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• School bus driver ticketed for reckless operation after crash in Watson; some students report 'minor' pain

  September 5, 2023 6:02 PM

  WATSON - A bus driver was ticketed after crashing a school bus loaded with children in Livingston Parish on Tuesday. The crash was reported at the corner of Cane Market Road and LA 16 in the Watson area. The driver reportedly rear-ended a UPS truck that had stopped to... more »

• Fight between city workers led to dangerous shootout in Baker; 2 facing criminal charges Play Video

  August 28, 2023 6:26 PM

  BAKER - New details surfaced Thursday in a shootout that stemmed from an argument between workers at a city workshop in Baker. An arrest warrant obtained by WBRZ says the shooting started Monday after the accused aggressor, Trenton Brown, got into a fight at the public works building on... more »

• Governor assigns new boss to oversee Louisiana's unemployment system

  August 18, 2023 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has assigned a new leader over the Louisiana Workforce Commission, one month after the previous secretary announced they were leaving the job . Read the statement for the governor's office below. According to data released today by the Louisiana Workforce Commission... more »

• Plastics manufacturer developing $750M facility in Ascension Parish Play Video

  February 16, 2022 1:43 PM

  GEISMAR - Plant-based plastics maker Origin Materials announced plans to invest at least $750 million into a new manufacturing facility in Ascension Parish. The company said it expects the development, slated for the 150-acre Parks Geismar site, to result in more than 1,000 new direct and indirect jobs. The... more »

• More than a dozen film projects in Louisiana could be impacted by potential industry strike Play Video

  October 8, 2021 11:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The lights could soon go dark on film sets across the state, with tens of thousands of entertainment industry workers nationwide supporting a potential work stoppage over on-set conditions. "I would say wages, benefits, turnaround, just quality of life issues," said Cory Parker, a business agent... more »

• EBR 'having conversations' about COVID mitigation measures for its employees: No mandatory vaccine yet

  July 30, 2021 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City-parish officials are reviewing health data and are weighing options for employees' wellbeing amid the latest surge in coronavirus cases in Louisiana. An East Baton Rouge Parish government spokesperson said Friday, officials are talking about measures to slow the spread while workers are on duty. ... more »

• Crewmembers last radioed Coast Guard from aboard overturned lift boat Tuesday night

  April 15, 2021 4:38 PM

  GRAND ISLE - It's been two days since search and rescue crews last heard from the missing crewmembers of a capsized lift boat in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Thursday. The Coast Guard said it had searched over 6,000 square miles in the Gulf, a search radius about... more »

• Metro council backs Exxon's tax break, pushing company closer to massive refinery upgrades in Baton Rouge

  February 24, 2021 6:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a tax exemption for ExxonMobil, paving the way for a potential overhaul of its Baton Rouge refinery. The metro council vote, which happened at Wednesday's meeting, was the last hurdle for Exxon to get its ITEP status. The item... more »

• 'Trash' workers sign meant in jest but points to stress level of many workers

  September 24, 2020 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A restaurant manager said a sign chastising employees who did not show up for their shift was meant as a joke to help disgruntled customers understand why food orders were taking so long. “Please be patient with us today. There will be a wait. Most of... more »

• 87,000 unemployed workers likely won't qualify for federal aid, governor says Play Video

  August 18, 2020 9:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 10 days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend federal unemployment assistance at a rate of $300 per week, roughly 87,000 Louisiana workers don't stand to qualify. After being approved for the assistance, Louisiana expects to have its first batch of funds in... more »

• Crews starting inspections on Mississippi River Bridge next week

  June 18, 2020 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers can expect to see inspectors on the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge for the next several weeks. DOTD announced Thursday that it will conduct inspections on the bridge starting Monday, June 22 and into early August. The inspections usually take place once every two years. ... more »

• Baton Rouge's downtown library hosts soft opening Friday morning Play Video

  June 17, 2020 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a chaotic two-year stretch rife with construction issues and legal battles , the River Center Branch Library in downtown is nearly ready for its first visitors. On Wednesday, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system shared photos of the finished interior at its newest location... more »

• Hospitals celebrate National Nurses Week Play Video

  May 6, 2020 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - National Nurses Week 2020 kicks off Wednesday, and hospitals around the country are celebrating those on the front lines. Lately, people have been talking about and celebrating nurses and health care workers every day. Wednesday at Baton Rouge General, nurses were celebrated with chocolate as hundreds... more »

