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• Schools partner with Intuit to close financial literacy gap for students nationwide Play Video

  April 7, 2026 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Intuit Inc. launched a new financial literacy program for high school teachers and students called Intuit for Education. The program offers free personal and entrepreneurial finance courses. Intuit also launched the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge to encourage schools to spend one hour on financial education... more »

• WBRZ's 'Fill a Prescription' campaign, providing prescription services to needy, ends Monday Play Video

  April 6, 2026 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ's "Fill a Prescription" campaign, which aims to provide prescription services for those in need, ends Monday. Watch the video to hear more about the initiative from Pat Shingleton. more »

• Monday PM Forecast: A chilly night in store, just ahead of another spring warmup Play Video

  April 6, 2026 4:38 PM

  Returning sunshine and comfortable temperatures are making for a pleasant start to the week. However, expect a gradual return to a more typical spring feel as the week wears on. Tonight & Tomorrow: As skies clear out, temperatures will drop rather quickly throughout the night. With temperatures falling into... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Starting the week with jackets, ending with a familiar spring feel Play Video

  April 5, 2026 5:36 PM

  After a dreary Easter Sunday, the new week will kick off with a cooler and crisp feel under a mixture of clouds and sun. That said, the signature Louisiana warmth and humidity are lurking and will return before the week is up. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will stick around... more »

• Mayor Sid Edwards to honor LSU women's basketball star Flau'jae Johnson over weekend at City Hall Play Video

  April 3, 2026 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU women's basketball star and rapper Flau'jae Johnson is being honored by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards this weekend. Edwards is set to honor Johnson with a "special recognition" ceremony at Baton Rouge City Hall on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. ... more »

• Man arrested in Texas after woman injured in domestic shooting on South Flannery Road Play Video

  April 2, 2026 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man wanted in a domestic shooting that injured a woman on South Flannery Road was arrested in Beaumont, Texas, officials said. On March 27, around 1:40 p.m., Beaumont officials received a tip regarding Tyren Scott, 30, from Baton Rouge, who was wanted for attempted murder,... more »

• Certain packages of Great Value dinosaur chicken nuggets contain lead, USDA says Play Video

  April 2, 2026 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The USDA says certain packages of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets from Walmart could contain lead. The USDA's Food and Safety Inspection Service issued a health alert for the Walmart Great Value products. Their production date is Feb. 10 and their "best by" date is the same day... more »

• Good 2 Eat: Mini Burrito Bites and Mexican Rice Play Video

  April 2, 2026 6:57 AM

  Welcome to Good 2 Eat, where every Thursday, 2une In will be cooking with Chef Kevin Belton to show you a new and delicious recipe to try at home! Mini Burrito Bites 12 mini flour tortillas 1 cup ground beef, cooked 1 cup cheddar cheese,... more »

• Former Livingston school bus driver, custodian arrested for dealing crack cocaine, deputies say Play Video

  April 1, 2026 3:44 PM

  WALKER - Two people who formerly worked at Livingston Schools as a bus driver and custodian were arrested for possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute it, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. Reginald Stewart, 49, and Bridgette Stewart, 54, were arrested after a search warrant yielded over... more »

• Convicted felon allegedly stabbed, strangled girlfriend seven months after he was released on parole Play Video

  March 30, 2026 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man with a three-decade-long criminal career and multiple felony convictions was arrested over the weekend for allegedly stabbing, strangling and kidnapping his girlfriend. Raymond Brumfield, 48, was on parole before this weekend. Now he stands accused of sexually assaulting a woman with a knife. ... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Dodging pop-up storms all the way through Easter Weekend Play Video

  March 30, 2026 4:00 PM

  A wetter weather pattern has returned, offering the chance to see showers and thunderstorms just about every day. The rain is needed, but it may be less than ideal ahead of the Easter holiday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Remaining showers will quickly taper after dark, leading to a few hours... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Grab an umbrella, daily rain chances through Easter Weekend Play Video

  March 29, 2026 7:30 PM

  Go ahead and tuck jackets back into the closet for now, but be sure to keep an umbrella by the door. A warmer and muggier pattern is taking over again, but this time bringing near-daily shower and thunderstorm chances that will persist all the way through Easter Sunday. Tonight... more »

