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• Livingston Council on Aging holds Christmas Celebrations for local seniors Play Video

  December 23, 2025 11:05 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH — The Livingston Council on Aging held a Christmas Celebration at each of its four locations on Tuesday morning, featuring food, music and games for local seniors. The celebrations kicked off at 9 a.m. at the Livingston Council on Aging locations in Denham Springs, Springfield, Maruepas and... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office investigating early morning fatal shooting Play Video

  December 21, 2025 9:29 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived on Longwood Drive around 3 a.m. to find 22-year-old Tyree Worthy suffering from gunshot wounds. Worthy was transported to a local hospital, where he... more »

• Downed tree blocks Denham Springs road

  December 18, 2025 2:14 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Crews are removing a downed tree that fell across a Denham Springs roadway on Thursday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office shared photos of the tree lying across Shannon Drive shortly after 1 p.m. Deputies and other first responders are at the scene to clear the... more »

• 2 Your Town Denham Springs: Le Chien Brewing Company invites customers with two or four legs Play Video

  December 12, 2025 7:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Who says date night can't include the family dog? At Le Chien Brewing Company in downtown Denham Springs, craft beer, homemade hand pies and four-legged friends all come together. Co-owner Brett Dunham and his father turned a simple gift, a small do-it-yourself brewing kit, into a... more »

• 2 women accused of stealing more than $1,100 worth of merchandise from Bath & Body Works

  December 12, 2025 6:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two women were arrested by Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $1,100 worth of merchandise from Bath & Body Works at Juban Crossing. Sheriff Jason Ard said Lashawn Barrow and Stacy Wilson, both from New Orleans, filled a bag and a... more »

• 2 Your Town: A history of Antique Village told through three of its famous buildings Play Video

  December 11, 2025 6:49 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Antique Village in Denham Springs is bustling with charm and history, with many of its buildings standing for almost 100 years. It started as a trading post along the Amite River in the late 19th century. While businesses have come and gone, Antique Village has... more »

• One Tank Trip - 2 Your Town Denham Springs: Potter's Path Play Video

  December 11, 2025 5:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - In Denham Springs is a quiet, yet thoughtfully designed pottery studio where everything slows down just enough to notice the craft, but also maybe a little more about yourself. In a world that often asks us to move faster, the soft spin of a pottery wheel... more »

• 2 Your Town Denham Springs: Officials working to rehab spring that gave the city it's name Play Video

  December 10, 2025 3:43 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Denham Springs officials are working to restore historic sites around the city. One of them is Spring Park; it holds the spring that gave the city its name. The park as a whole is being renovated, but the spring itself is a project that Mayor Gerard... more »

• 2 Your Town Denham Springs: Denham Springs boutique caters to brides Play Video

  December 8, 2025 5:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Story 2 Tell traveled to Denham Springs and found Natasha Miller, who could go by the nickname "Cupid." She knows a lot about love and helping those who have found someone they want to share their story with, including her own. “I’m getting a... more »

• Deputies arrest 5 accused of going on nearly $3,000 'theft spree' at Juban Crossing Play Video

  December 5, 2025 5:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Five people were arrested by Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office deputies on Friday for allegedly stealing around $2,750 worth of merchandise from multiple stores at Juban Crossing. Sheriff Jason Ard said deputies noticed people littering from a car in a parking lot at Juban Crossing. While talking... more »

• Denham Springs High School mourns the loss of senior Adelie Latta following car crash Play Video

  December 1, 2025 1:31 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Denham Springs High School is mourning the loss of Senior Adelie Latta after she passed away over the weekend due to injuries following a car crash. Adelie Latta, a senior powerlifter at Denham Springs High School, fought to survive her injuries for 27 days, the school's... more »

• Restaurant owner says theft of flowers showed the best and worst in the community Play Video

  November 30, 2025 4:47 PM

  WATSON - A Denham Springs restaurant owner says his surveillance cameras captured both the worst and the best of people this Thanksgiving. Fahim Jamil is the owner of Casa Maria, and staff noticed something wasn't right when several flowers were missing outside the restaurant. Jamil reviewed the security footage... 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 »

