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• Republic Services suspending recyclable collections to further assist with debris cleanup

  March 16, 2021 6:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish officials issued a Monday (March 15) notice informing citizens that Republic Services will be temporarily suspending recyclable collections. The suspension will last for one week; it begins Tuesday, March 16 and ends Monday, March 22. The purpose of the pause in... more »

• Winter storm Uri could affect your utility bill Play Video

  March 10, 2021 3:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The effects of winter storm Uri aren't over yet. Utility customers should be expecting higher than normal bills from February. The week of the record freeze, homes were working overtime to circulate heat. "Don't be surprised at larger kilowatt-hour usage," said David Latona with DEMCO. ... more »

• Officials file $360M complaint against Entergy over nuclear plant's power output

  March 3, 2021 1:51 PM

  PORT GIBSON - The Louisiana Public Service Commission, in conjunction with officials in New Orleans and Arkansas, has filed a multi-million-dollar complaint against Entergy over the output of its nuclear plant in Mississippi. The complaint alleges the Grand Gulf nuclear station in Port Gibson has been mismanaged for years,... more »

• Debris from winter storm causes clog in Ascension waterway Play Video

  March 1, 2021 9:16 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Debris in a creek running from the Amite River in Ascension Parish is blocking boat traffic on the waterway. "[It is] kinda aggravating. You buy a place to be on the river, and then you have to deal with this," said Rob Bergeron, who lives nearby.... more »

• Entergy apologizes for company's poor communication during recent winter storm

  February 25, 2021 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After enduring a historic ice storm that left thousands of Louisiana residents without lights or heat amid freezing temperatures, officials are looking into why the state's utility companies had such a difficult time restoring power in a timely and organized fashion. The Advocate reports that Entergy... more »

• Officials say many roads still icy, motorists urged to avoid driving if possible

  February 19, 2021 9:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - State officials urged motorists to avoid getting behind the wheel if possible on Friday (Feb. 19) morning, due to the high chance of encountering ice on certain major roadways. The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) issued a news release Friday morning, stating, "The Louisiana Department... more »

• DEMCO continuing to restore power Thursday morning, says 430 outages remain in EBR

  February 18, 2021 12:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday (Feb. 18) morning, DEMCO announced that it had restored power to over 11,000 meters and that 3,423 remain without electricity. The company reports that restoration efforts from Wednesday morning until Thursday at 10 a.m. are as follows: Ascension - 2 outages, down from... more »

• Central Fire Dept sends help to Shreveport area firefighters experiencing water problems

  February 18, 2021 11:00 AM

  CENTRAL - The winter storm is causing plumbing problems that are affecting how quickly some fire departments can respond to emergency situations. Determined to assist their colleagues, the Central Fire Department sent help to their counterparts in the Shreveport/Bossier City area upon learning they were experiencing water issues. ... more »

• Louisiana among numerous states reeling under harsh weather, massive outages Play Video

  February 18, 2021 7:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Though temperatures are no longer below freezing in Baton Rouge, thousands remain without power and dangerously cold temperatures continue to pose a threat. In East Baton Rouge Parish alone, nearly 10,000 are still awaiting power restoration as of Thursday (Feb. 18) morning at 6:15 a.m., according... more »

• Wednesday to bring warmer temps, power restoration to thousands Play Video

  February 17, 2021 6:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Weather experts say icy conditions in Baton Rouge will begin to thaw on Wednesday (Feb. 17) as temperatures, though still causing chilly 'sweater-weather,' start to rise. This is good news for the thousands of Louisianians who have braved freezing weather conditions without electricity in their homes... more »

• St. Francisville remains relatively quiet as residents follow winter storm advisories Play Video

  February 16, 2021 1:33 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - On the second morning of the 2021 winter storm, St. Francisville saw freezing temperatures around 19 degrees in addition to, according to WBRZ's Earl Phelps, light snowfall. Phelps described the area as 'bone-chillingly cold' yet peaceful on Tuesday (Feb. 16) morning. Positioned near Highway 61,... more »

• Ascension Parish awakens to a cold, blustery Tuesday morning Play Video

  February 16, 2021 10:25 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - Residents in Ascension Parish were under a curfew until 6 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 16) due to a winter storm that brought dangerously icy temperatures to the area. WBRZ's Rae'ven Jackson, reporting live from Ascension Parish on Tuesday, noted that as soon as the curfew was lifted,... more »

• Baton Rouge metro area could have power by tonight

  February 16, 2021 8:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of south Louisiana's residents are still without power as cold temperatures and icy conditions linger in the area. Entergy released updated restoration times at lunch Thursday: Baton Rouge South areas we expect the vast majority to be restored Thursday, February 18 by 5 p.m.:... more »

• EBR hotels, business that sell firewood in demand as locals attempt to stay warm, safe Play Video

  February 16, 2021 8:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday, Feb. 16 residents across the capital city woke up to a Fat Tuesday unlike any other. As the coldest Mardi Gras on record, many locals had no choice but to replace typical celebratory parades and parties with hopes that freezing temperatures would warm up... more »

• People seek hotels, firewood amid Monday night outages Play Video

  February 15, 2021 10:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Thousands of people are going to bed without power Monday night as temperatures dip lower and lower. To cope, many spent the day looking for firewood. Luckily, Joey Dupont was able to provide. “ The people we’re trying to help is the people without power. We’ll... more »

• Ascension Parish family grateful to be alive after ice-covered tree destroys house Play Video

  February 15, 2021 8:00 PM

  GONZALES- A family in Ascension Parish is grateful to be alive after an ice-encased tree uprooted and came crashing down on their house while they were inside. Amanda Good recalled the terrifying moments it unfolded. "At about 9 a.m., we were all in the house, and... more »

• Entergy abruptly cuts power to South Louisiana Tuesday night

  February 15, 2021 11:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Entergy pulled the plug on electricity to customers across its four-state service area late Tuesday in what the company said was a "forced" decision because of demand. Thousands of customers experienced a sudden power failure around 7 p.m. The power company said it had ended rolling... more »

• Several parishes enforcing curfews Monday night

  February 15, 2021 10:06 AM

  Several local parishes are enforcing curfews due to hazardous conditions brought on by Monday's winter storm. Read the full list of curfews below. We will update this list as more parishes make announcements. Ascension Parish - 9 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday Baker -... more »

• Livingston officials warn of downed trees, icy roads

  February 15, 2021 7:48 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Dangerous weather conditions due to freezing temperatures have resulted in the closure of River Road between Florida Boulevard and Government Drive due to multiple downed trees. In addition to this, the Denham Springs Police Department says Colyell Bridge and Amite River Bridge are passable as of... more »

• Atchafalaya Basin Bridge closed, additional major closures expected

  February 15, 2021 7:19 AM

  Freezing conditions have resulted in the closure of the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge on I-10 Eastbound and Westbound from mile marker 118 to 135, and this includes Iberville Parish, according to officials with The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). DOTD is reminding drivers that it is unsafe and... more »

• Freezing temps lead to icy roads, leave thousands without power in EBR Play Video

  February 15, 2021 6:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana finds itself in the grip of a winter storm, icy weather conditions have led to statewide closures and power outages. As of 8:48 a.m., Monday (Feb. 15), just over 24,000 are reportedly without power across the state. At the moment, the majority of... more »

• All interstates in the Baton Rouge area now fully open; check here for latest on road closures

  February 14, 2021 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All interstates in the Baton Rouge area are now fully opened as of Thursday afternoon. As of Thursday (Feb. 18) morning, the state started to gradually reopen I-10, I-12 and I-110 in the Baton Rouge area. Around 9:30 a.m., Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development... more »