• Ascension deputies: Two arrested for meth trafficking, seven guns seized Play Video

  March 27, 2026 4:36 PM

  GONZALES - Two people were arrested in a meth trafficking investigation, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said on Friday. Officials said Ronald Bennet, 63, of Prairieville, was selling illegal narcotics from his residence and had active felony warrants out of Livingston Parish. He was later seen leaving his residence... more »

• WBRZ enters partnership with Southern University to become official TV station of SU Athletics Play Video

  March 27, 2026 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ is officially partnering with Southern University to become the official television station of the Jaguars. The announcement was made Friday morning by WBRZ CFO Ralph Bender during the annual Jag-A-Thon fundraising effort. "There are two major universities in this town, and we are the... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Hundreds of guns stolen from capital area cars and homes Play Video

  March 26, 2026 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — In a year-long probe of firearms data and other public records, WBRZ’s Investigative Unit has found that 1,642 different guns were stolen from private gun owners in the greater Baton Rouge area during the last two years. The data, compiled for the first time into a... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Peak warmth almost here, refreshing change into the weekend Play Video

  March 25, 2026 5:26 PM

  The routine of foggy starts and very warm afternoons is set to continue as this spring warmth reaches its peak in the next 48 hours. A weekend front will seek to provide a little more comfort before another shift in pattern pushes both temperatures and rain chances up next week.... more »

• EBR Parish Attorney set to retire, mayor's office confirms Play Video

  March 24, 2026 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney is set to retire next month, the East Baton Rouge mayor's office told WBRZ. Greg Rome, who was appointed in 2024, took over for then-Parish Attorney Andy Dotson . Edwards issued a statement expressing appreciation for Rome in the... more »

• Tickets are on sale NOW for the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! Play Video

  March 24, 2026 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — More than 800 of the 13,200 available tickets have already been sold for this year's St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! The annual fundraiser, which raises money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, kicked off Tuesday with a series of interviews at WBRZ on Highland Road. ... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Dry and plenty warm, morning fog stealing the focus later this week Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:37 PM

  Spring warmth is here to stay in the Storm Station forecast, and for now, rain remains tough to find. However, morning fog will be easier to find as the week rolls on, making it the next weather impact. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect nothing more than a few passing clouds... more »

• Sunday Journal: Colon Cancer Awareness Month culminates in 'Get Your Rear in Gear' awareness walk Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and screenings are key to catching the disease early. To help raise awareness for colon cancer, the "Get Your Rear in Gear" run and walk is being held at Pennington Biomedical Center. The event will feature survivors and medical professionals... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Little to no rain in sight as temperatures soar Play Video

  March 22, 2026 7:13 PM

  Aside from the chance of morning fog, sunshine and spring warmth will make for a generally stress-free week for outdoor activities. Since rain remains scarce, consider pulling out the garden hose to keep lawns happy. Tonight & Tomorrow: While much of the night will remain mostly clear, sufficient moisture... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputies looking for suspect in vehicle burglary at Port Allen Walmart

  March 20, 2026 3:58 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect in a vehicle burglary that took place at a Port Allen Walmart. Officials said the burglary happened on March 14. Anyone with information is urged to contact officials at 225-382-5200. more »

• WBRZ takes home several trophies at La. Association of Broadcasters awards, including Lifetime Achievement Play Video

  March 19, 2026 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ took home several major trophies at Thursday's Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Prestige Awards hosted at the Baton Rouge Marriott. Anchors April Davis and John Pastorek, as well as executive producer Caitlin LaComb, accepted the Best Morning Show for a Large Market on behalf of the... more »

• AG: ACLU wants Supreme Court's decision on Ten Commandments law Play Video

  March 18, 2026 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The legal battle over the Ten Commandments law in Louisiana classrooms could be going to the U.S. Supreme Court. According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, the ACLU wants the Supreme Court to decide whether or not the law is unconstitutional. The ACLU filed... more »

• Livingston deputies: Man dead after shooting at McDonald's parking lot in Watson Play Video

  March 18, 2026 10:05 PM

  WATSON - A man is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald's in Watson, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. One man was found dead at the scene, deputies say. Officials say they are investigating the shooting as a homicide. Sheriff Jason Ard says... more »

• Proposed 'Teacher Pay Modernization Act' would require steady teacher pay raises over next four years Play Video

