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• 1 person shot along Corlett Drive early Tuesday morning

  August 11, 2026 8:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was shot off Hooper Road on Tuesday morning. Officials told WBRZ that the shooting happened along Corlett Drive around 6:50 a.m. Baton Rouge EMS and East Baton Rouge Parish deputies responded to the scene, officials added. WBRZ has reached out to the... more »

• New audit reveals state agency did not collect millions in potential oversize truck penalty fees Play Video

  August 10, 2026 7:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Between 2023 and 2025, the state missed out on millions of dollars worth of penalty fees for oversized and overweight trucks on major roadways, according to an audit that dropped Monday from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. The audit found that many trucks drive around weigh stations... more »

• Baton Rouge family honors son with annual toy drive at children's hospital Play Video

  August 10, 2026 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — While it's not Christmas, donated toys for kids were passed out at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge on Monday. Hot Wheels for Hunter is a family's promise to keep the memory of their son alive. After 6-year-old Hunter was handed a... more »

• Illegal dump site cleared after WBRZ report, city-parish plans to install cameras to combat issue Play Video

  August 10, 2026 6:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — City workers cleaned up illegal dumping under the interstate near McKinley Middle School, just days after WBRZ reported on the problem and residents voiced their frustrations. The cleanup took place near McCaleb Street, where large piles of debris had been accumulating under the interstate. Mayor President... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Heat set to intensify toward the weekend; tracking the tropics Play Video

  August 10, 2026 4:45 PM

  Afternoon storm chances will fade in the coming days, allowing heat to tighten its grip on the Capital Region. Meanwhile, the Storm Station is tracking several areas of interest across the Atlantic. Tonight & Tomorrow: Following the classic summer setup, afternoon thunderstorms will diminish into the night. Skies will... more »

• Baton Rouge doctor explains how to spot back-to-school anxiety in your kids Play Video

  August 10, 2026 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As thousands of students in the capital region return to school this week, back-to-school anxiety may start kicking in. Dr. Jessica Rabalais with Ochsner Behavioral Health joined WBRZ to share tips that may help students overcome the anxiety. Some common signs that children may be... more »

• Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Baton Rouge kicks off first full week of classes Play Video

  August 10, 2026 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Catholic schools in Baton Rouge began the new school year on Monday, with Sacred Heart of Jesus School beginning its first full week of classes. WBRZ's Abigail Whitam spoke to Sacred Heart of Jesus School Principal Sharon Jones and Director of Operations Mother Rosario Vega about... more »

• Central has poured millions into flood prevention in the 10 years since 2016 Play Video

  August 9, 2026 8:12 PM

  CENTRAL — Ten years after the 2016 flood, the city of Central has poured millions of dollars into flood prevention efforts, and Mayor Wade Evans says he is not waiting on the state to keep that work going. Evans told WBRZ that city leaders have requested funding from the... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Daytime downpours sticking around for now; tropics waking up Play Video

  August 9, 2026 7:05 PM

  Sporadic daytime downpours will stick around to start the new week before tapering off, letting heat take center stage by the week’s end. Meanwhile, the tropics are starting to wake up. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon downpours will fade toward nightfall, making way for clearing skies and morning lows in... more »

• 1 injured in shooting at Woodsprings Motel on North Harrell's Ferry Road Play Video

  August 9, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured following a shooting at the Woodsprings Motel on North Harrell's Ferry Road on Sunday, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officials said the shooting occurred around 2:05 p.m. following a confrontation between two females in which one of the females sustained... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Wetter start to the week, a very hot finish Play Video

  August 9, 2026 10:38 AM

  Hot and humid weather continues Sunday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing through the afternoon. Storms will remain slow-moving enough to produce brief heavy rain and minor street flooding in spots, but widespread severe weather is not expected. Today and Tonight: Sunday starts warm and humid... more »

• Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

  August 8, 2026 9:17 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney’s command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his will. The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the... more »

• South Boulevard neighbors say I-10 widening is bringing the highway right to their back doors Play Video

  August 7, 2026 7:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents along South Boulevard are raising concerns as the I-10 widening project brings construction and traffic closer to their homes. Belinda and Evan Poche have lived on South Boulevard since the 1980s. The couple says the noise from passing cars and 18-wheelers has only grown worse... more »

• Metro Councilman Anthony Kenney discusses this weekend's Who Run It Alumni Basketball Tournament Play Video

  August 7, 2026 1:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Metro Councilman Anthony Kenney joined WBRZ's Mia Monet on Friday to discuss this weekend's Who Run It Alumni Basketball Tournament. The tournament brings together six Baton Rouge high schools—Scotlandville, Glen Oaks, Broadmoor, Catholic, Peabody and Tara high schools—for a day of spirited competition, school pride and... more »

• WBRZ expands weekly fall LSU football lineup to include Inside LSU, The Lane Kiffin Show

  August 7, 2026 1:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ, as the Official News Station of LSU Athletics, will expand its weekly fall LSU football lineup to include Inside LSU and The Lane Kiffin Show. Each Wednesday during football season, the 30-minute Inside LSU show will air at 9:30 a.m. on WBTR and 10:35 p.m.... more »

• Positively BR: Golf Suites & Crazy Art House!

