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• Iberville Parish government launches Bayou Paul Restoration Project to lower flood risks in the area Play Video

  December 5, 2025 1:46 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Government launched a major waterway channel cleaning project in East Iberville on Friday to increase drainage efficiency and lower flood risks. The "Bayou Paul Restoration Project" will restore a natural channel in the Spanish Lake Basin that has been abandoned for decades, improving drainage... more »

• Denham Springs man killed in Livingston Parish crash

  November 29, 2025 10:13 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man was killed in a Friday afternoon crash on LA 1019 near Amite Church Road in Livingston Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 4 p.m. and resulted in the death of 55-year-old John Cason of Denham Springs. According to... more »

• Deputies arrest 17-year-old Bayou Vista stabbing suspect Play Video

  November 28, 2025 1:23 PM

  ST. MARY - Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Thursday on Cane Road in Bayou Vista. According to the sheriff's office, the victim of the stabbing told detectives that a 17-year-old girl arrived at the house... more »

• Funeral held for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes in Brusly Play Video

  November 28, 2025 11:32 AM

  BRUSLY - The funeral for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes took place on Friday at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly. Cazes served five terms as the chief law enforcement officer for West Baton Rouge Parish and worked at the local sheriff's office... more »

• St. George Catholic Church mourns the loss of Father Nutan after sudden death in India Play Video

  November 22, 2025 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - St. George Catholic Church mourned the loss of Father Nutan on Saturday after he passed away while visiting his family in India. Father Nutan served the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in several parishes, including Our Lady of Mercy Church, and was the Parochial... more »

• Gonzales bar owner arrested after shooting left two injured Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:57 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the owner of a Gonzales bar after a previous shooting left two people injured, deputies said Friday. Joshua Johnson, 48, owner of the Pelican Pub on La. 44, was arrested and booked on unlawful sales to a person under 21 and... more »

• Bayou Manchac flood mitigation project receives $30 million in state funding Play Video

  November 21, 2025 10:04 AM

  GONZALES - The Bayou Manchac flood mitigation project received $30 million in state funding after the Iberville Parish Council passed a resolution to include the City of St. George in the intergovernmental agreement between multiple parishes. The project, a combined effort between Iberville, Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes,... more »

• Wildlife agents find suspected cocaine in vehicle on levee; matter referred to federal prosecutors Play Video

  November 18, 2025 5:33 PM

  CONVENT — State wildlife officials said Tuesday they had arrested a person on drug charges after a stop along the Mississippi River levee in St. James Parish. The name of the person was not released. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents say they were on patrol last Friday... more »

• Mayor-President Edwards says city layoffs started in his office; four employees let go Monday Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards said government layoffs due to the city-parish budget crisis started in his office on Monday. Edwards said four of his employees were laid off, "unfortunately, the first of many who will be affected, not only in my office but across our government." ... more »

• Escaped Berwick inmates captured after escaping from Berwick Police Department Jail Play Video

  November 15, 2025 11:40 AM

  BERWICK - Two inmate escapees are back in custody on Saturday after escaping from the Berwick Police Department Jail on Wednesday, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office learned on Nov. 12 that Cecil Stratton, 46, and Brandon Brunet, 22, escaped during a lockdown procedure... more »

• Livingston library board must attend lessons on how to comply with state's open meetings law Play Video

  October 29, 2025 2:28 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Members of the Livingston Parish Library Board must take lessons on how to conduct open meetings after settling a lawsuit filed by the Louisiana attorney general's office. Board members on Tuesday accepted a settlement ending the dispute. No fines were assessed. The attorney general's office sued... more »

• Assumption Parish man arrested for hitting woman with microwave during argument Play Video

  October 24, 2025 9:41 AM

  BELLE ROSE - An Assumption Parish man was arrested for felony battery charges after striking a woman with a microwave during an argument. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a domestic situation on Wednesday, where a woman claimed that she and Michael Jones Jr., 36, got into... more »

