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• Residents call for clean up in Bayou Manchac after heavy rain brings litter to river Play Video

  March 10, 2026 5:38 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Heavy rain in the capital region is pushing more than water through local bayous. It is carrying trash and pollution into waterways like Bayou Manchac, leaving behind debris along the shoreline. After recent rainfall, plastic bottles, food containers and other litter were visible along the banks... more »

• Motorcycle club member sought after violent fight injures several in St. Amant bar Play Video

  March 10, 2026 1:35 PM

  ST. AMANT — Two people were arrested after a bar fight involving members of a motorcycle club in St. Amant, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies are still looking for a third suspect in the Feb. 22 brawl. APSO says a large fight broke out in the... more »

• 32-year-old bicyclist killed in Hammond hit-and-run crash; deputies ask for help identifying driver Play Video

  March 10, 2026 12:57 PM

  HAMMOND — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hammond over the weekend, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. TPSO deputies said Shawn Paul Schech, 32, was riding his bike eastbound along Old Covington Highway just after midnight on Sunday when he was struck by a car... more »

• One injured following Saturday night shooting on East Gate Drive in Hammond Play Video

  March 9, 2026 7:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Saturday night shooting left one man injured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that around 10:30 p.m., they arrived on East Gate Drive to find a car and a home with bullet holes. There was no victim on the scene at the time.... more »

• Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Two Texas women arrested in Grant Parish after using crow decoys to smuggle contraband into federal prison Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:06 PM

  POLLOCK — Two Texas women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and other items into a federal prison using plastic crow decoys, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that 38-year-old Melanie Jean Worthington of Joshua, Texas and 41-year-old Kassy Marie Cole of Hurst, Texas, admitted... more »

• Section of Bluff Road closes until May between La. 74 and Perkins Road Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:26 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks beginning on Monday between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish. According to DOTD, the closure is to replace failing box culverts at Jim Bayou on Bluff Road. Crews are working to patch... more »

• Trailer fire reignites after being extinguished on Deck Boulevard in Ascension Parish

  March 7, 2026 6:55 PM

  GEISMAR — The Gesimar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer fire on Deck Boulevard Friday evening after the trailer reignited following an earlier blaze. According to the department, crews responded to the original trailer fire around 2:30 p.m. After the flames were extinguished, the fire reignited around 7... more »

• St. Francisville hosts Walk in the Park event Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:59 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Residents in West Feliciana Parish enjoyed a day filled with music and entertainment as the community hosted its Walk in the Park event on Saturday. Members of the community gathered at Parker Park to enjoy live music, art and local crafts as more than a dozen... more »

• Three Baton Rouge men arrested in connection with appliance burglaries in Lafayette Parish Play Video

  March 6, 2026 1:38 PM

  LAFAYETTE —Three Baton Rouge men were arrested by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office following an investigation into several residential burglaries at new home construction sites. According to the sheriff's office, detectives conducted a multi-week investigation after receiving reports of nearly 10 new appliances being stolen from building sites near... more »

• Ascension Parish jury finds two men guilty of human trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Gonzales Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:20 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found two men guilty of human trafficking of a victim under the age of 18. According to the 23rd Judicial District of Louisiana, on Sept. 19, 2024, investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, searching for a missing 13-year-old girl, located online... more »

• Centerville man arrested for alleged rape of a juvenile Play Video

  March 5, 2026 1:16 PM

  CENTERVILLE — A Centerville man was arrested for allegedly raping a juvenile. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said it received a call on Wednesday regarding the sexual assault of a juvenile that happened the day before. Deputies quickly identified Matthew Bryan, 39, as a suspect. Bryan was... more »

• Intermittent lane closures on Weber City Road in Gonzales to begin Wednesday Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:52 PM

  GONZALES — Intermittent lane closures along Weber City Road will begin on Wednesday, the Ascension Parish Government said Tuesday. Closures will happen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 4 through March 26 near the intersection with Airline Highway. The parish government said the temporary shutdowns will... more »

