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• Funeral arrangements announced for former St. George Fire Chief Chuckie Albert Play Video

  December 14, 2025 3:51 PM

  ZACHARY - The Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association announced funeral arrangements for former St. George Fire Chief Chuckie Albert on Sunday. Albert originally served at the Zachary Fire Department before becoming West Monroe's fire chief in 1994. He also served the St. George Fire Protection District from 2000 to 2022... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for 73-year-old man found dead in a car Play Video

  December 6, 2025 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A funeral will be held this coming Saturday for a 73-year-old man who was found dead in a car near BREC's Lafitte Street Park last month. Woodrow Vaughn was found dead in a car with multiple stab wounds after being reported missing in November. Vaugn... 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 »

• Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

  November 20, 2025 4:04 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump. ... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Deputy Joshua Dunaway after motorcycle crash Play Video

  November 15, 2025 10:41 AM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Deputy Joshua Dunaway, 40, after a motorcycle crash on Friday night. Louisiana State Police responded to the two-vehicle crash on LA 44 in Ascension Parish shortly after 9 p.m., where, according to the investigation, Dunaway was traveling north... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for barber killed in shooting

  October 20, 2025 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Funeral arrangements were announced Monday for Marvin Tolliver, the 29-year-old barber who was the unintended target of a shooting sparked by a tattoo disagreement. Tolliver's public viewing on Friday will begin at 9 a.m. at Living Faith Christian Center, followed by religious services at 11 a.m.... more »

• Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office creates fund for Deputy Charles Riley

  October 10, 2025 1:03 PM

  IBERVILLE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office has created a donation fund for the family of Deputy Charles Riley, who died Monday. Donations for the Riley family can be made through Behind The Line , a Louisiana non-profit organization that supports the families of first responders who are injured... more »

• BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth laid to rest Saturday Play Video

  August 12, 2025 1:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was laid to rest on Saturday. Eisworth passed away Sunday morning after a 49-day fight against injuries he suffered when a man allegedly intentionally rammed into the sergeant with his truck on Joor Road . Loved ones, fellow law... more »

• Some St. Gabriel residents skeptical of corruption allegations toward slain police captain Play Video

  July 11, 2025 7:57 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - Following the killing of St. Gabriel's police captain Devin Boutte, some residents disagreed with allegations of corruption toward Boutte as deputies and the state Attorney General's office investigate his death. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said Boutte provided weed and meth to his live-in boyfriend and... more »

• Jackson Mayor James Norsworthy III dies at 75 Play Video

  June 27, 2025 3:58 PM

  JACKSON — The longtime mayor of Jackson, James Norsworthy III, died earlier this week after a battle with cancer. Norsworthy died peacefully at his home Thursday at the age of 75, an obituary said. Mayor Norsworthy was a lifelong resident of Jackson before serving as mayor for 21... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for local pastor who died Sunday

  June 9, 2025 12:48 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The funeral arrangements for Father Gregory J. Daigle, who died after taking ill during mass Sunday, have been announced. Daigle's services will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the funeral mass beginning at... more »

• Celebration of Life service for first Black Zachary police officer on Tuesday Play Video

  May 27, 2025 6:34 AM

  ZACHARY - The funeral service for the first Black Zachary police officer is being held on Tuesday. William "Bill" Johnson died on Saturday, May 17. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, and i n 1973, he made history as the first Black police... more »

• State and city leaders reflect on the life of Kip Holden Play Video

  May 22, 2025 7:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - At age 72, former Mayor-President Kip Holden left quite a legacy on the city-parish. The memories will live on for those who knew and worked with Kip Holden. State Senator Regina Barrow attended Thursday’s funeral and says she’ll remember his legacy of leadership, servanthood, and his... more »

• WATCH LIVE: Community remembers former Mayor-President Kip Holden at Thursday morning funeral Play Video

  May 22, 2025 6:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge community mourned former Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden at a funeral on Thursday. Funeral services for the Scotlandville native started at 11 a.m. at Greater King David Baptist Church. This followed a visitation at the Blount Road church. The service was officiated by... more »

• Former Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden lay in state at City Hall before Thursday funeral Play Video

  May 21, 2025 8:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, former Baton Rouge Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden lay in state in City Hall ahead of funeral services set for Thursday. Kip Holden, who died a week ago at 72, was the first person to be honored in that way. His casket was positioned in... more »