  August 7, 2026 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Welcome back to Positively BR, WBRZ's new digital lifestyle show highlighting the positive stories that the capital city is full of. Positively BR focuses on the people, places, and experiences that make the Capital Region special. In each episode, Angelica Butine will highlight local businesses, community... more »

• Alice Street house catches fire early Friday morning; BRFD investigating cause Play Video

  August 7, 2026 6:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A house caught fire early Friday morning along Alice Street in Baton Rouge. The fire first broke out around 4:20 a.m., a Baton Rouge Fire Department spokesperson told WBRZ. Crews arrived to find heavy flames coming from the back of the home. Within 30 minutes... more »

• Friday AM forecast: Hot, Humid With More Afternoon Storms Play Video

  August 7, 2026 5:18 AM

  Heat and humidity will continue Friday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the low to mid 90s. Scattered thunderstorms will provide some relief in spots, but the heat and storm chances will continue into the weekend. Today and Tonight: Friday will be another hot and humid summer day,... more »

• East Baton Rouge Superintendent back at work after bonding out of jail Play Video

  August 6, 2026 11:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Superintendent LaMont Cole turned himself in at the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail around 11 a.m Thursday. Just three hours after bonding out, he walked into the school board meeting to take his seat. Superintendent Cole was indicted by a grand jury a day before East... more »

• VIDEO: SWAT officers rescue driver whose box truck flipped over Bonnet Carre Spillway near LaPlace Play Video

  August 6, 2026 12:56 PM

  LAPLACE — SWAT officers rescued a driver after his box truck flipped over the Bonnet Carre Spillway into the marsh below, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Deputies responded to a crash near mile marker 210 on the spillway shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday.... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: More than 50 lawsuits allege sexual abuse by officers at EBR juvenile correctional facility Play Video

  August 5, 2026 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fifty-two lawsuits have been filed on behalf of victims who say they were abused by correctional officers while incarcerated at an East Baton Rouge Parish juvenile correctional facility. The allegations, spanning from 1972 to 2005, center around employees of the shuttered Louis Jetson Correctional Center for... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Dodging afternoon storms as students return to class Play Video

  August 5, 2026 4:05 PM

  Summer vacation may be wrapping up for Capital Area students, but summer weather isn't going anywhere. Heat and humidity will continue to spark daily afternoon thunderstorms in the Storm Station forecast. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon thunderstorms will taper off this evening, giving way to clearing skies overnight. Temperatures... more »

• Family of Scenic Highway hit-and-run victim asks driver to step forward Play Video

  August 5, 2026 2:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run along Scenic Highway is asking the driver who hit him to step forward. According to Baton Rouge Police, Travis Barconey, 33, was hit by a dark-colored SUV while standing outside his car along Scenic Highway near Farrar... more »

• Kiffin praises Sam Leavitt, says team 'still has a lot of work to do' as LSU's fall practice starts Play Video

  August 5, 2026 7:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A new era of LSU football starts in one month when the Tigers face Clemson in Death Valley on Sept. 5. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Wednesday marked the first day of fall training camp for the newly led Tigers under head coach Lane Kiffin. ... more »

• Weeks-long search for 15-year-old's body inside landfill continues with careful excavation Play Video

  August 4, 2026 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The search for 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather's body at a Baton Rouge landfill has entered its fourth week, with dozens of local and state police working alongside FBI specialists. Minnieweather disappeared in early June. Police later arrested 51-year-old Maurice Parms and charged him with first-degree murder in... more »

• Gas leak at intersection of Beekman Drive, Morel Avenue in St. George prompts shelter-in-place order Play Video

  August 4, 2026 11:36 AM

  ST. GEORGE — A gas leak in St. George prompted a shelter-in-place order for the area, St. George Fire officials said Tuesday morning. The hazardous materials incident, first reported around 10 a.m., happened at the intersection of Beekman Drive and Morel Avenue. The intersection was closed following the incident.... more »

• EBRSO: Woman walking along Old Hammond Highway fatally struck by car Play Video