• Expect nightly ramp closures at Highland Rd. as work continues on I-10 widening project

  April 1, 2020 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Drivers will not be able to get onto I-10 from Highland Road during overnight hours as crews work on the overpass there. DOTD says the on and off ramps from Highland onto the interstate will be closed each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.. The... more »

• New Orleans officials plan to implode Hard Rock Hotel

  January 17, 2020 5:53 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - City officials announced Friday they plan to implode what remains of the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in March, according to WWL-TV. New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Timothy McConnell told reporters Friday the city believes imploding the structure is the safest option. The previous plan from the... more »

• Contractors already unemployed at Georgia-Pacific Play Video

  January 14, 2019 12:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE- When Georgia-Pacific announced layoffs last week, officials said employees would be released in March, but contractors say they have already been let go. A contract worker told WBRZ that he and his fellow employees were shocked when they were told to pack up and leave with no-warning.... more »

• Four workers remain in critical condition after Exxon fire Play Video

  November 23, 2016 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Four workers burned during a fire at Exxon refinery Tuesday remain in critical condition at the Baton Rouge General Burn Unit. Exxon is mum on what caused the fire. A watchdog group over the petro chemical industry is blasting Exxon tonight. That group is making bold claims saying... more »

• Hiring event for flood victims in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes

  October 18, 2016 4:09 PM

  The Louisiana Workforce Commission will be hosting a hiring event to employ workers who were displaced by the August flood. Workers will be able to apply for Tangipahoa and Livingston parish debris removal services as well as other cleanup opportunities in the area. In order to qualify for... more »

• Facebook launches new business version called Workplace

  October 10, 2016 2:31 PM

  Facebook has created a separate version of the social media site specifically used to connect workers of companies and organizations during their workday. Workplace is ad-free and not connected to users' existing Facebook accounts. Businesses can sign up as an organization and pay a monthly fee based on the... more »

• UPS to hire 95,000 jobs for holiday shopping season

  September 15, 2016 12:14 PM

  UPS plans to hire more than 90,000 workers for the holiday shopping season. The company announced that 95,000 workers will be hired for temporary jobs. Last year, the company hired 93,000 workers for the holiday season. A company spokesman said that the company is seeking package handlers along with drivers... more »

• Holden: City-Parish workers should report to work Wednesday

  August 16, 2016 10:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All City-Parish employees should report to work Wednesday, according to Mayor-President Kip Holden Saturday. In a tweet shared Tuesday night on Baton Rouge's official Twitter account, Holden said employees will resume work at city offices and return to normal operating hours. Any city-parish employee who... more »

• Red Cross gives safety tips after storms

  May 20, 2016 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Red Cross disaster workers across south Louisiana are assisting residents whose homes have been damaged by Thursday night’s storms. Disaster workers are also coordinating with parish officials and emergency management leaders to assist in the recovery efforts. Residents in need of assistance because of storm-related damage, can call... more »

• Intrusive alligator moves into home under construction Play Video

  April 28, 2016 12:07 AM

  STERLINGTON - Workers were in for a big surprise, when they found a huge alligator in a new home under construction. David Bradford found the reptile in the living room. "Never, never in a house, never. I've never seen one that big..and in a matter of fact, in a house... more »

• Man arrested, accused of cursing at store workers

  January 26, 2016 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies arrested a man who investigators said was yelling and cursing at workers at a Baton Rouge Walmart. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office charged 30-year-old Kenneth Bradley with disturbing the peace and entering after being forbidden after his arrest Monday. Deputies said they... more »

• Continued preps happening for inauguration day

  January 8, 2016 7:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Workers were getting prepared for the inauguration of governor-elect John Bel Edwards, all day Friday. Truck loads of magnolia trees and plants were being placed outside the capitol as well as inside, for the big day. Nearly 3,000 seats will be placed to accommodate guests. There will... more »

• Volunteers to work at the USS KIDD all weekend Play Video

  October 23, 2015 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - About 30 volunteers, including veterans from across the country are giving their time for four days to putting in maintenance work on the USS KIDD. It's all a part of Fall Field Days that has been happening every year at the Kidd since 1996. Workers... more »

• Civil service commissioner says state worker are "taken for granted" Play Video

  October 5, 2015 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Civil Service Commissioner Pete Fremin said he's "very disappointed" that more than 35,000 rank-and-file state workers didn't get their yearly pay raise. "This is the fourth or fifth year it's happened," said Fremin. Every year Louisiana workers get graded on how hard they work. If they... more »