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• Baton Rouge Police looking for man accused of putting card skimmer on gas pump Play Video

  November 11, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man who they say put a card skimming device on a local gas pump. BRPD said the skimmer was on a pump at a gas station along Airline Highway within Baton Rouge city limits, but did not specify which... more »

• Darrow man arrested for armed robbery at Dollar General Play Video

  October 29, 2025 7:35 PM

  SORRENTO — Ascension Parish deputies arrested a Darrow man after he allegedly robbed a Dollar General with a knife. According to APSO, 31-year-old Alonzo Forcell stole more than $300 from the Dollar General on Airline Highway in Sorrento. Forcell allegedly went into the store holding the knife and demanded... more »

• Section of Airline Highway near BRPD HQ renamed in honor of law enforcement killed in 2016 attack Play Video

  October 15, 2025 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A portion of Airline Highway in Baton Rouge has been renamed in honor of four law enforcement officers killed in a July 2016 shooting along the highway. The portion of Airline from Baton Rouge Police Headquarters to around Old Hammond Highway was memorialized with a sign... more »

• Portion of Airline Highway near BRPD HQ to be named after victims of 2016 attack on law enforcement Play Video

  October 13, 2025 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Later this week, State Sen. Rick Edmonds is set to unveil a sign designating a portion of Airline Highway in Baton Rouge in honor of four law enforcement officers killed in a July 2016 shooting along the highway. The portion of Airline from Baton Rouge Police... more »

• BRPD searching for man accused of stealing meat from Albertsons on Airline Highway Play Video

  October 2, 2025 6:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for a man accused of stealing from the Airline Highway's Albertsons' meat department. Police said that the man entered the store on a mobility cart carrying a backpack. He is then seen on security footage placing several pieces of meat into... more »

• Airline Highway donut shop continues serving customers despite large hole in exterior wall Play Video

  September 17, 2025 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A donut shop on Airline Highway was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning. Mikey's Donut King on Airline near Hurricane Creek had a large hole in it, but the business still continued to serve drive-thru customers. According to Baton Rouge Police, an "elderly person... more »

• EBRSO: Man burglarizes Plato's Closet, other Airline businesses; broke in by smashing window with rock Play Video

  August 27, 2025 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man burglarized three businesses along Airline Highway near Sherwood Common Boulevard early Wednesday morning, deputies said. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies were dispatched to the burglarized stores around 5:45 a.m. Deputies said the man was seen on surveillance footage of one of the businesses, Plato's... more »

• Mom wants answers two years after son killed in hit and run on Airline Highway Play Video

  July 2, 2025 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Jessie Johnson was killed in a hit-and-run two years ago while riding his motorcycle on Airline Highway and Choctaw Drive. Besides being with his family, riding his bike was one of his favorite things to do. "He loved riding a motorcycle; he rode his kids on... more »

• BRPD investigating fatal shooting, robbery of man at Airline Highway gas station Play Video

  April 26, 2025 2:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police say that a 30-year-old man found dead at a gas station on Airline Highway was robbed before being fatally shot. Alejandro Gonzales-Martinez was found critically injured Friday around 12:13 a.m. at an Exxon gas station near Winbourne Avenue. Police said that Gonzales-Martinez... more »

• BRPD searching for two people who robbed driver at gunpoint at Airline Highway store Play Video

  March 11, 2025 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for two people who robbed someone at gunpoint at an Airline Highway business. The two people held the driver of a car at gunpoint in the parking lot of Cousin's Food Mart around 1:45 a.m. on Feb. 9. Anyone with... more »

• Two injured after multi-vehicle crash at Airline Highway and Greenwell Street

  November 6, 2024 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at Airline Highway and Greenwell Street on Wednesday, officials say. No other information was given on the condition of the two people injured. more »

• BRPD looking for information on Airline Highway hit-and-run

  December 10, 2023 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police is seeking information on a hit-and-run that took place December 2 in the 9600 block of Airline Highway. Detectives are searching for a black 2014-2024 Toyota 4-Runner that was last seen in the hit-and-run of a bicyclist. The vehicle sustained damage to... more »

• New dealership adds to auto sales boom along Airline Hwy.

  September 7, 2023 7:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All Star Automotive Group's stand-alone Genesis dealership is adding to the options of those in the market for a new vehicle. The Genesis of Baton Rouge facility is the latest to crop up along Airline Highway in the Capital Area. It is located in the 12700... more »

• Ramps still closed at Airline overpass after May damage; work reportedly to start soon Play Video

  February 8, 2023 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The delay in repairing the Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard interchange has dragged on. It was damaged by a City-Parish DPW truck and closed in May 2022. The state says that even though the project has met several obstacles, work to replace the damaged girder... more »

• Northbound ramps at Florida-Airline interchange closed for repairs, traffic lights to be adjusted

  May 23, 2022 5:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Airline Hwy. northbound on and off ramps over Florida Boulevard will be closed for an undetermined amount of time because of damage from a wreck Friday. On May 20, the bridge was hit by a vehicle carrying equipment. The impact damaged the bridge girders and... more »