  March 18, 2026 8:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers are pushing to close the pay gap between Louisiana teachers and other Southern states. The "Teacher Pay Modernization Act," or HB 558 , would require school districts to steadily raise teacher pay to match the regional average. As part of the proposal, the Department... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Conquering the cold, warmup arrives just in time for spring Play Video

  March 18, 2026 4:17 PM

  A warming trend is officially underway. With zero rain in the forecast, it's all systems geaux for car washes, gardening, or a trip to the ballpark this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Plants are no longer in danger from a frost or freeze. Still take a jacket in the morning,... more »

• A great shift in the Pacific is likely to impact the upcoming hurricane season

  March 18, 2026 2:20 PM

  The Pacific Ocean is heating up, and El Niño appears ready to take the driver’s seat as the peak of hurricane season kicks into high gear. If this pattern develops fully, it may pump the brakes on the number and intensity of hurricanes in the Atlantic during the upcoming season.... more »

• 2une In Previews: Angola Spring Rodeo returns to St. Francisville in April Play Video

  March 18, 2026 9:17 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The Angola Spring Rodeo and Arts and Crafts Festival is returning in April. The rodeo, which was founded in 1964, will be held in St. Francisville on April 18 and 19. Ahead of the annual event, Warden Anne-Marie Easley and Gerry Lane CEO Eric Lane... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Protect tender plants, FREEZE WARNING in place Tuesday morning Play Video

  March 16, 2026 4:45 PM

  A FREEZE WARNING has been issued for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday. With spring already starting to show... more »

• ALL CLEAR from severe weather; big-time cooldown underway Play Video

  March 15, 2026 7:27 PM

  The Tornado Watch was cancelled a few hours early for all parishes/counties in the Storm Station coverage area. There is no longer any threat of severe weather locally. As overnight storms continue pulling away, a brisk northwest wind has already started ushering in a significant cooldown for the Gulf... more »

• Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested, charged in insurance fraud investigation Play Video

  March 14, 2026 12:47 PM

  NEW ROADS — A first responder in Pointe Coupee Parish who was previously suspended following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police was arrested on Friday in connection with an insurance fraud investigation, LSP said. Aaron Edwards, 34, was booked into the Pointe Coupee Parish Detention Center on Friday.... more »

• 2 Your Town Wearin' of the Green: This year's Grand Marshal is meteorologist Jim Cantore Play Video

  March 12, 2026 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A parade grand marshal generally has a welcoming presence, but people tend to evacuate when this year's "Wearin' of the Green" Grand Marshal comes to town. "Folks know if there's an approaching storm, and Jim says, 'I'm going to be covering it on the Gulf Coast,'... more »

• 7 tornadoes confirmed after severe thunderstorms on Wednesday

  March 12, 2026 1:39 PM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) has released its preliminary damage survey results following the line of severe thunderstorms that raced through the region on Wednesday night (March 11). Crews confirmed that at least seven tornadoes touched down across five Louisiana parishes, leaving a trail of snapped trees and minor... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: New police chief selected for New Roads Police Department Play Video

  March 11, 2026 5:44 PM

  NEW ROADS - A new police chief has been selected for the New Roads Police Department, officials told WBRZ. Mayor Theron Smith has selected Zathan Boutan as the next chief of New Roads Police. Boutan currently works for the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and has been in law... more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Severe threat going up as next round of storms arrives Play Video

  March 10, 2026 6:16 PM

  Another wave of showers and thunderstorms will target the Capital Region late Wednesday, a few of which could be on the strong to severe side. A cold front follows close behind, clearing out the storms and setting up a crisp finish to the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a... more »

• BRPD: 10-year-old dies in accidental shooting on Government Street Play Video

  March 10, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 10-year-old girl died in an accidental shooting on Government Street, emergency officials confirmed to WBRZ. Officials received the call around 4:12 p.m., and the shooting took place around the 1000 block of Government Street at the Sonic Drive-In. According to BRPD, the 10-year-old's step-father... more »

• Denham Springs shoplifting case leads to recovery of stolen guns Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:21 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A shoplifting investigation led detectives to a home where they found four guns stolen nearly 20 years ago, along with drugs and other firearms, according to Livingston Parish deputies. Deputies said they began an investigation on Andrew Jenkins, 42, following a shoplifting complaint from Academy Sports... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Incoming front to bring more storms and pause streak of warmth Play Video