• Pierre Part man arrested for allegedly beating woman, forcing her into his truck Play Video

  March 2, 2026 12:58 PM

  PIERRE PART — A Pierre Part man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman and forced her into his truck against her will. According to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, Josh Domangue, 24, got into an argument with a woman during which he became violent on Saturday night.... more »

• St. Helena Parish School District announces new partnership to provide free ACT preparation to students Play Video

  March 2, 2026 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Helena Parish School District on Monday announced a new partnership with Top Tutors for Us to provide free ACT preparation to students in the district. Top Tutors for Us, founded by Louisiana native Angelica Harris, who developed her own test prep system after raising her... more »

• Gonzales man killed in fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish, troopers say Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday. According to troopers, the crash occurred around 2:42 p.m. on US 61 just south of Jefferson Highway, claiming the life of 43-year-old Samuel Wright of Gonzales. Investigators said that... more »

• Man arrested by Assumption Parish deputies in connection with vehicle burglaries Play Video

  February 27, 2026 2:00 PM

  BELLE ROSE —A man was arrested on multiple felony charges connected to a series of vehicle burglaries, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said on Friday. According to deputies, five vehicle burglaries were committed on Thursday, south of the Belle Rose area near La. 1 and Virginia Street. After... more »

• New West Baton Rouge Fire and Sheriff's substation under construction; could cut down response times Play Video

  February 25, 2026 6:04 PM

  ERWINVILLE - Construction is underway for a new fire department and sheriff's office substation on the corner of U.S. 190 and Rougon Road near Erwinville. West Baton Rouge Fire Chief Butch Browning said the project is two years in the making. "We needed a fire station more centrally... more »

• Ascension Parish firefighters battle large grass fire along River Road in Darrow

  February 25, 2026 4:15 PM

  DARROW — Ascension Parish firefighters are battling a large grass fire along River Road in Darrow. According to the parish government, the fire broke through initial containment efforts due to dry and hazardous conditions, as the parish remains under a burn ban. The parish asked motorists to avoid... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Schools Superintendent announces retirement plans after decades-long career Play Video

  February 25, 2026 12:59 PM

  AMITE — Longtime Tangipahoa Parish School System Superintendent Melissa Stilley announced her plans to retire, ending an education career spanning five decades. At Tuesday night's school board meeting, Stilley's contract was extended through early January of 2027, her ninth year as superintendent, her office tells WBRZ. Her last... more »

• Roseland Montessori student brought gun to school, school board says Play Video

  February 24, 2026 4:33 PM

  ROSELAND — A Roseland Montessori School student brought a gun to school, according to school board officials. A Tangipahoa Parish School System spokesperson said the student was found to have a firearm on school grounds on Monday. Law enforcement arrived, secured the weapon and removed the student from campus.... more »

• WBR deputy, Central Police officer arrested for allegedly beating child with belt

  February 24, 2026 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A West Baton Rouge Parish deputy and Central Police officer was arrested over the weekend after he was accused of beating a 6-year-old with a belt. An arrest warrant says that Charles Evans Jr. hit the child with a belt on Sunday, Feb. 8. The victim... more »

• Baton Rouge man, woman arrested for alleged identity theft used to get $19k car loan in Assumption Play Video

  February 23, 2026 7:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man and woman were arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of an Assumption Parish resident to secure a fraudulent $19,000 car loan. David Glenn Dixon II, 44, and Audrey Leah Berber, 37, each face charges of identity theft, bank fraud, forgery and computer... more »

• Amazon announces plans to build a $12 billion multi-site data center in Caddo and Bossier Parishes Play Video

  February 23, 2026 5:21 PM

  SHREVEPORT — Amazon announced plans to build a $12 billion multi-site data center in Caddo and Bossier Parishes on Monday. The project, which will support cloud computing technologies, is expected to create 540 new direct jobs with 1,700 new indirect job opportunities being created in the Northwest Region, and... more »

• Deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office ask for help identifying suspect