• 'He taught us how to be old firefighters:' Hammond fire captain passes away

  May 20, 2025 1:37 PM

  HAMMOND - A local fire captain who passed away on Friday will be remembered as a man who "taught us young firefighters how to become old firefighters." Captain Huey Hoover passed away on Friday, May 16. He was 91 years old. Hoover served as the Fire Captain at... more »

• Local lawmakers and officials offer condolences after Kip Holden's death Play Video

  May 14, 2025 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers, officials and other prominent names in the capital city are offering their condolences after former Mayor-President Melvin "Kip" Holden died early Wednesday morning. Former Metro Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle who served during Holden's time said she was very sad to hear about Holden's passing, and... more »

• Funeral plans announced for 20-year-old who died after Denham Springs hit-and-run Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:59 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The funeral for a woman who died after injuries she sustained from a March hit-and-run has been scheduled. Jody Mann's visitation will be on May 24 at Central Funeral Home on Hooper Road from 10 a.m. to noon, when the funeral will begin. "Jody had... more »

• Family starts fundraiser for funeral costs after 13-year-old fatally struck while riding his bike Play Video

  April 29, 2025 1:42 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The family of a 13-year-old Denham Springs boy killed over the weekend after being struck while riding his bicycle has started a fundraiser for his funeral. State Police said that Matthew Temple was riding his bicycle along Lockhart Road near Magnolia Boulevard early Sunday morning when... more »

• Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride Play Video

  April 26, 2025 10:48 AM

  ATICAN CITY (AP) — World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor. Though presidents and princes attended the Mass in St. Peter’s Square,... more »

• House Majority Leader Steve Scalise leads House delegation to attend Pope Francis' funeral Play Video

  April 25, 2025 1:06 PM

  WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced Friday that he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. The highest-ranking Catholic member of the House of Representatives, Scalise said that he is honored to lead the delegation to the Vatican to honor... more »

• Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday Play Video

  April 22, 2025 10:43 AM

  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff. The cardinals met Tuesday in the Vatican’s synod hall... more »

• Morganza man identified as body found submerged in the Mississippi River earlier in March Play Video

  March 25, 2025 6:21 PM

  MORGANZA — Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux on Tuesday identified a man who was found dead in the Mississippi River earlier this month. James Gage Jr., 59, was found dead on March 13 after a car was submerged in the river in Morganza nearly two weeks prior. ... more »

• Vigils planned for Southern University student who died in hazing incident Play Video

  March 5, 2025 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two vigils are being hosted Wednesday evening to honor the life of Caleb Wilson , a Southern University student who died in an incident officials are investigating as hazing. One of the vigils is being held at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Kenner at 6:30 p.m. ... more »

• Funeral planned on Saturday for 13-year-old who was hit, killed while riding bike along highway

  December 31, 2024 6:03 PM

  KENTWOOD — A funeral is planned Saturday for a 13-year-old boy who was struck by a car and killed while he was riding his bike along a Tangipahoa Parish highway. Benjamin Mixon's funeral will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Baptist Church in Kentwood said.... more »

• Texas headstone maker accused of fraud arrested in Baton Rouge after two months on the run Play Video

  May 22, 2024 4:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE-- A Texas headstone maker accused of stealing from dozens of customers was arrested in Baton Rouge by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday. Rio Grande City District Attorney Gocha Allen Ramirez says Noie Hesbrook III stole thousands of dollars from at least 90 customers, including 23 older people. ... more »

• Louisiana loses its last Pearl Harbor survivor, a former Baton Rouge resident

  September 29, 2023 1:37 PM

  CHURCH POINT - Funeral services are set for Saturday for Joseph W. Richard, Louisiana's last Pearl Harbor survivor, who died Wednesday at the age of 100. Richard was just 17 years old when he volunteered to join the U.S. Navy. He was on the USS Rigel when Japanese bombers... more »

• Services scheduled for Southern Univ. student killed in New Orleans

  May 19, 2023 2:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Family and friends will remember a Southern University student who was killed one week ago outside a club in New Orleans, with funeral services announced on a Go Fund Me page established on behalf of the family. Imani Williams was celebrating her 20th birthday when she... more »

• Sen. Bob Dole's funeral service to take place at Washington National Cathedral

  December 10, 2021 7:50 AM

  The late Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole who passed away last Sunday will be memorialized at Washington, DC's Washington National Cathedral Friday at 11 a.m. ET. According to CNN , Dole's family members and close friends are expected to attend, as is President Joe Biden. During the service,... more »