• Mayor-President's office continues lighting revamp with 400 new street lights in Scotlandville Play Video

  September 25, 2025 7:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The mayor-president's office says it has installed more than 400 new street lamps in Scotlandville as the administration continues its plans to enhance "safety and livability through improved street lighting across East Baton Rouge Parish." On Wednesday, Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office said that it installed 407... more »

• Scott Perrilloux not seeking sixth term after three decades as Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa's DA Play Video

  September 16, 2025 11:02 AM

  AMITE — Longtime District Attorney Scott Perrilloux said Tuesday he would not seek re-election next fall, ending a 30-year tenure as the chief prosecutor in Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes. Perrilloux is currently serving his fifth term as 21st District Attorney, which ends on the second Sunday of... more »

• Deputies identify man found shot dead in crashed car in Amite Play Video

  August 11, 2025 11:13 AM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are investigating a body found in a vehicle near Amite over the weekend. Deputies received a call about a vehicle crash on Bennett Road early Sunday morning. When authorities arrived, they found a car with a man inside who had been shot to death.... more »

• Iberville Parish students return to the classroom with new programs, increased security Play Video

  August 11, 2025 9:03 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — Schools in Iberville Parish welcomed students back to the classroom Monday morning. Technology is enhancing all aspects of students' lives this school year, especially at East Iberville Elementary and High School. "We have our seventh and eighth-grade STAR Academy, which is a project-based learning that... more »

• Former Golden Meadow Police Chief in jail after allegedly deleting 12 years worth of department files Play Video

  August 8, 2025 6:36 AM

  GOLDEN MEADOW — Former Golden Meadow Police Chief Troy Dufrene is in jail after he was accused of deleting the department's files. The Attorney General's office said that he wiped out more than 12 years of records after losing his election bid. Dufrene turned himself over to the... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish residents experience low water pressure as crews repair water main

  August 7, 2025 12:00 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Water pressure along three West Baton Rouge Parish roads dipped Thursday as crews worked to repair a water main leak. Residents on Kahns Road, Parkway Drive and Plantation Road will experience low water pressure throughout the day as repairs are done, officials said. ... more »

• Woman's Hospital offering 3D mammograms across capital region starting next week Play Video

  August 1, 2025 1:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Woman's Hospital is offering 3D mammograms at locations across the capital region starting next week. The Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach wants to make the service more accessible, a release said. A physician’s order is required for the mammograms, and appointments are strongly encouraged at... more »

• One person killed in Lafourche Parish helicopter crash Play Video

  July 23, 2025 11:53 AM

  THIBODAUX - The pilot of a helicopter was killed Wednesday morning after their aircraft hit a power line and went down in a Thibodaux field, law enforcement said. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said the helicopter, which was dusting crops, crashed around 6:40 a.m. in a sugar cane field... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies investigating vehicle theft in Independence area Play Video

  July 17, 2025 6:10 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - Deputies are looking to identify a man they believe stole a vehicle in the Independence area. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said a black GMC Sierra Denali edition with the " Z40 7891” plate was stolen from a home in the 54000 block of North Railroad Avenue.... more »

• Permit revoked by parish after investment property plans approved by commission Play Video

  June 6, 2025 4:50 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - It's an expensive he said she said scenario that has left a parish government feeling deceived and a couple of property owners who want to be made whole. The Iberville Parish Planning Commission gave the green light to a couple with hopes of turning an empty lot... more »

• Trump appoints former East Baton Rouge Parish prosecutor Kurt Wall to serve as US Attorney Play Video

  May 8, 2025 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — President Donald Trump has nominated former East Baton Rouge Parish prosecutor Kurt Wall to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Middle District of Louisiana. Wall, who currently serves as the Second Vice President of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association, will succeed Ronald C. Gathe... more »

• Voters across capital region take up several tax renewals to fund municipal services - see results