  February 23, 2026 3:32 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help in identifying a man in relation to a crime on Monday. The sheriff's office said the crime occurred in the Belle Rose area. Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office at 985-369-2912. more »

• Livingston Parish woods fire burned over 200 acres Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:02 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Crews worked to contain a woods fire near Highway 42 on Monday that reignited after crews got it under control on Sunday. According to Livingston Parish fire officials, the fire was under control late Sunday night, with a few hot spots near the roadway still blowing smoke.... more »

• Houston couple arrested for allegedly breaking into cars in Port Allen Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:00 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A Houston couple was arrested for allegedly breaking into cars parked at Port Allen hotels. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said it responded to a string of vehicle burglaries at hotels along Lobdell Highway on Thursday. Deputies identified Daleon Potts, 31, and Ladeshia... more »

• Mobile clinic headed to several East Baton Rouge Parish schools providing language development services Play Video

  February 23, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A mobile clinic is headed to several East Baton Rouge Parish schools to provide speech and language development services for English learners. As part of a partnership between the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Southern University's School of Nursing and Allied Health, the Jag... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office introduces new initiative investing in students Play Video

  February 22, 2026 3:44 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office introduced a new initiative designed to directly invest in students within the parish on Saturday. The Futures Project, a 10-lesson curriculum taught each semester, will focus on helping students navigate real-life challenges while building skills to succeed in the future.... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies locate parents of found child

  February 21, 2026 4:48 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office found a missing child on Saturday. According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, the child was found on Suma Hill Road. Deputies said the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services originally took the child into custody. Sheriff... more »

• 2 ON YOUR SIDE: Gonzales residents still plagued by red dust as state, parish crews work to cover it Play Video

  February 19, 2026 4:28 PM

  GONZALES - Neighbors living around a red dust site continue to share frustration over their air quality into 2026, as the parish and state continue their efforts to permanently cap the site with dirt. Ascension Parish government officials report that more than 30 acres of red dust have been... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Belle Rose home, standing over woman while she slept Play Video

  February 18, 2026 12:41 PM

  BELLE ROSE — A Napoleonville man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a Belle Rose home and standing over a woman while she slept, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. APSO said deputies responded to a burglary-in-progress call at a home along La. 308 in Belle Rose.... more »

• 13-year-old from Houston sworn into East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Play Video

  February 16, 2026 3:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE —A 13-year-old from Houston, Texas, travelled to East Baton Rouge on Monday to receive his official commission from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and his very own EBRSO uniform from Sheriff Sid Gautreaux. Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel from Houston, Texas, has long surpassed his dream of... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspects Play Video

  February 16, 2026 10:19 AM

  PONCHATOULA — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man and woman accused of stealing from several discount stores in the Ponchatoula area. According to deputies, on Feb. 6, employees at a Dollar General store in the 20000 block of Highway 190 reported... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested in connection with Circle K robbery in Livingston Play Video

  February 14, 2026 2:08 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Baton Rouge man was arrested on Friday following a robbery at a Circle K in Livingston, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched to a Circle K on Juban Road around 3 a.m. on Thursday after a masked man allegedly went behind the... more »

• East Baton Rouge City-Parish offices to close for Mardi Gras

  February 13, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge City-Parish offices will close for Mardi Gras, Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office said Friday. All City-Parish offices will close at 2 p.m. on Monday and stay closed through Tuesday for the holiday. Garbage, recycling and out-of-cart items will be collected as usual and... more »

• Five people shot after gunfire breaks out at Hammond apartment complex; 1 dead, 1 taken into custody Play Video

  February 12, 2026 2:38 PM

  HAMMOND — Five people were shot when gunfire broke out at a Hammond apartment complex Thursday afternoon. The shooting happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Willow Villa apartments off Old Baton Rouge Highway. According to deputies Marquanvius Jones fired into the crowd, 26-year-old Javan Myers fired back. Myers... more »

• LSP: Breaux Bridge man dies in crash on I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete Play Video