• Denham Springs lights up Old City Hall to celebrate the holidays Play Video

  November 28, 2025 10:28 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - It did not snow anywhere in the state Friday night except for Denham Springs. For the past 10 years, the city of Denham Springs has upheld the tradition of the lighting of the old city hall. "It's never been in a place of honor like... more »

• Livingston Parish teenager accused of killing newborn, hiding body in tote bag Play Video

  November 24, 2025 2:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Denham Springs 14-year-old girl allegedly killed her newborn baby and hid it in a tote bag, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. LPSO said deputies were called to a hospital on Friday after medical staff reported that a teen had recently given birth at... more »

• New Target coming to Juban Crossing shopping center Play Video

  November 20, 2025 6:05 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A new Target is coming to the Juban Crossing shopping center, according to the Louisiana Commercial Database. The 128,000 square-foot store will be on the northwest corner of Juban Road and Juban Crossing Boulevard. There will also be a new 75,000 square-foot junior anchor space... more »

• 'Most terrifying situation I ever been in:' Denham Springs restaurant employee robbed at gunpoint Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:33 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a fast food employee at gunpoint. The employee Elisabeth Netterville told WBRZ she is taking this day by day, and trying to move forward the best she can after the dangerous encounter last Friday. ... more »

• 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 »

• REPORT: New Waffle House coming to Denham Springs near Bass Pro Shops Play Video

  November 11, 2025 3:14 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Waffle House plans to open a new location near the Bass Pro Shops in Denham Springs, according to Business Report. The outlet reported that the 1,913-square-foot Denham Springs location will be on Vincent Road next to Carter's Supermarket and Walmart Neighborhood Market off La. 16. The... more »

• Proposed hotel and conference center coming to Denham Springs Play Video

  November 10, 2025 11:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs is looking to develop a first-of-its-kind hotel and conference center in the city. Denham Springs Mayor Gerard Landry says residents have had to travel to areas like Baton Rouge to host meetings. "This is going to be a one-stop shop for the city... more »

• Animal hospital fills gap as government shutdown affects pet owners Play Video

  November 7, 2025 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Sherwood South Animal Hospital has been stocking a pet food pantry for families in need during the government shutdown. "Times are tough and they are going to get tougher, and we believe that no one should have to choose between feeding their family members or... more »

• Boil water advisory lifted along Walker South Road in Denham Springs Play Video

  November 5, 2025 7:30 PM

  Update: The boil water advisory issued on Wednesday for Walker South Road was lifted on Friday. The lift covers all addresses between 25641 and 25176 on Walker South Road. DENHAM SPRINGS — A boil water advisory has been issued for a stretch of Walker South Road in... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Highway 16 blocked at N. River Road after Denham Springs crash

  November 4, 2025 6:50 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Highway 16 is completely blocked at the intersection of N. River Road due to a crash, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. LPSO said minor injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available. more »

• 2 Your Town Denham Springs: Christmas in the Village

  October 31, 2025 4:29 PM

  WBRZ is excited to announce our next stop on the road to celebrate the incredible communities that form the Capital Area! We're dedicating ourselves to highlighting the towns you call home—from East and West Feliciana to Ascension, all the way down to St. Mary Parish, and every unique stop... more »

• Road in Denham Springs renamed in honor of fallen Cpl. Shawn Kelly Play Video

  October 27, 2025 4:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A section of road in Denham Springs was renamed Monday in honor of fallen Cpl. Shawn Kelly, who was killed in the line of duty in June 2023. Part of South Range Avenue, near the intersection of Rushing Road, was renamed to Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial... more »

• South Fork Elementary student airlifted to hospital Play Video

  October 20, 2025 12:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — An elementary school student in Denham Springs was airlifted to a hospital Monday morning. South Fork Elementary School posted on Facebook that air med was landing at the school to transport the student to the hospital. The school did share that the child's parent... more »

• Livingston School District investigating after non-student went onto Denham Springs High's campus Play Video

  October 17, 2025 10:57 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish School District is investigating after a non-student went onto Denham Springs High School's campus Friday morning. A spokesperson with the district said that the non-Denham Springs student, a teenager at a different school who had friends at Denham Springs High, went onto campus... more »

