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• Millage tax increase among two propositions in Livingston Parish on Saturday's ballot Play Video

  November 12, 2025 11:35 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish voters will decide on whether to continue funding two Fire Protection Districts via their prospective millage taxes. Voters in Fire Protection District No. 5, which covers parts of Denham Springs, will consider adding 5 mills to the 10.14 mills they already pay. If approved, the... more »

• New study says Super Bowl LIX brought in $1.25 billion, supported 10,000 jobs statewide Play Video

  June 3, 2025 12:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Super Bowl LIX brought in $1.25 billion in revenue for the entire state of Louisiana, a new study released Tuesday by LSU economists says. The massive impact of the 11th New Orleans-hosted Super Bowl more than doubled the impact of the 2013 edition of the NFL... more »

• Police arrest suspect in killing of 80-year-old man sitting on Avenue E porch Play Video

  April 4, 2025 2:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police said they arrested a man on Friday for allegedly shooting and killing an 80-year-old man while he was sitting on his porch. Police said that they arrested Daniel Westley for the first-degree murder of 80-year-old James Williams. Williams was shot and killed... more »

• Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others Play Video

  November 7, 2024 7:14 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, voiding an order by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to throw out the deals, a government official said Wednesday. The official spoke on condition of... more »

• One displaced in Avenue G mobile home fire deemed total loss Play Video

  November 7, 2024 6:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A mobile home fire on Avenue G late Wednesday night displaced one person, fire officials said. Baton Rouge Fire responded to the fire at 11:32 p.m. and found a mobile home entirely engulfed in flames with its sole occupant safe outside. Firefighters said they could completely... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: Tips for beating morning grogginess Play Video

  July 9, 2024 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Seven to nine hours of sleep a night is recommended for adults. But sometimes you can get the right amount of sleep and still wake up feeling tired. If you get enough sleep but can't kick the morning grogginess, there may be a reason—something known as... more »

• Thursday's Health Report: Safety always comes first when handling, lighting fireworks Play Video

  July 4, 2024 5:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — From bottle rockets to aerial fireworks, Fourth of July fun can turn dangerous in an instant if the explosive devices aren't properly used. "We know that there's still way too many injuries and deaths associated with fireworks,” Alex Hoehn-Saric, the chair of the U.S. Consumer Product... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: Ahead of July 4, it's important to be aware of outdoor food prep, safety Play Video

  July 2, 2024 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Picnics can be great during summertime — especially with Independence Day just around the corner. But you need to make sure the heat does not spoil your food. It is important to pay attention to how much you are preparing, especially when it comes to burgers... more »

• WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi, Red White and Blues Festival expected to bring heavy crowds Play Video

  July 2, 2024 9:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi, the state's largest firework show, is a Fourth of July tradition for downtown Baton Rouge. According to Visit Baton Rouge, the event brings in around 10,000 people annually. However, they say that's not the only thing bringing in heavy crowds... more »

• National World War 2 Museum in New Orleans offering half-priced entry for Louisiana residents in July

  July 1, 2024 1:16 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is offering half-priced admission for Louisiana residents throughout July. For visitors to receive the Louisiana Residents Month discount, they must present a valid Louisiana state ID at the Museum's ticketing counter from July 1 to July 31,... more »

• Variety of Independence Day events planned across Greater Baton Rouge area through July 4 weekend Play Video

  June 27, 2024 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The capital region has no shortage of events ahead of the celebration of the nation's 248th birthday. Here's a list of the events leading up to Independence Day across multiple parishes, including WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4: East... more »

• Louisiana-based industrial manufacturer to invest $8 million in new Pointe Coupee plant Play Video

  June 13, 2024 5:22 PM

  NEW ROADS — A Louisiana-based geotechnical products manufacturer and distributor is investing $8 million into a new facility in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana Economic Development announced Thursday. The facility, which will add 25 jobs over the next 10 years, will be Industrial Fabrics' second facility in the state and... more »