  February 10, 2026 8:34 PM

  GROSSE TETE — A Breaux Bridge man was killed in an early-morning crash along I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete, according to Louisiana State Police. Nathan Smiling, 60, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday that left his Chevrolet Silverado blocking two lanes of the roadway, LSP said. Shortly... more »

• Man accused in deadly Livingston Parish hit-and-run has bond revoked Play Video

  February 10, 2026 4:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The man accused of a hit-and-run that killed a Livingston Parish woman will stay behind bars after a 21st JDC judge revoked his bond on Tuesday. 31-year-old Brandon Chenevert was arrested in December on drug charges while he was out on bond for the Denham Springs hit-and-run... more »

• EBRSO: 1 arrested, 2 still wanted in connection with multiple vehicle thefts Play Video

  February 10, 2026 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies arrested one of three suspects connected to several vehicle thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish, according to the sheriff's office. Brandon Cooper, Brian Delcid and Tajavious Washington have worked together to steal multiple Dodge vehicles since Dec. 23, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said... more »

• Three arrested during traffic stop in Assumption Parish, several guns seized according to deputies Play Video

  February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

  PIERRE PART — Three people were arrested Saturday morning by deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of multiple firearms and drug paraphernalia. According to deputies, Andy Inthavong, 19, Khaleb Fusilier, 19, and Jorick Latula, 19, were arrested on multiple... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office presents inaugural agency report under Sheriff Gerald Sticker Play Video

  February 9, 2026 12:47 PM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker presented an inaugural agency report for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office under his leadership on Monday. The report gave residents a look into the sheriff's office's activities and statistics, claiming decreases in crime rates, giving insight into budget management, and sharing successes... more »

• Killian may have violated ethics code when buying tires from former mayor's son; other issues highlighted in audit Play Video

  February 9, 2026 8:54 AM

  KILLIAN — The town of Killian may have violated the state code of ethics by purchasing tires from a business owned by a former mayor’s son, according to an audit released Monday. The independent review, released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, covered the year ending June 30, 2024. Auditors... more »

• Special election to fill five open seats in the Louisiana Legislature on Saturday Play Video

  February 7, 2026 10:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A special election taking place on Saturday will fill four open seats in the Louisiana House and one in the Louisiana Senate following the departure of several lawmakers earlier this fall. The election will determine who will fill the open seat in the Louisiana House of... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash on La. 30 in Ascension Parish

  February 7, 2026 9:33 AM

  GEISMAR — A motorcyclist was killed on Friday in an early morning crash in Ascension Parish on La. 30. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m., killing 28-year-old Craig Burns of Carville. Investigators said Burns, riding a 2025 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, was traveling... more »

• 19-year-old sentenced to 10 years after fatally shooting grandmother Play Video

  February 6, 2026 4:24 PM

  TICKFAW — The District Attorney's Office said Friday that a 19-year-old was sentenced to 10 years after pleading no contest in a manslaughter case following the death of his grandma. Jaiden Dillon, 19, was arrested after the shooting death of his 65-year-old grandmother, Annette Jackson, on June 21, along... more »

• Parents plead not guilty to murder charges in starving death of 5-year-old son Play Video

  February 5, 2026 2:48 PM

  GONZALES — The parents of a 5-year-old boy who starved to death pleaded not guilty to murder charges, District Attorney Ricky Babin said Thursday. Marlon Perrilloux, 33, and Raynisa Young, 27, were indicted Monday on second-degree murder charges in the death of their son. They were arrested a... more »

• Man wanted by Tangipahoa Parish deputies for allegedly dealing fentanyl, meth, other drugs Play Video

  February 3, 2026 2:12 PM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are looking for a man accused of dealing fentanyl, meth and other drugs out of a home in Amite. Ledeven "Phat" Edwards has allegedly been dealing fentanyl, meth, marijuana and various prescription pills from a house on James Road, according to the Tangipahoa Parish... more »

• Livingston Parish pipe fabricator plans to double its workforce, hiring for more than 200 new jobs Play Video