• Live Oak Eagles face Denham Springs Yellow Jackets in annual Battle of Highway 16 rivalry Play Video

  October 8, 2025 12:16 PM

  WATSON - Long-time high school football rivals will take on the field Thursday night for the annual Battle of Highway 16. The Live Oak Eagles will play the Denham Springs Yellow Jackets at Live Oak High School at 7 p.m. 2une In's Abigail Whitam spoke with the head... more »

• Denham Springs man wanted for possession of child porn arrested Play Video

  September 21, 2025 12:59 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs man wanted for possession of child pornography was taken into custody Sunday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office was searching for 19-year-old Tyson McNickles, who was arrested on 21 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. No more information about the arrest... more »

• WBRZ FLASHBACK: Denham Springs High School set ablaze by student arsonist in 1997 Play Video

  September 18, 2025 8:05 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — This week in WBRZ history, fire ripped through the halls of Denham Springs High School twice. The first of the two 1997 fires was at the administrative building, with the second fire happening less than a week later, wiping out the English building, destroying seven classrooms... more »

• Denham Springs man sentenced to 45 years behind bars after child sex crimes conviction Play Video

  September 17, 2025 10:02 AM

  LIVINGSTON — A 47-year-old Denham Springs man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sex crimes, District Attorney Scott Perrilloux said Wednesday. Daniel K. Johnson pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery of victims under the age of 13. Perrilloux said... more »

• 2une In Previews: Ochsner hosting free cardio screenings to combat heart disease in Denham Springs Play Video

  September 17, 2025 9:27 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Ochsner is hosting no-cost cardio screenings in Denham Springs this weekend. The screenings on Saturday will be hosted at K&N Crawfish from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ochsner says the goal of the screenings is to help residents get ahead of potential heart health issues,... more »

• LSU player from Denham Springs nationally recognized after dominant performance vs. Florida

  September 16, 2025 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU safety Dashawn Spears earned two awards for his performance against Florida in Week 3. Spears, a Denham Springs High School alumnus, was named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week and the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week. The homegrown talent had two... more »

• Denham Springs fire officials rescue dog from dashboard of wrecked vehicle Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Fire officials rescued a dog trapped in a dashboard of a wrecked vehicle after a towing company's staff found the dog Tuesday. The Denham Springs Fire Department posted that they were able to use specialized tools to access the confined space without causing further harm to... more »

• Convicted sex offender arrested after Livingston deputies find child porn, learn he failed to register Play Video

  September 8, 2025 11:03 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Deputies in Livingston Parish arrested a convicted sex offender after he allegedly failed to register as a sex offender multiple times. Jackson Neyland Jr. is a Tier 2 registered sex offender following his 2021 sexual battery conviction. A term of his sentencing included registration as a... more »

• Trio arrested in Denham Springs for alleged human trafficking after crossing multiple state lines Play Video

  September 5, 2025 12:09 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two people from Alabama and a Mexican national were arrested by Livingston Parish deputies on alleged human trafficking charges. Deputies said that the trio — Kelly Hernandez, 38, Enrique Gonzales, 27, and Omar Gonzales, 28 — allegedly crossed multiple state lines with the intention to "transport... more »

• Burgess Avenue in Denham Springs closed after semi-truck gets tangled in power lines

  September 4, 2025 12:28 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Burgess Avenue is blocked in Denham Springs after a semi-truck hit a utility pole and got tangled in power lines. The crash happened near Trading Post Wrecker Service around 11 a.m., Livingston Parish deputies said. Louisiana State Police and Entergy also responded, saying that Burgess... more »

• Denham Springs Police looking for vandal who spray painted on six buildings Play Video

  September 2, 2025 3:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are searching for a vandal who spray-painted six different buildings around Denham Springs, including some in the town's Antique Village. The Denham Springs Police Department shared a video of a person spray-painting the James Drug Store around 11:45 p.m. Monday. The next morning, police... more »

• 20 years after Katrina, officials still working to build shelters to assist in influx of storm refugees Play Video

  August 29, 2025 8:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Hurricane Katrina displaced thousands, sending them across both the state and country. Twenty years ago, WBRZ's April Davis spoke to one family who evacuated from the city, rented an apartment in Lake Charles and ended up in an Alexandria shelter after Hurricane Rita began to barrel... more »

