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• Monday PM Forecast: Capital Area stuck in a sticky and stormy late-summer pattern Play Video

  September 7, 2026 5:55 PM

  Daily afternoon storms aren't going anywhere anytime soon. The Capital Area is locked in a typical late-summer pattern, with no cold fronts in sight to break up the heat and humidity. Tonight & Tomorrow: Following an afternoon of strong storms, skies will clear during the evening. Expect some sunshine... more »

• Jaguar Plaza residents react to officer-involved shooting Play Video

  September 7, 2026 2:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents at Jaguar Plaza, an apartment building off Harding Boulevard, said Sunday night's officer-involved shooting stemmed from a dispute between neighbors. According to BRPD Chief TJ Morse, officers were called to the complex after reports that a man was threatening people with a rifle just before... more »

• Southern University loses power as crews repair transformer, second outage in a week Play Video

  September 6, 2026 8:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Parts of Southern University lost power Sunday while crews repaired a transformer. A message sent out shortly after 6:45 p.m. said that internet and Wi-Fi on campus might also be affected by the intermittent outages. A spokesperson for the university said the outage is not affecting... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Summer Storms Return Through Labor Day

  September 6, 2026 8:20 AM

  Sunday will bring another round of hot, humid, and stormy weather across South Louisiana. Storms could produce heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds, while a possible cluster of storms late this afternoon or early this evening could bring another round of rain. Today and Tonight:... more »

• Tailgate on 2: LSU vs. Clemson: Krewe has its own tailgate firetruck! Play Video

  September 5, 2026 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As LSU football returned home on Saturday, one tailgate group near Alex Box Stadium made sure it stood out from the crowd. The group called KDST has been tailgating for more than 20 years, with one of their most talked-about setups being a firetruck a... more »

• Saturday AM forecast: Game Day in Baton Rouge! Play Video

  September 5, 2026 8:53 AM

  Saturday brings a hot and steamy setup to Baton Rouge, with both LSU and Southern hosting home games. The best chance for storms comes during the afternoon, including the tailgating hours, while conditions should gradually improve for the early-evening kickoffs. Football Forecast: If you're heading out... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Watching for storms as LSU and Southern prepare for home openers Play Video

  September 4, 2026 6:34 PM

  Following week one of high school football, Baton Rouge is gearing up for a big college football Saturday. Keep an eye on the skies, as storms could impact game day. While a full washout is not expected, outdoor tailgaters should remain weather-aware and seek shelter if lightning threatens. Tonight... more »

• Two area high schools reported fights this week, sending students to the hospital Play Video

  September 3, 2026 6:02 PM

  WATSON — Two fights at area high schools in the same week led to arrests and at least one student being sent to the hospital, even as national data shows school violence is on a decline. A viewer shared a fight video with WBRZ after a brawl at East... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: Tropical moisture moving in, watching commutes and weekend football Play Video

  September 3, 2026 3:52 PM

  Deep tropical moisture has its sights set on the Capital Area. While the rain is much needed, the timing could be inconvenient for daily commutes and a busy football weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: While late-day showers and thunderstorms might linger into the evening, they will gradually taper with time.... more »

• Two people wanted in Loranger shooting that hurt three Play Video

  September 2, 2026 6:11 PM

  LORANGER - Arrest warrants have been issued for two people allegedly involved in a May triple shooting that happened in a Loranger mobile home park. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Veronica Johnson, 50, and Jamarcus Johnson, 18, are both wanted for aggravated assault in the shooting that happened... more »

• AG prosecutor investigating city-parish corruption headed to work for local DA's office Play Video

  September 2, 2026 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An assistant attorney general who is investigating current and former East Baton Rouge Parish officials in a corruption probe has signed on to work at a local district attorney's office. Assistant AG Joseph LeBeau will be working as an assistant DA under 18th Judicial District Attorney... more »

• WBRZ airing LSU football special previewing start of Lane Kiffin era in Death Valley Play Video