• Deputies assist with clean-up at cemetery ahead of fellow deputy's funeral

  September 13, 2021 5:57 PM

  Deputies in Livingston Parish are being recognized for looking out for one of their own, even after her death. Deputy Laura James died after a month long battle with COVID-19 last week. James had been involved in Emergency Communication for 26 years, 9 of which were with... more »

• Baker police officer dies of COVID one day before his wedding Play Video

  August 14, 2021 7:09 PM

  BAKER - A local police officer died Friday of complications caused by the coronavirus. The Baker Police Department announced officer Demarcus Dunn passed away from the virus on Aug. 13. The department said Dunn passed away just one day before he was supposed to be married. The Baker... more »

• New cemetery faces one last hurdle, neighborhood fears flooding if passed Play Video

  July 20, 2021 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new cemetery on Florida Boulevard is one step closer to being dug. The eight and a half acres for sale in the 14000 block of Florida Boulevard could be the future home of the new Resting Place Funeral Home and Cemetery. Monday night, it was... more »

• Late Gov. Edwin Edwards memorialized this weekend: See coverage here

  July 16, 2021 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's only four-term governor will be memorialized in events throughout the weekend at both the New State Capitol and Old State Capitol. Scroll to the bottom of this article to watch WBRZ coverage. Gov. Edwin Edwards died earlier this week. Edwards was nearing his 94th... more »

• Edwin Edwards will lie in state at Capitol this weekend; check here for the funeral arrangements

  July 13, 2021 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Edwin Edwards’ family has announced arrangements for the former governor's funeral, which could draw hundreds or more. A spokesperson for the family released Edwards' full obituary Thursday, which included plans for Edwards to lie in state. "Governor Edwards will lie in state at Louisiana’s State... more »

• Tuesday morning funeral for former Louisiana governor, Buddy Roemer

  May 25, 2021 8:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As Louisiana continues to mourn the loss of former Governor Buddy Roemer, the community is set to unite for a Tuesday, May 25 funeral service in his honor. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. at Baton Rouge's Istrouma Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service... more »

• Funeral service for LSU student Kori Gauthier to take place Saturday

  April 22, 2021 5:53 AM

  OPELOUSAS - As communities across Louisiana continue to mourn the loss of 18-year-old Kori Gauthier , an LSU student who was confirmed dead on April 14, Gauthier's family is uniting to find closure and honor the beloved young woman's life. A 10:30 a.m. funeral service will be held in... more »

• Funeral services for Sgt. Charles Dotson to be held Wednesday morning

  February 3, 2021 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Family and friends of Sgt. Charles Dotson , a respected member of the Baton Rouge Police Department, are honoring his life of service during a Wednesday (Feb. 3) morning funeral at Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge. Dotson passed away due to complications associated with COVID-19... more »

• Private funeral service to be held for former state Rep. Steve Carter

  January 29, 2021 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A private funeral service will be held for prominent capital city politician, coach, and respected community leader Steve Carter. The small service, limited to members of Carter's family, will take place at First Presbyterian Church. Condolences can be sent to his family by way of 7563... more »

• Public visitation for former LSU football star, restaurateur Ruffin Rodrigue takes place Tuesday Play Video

  December 1, 2020 5:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Friends and family members of former LSU football player and well-known restaurateur Ruffin Rodrigue are gathering to honor his memory during a public visitation that will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Coleman Hall of Baton Rouge's St. James Episcopal Church... more »

• Memorial services for former Gov. Kathleen Blanco held Thursday Play Video

  August 18, 2019 7:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco is being honored at multiple events in Baton Rouge and Lafayette this week. A family spokesperson said the state's first female governor died Sunday afternoon. Blanco was honored in an interfaith service at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge at... more »

• Funeral services announced for Marksville kids killed in fiery crash

  January 13, 2019 7:29 PM

  MARKSVILLE- The funeral arrangements have been released following a fiery crash that took the lives of five Marksville kids in Florida. The crash happened on January 3rd, seven people, including five children, were killed in the wreck involving a van transporting members of a Louisiana church through Florida. ... more »

• Known for selling cars with 'no unexpected fees' under a big flag, Mackie Robinson has died

  November 19, 2018 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - “Mackie” Robinson, owner of the Robinson Brothers car dealership has died. Robinson managed the family-owned Ford and Lincoln dealership at the corner of Sherwood Forest and Airline Highway. The dealership’s been in business for 70 years. Robinson was awarded for his family’s service to the Ford... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for longtime Ascension Parish deputy Play Video