  May 3, 2025 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Voters across multiple capital region parishes voted on several tax renewals to fund municipal services at the ballot box Saturday, according to complete but unofficial results. In Ascension Parish, the Belle Maison and Belle Savanne subdivisions voted for a permanent 15-mill property tax to pay for... more »

• East Ascension holds annual Pond Jump for seniors' last day Play Video

  May 1, 2025 1:47 PM

  GONZALES - East Ascension High School hosted its annual Pond Jump to celebrate the senior high schoolers' last day on campus. Soon-to-be grads jumped into the pond on the school's campus to celebrate finishing another chapter in their academic careers. Congrats, grads, from WBRZ! more »

• Deputies warn of mudflat after several boaters stranded at mouth of Amite River Play Video

  April 29, 2025 12:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Several boats have been stranded at the mouth of the Amite River where it empties into Lake Maurepas because of an unnavigable mudflat, Livingston Parish deputies said. According to deputies, the passage that boaters must use in the area is marked by red and green navigation signs.... more »

• Deputies: Drive-by shooting in Robert was allegedly orchestrated by Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate Play Video

  April 24, 2025 6:27 PM

  ROBERT — A March drive-by shooting in Robert that riddled a house and car with bullets was allegedly ordered by a Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate. In total, five people were arrested in the shooting investigators say was orchestrated by 21-year-old Larry Turner Jr. while he was still in jail.... more »

• Legislator proposes bill that would separate Central parks from BREC Play Video

  April 22, 2025 6:46 PM

  CENTRAL — A bill proposed during the 2025 legislative session would see the city of Central break from BREC and manage its own parks. Rep. Lauren Ventrella's proposal — HB 649 — would create the Central Recreation District as a governing body distinct from BREC and East Baton Rouge... more »

• St. Helena Parish Jail inmate found dead in cell Play Video

  April 19, 2025 2:01 PM

  GREENSBURG — A 40-year-old St. Helena Parish inmate was found dead in his cell early Saturday morning. Deputies said the man was found dead at the St. Helena Parish Jail shortly after midnight. While an investigation is underway into his death, they said it appears to have been a... more »

• Kyren Lacy's agent releases statement criticizing NFL, Louisiana State Police after WR's suicide Play Video

  April 18, 2025 4:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Kyren Lacy's agent issued a statement on Friday criticizing the NFL and Louisiana State Police following the wide receiver's suicide on Sunday. Lacy faced negligent homicide and hit-and-run charges in December 2024 following the death of Herman Hall, a 78-year-old man who died in a head-on... more »

• Two Winn Parish murder suspects arrested after stolen vehicle spotted in Morgan City

  April 15, 2025 4:30 PM

  MORGAN CITY - Two people suspected in a Winn Parish murder were arrested after cameras identified a stolen vehicle in Morgan City. Officials say a recently installed camera system notified the department that a stolen vehicle from Winn Parish was in the area on April 9. The next night,... more »

• Candlelight vigil being held in honor of dog shot, left to die on side of St. Mary Parish road

  April 9, 2025 1:58 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A vigil is being held Wednesday in remembrance of a dog who was shot multiple times, chained to a tree and ultimately died last month. The candlelight vigil for Olive, who was found full of bullet holes tied up along a remote dirt road in St.... more »

• State approves parish plan to cover red dust plaguing residents for years Play Video

  April 8, 2025 5:42 PM

  GONZALES - The state has approved the partial closure plan submitted by Ascension Parish and LALumina, and work has begun to cap a red dust issue that's plagued residents in the area for several years. While Ascension Parish does not take ownership or responsibility for the partial closure of... more »

• Iberville Parish Schools hosting job fair for prospective teachers, bus drivers, other school jobs

  April 8, 2025 1:03 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — On Wednesday, the Iberville Parish School District is hosting a district-wide job fair. The job fair will allow prospective employees to apply as teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, custodians and other jobs in the district. The fair is at the Carl F. Grant Civic Center in Plaquemine.... more »

• West Feliciana Parish teen starts organization providing accessible Narcan to combat overdoses Play Video