  September 2, 2026 9:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU returns to Death Valley this Saturday! Head coach Lane Kiffin, since coming to LSU last year, has been building his team and staff in preparation for the 2026-27 season, which kicks off Saturday night with a home matchup against Clemson. LSU is ranked No.... more »

• Police stepping up security with LSU and Southern hosting home openers Saturday Play Video

  September 1, 2026 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With both LSU and Southern University hosting home football games this Saturday, law enforcement is stepping up its presence across the city. It is the first weekend of the season with both programs taking the field at the same time and police say they have been... more »

• Man accused of raping 94-year-old woman pleads not guilty by reason of insanity for previous assaults Play Video

  September 1, 2026 3:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who allegedly raped a 94-year-old woman and sexually assaulted a family member pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for previous rape charges on Tuesday. On April 1, following 22-year-old Jeremiah Taylor's arrest for raping an elderly woman outside her home, Taylor was indicted... more »

• 1 person hospitalized following stabbing along Old Hammond Highway Play Video

  September 1, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person is hurt after a stabbing along Old Hammond Highway on Tuesday. Officials told WBRZ that, before 1 p.m., one person was transported to a nearby hospital following a stabbing along Old Hammond Highway near the intersection with Lakemont Drive. Their condition is not... more »

• Fire hydrant tests stirred up sediment in Livingston Parish water lines, utility company says Play Video

  August 31, 2026 6:02 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - Some residents in Independence reported brown water flowing from their taps over the weekend. The water company points to recent fire hydrant tests as the cause. Residents told WBRZ, however, the water issues span decades. The Fourth Ward Water Association said the recent water discoloration impacted... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Uptick in storms as tropical mischief drifts across the northern Gulf Play Video

  August 31, 2026 4:29 PM

  Although a tropical depression (forecast to become Tropical Storm Edouard) is positioned just offshore, local impacts will remain minimal. Beyond increased coverage of afternoon storm activity on Tuesday, seasonable summer-like conditions will prevail throughout the remainder of the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Even with a tropical system spinning offshore,... more »

• Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall in southwest Louisiana, with winds topping 60 mph

  August 30, 2026 8:41 PM

  Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall around 2:20 p.m. CDT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Now that the storm is over land, a quick weakening is expected moving forward. Being a compact system, peak winds are tightly concentrated around the storm’s center. Consequently,... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Tropical development possible in the Gulf, local impact to stay minimal Play Video

  August 30, 2026 6:55 PM

  Occasional thunderstorms remain in the Storm Station forecast as a disturbance meanders through the northern Gulf. That system might acquire tropical characteristics, but local impacts will stay minimal regardless of development. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon showers will diminish quickly into Sunday night, leaving only a few remaining clouds overnight.... more »

• The official catering service for LSU Athletics prepares fans for tailgate season Play Video

  August 30, 2026 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Next Saturday is the home openers for both LSU and Southern football, bringing the return of TAILGATE on 2. To prepare, BRQ Seafood and Barbeque, the official catering service of LSU Athletics, joined WBRZ to discuss popular tailgate food items. BRQ provides all the services... more »

• Sunday AM forecast: Signals show a wetter pattern ahead Play Video

  August 30, 2026 8:32 AM

  Sunday will be the start of a much wetter pattern across south Louisiana. Showers and thunderstorms become more widespread today and continue through much of the work week. Today and Tonight: A few more showers and thunderstorms will develop today, with rain chances increasing through the... more »

• Airline Highway completely blocked following crash near Bluebonnet Boulevard and Coursey Boulevard

  August 29, 2026 4:20 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Crews with the St. George Fire Department are currently on the scene of a crash that left Airline Highway completely blocked at the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Coursey Boulevard. Drivers in the area should use caution and seek an alternate route. more »

• Saturday AM forecast: Weather Recipe. Hot, Humid, With a Sprinkle of Tropics Play Video

  August 29, 2026 8:13 AM

  The weekend will stay hot with limited rain chances across south Louisiana. A wetter pattern is expected to develop early next week, while the tropics remain something to watch. Today and Tonight: Saturday will be hot and mostly dry across south Louisiana, with only a few isolated... more »