• Louisianians a month away from permitless concealed carry Play Video

  June 3, 2024 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On July 4, Louisiana will become the 29th state to allow residents to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The new regulations , which were proposed by Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, during the second special session, let anyone over the age of 18 carry... more »

• Saints kicker Cody Parkey placed on injured reserve after one game

  October 12, 2021 2:00 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Less than a week after the Saints picked up free agent Cody Parkey, the kicker is going on injured reserve. Reports said Parkey injured his groin during pregame in Washington this past weekend. #Saints K Cody Parkey, who injured his groin pregame and tried... more »

• LSU's handling of scandals could make it 'difficult' for university to secure funding, lawmaker says

  April 6, 2021 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The second-ranking Republican in the House said lawmakers may consider requiring university officials to be terminated if they fail to report allegations of sexual assault. Tanner Magee, the speaker pro tempore, also said the Legislature will push LSU hard to improve its handling of the complaints... more »

• Agency will investigate former LSU president's claim that board intervened in athletics affairs

  March 19, 2021 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former LSU President F. King Alexander may have landed Louisiana's flagship university back under the microscope this week by alleging that the Board of Supervisors meddled in his duties during his tenure there, a revelation that came out as Alexander fights to keep his new job at... more »

• Joe Burrow's surgery successful, expected to make 'complete recovery'

  December 3, 2020 2:45 PM

  CINCINNATI - Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow underwent successful surgery this week after suffering a gruesome knee injury over a week ago. The Cincinnati Bengals announced Thursday that the Heisman winner's surgery went as planned, and the rookie is expected to make a full recovery. Burrow suffered a torn... more »

• LSU sports legend Skip Bertman expected to be released from hospital this weekend

  December 2, 2020 1:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Skip Bertman, LSU's former head baseball coach and athletic director, is in the hospital this week.will be heading back home soon after spending much of the past week in the hospital. Bertman is being treated for an infection but is said to be resting comfortably and... more »

• Shaq spotted at PMAC for LSU Basketball's home-opener

  November 30, 2020 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sports legend and former LSU Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal was spotted at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center as the Tigers host their first home game of the 2020 season. His son, Shareef O'Neal, is expected to play Monday night. Shaq was spotted in the bleachers shortly... more »

• Cincinnati steakhouse unveils crawfish-themed dish named after Joe Burrow

  January 21, 2020 7:04 PM

  CINCINNATI, OH - Football fans in Ohio are ready to welcome back LSU's all-time great quarterback Joe Burrow with open arms, and that excitement is manifesting in some unique ways. Burrow, an Ohio native, is expected to be the #1 overall pick when the Cincinnati Bengals kick off the... more »

• Dave Aranda gets standing ovation in first appearance as Baylor head coach

  January 20, 2020 3:30 PM

  WACO, TX - Former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda spoke at Baylor University for the first time since taking over as head coach of its football team. Just a week after his national championship win with LSU, Aranada got his first taste of life as Baylor head coach in... more »

• Ed Orgeron's high school shows their support for LSU

  January 13, 2020 3:06 PM

  GALLIANO - South Lafourche High School is showing their support for LSU on the field that Coach "O" once played on. Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office tweeted photos of hundreds of students and faculty forming the letter "O" in honor of high school alumnus Coach "O" while wearing their best... more »

• Coach Orgeron announces two new additions to LSU coaching staff

  February 7, 2017 7:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE- LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced the hiring of two new members of his coaching staff Tuesday. Tommie Robinson and Mickey Joseph, two coaches with strong reputations as recruiters have joined the Tigers. Robinson, who was recently named the Pac-12 Recruiter of the Year, comes to... more »

• Nine-year-old in ICU after being shot with pellet gun by cousin

  September 6, 2015 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - A 9-year-old boy is in the Intensive Care Unit after being shot with a pellet gun by his younger cousin. Anthony Gray was playing with his 7-year-old cousin Friday afternoon when they found a pellet gun that was left out by a family member. ... more »