• Livingston Parish schools install vape detectors, trying to curb teenage vape usage Play Video

  August 19, 2025 5:18 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - State officials are concerned by the number of teens they've seen with vapes. The Livingston Parish school district has taken this challenge head-on in its schools. "We had a lot of issues. It was something we were encountering all over, not only at this school, but... more »

• Denham Springs City Council unanimously votes to install two surveillance cameras on utility poles Play Video

  August 13, 2025 5:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Denham Springs City Council unanimously voted to approve the installation of two additional cameras that local police will use to expand their surveillance capabilities. The advanced Site Spotter cameras will be installed by Entergy on utility poles, the agreement the council voted to approve says.... more »

• Denham Springs council denies liquor license renewal for business that allegedly holds church services Play Video

  August 13, 2025 12:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs City Council members are denying a liquor license renewal for a business because it allegedly holds church services in the same building. Council members denied Mustard Seed Creamery the renewal, citing a Louisiana law that prohibits alcohol sales within 300 feet of a... more »

• Burgess Road Bridge over West Colyell Creek closes as crews begin months-long replacement project Play Video

  August 12, 2025 10:59 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Burgess Road Bridge over West Colyell Creek in Denham Springs will be fully closed starting Tuesday. The bridge will be closed as crews begin demolition to build a new concrete bridge, a project expected to cost $1.87 million. The bridge will remain closed through... more »

• Fundraiser held in Denham Springs for BRPD officer who had legs amputated after being rammed by truck Play Video

  August 6, 2025 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Jambalaya plate lunches are being sold in Denham Springs on Wednesday to raise money for a Baton Rouge Police officer who was struck by a truck while on duty. Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was critically injured when he was intentionally rammed in June. As a result, the... more »

• LPSO: 73-year-old woman found safe, in 'good condition'

  August 2, 2025 12:03 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office detectives found a 73-year-old woman who had been missing since Friday morning. LPSO announced the woman had been found safe around 1 p.m. Saturday. more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 eastbound reopened at Range Avenue in Denham Springs after crash

  August 1, 2025 5:11 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The left lane of I-12 eastbound was closed at Range Avenue in Denham Springs after a crash Friday afternoon. Traffic was congested all the way to South Sherwood Forest Boulevard before it reopened shortly before 4:30 p.m. more »

• Man arrested on multiple outstanding warrants after standoff at Denham Springs motel Play Video

  July 24, 2025 12:52 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A person was taken into custody after a standoff at a Denham Springs motel along South Range Avenue on Thursday morning. WBRZ camera crews were at the motel around 11:45 a.m., where a SWAT team had their guns drawn at the front door, ordering the person... more »

• Sheriff's office looking for man who stole a van, broke into cars in Denham Springs Play Video

  July 14, 2025 6:29 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man was caught on security cameras breaking into multiple vehicles and stealing a van in a Denham Springs neighborhood on Friday night. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies are looking for the man who was seen on surveillance cameras pulling on car door handles... more »

• Denham Springs man gets nearly $400k bond after being arrested for dealing drugs Play Video

  July 2, 2025 1:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division agents arrested a man Tuesday for allegedly dealing drugs from his Denham Springs home. LPSO said they began investigating Deon "Hoggie" Jones, 43, after complaints that he was dealing drugs from his house on Florida Boulevard. Agents arrested Jones after... more »

• High-speed chase started in Baton Rouge, ended in violent crash in Denham Springs Play Video

  June 28, 2025 10:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Law officers chased a man accused of drag racing from Baton Rouge to Denham Springs late Friday night, ending in a violent crash late Friday night. BRPD attempted to stop Kane Mamadou, 23, for drag racing near the intersection of north Sherwood Forest Drive and south... more »

• Annual antique festival held in downtown Denham Springs Play Video

  April 26, 2025 6:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Families and vendors took over downtown Denham Springs on Saturday for the town’s annual antique festival. Alongside antique stores, the festival offered rides, food, live music and art exhibits. "We've got everything from A to Z," Denham Springs Grant Administrator Donna Jennings said about the... more »