• Trump signs proclamation pausing beef tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings

  August 28, 2026 5:54 PM

  SLAUGHTER — The Trump administration is allowing 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef into the country to bring down record prices for consumers. President Trump signed a proclamation that temporarily lowers tariffs on some foreign beef imports. The administration expects the beef to arrive in three 30-day shipments starting... more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to car fire at the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Perkins Road

  August 28, 2026 5:36 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a car fire at the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Perkins Road on Friday afternoon. The fire took place around 4 p.m. According to the department, there were no injuries. The cause of the fire remains unknown at... more »

• 1 person injured after car, train collide at La. 1 railroad crossing between Plaquemine, Addis Play Video

  August 28, 2026 6:40 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — One person was injured after their car was struck by a train at the railroad crossing at La. 1 between Plaquemine and Addis on Friday morning. The vehicle, traveling northbound, struck the train near the DOW Chemical plant in Iberville Parish. A West Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• Friday AM forecast: Friday Heat Builds Back In With Limited Storms Play Video

  August 28, 2026 5:13 AM

  Friday will be hot and mostly dry across the Capital Region, with only a few afternoon storms possible. Temperatures climb back into the lower 90s, while more widespread rain returns early next week. Today and Tonight: We’ll return to hotter weather across southeast Louisiana. Highs will... more »

• Alexandria airport expands ICE detention facilities as protesters push back Play Video

  August 27, 2026 11:16 PM

  ALEXANDRIA — Protesters gathered at the England Administration Center near Alexandria International Airport to push back against ICE deportations underway there. Multiple buses carried dozens of protesters to the site, with speakers calling out ICE deportation efforts actively taking place at the airport. The WBRZ Investigative Unit tracked... more »

• Lane Kiffin stars in newest Dr. Pepper 'Fansville' commercial

  August 27, 2026 12:29 PM

  FANSVILLE — Dr. Pepper released the latest edition of its popular "Fansville" commercial series, this time starring LSU head football Coach Lane Kiffin, who has been no stranger to the spotlight recently. In the commercial, the sheriff of Fansville, played by Oklahoma legend Brian Bosworth, pulls Kiffin over for... more »

• Father of Denham Springs 11-year-old battling cancer says she has months to live after tumor progresses Play Video

  August 27, 2026 11:44 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The father of a Denham Springs 11-year-old girl battling brain cancer says her tumor has progressed. Katie Tanton has between one and four months to live following the tumor's progression, her father, Austin Tanton, told WBRZ on Wednesday. The family's life was upended following her... more »

• 'Get out of that situation,' families facing homelessness plead for community's help Play Video

  August 26, 2026 6:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Evicted families in the capital area say their story shows just how easy it is to become homeless, and how difficult it is to rebuild a life. This comes as federal data reports the first reduction in homelessness in almost a decade. Last Friday evening, people... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Widespread rain and storms targeting the Thursday morning drive Play Video

  August 26, 2026 5:24 PM

  Thursday appears to start off soggy with widespread showers and thunderstorms moving in just in time for the morning drive. While the rain will benefit lawns and gardens and cool things off, plan for extra travel time on the roads early in the day. A standard summer pattern returns for... more »

• A Baton Rouge sports attorney breaks down what the SEC's new ban actually means Play Video

  August 26, 2026 4:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The SEC's decision to ban former professional athletes from returning to college athletics has sparked a legal debate that is now playing out in courts across the country. Attorney David Fleshman, with the Breazeale Sachse Law Firm, said the situation comes down to a fundamental question... more »

• WBRZ airing Southern University football special previewing Marshall Faulk era on The Bluff Play Video

  August 26, 2026 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE — It's almost game day for the Southern University Jaguars! The Jags are taking on Alabama State in the Birmingham Football Classic on Saturday at 2 p.m. Saturday's game also marks the beginning of the Marshall Faulk era. Faulk was hired as head football coach at... more »

• Bar owners say Baton Rouge's Third Street feels different at night after a police crackdown Play Video