  April 7, 2025 6:36 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - A teenager in West Feliciana Parish is taking the battle against opioid addiction into her own hands. Leila Ramos, a 16-year-old senior at West Feliciana High School, is looking to make an impact in her community by making Narcan, an anti-opioid overdose drug, more readily available.... more »

• EBR Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control Board wants to cooperate with city-parish on Thrive! plan Play Video

  April 7, 2025 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Members of the East Baton Rouge Mosquito Abatement and Rodent Control met Monday morning to discuss giving up revenue to fund city-parish programs. This comes after a proposal — Thrive! East Baton Rouge — was pitched by Mayor-President Sid Edwards to redirect tax dollars from various... more »

• Man accused of killing parents in Amite arrested in California Play Video

  April 4, 2025 6:12 PM

  AMITE — A man accused of murdering his parents was taken into custody in Los Angeles County, California on Friday night, according to Tangipahoa deputies. Joshua Brocato, 34, faces two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of his parents, 66-year-old Priscilla Brocato and 75-year-old Marc Brocato. Deputies... more »

• Massive sinkhole opens in backyard, property owner concerned there's no solution Play Video

  April 4, 2025 5:29 PM

  BAKER - A concrete-lined canal is failing and swallowing up one man's property. For over two decades, Mr. James has been watching his yard wash away. "I'm doomed," he said. He lives off of Magnolia Drive in Baker and his property backs up to Baker Canal. He moved... more »

• Expect heavy traffic this weekend as the Rock the Country Festival comes to Livingston Play Video

  April 2, 2025 5:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Officials said Wednesday that residents and commuters can expect heavy amounts of traffic during the Rock the Country Festival in Livingston this weekend. Officials warned attendees about the potential heavy traffic as crews arrived to set up for the Friday and Saturday event at the Livingston Fairgrounds.... more »

• Mississippi man wanted for allegedly stealing mail, cashing checks in Livingston Parish Play Video

  March 28, 2025 7:01 PM

  WALKER — Deputies are searching for a Mississippi man wanted for allegedly stealing mail and cashing thousands of dollars in checks at multiple banks in Walker. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is working to locate Jonathan Wesley Robertson for allegedly washing checks and cashing in approximately $18,000 at local... more »

• 'Monster' alligator done 'terrorizing' residents in Livingston Parish

  March 27, 2025 4:19 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish residents can now roam free after a baby alligator was taken off the streets Thursday afternoon. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office apprehended the "monster" of an alligator roaming around a neighborhood. "All good now. Put up a fight," a Facebook post said, paired with... more »

• Registration still open for women's and girls' self-defense classes in Tangipahoa Parish

  March 26, 2025 3:19 PM

  HAMMOND — Women and girls throughout Tangipahoa Parish can still learn self-defense techniques at classes held in the next several months. The Crimestoppers of Tangipahoa, alongside DiBenedetto's Karate Jiu-Jitsu, began hosting classes in January for women and girls over the age of 12 to strengthen their self-defense techniques. ... more »

• Dozens of employers will be in Plaquemine for annual job fair on Wednesday

  March 25, 2025 1:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — On Wednesday, job seekers can meet with nearly 90 employers at the annual Career Expo and Job Fair in Plaquemine. The Geaux Jobs Center partners with the Iberville Parish and West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce to host the annual Career Expo and Job Fair, which brings... more »

• Deputies: Suspected Tangipahoa gunman among two people killed in shooting that also left teen injured Play Video

  March 20, 2025 3:17 PM

  TANGIPAHOA — Tangipahoa Parish deputies said Thursday that the suspected gunman was among two people killed in a Wednesday evening shooting that also left a teenager injured. Deputies said 18-year-old Jayvelyn Smith was the suspected shooter who fatally shot 25-year-old Genesis Kelly. A 16-year-old was also hospitalized during the... more »

• Amite Oyster Festival Parade rescheduled a day early due to Saturday's weather Play Video