• DOTD public meeting Monday about new traffic signals in Livingston Parish

  April 23, 2025 1:27 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish residents are getting new traffic signals and the Department of Transportation and Development is holding a public meeting to make sure drivers know what they mean. DoTD said they are upgrading traffic signals throughout the parish and will include new flashing yellow arrow signals to... more »

• Crash leaves driver trapped in their car, lanes blocked on I-12 westbound

  April 9, 2025 8:23 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - I-12 westbound was blocked Wednesday morning due to a crash between Juban Road and Range Avenue. Emergency officials said the crash involved two vehicles and that one of the drivers was trapped in their car. Three people were injured. All lanes of I-12 westbound were... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: US 190 re-opened in Denham Springs near Maryland Street after car strikes power pole Play Video

  March 25, 2025 1:47 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — U.S. 190 has re-opened on Denham Springs near Maryland Street after a car struck a power pole Tuesday. Denham Springs Police said that no serious injuries were reported in the crash, but powerlines were downed across U.S. 190 and that Entergy power crews were on the... more »

• 2une In Previews: Go Tell America with Evangelist Rick Gage Play Video

  March 14, 2025 7:24 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Starting Mar. 16, nationally known Evangelist Rick Gage will host a four-day "Crusade" at Yellow Jacket Stadium. The crusade will start at 7 p.m. each day at different churches in the Denham Springs area until Mar. 19. Duck Dynasty's Al Robertson and Christian music artist... more »

• Denham Springs High School student hurt in wreck that killed two, left others injured Play Video

  February 12, 2025 12:27 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs High School student was hurt in a crash that left two people dead early Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Livingston Parish School System told WBRZ that the student was one of the three people injured. WBRZ reached out to the Livingston... more »

• 2une In Previews: Krewe of Denham Springs rolls this weekend with 'The Greatest Show' Play Video

  February 11, 2025 9:17 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — It's carnival time across the capital region, and in Denham Springs, it's time to let the good times roll this weekend. The Krewe of Denham Springs rolls on Saturday, and they're going all out this year for the 45th anniversary of the parade. This year, the... more »

• 2une In Previews: 'Seussical the Musical' brings the magic of Dr. Seuss to Denham Springs Play Video

  February 11, 2025 6:42 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Break out the green eggs and ham and get ready for a trip to Whoville! The magic of Dr. Seuss is coming to Denham Springs this week. Christian Youth Theater will be bringing the whimsical characters of the famed children's author to life with their production... more »

• Suspected carjacker leads law enforcement on cross-parish pursuit after holding gun to woman's head Play Video

  February 7, 2025 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man allegedly carjacked a woman in Denham Springs and fled, leading multiple agencies on a cross-parish chase before being arrested Friday. Thomas Johnson, 18, was arrested by deputies, an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office spokesperson said. The Denham Springs Police Department said the first... more »

• Deputies investigating after car crashes into Denham Springs home Play Video

  January 30, 2025 8:45 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Authorities in Livingston are investigating a car accident that happened Thursday morning in the Arbor Walk neighborhood. The crash took place around 6:00 am on Cinder Drive when a car crashed into a home. Officials say no one was injured and there was no word on... more »

• Tenants living in sewage mess file lawsuits against apartment, management company Play Video

  January 27, 2025 5:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Several tenants of an apartment complex in Livingston Parish have filed lawsuits after sewage overflowed into their units and sat there for days. The tenants claim the sewage was never cleaned and in at least one case it was painted over. One tenant at The Palms... more »

• Woman accused of hitting man with car, killing him in front of Denham Springs restaurant arrested Play Video

  January 7, 2025 10:56 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A woman accused of killing a man after hitting him with her car in front of a Denham Springs restaurant in November was arrested for vehicular homicide, Denham Springs Police said Tuesday. Deidre Dugas Caldwell, 46, is accused of killing Thomas Sapp, 53, on Nov. 22.... more »

• Livingston Parish firefighters put out vacant house fire in Denham Springs Play Video

  November 19, 2024 9:22 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish firefighters put out a vacant house fire early Tuesday morning. The fire on Kudu Trail Drive started around 5:30 a.m., fire officials said. The building was vacant and no one was hurt. Livingston Fire is working with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal to... more »