  August 25, 2026 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police have increased their presence on Third Street following a series of late-night fights that drew attention from business owners and spread across social media. WBRZ first reported on the fights on Third Street, with video of at least one altercation going viral online. That attention... more »

• Eyewitness says he had never seen anything like the semi truck tipping on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Play Video

  August 25, 2026 4:59 PM

  LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN — High winds knocked a semi truck off its wheels on the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and an eyewitness who captured the moment on video says he's never seen anything like it. Jerry J. Hanna recorded the video from his car right behind the semi as it happened.... more »

• Marshall Faulk: Ckelby Givens will play on Saturday against Alabama State after being granted TRO Play Video

  August 25, 2026 7:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University football head coach Marshall Faulk said Tuesday that Ckelby Givens is coming back to play football for the Jaguars after being granted a temporary restraining order. Givens was announced as returning to the Jaguars last week. His return was initially put on hold due... more »

• Vermilion Parish residents to learn if SpaceX will build launch pad near Pecan Island Play Video

  August 24, 2026 8:26 PM

  PECAN ISLAND - Vermilion Parish residents will find out Tuesday if billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX will build its next launch pad around Pecan Island. Pecan Island residents say the area is one where neighbors live next door to nature. “It’s quiet, it’s quiet. You don’t have all the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Severe threat over for now, more storms ahead this week Play Video

  August 24, 2026 6:05 PM

  ALL CLEAR — the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms has ended for the Capital Area. Even so, there are more storm chances in the forecast, offering a cooldown every now and then. Tonight & Tomorrow: Following a round of afternoon thunderstorms, cloud cover will linger into the evening... more »

• Kentwood neighborhood residents say Entergy outages last longer than nearby areas Play Video

  August 24, 2026 5:47 PM

  KENTWOOD — Residents in a Kentwood neighborhood off Sheridan Church Road say power outages have become a recurring problem, sometimes lasting days. Nearly 7,000 Entergy customers lost power after Sunday's storms before crews restored service across Tangipahoa Parish. While power is back on in the neighborhood, residents say... more »

• Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for parts of the area; strong storms moving in Play Video

  August 24, 2026 11:37 AM

  UPDATE — 5:30 p.m. Monday: The threat of strong to severe thunderstorms has ended for the Capital Area. Even so, there are more storm chances in the forecast, offering a cooldown every now and then. Find the latest from the Storm Station HERE . ORIGINAL STORY: The National Weather... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Summer's not done, but gusty storms likely to bring cooling relief Play Video

  August 23, 2026 6:55 PM

  After weeks of intense heat, a pattern shift will bring some welcome relief. Though summer isn't quite done yet, a boost in storm activity will help take the edge off the heat. Tonight & Tomorrow: Sunday’s isolated thunderstorms will quickly fade during the evening. Expect mostly clear skies overnight,... more »

• Livingston Parish gets federal approval for $20 million Amite River dredging project Play Video

  August 21, 2026 5:50 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish received federal approval to move forward on a $20 million dredging project on the Amite River. Years of sediment buildup on the river's bottom and along its banks have made it harder for water to move out of the basin and left some boats grounded... more »

• Positively BR Episode 4: Game Day Fashion, Coffee and a Walk with nature Play Video

  August 21, 2026 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. — Football season is back, and in Louisiana, game day is about more than what happens between the whistles. For the fourth episode of Positively BR, we’re kicking off the season with a look at what to wear, where to explore and what to sip along... more »

• ESPN's College Gameday heading to Oxford for LSU-Ole Miss matchup Play Video

  August 21, 2026 10:54 AM

  OXFORD, Miss. — ESPN's College Gameday is heading to Oxford, Mississippi, for the LSU-Ole Miss matchup. LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin is returning to Oxford to face his former team during the Sept. 19 game. The Magnolia Bowl will be broadcast on WBRZ at 6:30 p.m. LSU... more »

• Friday AM forecast: More Storms Arrive Friday as Heat Meets a Changing Pattern Play Video