  February 3, 2026 1:41 PM

  WALKER — The Shaw Group announced Tuesday it will be doubling its workforce at its manufacturing facility in Walker. The company said it will be hiring for 209 new direct jobs with an average salary of $62,831, while also retaining 165 existing positions. The Shaw Group said hiring... more »

• Man previously arrested on indecent behavior with juvenile charges re-booked for human trafficking Play Video

  February 3, 2026 1:30 PM

  BAYOU VISTA — A man arrested nearly a year ago on child pornography charges was re-booked for human trafficking, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies first arrested 22-year-old Josue Ruiz-Rodrigue z, of Amelia, on March 18, 2025, on four counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, three counts... more »

• Man arrested for alleged indecent behavior with juvenile following investigation by Livingston Parish deputies Play Video

  February 2, 2026 12:34 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man was arrested for alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile following an investigation by the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Jason Ard announced on Monday. According to the sheriff, 55-year-old Eric Leigh Norton of Reno, Nevada, allegedly committed computer-aided solicitation and indecent behavior with a... more »

• GRAPHIC VIDEO: EBRSO investigating shooting on Daytona Avenue where 6 people fired into home, leaving one injured Play Video

  February 2, 2026 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting in which six individuals fired into a home on Daytona Avenue. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. when six people exited a dark colored sedan before shooting at... more »

• Man arrested in Denham Springs after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road Play Video

  January 31, 2026 7:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man for attempted manslaughter after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road early Saturday morning. According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, deputies arrived on the scene around 3 a.m. and discovered "a woman with a... more »

• Two arrested following joint drug trafficking investigation in Ascension and Iberville parishes Play Video

  January 30, 2026 1:24 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday that two people were arrested following a joint illegal narcotics investigation involving drug trafficking between Ascension and Iberville parishes. According to detectives, 39-year-old Jamaal White was allegedly identified as a suspect involved in the distribution of multiple illegal narcotics. ... more »

• Louisiana Department of Health reports eighth winter storm-related death Play Video

  January 28, 2026 3:07 PM

  JONESBORO — A 65-year-old man died of hypothermia in northern Louisiana, marking the state's eighth winter storm-related death, the Louisiana Department of Health said Wednesday. LDH said the man died from hypothermia after an extended power outage in the winter storm that recently covered much of the country in... more »

• Man killed in RV fire in St. John Parish, state fire marshal says; seventh fire death in a week Play Video

  January 27, 2026 2:15 PM

  RESERVE — A man was killed after his RV caught fire in St. John Parish, the Louisiana state fire marshal's office said Tuesday. The fire happened around 10 a.m. Monday on West 18th Street near La. 44 in Reserve, the state fire marshal said. A 67-year-old man living in... more »

• East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office responds to 18-wheeler crash on La. 19

  January 25, 2026 2:17 PM

  SLAUGHTER — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office responded to an 18-wheeler crash on La. 19 on Saturday. According to deputies, the crash occurred just North of La. 955 East when the truck drove off the highway and into a ditch. Deputies were not able to recover the... more »

• Man arrested for alleged armed robbery facing additional drug charges following investigation Play Video

  January 24, 2026 10:59 AM

  VERDUNVILLE — A man arrested for an alleged armed robbery is facing additional drug charges following an investigation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. According to officials, on Dec. 10, 41-year-old Jermaine Spain allegedly entered a Verdunville business, brandished a firearm, and stole money before fleeing the scene.... more »

• Deputies ask for help identifying alleged Dollar General thieves in Port Allen

  January 23, 2026 4:18 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies have asked for the public's help in identifying several people accused of stealing from a Dollar General in Port Allen. According to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the alleged thieves stole multiple items from the store on Jan. 11 before leaving in a four-door... more »

• Lutcher man sentenced to 25 years following 2020 officer-involved shooting Play Video

  January 23, 2026 3:46 PM

  LUTCHER — A Lutcher man was sentenced to 25 years following a 2020 officer-involved shooting in St. James Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, two deputies with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office were surveying 41-year-old Edward Young III for illegal drug activity when Young allegedly approached the detectives,... more »