods three homes in Watson

  April 3, 2017 11:53 AM

  LIVINGSTON – Emergency officials say no one was hurt but some homes flooded in Monday morning’s severe weather event. The Livingston Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness tells WBRZ that there were no reported injuries and no major damage caused by the severe weather. Three homes in the Watson area... more »

• Man charged with threatening, cyber stalking estranged wife

  December 1, 2016 4:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly stalked and threatened his estranged wife in September. Baton Rouge Police charged 41-year-old Letrois Danvet Watson with simple assault and cyber stalking Thursday. According to arrest documents, Watson’s wife, a CATS bus driver, was... more »

• Livingston Parish gravel pit regulations tighten Play Video

  April 13, 2016 5:27 PM

  WATSON- After two long years of going over regulations for gravel pits, the Livingston Parish Council is expected to move forward with its latest set of rules Thursday. The proposed gravel pit next to the Oak Hills subdivision in Watson has caused a stir among residents. The issue first came... more »

• Ordinance committee to address controversial gravel pit laws

  April 5, 2016 4:48 AM

  WATSON- An ordinance committee in Livingston Parish is expected to address controversial gravel pit laws Tuesday. Gravel pits have a point of controversy in the parish for the past two years. The issue first came to light back in 2014 when Southern Aggregates, a gravel mining company, announced plans to... more »

• 'Trashy' house on Livingston Parish Council agenda

  February 21, 2016 5:46 PM

  WATSON - The Livingston Parish Council may file charges against a property owner in Watson after the owner has ignored requests to clean up their property. At the corner of Highway 16 and Janelle Drive, two adjacent properties have been an eyesore for resident Phyllis Hill. "They just... more »

• Runoff set for final Livingston Parish Council seat Play Video

  November 18, 2015 6:04 PM

  WATSON - There's one race left to decide the final seat for the Livingston Parish Council, and voters in the Watson area will decide between two republicans Saturday. Voters will pick either incumbent Jim Norred or Garry "Frog" Talbert. In October, Talbert received 12 more votes than Norred taking 42... more »

• Sewer pump station needs fixes regularly Play Video

  August 18, 2015 6:29 PM

  WATSON - Leaking sewer pumps and noise are causing headaches for a handful of people in Livingston Parish who live on Cedar Ridge Court in Watson. Two pumps are right in between two houses, and residents in those homes are tired of the problems. "It's very obnoxious. It vibrates the... more »

• Body pulled from water in Livingston Parish

  May 27, 2013 2:21 PM

  WATSON - A body was pulled from a waterway in Livingston Parish. Deputies say 21-year-old Jacques Pierre Demare possibly drowned on the Amite River while tubing. The investigation is ongoing. more »