  August 21, 2026 5:18 AM

  The heat remains intense Friday, but the bigger change is on the radar. A developing upper-level trough and southward-moving boundary will help spark more thunderstorms across south Louisiana and Mississippi, with storms hopefully becoming more numerous than we've seen in recent days. Today and Tonight: Friday... more »

• NFL FLAG league set to launch in East Baton Rouge Parish, give youth a safer path Play Video

  August 20, 2026 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Local leaders have launched a new initiative pairing youth flag football with a strengthened public safety partnership across East Baton Rouge Parish, following 14 juvenile homicides in the parish this year. The announcement was made at a press conference at the Inspiration Center at Howell Park,... more »

• LSU football season kicks off in little over two weeks; Kiffin continues preparations for home opener Play Video

  August 20, 2026 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU's football season kicks off in less than three weeks with a Death Valley matchup against Clemson. Before the Sept. 5 season opener, head coach Lane Kiffin has spent the last several weeks preparing the team for his inaugural season in Baton Rouge. While Kiffin... more »

• Baton Rouge parents report EBR Schools buses repeatedly failing to pick up students Play Video

  August 19, 2026 7:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some Baton Rouge parents are concerned after the EBR Schools bus failed to pick up their students multiple times since the start of the school year, school leaders say they are working to get students to school. For the second time this week, Frances Young drove... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Beating the heat remains a daily challenge Play Video

  August 19, 2026 4:34 PM

  The heat just won’t quit. Summer marches onward with lows in the mid-to-upper 70s and scorching highs in the upper 90s. Rain might provide occasional relief, but it doesn’t dominate the forecast. Another Heat Advisory will be in effect area-wide from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday as the... more »

• Kat's Warsaw Bar and Grill closing its doors after 10 years in Springfield

  August 19, 2026 2:04 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield restaurant is closing its doors at the start of September. Kat's Warsaw Bar and Grill will permanently close on Sept. 1 after serving the Livingston Parish area for the last decade. "For the past 10 years, Kat’s Warsaw has been a place where friendships... more »

• Patterson Fire Chief: Pipeline flare near civic center is scheduled maintenance, nothing to be alarmed over

  August 19, 2026 1:57 PM

  PATTERSON — The fire chief in Patterson says that residents and travelers should not be alarmed when they see a controlled flare coming from a pipeline when passing near the Patterson Civic Center. The burn, Chief Scott Hutton says, will take place over the next few days during daylight... more »

• BRFD arrests man on arson charges after he allegedly lit pile of clothes on fire at Fairchild Street house

  August 19, 2026 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to clothes under a vacant home's carport. According to Baton Rouge Fire officials, 46-year-old Lorenza McCutcheon set fire to a pile of clothes under the carport of a home along Fairchild Street on Tuesday. Investigators say that McCutcheon... more »

• Woman arrested in Texas extradited to Louisiana on charges tied to 2023 check theft, forgery

  August 19, 2026 12:01 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A woman accused of stealing checks from a Livingston Parish hotel was arrested in Texas earlier this month and has since been extradited to Louisiana. Ebony Banks, 42, was arrested in Collin County, Texas, on Aug. 3. She was arrested on assault charges, as well as theft... more »

• Scotlandville High School student escorted off campus, arrested on BRPD warrant Play Video

  August 19, 2026 11:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Multiple agencies responded to Scotlandville High School to arrest a student on a Baton Rouge Police Department warrant Wednesday morning, officials told WBRZ. An East Baton Rouge Parish School System spokesperson told WBRZ that, around 9 a.m., East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies and BRPD officers... more »

• EBR deputies arrest woman accused of selling fentanyl to man who later overdosed Play Video

  August 19, 2026 8:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of selling drugs to a man who later overdosed has been arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies on murder charges. According to deputies, 27-year-old Austin Cruz overdosed on July 2. In Cruz's pocket, deputies found two suspected Xanax pills inside a... more »

• One person taken to hospital after crash along Hooper Road in Central; roadway briefly closed Play Video