  March 13, 2025 2:11 PM

  AMITE — The Amite Oyster Festival Parade has been rescheduled a day earlier than originally planned due to Saturday's inclement weather forecast. The parade will now roll on Friday at 5:30 p.m. along the same route as the originally scheduled Saturday morning parade. The parade's participants will line up... more »

• Fire during construction prompts inmate evacuation at Tangipahoa Jail; population secure and safe Play Video

  March 13, 2025 12:23 PM

  AMITE - Officials said a fire at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail prompted an inmate evacuation Thursday morning. The fire started due to construction on one of the campus buildings. No one was injured and the affected areas were evacuated while the building was aired out and evaluated. As of... more »

• Man accused of 2023 Baton Rouge shooting booked on murder charges after arrest in Concordia Parish Play Video

  March 7, 2025 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of murdering two people on Mission Drive was arrested more than two years after the killings. Keante Burton, 26, is accused of the first-degree murders of Rajanee Williams, 21, and Dejonte Williams, 18, in January 2023. According to Baton Rouge Police, the... more »

• Man pleads guilty to 2021 assault in Ascension Parish; sentenced to 22 years Play Video

  March 6, 2025 1:54 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A man pleaded guilty to a 2021 sexual assault in Ascension Parish and was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on Thursday. Zachary Hendricks, 31, pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree battery for the December 2021 assault in Darrow. He was initially being charged... more »

• Firefighters put out house fire on Walker North Road in Livingston Parish; dogs, cat killed in blaze Play Video

  March 6, 2025 12:09 PM

  WALKER — Firefighters put out a house fire on Walker North Road on Thursday morning. Livingston Parish Fire and other first responders arrived around 10:20 a.m. to find the home engulfed in flames. The fire was put out within the hour, fire officials said. Nobody was home during... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Library hosts public informational meetings on millage, future of library Play Video

  March 5, 2025 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is hosting public informational meetings on the library system and its future as the mayor-president's plan to reallocate funds away from the library to other services. The meetings take place on these following days and at these locations: Main... more »

• Former Husser Volunteer Fire Department chief, president dies

  March 5, 2025 1:56 PM

  HUSSER — Former Husser Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Bailey has died, the department announced. Bailey died Tuesday around 4 p.m. He was 69. "He's touched a lot of lives," Vernon said. "Mine included." According to a Facebook post announcing his death, Bailey joined the department as... more »

• DOTD, Ascension Parish officials hosting March public meeting for La. 73 construction projects

  February 27, 2025 5:34 PM

  GEISMAR — Officials with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Ascension Parish will host a public meeting in March to discuss plans for La. 73. The two projects propose a new roundabout along La. 73 connecting the Bluff Road Overpass, and new U-turns on La. 73 at the I-10... more »

• St. Mary Parish Schools transitioning to cashless bookkeeping after employee allegedly stole $205,000

  February 26, 2025 3:19 PM

  CENTERVILLE — The St. Mary Parish School Board has begun transitioning its bookkeeping to become cashless after a former school board employee allegedly stole $205,000 from a Patterson High School bank account, a state audit of the school system shows. The audit says the school board has changed its... more »

• Man accused of masquerading as priest, cyberstalking nun arrested Play Video

  February 24, 2025 4:44 PM

  OPELOUSAS — St. Landry Parish deputies arrested a man accused of posing as a priest and sending a nun lewd and vulgar messages. Deputies said that John William Modler Jr., 57, was arrested more than six years after a nun at a St. Landry Parish church began receiving vulgar... more »

• Group of Baton Rouge pastors say the entire parish should not be voting on library funding reallocation Play Video

  February 20, 2025 9:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A group of south Baton Rouge pastors said that the city-parish should not be voting on a motion that would move a portion of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library System’s budget to a general fund for use by police and other programs. The Prophetic Voices... more »

• DOTD announces $3.8 million construction project in Iberia Parish; crews set to begin Monday Play Video