  March 9, 2026 3:28 PM

  The warm, muggy pattern remains locked in for a few more days until the next big rainmaker arrives late Wednesday. A cold front follows close behind, clearing out the storms and setting up a crisp finish to the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Isolated afternoon showers and storms will gradually... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Dense fog starts the week, midweek rainmaker to break warm spell Play Video

  March 8, 2026 7:27 PM

  A moisture-loaded ground will trigger dense fog across the area on Monday morning. Once that burns off, the warm and muggy pattern will continue. The next big rainmaker around midweek will seek to end the warm spell, with a noticeable cooldown trailing close behind. Tonight & Tomorrow: A quieter... more »

• State says changes made following child starvation case that would've made workers visit child's home Play Video

  March 6, 2026 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - During a meeting with the Select Committee on Women and Children, the DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris said new rules about incidents being reported would've made a worker visit the home of a child who starved to death in Ascension Parish. Harris said they implemented what they... more »

• Inniswold Road off Jefferson Highway closed due to emergency sewer repair Play Video

  March 6, 2026 5:22 PM

  ST. GEORGE - Inniswold Road is closed between Jefferson Highway and Tatum Avenue due to an emergency sewer repair. St. George officials say city-parish crews are performing sewer repair; they conducted an initial inspection Thursday night and crews were onsite early this afternoon for asphalt removal. The closure is... more »

• Baton Rouge thief accused of selling stolen cars pleads guilty Play Video

  March 6, 2026 12:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of selling stolen cars to residents in Baton Rouge pleaded guilty on Tuesday. According to arrest records, 36-year-old Calvin Scott pleaded guilty to illegal possession of stolen things after being arrested in March 2025 for allegedly stealing three vehicles. Arrest warrants filed... more »

• Three injured in multi-car crash on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street Play Video

  March 5, 2026 9:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were taken to the hospital after a Thursday morning crash on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street. Officials told WBRZ that the three people were injured in the 7:34 a.m. crash. Video taken at the scene showed four vehicles — two sedans and two... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: rain has returned and will remain part of forecast into weekend Play Video

  March 4, 2026 5:38 PM

  Rain has returned to the Capital Area. Keep an umbrella around for the next several days and be ready for some slick or slow commutes—especially during the afternoons and evenings. Thursday & Friday: warm, pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms Weekend: dodging rain and thunderstorms Early Next Week:... more »

• Saturday AM forecast: Great weather for weekend fun Play Video

  February 28, 2026 8:35 AM

  Unseasonably warm temperatures continue this weekend with highs nearing 80 degrees. Sunny skies will prevail following the clearing of patchy morning fog across South Louisiana. Today and tonight: Saturday will be sunny and unseasonably warm with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s in some... more »

• REDUCE YOUR RISK: Smokers are up to four times more likely to develop heart disease than nonsmokers Play Video

  February 26, 2026 8:10 AM

  FRENCH SETTLEMENT — Smokers are two to four times more likely to develop heart disease than nonsmokers. For one French Settlement, this, along with several heart attacks, convinced him to stop smoking. Travis Pitre, 65, says that he had his first heart attack at age 37, followed by... 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 »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Eastbound traffic on Mississippi River Bridge briefly blocked after car crash

  February 25, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Eastbound traffic on the Mississippi River Bridge was blocked after a car crash on Wednesday. The crash, which was first reported around 12:02 p.m. on Interstate 10, was blocking one lane of traffic. By 12:20 p.m., the roadway fully reopened. Traffic was congested along the... more »

• Stretch of Bluebonnet Boulevard reopens near Mall of Louisiana after reports of truck leaking fluid Play Video

  February 25, 2026 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A stretch of Bluebonnet Boulevard near the Mall of Louisiana was shut down following reports of a truck leaking fluid on Wednesday morning. According to a spokesperson for the St. George Fire Department, a shelter-in-place order was established within a half mile of the hazardous materials... more »

• REDUCE YOUR RISK: Inside Stanley Black's journey from religious crusader to crusader for heart health Play Video

  February 25, 2026 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Stanley Black has spent his whole career traveling the world on religious crusades, but now, he is on another crusade that's taken him to hospitals and labs across the world after he came face-to-face with heart disease, a leading cause of death. Black, now 88, worked... more »