  August 19, 2026 8:15 AM

  CENTRAL — A crash on Hooper Road in Central caused both lanes of traffic to be blocked Wednesday morning. According to a city alert system, the crash happened just east of Devall Road around 7 a.m. By 7:45 a.m., the crash was cleared... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: One week of intense heat down, and still more to come Play Video

  August 18, 2026 5:46 PM

  Late-afternoon thunderstorms will offer the only relief from the unrelenting heat. Even then, the heat does not disappear. Very warm mornings in the mid-to-upper 70s will give way to scorching afternoons in the upper 90s throughout the Storm Station 7-Day forecast. A Heat Advisory will be in effect for... more »

• Ad hoc judge denies AG's request to remove judge in Baton Rouge CATS corruption case Play Video

  August 18, 2026 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An ad hoc judge ruled against the Attorney General's office's request to recuse Judge Gail Horne Ray from the cases of Cleve Dunn and several others indicted on charges tied to a probe into alleged corruption at CATS. Former CATS Chief Administrative Officer Pearlina Thomas, Supreme... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Heat continues to stack up, storms offering occasional relief Play Video

  August 17, 2026 6:32 PM

  The heat shows no signs of letting up as the new workweek begins. Very warm mornings will continue to transition into scorching afternoons. There is a slightly better chance of catching a hit-or-miss thunderstorm, but that doesn’t mean the heat will disappear. A Heat Advisory will be in effect... more »

• Iberville Parish installs signs for two 2026 Louisiana title holders from the area Play Video

  August 17, 2026 6:14 PM

  SUNSHINE — Two women from Iberville Parish have been crowned state titleholders, and now there is a sign in East Iberville honoring both of them. Shelby Bordelon, a native of Sunshine, was crowned Miss Louisiana after competing against 30 young women in Monroe. The Southeastern Louisiana University graduate student... more »

• Two EBR school buses involved in crash on Nicholson Drive, no injuries reported

  August 17, 2026 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two East Baton Rouge Parish schools buses were involved in a crash on Nicholson Drive on Monday afternoon. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred when the bus clipped the mirror of another vehicle. No injuries were reported. "Students were on board one of the... more »

• 23rd JDC candidacy challenge to be heard in court on Tuesday Play Video

  August 17, 2026 5:48 PM

  CONVENT –A challenge to the candidacy of 23rd Judicial Court District Judge Steven C. Tureau will be heard in court on Tuesday. Robert J. Snyder, Jr. and Ruth W. Snyder, of Lutcher, filed a petition on Friday in the 23rd Judicial District Court, objecting to the candidacy of Tureau,... more »

• Louisiana ranks last in the country for nursing home care quality Play Video

  August 17, 2026 5:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana ranks last in the country for nursing home care quality, and, according to the Nursing Home Abuse Center database, no other state comes close. A Baton Rouge woman said her grandmother left a local nursing home in worse condition than when she arrived. Estelle... more »

• Jayden Daniels jerseys remain on sale at LSU despite cease-and-desist letter Play Video

  August 17, 2026 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A cease-and-desist letter sent to LSU by representatives for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is raising questions about the university's right to sell merchandise tied to his name and likeness. Daniels' representatives sent the letter last week, claiming LSU no longer has the right to use... more »

• Mrs. Louisiana heads to Las Vegas to represent state at Mrs. America Pageant Play Video

  August 17, 2026 2:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Next week is the Mrs. America Pageant in Las Vegas, and Mrs. Louisiana is competing for the 2026 crown. The pageant is at the Westgate Resort from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3. This year, Shamerick Simoneaux is representing Louisiana. Simoneaux currently holds the title of... more »

• Zachary Fire Department participates in the Food Fight to Feed Zachary Play Video

  August 17, 2026 1:46 PM

  ZACHARY —The Zachary Fire Department announced on Monday that it will be participating in the Food Fight to Feed Zachary. The project collects non-perishable food items to help fill the shelves at the Zachary Food Pantry. Those wanting to participate can drop off items at Station 81 located... more »