• City removes barricades blocking BR business entrance after WBRZ report Play Video

  February 23, 2022 5:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A business owner is breathing a sigh of relief after part of a bridge, the only way in and out of his nursery, was partially re-opened. City-Parish vehicles moved barricades and cones Wednesday to re-open one lane on the Auto Plex Drive bridge over Clay... more »

• Concerned citizen reportedly aided victim of Wednesday night hit and run Play Video

  December 23, 2021 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sources say a man who was trying to cross the street on Airline Highway near Victoria Drive Wednesday night was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. A concerned citizen reportedly stepped in to help the man who'd been left, wounded, on the side of... more »

• Officials identify man killed in Wednesday morning LaPlace crash

  December 8, 2021 9:13 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A fatal crash killed at least one person in LaPlace early Wednesday morning, and later that evening police identified the man who lost his life. According to Louisiana State Police, 28-year-old Ryan Albertson of Madison, Missouri was killed in a wreck on Airline Highway at Windsor... more »

• LDEQ investigation determines smell origin Play Video

  January 5, 2021 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state says it's narrowed down a stench to a business along Airline Hwy. In early October , 2 On Your Side started receiving calls about a strong smell invading homes and drivers along Airline Hwy near Prescott Road. Following a months-long investigation, the Louisiana Department... more »

• Deadly crash involving pedestrian reported on Airline Highway Play Video

  October 6, 2020 7:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Tuesday morning, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Airline Highway at Prescott Road, Baton Rouge Police say. The crash occurred shortly before 5:45 a.m. along the northbound lane of travel on Airline Highway. A vehicle with the EBR Coroner's office was at... more »

• Live oak trees cut down along Airline Highway; mystery as to who's responsible Play Video

  April 26, 2019 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Someone took down three live oak trees in what appears to be an illegal act over the weekend. So far, no one knows who's responsible. The trees along Airline Highway south of Prescott Road have been cut down to about a 10-foot trunk. The branches and... more »

• Pedestrian struck on Airline Highway early Monday morning

  December 4, 2017 8:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A person was struck by a vehicle in the 8400 block of Airline Highway near the Academy on Greenmoss Drive early Monday morning. According to authorities, one woman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story. Check back for... more »

• CATS bus involved in crash on Airline Highway Friday

  July 14, 2017 12:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities responded to a crash involving a CATS bus Friday morning. Dispatchers warned medical crews there could be as many as six patients. Police, fire and EMS were sent to the crash scene around 11 o'clock. The wreck happened at the corner of Airline Highway... more »

• Runners raise over $130K for wounded Baton Rouge deputies Play Video

  May 20, 2017 10:46 PM

  ZACHARY - Around a thousand people turned out at Zachary High School this morning for the Motorman 5K and One Mile Deputy Dash, a fundraiser for Sergeant Bruce Simmons and Deputy Nick Tullier. Simmons and Tullier were both shot during an ambush that took the lives of three other... more »

• At scene of deadly crash, authorities also find a 4th body unrelated to wreck

  May 19, 2017 11:13 AM

  SORRENTO - In a bizarre chain of events, emergency crews recovered the body of an unidentified person while working a deadly wreck overnight where three people died in a crash on Airline Highway, WBRZ learned Friday. In all, emergency workers recovered the bodies of four people - three from... more »

• EBRSO: Thieves use stolen U-Haul truck to steal dirt bikes from store Play Video

  May 16, 2017 8:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say as many as three people shattered the glass at an Airline Highway motorsports store overnight and stole three dirt bikes overnight. The shattered glass was clearly visible in front of the Friendly Powersports store in the 10900 block of Airline Highway Tuesday morning. According... more »

• Victim identified in deadly head-on crash on Airline Highway Play Video

  May 1, 2017 10:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities say one person is dead after a head-on crash on Airline Highway in Baton Rouge Monday morning. The crash happened after 9 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Airline Highway and St. Katherine Ave. Baton Rouge Police say 52-year-old Deborah Cobb was traveling southbound... more »

• Police respond to crash involving school bus on Airline Highway

  April 25, 2017 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Crews are responding to the scene of a crash involving a school bus in the 7000 block of Airline Highway near Bicentennial Place. The crash was reported on Tuesday around 3:20 p.m. According to BRPD, the crash involved a First Student school bus carrying passengers... more »

• Alternating lane closures on Airline Highway at Plank Road

  April 3, 2017 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Drivers on Airline Highway could experience slight delays due to lane closures near the Plank Road overpass this week. The alternating lane closures went in effect at 9 a.m. Monday morning. The lane closures will happen each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Wednesday,... more »

• Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Airline Highway

  March 23, 2017 9:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a man was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a car on Airline Highway. According to Baton Rouge Police, the crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday in the 7000 block of Airline Highway. One man was transported to the hospital... more »

• Victim identified in deadly US 190 crash involving state trooper

  February 22, 2017 11:51 AM

  LOTTIE - Louisiana State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash on US 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish Wednesday afternoon. According to police, 64-year-old Henry Baise of Lottie was killed in the crash. Police say a state trooper was traveling eastbound on US 190 before 11... more »