• Port Allen Police: Baton Rouge man wanted for failing to complete over $17,000 of contractor work

  February 24, 2026 8:28 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The Port Allen Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with locating a man accused of accepting over $17,000 in payment for residential contracting services he failed to perform. Austin Pooler, of Baton Rouge, allegedly accepted payment for residential contracting services and failed to perform the... more »

• Zachary Fire Department: Shed caught fire after attempted controlled burn on Jersey Drive

  February 24, 2026 5:54 PM

  ZACHARY - The Zachary Fire Department said a shed caught fire Tuesday on Jersey Drive after the owners attempted to do a controlled burn. According to officials on scene, wind picked up embers of the controlled burns, resulting in the shed, a car and a neighboring yard catching fire.... more »

• Hammond Police looking for two people suspected of using counterfeit bills at local store

  February 24, 2026 5:28 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department is searching for two people separately accused of using counterfeit bills at a local store. The police department said the two suspects entered the business on Friday. These are believed to be two separate incidents, as there is no evidence to suspect the... more »

• 10 years after facing a similar issue, the state government looks to combat rising prison costs

  February 24, 2026 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE (LSU Manship News Service) – In 2016, Louisiana faced a $2 billion budget gap, and lawmakers decided they could no longer afford to lock so many people up. But in 2024, after a nationwide crime spike during the COVID pandemic, Gov. Jeff Landry reversed many of the... more »

• REPORT: Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow failed to report hundreds of individual stock trades on time

  February 24, 2026 10:12 AM

  WASHINGTON — Rep. Julia Letlow, who is running for Senate and was endorsed by President Donald Trump, did not follow federal law requiring she report more than 200 individual stock trades over the past two years, The Advocate reports. The paper, citing a document she filed with Congress last... more »

• LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, LB Whit Weeks visit OLOL Children's Hospital for non-profit's launch Play Video

  February 21, 2026 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital got a visit Saturday from two special guests. LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin and linebacker Whit Weeks stopped by to help launch a non-profit's chapter in Baton Rouge; the non-profit is called "Once Upon a Room"... more »

• After death of noted actors, Baton Rouge doctor urges screenings for colon-related cancers Play Video

  February 13, 2026 7:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge doctor says that after a surge in colon cancer cases nationwide, specialists are urging screenings at lower ages. Colon cancer is now the top cancer-killer of Americans under the age of 50. Actor James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" died of colon... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: rain and thunderstorms to move through over Mardi Gras Weekend Play Video

  February 13, 2026 5:50 PM

  A strong storm system will move through the Capital Area Saturday night into Sunday morning. After this, laissez les bons temps rouler as pleasant weather will carry right on through Mardi Gras. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will stay in the mix tonight. Patchy fog is expected to develop from... more »

• Metro Council votes to remove item from agenda that would take indicted member off board Play Video

  February 11, 2026 6:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council voted Wednesday to take an item off its agenda that would remove Councilman Cleve Dunn from his role on the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission. Councilman Dwight Hudson, who submitted the measure, said he introduced it due to an "... more »

• EBR DA: 'Bank was the limit' in ATM jackpotting scheme resulting in arrest of Venezuelan nationals Play Video

  February 11, 2026 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore said deputies and troopers prevented what could've been a multi-million dollar theft from an ATM jackpotting scheme that resulted in the arrest of s even Venezuelan nationals . Moore said while he did not have the exact figures on... more »

• Billy Heroman's Flower Shop prepares for Valentine's Day rush Play Video

  February 10, 2026 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Roses are red, violets are blue; WBRZ is excited for Valentine's Day, are you? According to the Society of American Florists, more than 250 million roses are produced for Valentine's Day. Florists nationwide are preparing for the busy day ahead! 2une In's Abigail Whitam... more »

• Baton Rouge woman, previous 'Jeopardy!' contestant returns to ABC quiz show Play Video

  February 9, 2026 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge native is returning to compete in the "Jeopardy!" Invitational Tournament this week! Liz Feltner, who previously competed on "Jeopardy!" during the quiz show's National College Championship in 2022 while she attended Northeastern University, is returning to the Alex Trebek Stage starting Monday. ... more »