  August 4, 2026 7:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman is dead after being struck by a car along Old Hammond Highway. Officials told WBRZ that first responders were called to Old Hammond near the intersection of Manson Drive around 9:54 p.m. on Monday. According to East Baton Rouge Parish deputies, the woman... more »

• East Baton Rouge's BREC is moving on from years of problems with a new leader Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC has a new superintendent, and questions are already being raised about his $275,000 salary. Brooks Williams took over the role after his predecessor, Corey Wilson, chose not to renew his contract. Wilson stepped down in March of last year after a series of WBRZ Investigative... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Humidity staging a return, time with more comfortable feel fading Play Video

  August 3, 2026 3:48 PM

  Enjoy the slight dip in humidity while it lasts, because time is running out. Summer heat and mugginess will return in full force by the end of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a mostly clear night ahead with temperatures bottoming out in the low-to-mid 70s. The front that... more »

• LSP: Suspect who was shot by Livingston deputy after stealing taser dies Play Video

  August 3, 2026 8:20 AM

  INDEPENDENCE — A 50-year-old man died Monday after being shot by a Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputy along I-55 southbound in Tangipahoa Parish. Louisiana State Police say the suspect stole a taser from the deputy and fired it at him. I-55 southbound was closed between mile markers 39 and 40... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Temporary humidity relief before summer comes roaring back Play Video

  August 2, 2026 7:03 PM

  The effects from this weekend’s frontal passage will have some staying power into next week. Parts of the area will continue to benefit from lower humidity for another day or two, before summer comes roaring back late in the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies will quickly fizzle during the... more »

• Caleb Wilson's family says the new Louisiana anti hazing law is about protecting the next family Play Video

  August 1, 2026 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A new anti-hazing law named after late Southern University student Caleb Wilson officially takes effect today, and his family says they are grateful to see it become reality. The law, known as the Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act, was authored by Rep. Vanessa Caston LaFleur and... more »

• Doctors share tips on how to combat back-to-school anxiety as the new school year approaches Play Video

  August 1, 2026 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With just days left until the start of the new school year, many students may begin feeling anxious. Dr. Courtney Gunn from Ochsner Health joined WBRZ to share some tips on overcoming back-to-school anxiety. Gunn shared that many students get nervous at the beginning of... more »

• WBRZ's Positively BR aims to highlight what makes Baton Rouge special Play Video

  July 31, 2026 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge is full of positive news stories worth sharing, and our new digital lifestyle show on WBRZ is bringing those stories straight to viewers. Positively BR is a new show focused on the people, places, and experiences that make the Capital Region special. In each... more »

• Amite County schools start 2026-27 year with new superintendent

  July 30, 2026 3:50 PM

  LIBERTY — The Amite County School District is starting the new school year with a new superintendent. Dr. Chavez Bradford has taken over as superintendent of the Amite County School District. While he officially stepped into the role on July 1, Bradford considers the first day of school his... more »

• Wilkinson County School District under state control entering new school year Play Video

  July 30, 2026 3:31 PM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. - The Wilkinson County School District is heading into a new school year under state control after Mississippi's Department of Education classified it as a district of transformation. Two straight "F" ratings triggered the classification, which gives the state authority over the district. John Ferrell, chief... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Another round of heat alerts, storms seeking to provide some relief Play Video

  July 29, 2026 3:52 PM

  Although summer heat will still latch onto the Capital Area through the end of the week, it may loosen its grip as afternoon thunderstorms return to the forecast. While this may offer brief relief from the heat, it could also disrupt outdoor plans. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight temperatures will... more »

• 'Miracles happen every day:' More utility assistance events planned in East Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  July 26, 2026 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish residents who need help paying their utility bills have a chance to apply for assistance through the Office of Social Services, which has around $3 million to distribute this year. The money comes from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The... more »

• Sunday Journal: Great Flood of 2016, 10 years later Play Video

  July 26, 2026 10:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Aug. 13, 2016, more than half the state was left underwater after unprecedented rainfall caused waterways like the Amite and Comite rivers to surge and flood much of the Capital Area. Now, 10 years later, WBRZ's John Pastorek looks back on the flood that killed... more »

• St. George residents push back on lawsuit claiming their city was never formally declared Play Video

  July 25, 2026 10:45 PM

  ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish leaders have committed to improving communication at City Hall after conflicting statements were released involving a lawsuit over St. George's incorporation date. A design firm, LRK LLC, is suing after the city revamped its zoning ordinances earlier this year. The firm argues... more »

• Gwendolyn Miller, one of the first Black nurses at Baton Rouge General, has passed away at 90 Play Video

  July 24, 2026 8:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gwendolyn Miller, one of the first Black nurses to work at Baton Rouge General, passed away last week at 90 years old. Miller was part of a group of trailblazing nurses who worked on 4-South, the only floor at the time designated for Black patients and... more »