• Pair arrested in attempted robbery at Airline Highway motel

  February 10, 2017 12:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police have arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery at a motel on Airline Highway Thursday. Police say two victims staying at the Wood Acres Motel on Airline Highway told them 18-year-old Sherry Nover and 21-year-old Percy Maloid entered their motel room... more »

• Officer hurt in pothole crash expected to recover; road to get improvements Play Video

  February 3, 2017 12:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say the motorcycle officer hurt in a crash on Airline Highway Wednesday is expected to fully recover. Baton Rouge Police Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the officer is in moderate condition with a broken leg and other minor injuries. The crash happened just before 2... more »

• Woman killed in Airline Highway wreck

  January 31, 2017 10:01 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - According to Louisiana State Police, a pedestrian was struck and killed in a single vehicle crash around 8 p.m. Tuesday night. The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Tonya Gary of Baton Rouge. LSP said Gary walked in front of a 2016 Chevrolet Impala traveling southbound on... more »

• WATCH: Crews battle large fire at recycling plant Play Video

  January 23, 2017 11:16 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – A fire at Southside Recycling plant in Prairieville closed LA 929 east of Airline Highway for hours on Monday. Heavy smoke could be seen in the area by drivers and nearby businesses. According to Prairieville Fire Chief Mark Stewart, the fire originated from a pile of... more »

• No injuries after apartment fire on Airline Highway

  December 18, 2016 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Firefighters say no one was injured after a heating unit at an Airline Highway apartment complex caught fire Sunday afternoon. According to St. George Fire Department spokesperson Eldon Ledoux, three engines, one ladder and a rescue company responded to a fire at Devonshire Apartments around 12:59... more »

• Accident closes Airline Hwy NB at E. Flanacher in Port Hudson

  October 24, 2016 8:31 AM

  ZACHARY - Commuters may want to take an alternate route Monday morning as Airline Highway northbound at E. Flanacher in Port Hudson is closed due to an accident. Drivers may use LA 64 eastbound to LA 964 northbound to get back to US 61 northbound. News 2's Ashley... more »

• VIDEO: Airline Highway reopened after crews wrangle escaped cows following crash Play Video

  October 11, 2016 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A mishap involving a truck and trailer with cows closed Airline Highway south of I-12 Tuesday. Both lanes of Airline Highway southbound were closed at Sherwood Commons. A turn lane on Airline northbound was blocked and traffic was slowing as people driving by looked at the... more »

• OLOL to add ER to LSU Urgent Care Center in north BR

  September 16, 2016 2:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Our Lady of the Lake hospital has reached a deal to add an emergency room to the LSU Health North Urgent Care Center on Airline Highway. The emergency room will be an extension of the hospital's main campus emergency room and will be staffed by emergency physicians... more »

• Sources: 1 killed in crash on Airline Hwy

  September 9, 2016 11:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sources say one person was killed in a car wreck Friday night. It happened on Airline Highway near Old Jefferson around 10 p.m.It's unclear what caused the crash. Authorities have not released any information at this time. Check back for updates. more »

• Man wanted for groping woman in Prairieville parking lot

  September 9, 2016 3:16 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Sheriff’s deputies in Ascension Parish are on the lookout for a man wanted for groping a woman in a Prairieville grocery store parking lot. 33-year-old Gregory Johnson is wanted for sexual battery. On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Johnson approached a woman at the Winn-Dixie located on Airline... more »

• Motorists see delays as stretch of Airline reopens

  August 16, 2016 9:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Airline Highway from Prescott Road to Evangeline Street is back open to traffic after high water kept the roadway closed during the weekend. Traffic officials urge patience for motorists as delays can be expected in the area. Viewers of our Facebook Live stream said bumper-to-bumper traffic... more »

• Voluntary evacuations spread as flood waters rise in Ascension

  August 15, 2016 11:54 PM

  SORRENTO - Ascension Parish residents are preparing for the worst on Monday night as flood water began to creep across major roadways. Parts of Airline Highway are underwater due to the heavy rains that fell across the area earlier last weekend. Parish officials are predicting that both sides... more »

• Likely closures and delays along Airline due to Montrell Jackson's funeral procession

  July 25, 2016 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Commuters may want to take an alternate route Monday due to a funeral procession on Airline Highway. Officer Montrell Jackson's funeral is likely to cause closures and delays on Airline from Winbourne Avenue to Florida Boulevard from approximately noon to 3 p.m. There is already heavy... more »

• Thousands say goodbye to slain EBRSO Deputy Garafola Play Video

  July 22, 2016 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Brad Garafola was remembered Saturday as a man who ran to help his fellow officers during last week's shooting on Airline Highway. Deputy Garafola was laid to rest at Greenoaks Funeral Home Saturday afternoon. All 1,500 seats were filled at Istrouma... more »

• 1 officer released from OLOL; 1 remains in critical condition

  July 18, 2016 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – One officer injured in Sunday's shooting on Airline Highway has been released from the hospital. A sheriff's deputy remains in critical condition at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, according to a news release from the hospital. Another deputy is in fair condition... more »