  February 19, 2025 5:55 PM

  NEW IBERIA — The state Department of Transportation and Development will start working on a $3.8 million infrastructure project along U.S. 90. Starting Monday, officials will apply asphalt and guard rails to the stretch of U.S. 90 running from La. 83 to La. 85. Alternating lane closures will... more »

• Taxpayers footing the bill in part of Metro Councilmember's personal legal dispute Play Video

  February 19, 2025 12:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For several weeks at the end of 2021 and into 2022, the city of Baton Rouge hired outside counsel for a case involving Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn's personal business surrounding a pool cabana at his Baton Rouge home. Law firm Taylor Porter sent an... more »

• Man accused of child pornography charges extradited to Livingston after New Mexico arrest Play Video

  February 13, 2025 1:01 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man accused of soliciting a minor and possessing child pornography was extradited to Louisiana after being arrested in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Kyle Hatch, 38, was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on Thursday after he was arrested by Los Alamos Police previously. Deputies... more »

• Multi-million dollar industrial facility aims to bring jobs to Ascension Parish Play Video

  February 12, 2025 12:56 PM

  GONZALES — A new $69 million facility for John H. Carter Co. in Gonzales will bring 175 new jobs to Ascension Parish. The City of Gonzales says that the new 285,000 square-foot warehouse will be built along South Burnside Avenue between I-10 and La. 30. The city says it... more »

• Woman accused of giving teenager a gun to hide after police pursuit arrested Play Video

  February 11, 2025 12:05 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A woman accused of handing off a bag with a high-powered rifle inside to a teenager for him to get rid of it after a January police pursuit has been arrested, an Assumption Sheriff's Office news release said. The Jan. 14 pursuit began with an attempted traffic... more »

• Mayor-President Edwards, East Baton Rouge Parish officials announce two crime initiatives Play Video

  February 10, 2025 10:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sid Edwards and other city-parish officials on Tuesday announced a pair of new anti-crime initiatives they say will make East Baton Rouge Parish safer. The first initiative is the implementation of a law passed last year that would allow retired police officers to return to... more »

• Suspect in Tangipahoa vehicle burglaries arrested when authorities pulled over shoplifting suspect

  January 31, 2025 3:01 PM

  HAMMOND — A suspect in a Tangipahoa Parish vehicle burglary investigation was arrested when authorities pulled over a suspect in a seemingly unrelated shoplifting case. Yleska Selders, 44, was arrested on charges connected to a December shoplifting investigation out of Robert. Selders, who is accused of stealing dog... more »

• WBR Parish students staying in the classroom despite statewide increase in absenteeism Play Video

  January 28, 2025 6:32 PM

  PORT ALLEN — While chronic absenteeism among Louisiana students rose during the 2023-2024 school year, it lowered in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to data from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), nearly one in four students in the state was chronically absent from school. West Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• WBR among parishes asking residents to only drip faucets at night to maintain water pressure Play Video

  January 23, 2025 11:32 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Officials in multiple parishes asked residents to drip their faucets only at night while temperatures continue to remain below freezing. West Baton Rouge Parish officials notified residents with multiple emergency alert system messages asking them not to drip their faucets during the day to conserve water... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish residents shaking off the cold with winter fun Play Video

  January 21, 2025 5:55 PM

  HAMMOND - One family in Tangipahoa Parish made the best of their snow day even as Tuesday's sub-freezing temperatures caused their street's power to go out. Even when it's below freezing, having fun in several inches of snow isn't hard. Eric Jones said that, as a result of not... more »

• Two St. Mary Parish schools dismiss early after problems with parish water supply

  January 17, 2025 11:58 AM

  PATTERSON — Two St. Mary Parish schools in Patterson are closing early Friday because of a water main break. Patterson Junior High and Watts Elementary dismissed students at 10:30 a.m., the school district announced. Bus transportation and lunch were provided for students at the schools. Water was shut... more »