• Smalls Sliders opening new location in Hammond Play Video

  July 24, 2026 2:35 PM

  HAMMOND — A new Smalls Sliders location is coming to Tangipahoa Parish. Construction on the new location in Hammond along South West Railroad Avenue begins Monday, a spokesperson told WBRZ. The Hammond location will be the 19th Smalls location in Louisiana. more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System patient taken into custody after escaping facility Play Video

  July 24, 2026 11:05 AM

  JACKSON — A patient at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson has been taken into custody after escaping the facility and roaming the nearby area early Tuesday morning, East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis told the WBRZ Investigative Unit. The sheriff's office received a call about the... more »

• Boat catches fire in Patterson along Main Street, volunteer fire department says

  July 24, 2026 10:07 AM

  PATTERSON — A boat caught fire on Friday morning along Main Street in Patterson, fire officials told WBRZ. According to fire officials, the fire near Railroad Avenue was contained by 9 a.m. after crews worked to put it out starting around 8:20 a.m. Officials said the fire started... more »

• Tropical Storm Bertha departs, highest heat of the year ahead Play Video

  July 23, 2026 5:31 PM

  As Tropical Storm Bertha moves westward into Texas, wet and breezy conditions across the Baton Rouge Area will quickly taper off tonight. Heat will build rapidly starting Friday, setting us up for dangerous, triple-digit heat index values that will stretch well into next week. Through Friday: showers and winds... more »

• Dog rescued from burning duplex off Coursey Boulevard has died, St. George Fire spokesperson says Play Video

  July 23, 2026 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A dog rescued from a duplex that caught fire off Coursey Boulevard earlier this week has died, a St. George Fire Department spokesperson told WBRZ on Thursday. According to St. George Fire officials, crews responded to the fire along Weiner Creek Drive around 9:20 a.m. on... more »

• 79 people have been infected with cyclosporiasis in Louisiana this year, LDH says Play Video

  July 23, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As of Thursday, July 23, a total of 79 people have been infected with cyclosporiasis in Louisiana, up 11 cases from the Louisiana Department of Health's most recent update. Earlier this week, WBRZ reported that six people have been hospitalized since the start of this year's... more »

• Louisiana law now requires NIL agents to register, train and pass background checks Play Video

  July 22, 2026 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana has a new law that adds oversight for agents who represent high school and college athletes in name, image and likeness deals. Senate Bill 389 requires agents to register with the Louisiana Department of Justice, complete training and pass background checks. Agents who skip registration... more »

• Gov. Landry, state climatologist reassure residents, encourage preparedness ahead of tropical storm Play Video

  July 22, 2026 9:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and state climatologist Jay Grimes reassured Louisianians that they should see few effects from Tropical Storm Bertha, but encouraged preparedness regardless. Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish just minutes before Landry and Grimes took to the podium Wednesday afternoon, telling Louisiana residents... more »

• WBRZ's Stuff the Bus collects school supplies on both sides of the river for 2026-27 school year Play Video

  July 22, 2026 7:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The 2026-27 school year is almost here, and that means it's time to Stuff the Bus! Every year, WBRZ collects school supplies to help Capital Area teachers and parents get the school supplies their children need to succeed. WBRZ reporters and staff will be at... more »

• 'Remain vigilant at all times:' Boaters urge caution after Amite River triple boat crash Play Video

  July 20, 2026 5:50 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is still investigating a triple boat crash that sent four people to the hospital. Three people hurt in the crash were taken to the hospital by ambulance, while another was taken by Acadian Air Med. On Monday, people on... more »

• Louisiana DOTD repairs three bridges across the state to extend road life Play Video

  July 20, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development closed the La. Highway 16 bridge near Southside Junior High on Monday for repairs, with work expected to wrap up before the school year begins. According to inspectors, the wooden caps underneath the bridge were quickly deteriorating. Crews plan... more »

• Students prepare to return to the classrooms with the 11th Annual Back-to-School Expo Play Video

  July 20, 2026 2:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As August approaches, kids prepare to head back to the classroom with numerous back-to-school events planned throughout the parish. Metro Councilman Anthony Kenney joined WBRZ to discuss the 11th Annual Back to School Expo in District 2. The event will feature free school supplies, community... more »

• Bertha pulling away, breezy conditions & scattered showers remain Play Video

  July 19, 2026 11:06 AM

  Tropical Storm Bertha now has max sustained winds at 45 mph as it now moves inland in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas. For most of us, Bertha has not been that big of a deal. For inland areas, there has been a noticeable breeze and a few tropical showers but... more »