  March 28, 2018 8:34 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has confirmed that longtime Lieutenant Colonel Ward Webb has passed away after a month of battling health complications in the hospital. Visitation for Lt. Col. Webb is scheduled for March 30, from 5-9 p.m. at the Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales.... more »

• Services tonight, tomorrow for life-long Livingston public servant

  December 5, 2017 11:44 AM

  LIVINGSTON – A life-long public servant who has been credited with saving an entire town during a disaster decades ago has died. Services for former Livingston mayor Derral Jones are Tuesday and Wednesday. Jones, 76, died Sunday. Jones was the fire chief of the town of Livingston... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for Richie Johnson

  November 29, 2017 8:08 AM

  PORT ALLEN- The funeral arrangements for long-time West Baton Rouge Parish lawman Richie Johnson have been released. Services will start tomorrow evening, with his burial on Friday. Johnson passed away Monday after a six-year battle with cancer. Visitation is Thursday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m and again... more »

• Well known Baton Rouge surgeon has died; services this weekend

  October 20, 2017 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Well known surgeon “Dickie” Robichaux has died. Robichaux, 65, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday. He was an orthopedic surgeon in Baton Rouge for more than 30 years. Dr. Robichaux graduated from LSU in 1973 and the LSU School of Medicine in 1979. Dr. Robichaux served many... more »

• Family of murdered teen begs witnesses to come forward Play Video

  May 26, 2017 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE- McKinley High football quarterback Bryant Lee will be buried Saturday but police are no closer to finding his killer. "The mentality is [the witnesses] don't want to be labeled a rat, so they won't talk," said Sheketa Heard, Lee's cousin. Two weeks ago the 18-year-old was... more »

• Community remembers fallen EBRSO Lt. Shawn Anderson Play Video

  March 23, 2017 8:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The funeral for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend took place Thursday. Lt. Shawn Anderson, 43, was shot and killed Saturday outside of an O’Neal Lane business near I-12. Anderson was responding to the scene in reference to a... more »

• Funeral arrangements; processional route set for slain EBRSO deputy

  March 21, 2017 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Funeral arrangements are set for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who was killed on Saturday. Sergeant Shawn Anderson was killed outside of an O'Neal Lane hair salon while he was investigating a reported rape. He struggled with another man and was shot. Visitation will... more »

• Teen crash victim remembered with balloon release Play Video

  February 22, 2017 11:20 PM

  NEW ROADS - A high school student killed in a weekend crash was laid to rest Wednesday. Students and staff at False River Academy held a balloon release in memory of 17-year-old Clayton Jarreau. Jarreau died Sunday morning when his car veered off Highway 417 in Pointe Coupee Parish. Two... more »

• Funeral arrangements set for slain Westwego officer

  January 23, 2017 5:35 PM

  WESTWEGO – Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Westwego police officer that was shot and killed early Friday morning. Visitation for 26-year-old Michael Louviere will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Dove Fellowship Church in Harvey with a funeral service... more »

• Funeral services for WBR deputy and daughter set for Saturday

  September 29, 2016 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A deputy who was killed along with her daughter in a double-murder suicide on Tuesday will be laid to rest on Saturday. Corporal Donna LeBlanc and her 21-year-old daughter, Carli Jo, were killed during a shooting at their home. Police identified the shooter as their neighbor,... more »

• Ascension works to rebury caskets and vaults following flood

  September 27, 2016 11:43 AM

  GONZALES - Reburial of damaged or dislodged caskets and vaults will begin soon, Ascension Parish announced Tuesday. Family members of remains already identified are in the process of being notified. Other families, though, are asked to report the conditions of family grave sites. There are a number of caskets... more »

• Dallas Police officer returns home to Baton Rouge for officers' funerals Play Video

  July 26, 2016 12:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of law enforcement officers from out of town made their way to Baton Rouge over the past week to pay their respects to the three officers killed in an ambush earlier this month. Among that group was Dallas Police Department officer Chris Langlois who has... more »

• Slain officer's wife speaks of forgiveness at funeral Play Video

  July 25, 2016 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Overcast skies and rain moved through as Montrell Jackson's fellow officers removed his flag-covered casket from the hearse that brought him to his final resting place. With her family surrounding her, Jackson's wife felt compelled to give a statement. Ternish Jackson said, "I am deeply... 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 »