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• Pedestrian struck and killed near BRG's Mid-City Campus Play Video

  November 26, 2025 7:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian was struck and killed near Baton Rouge General's Mid City campus on Wednesday evening, according to authorities. It is currently unknown how the crash occurred. Be aware of traffic near Florida Boulevard. more »

• Baton Rouge General's Holiday Lights bring Christmas cheer to its Bluebonnet campus Play Video

  November 21, 2025 7:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge General welcomed the holiday season with its ninth annual Holiday Lights event on Friday. The hospital's Bluebonnet campus turned into a winter wonderland for the free event featuring large walk-through features, light tunnels and singing trees. Powered by Entergy, BRG's Holiday Lights is... more »

• Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet campus transforming into winter wonderland this weekend Play Video

  November 17, 2025 10:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge General will kick off the holiday season with its free Holiday Lights event this weekend. During the festivities, the hospital's Bluebonnet campus will transform into a holiday wonderland for the ninth year in a row, featuring three large walk-through features, light tunnels, singing trees... more »

• Baton Rouge General employee arrested for allegedly stealing elderly woman's bank cards Play Video

  November 10, 2025 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet employee was arrested after she allegedly stole an elderly woman's bank cards and used them to make Walmart and Fashion Nova purchases, according to arrest documents obtained by WBRZ. An arrest affidavit says Asia Carr, 25, was working a shift at... more »

• Livingston Parish School bus carrying 28 elementary students involved in Denham Springs crash

  November 7, 2025 6:28 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Livingston Parish School System bus was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon in Denham Springs, according to a press release from the Livingston Parish School System. The crash occurred shortly after 3:25 p.m. on Cockerham Road when the bus carrying 28 students from Freshwater... more »

• Two people hospitalized after crash on Greenwell Springs Road over weekend

  November 3, 2025 10:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were taken to the hospital over the weekend after a crash along Greenwell Springs Road. The two people were brought to the hospital around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, officials said. Their condition was not known as of Monday morning. WBRZ will update this... more »

• Baton Rouge man accused of killing former partner in March shooting at OLOL deemed fit to stand trial Play Video

  October 24, 2025 11:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Roland Domino, a man accused of killing his former domestic partner outside her job at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in March, was found competent to stand trial in a Baton Rouge courtroom. Domino, 61, allegedly killed Patricia Jackson after the pair had an... more »

• Denham Springs man killed in crash along La. 16 in Livingston Parish Play Video

  October 22, 2025 12:55 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — One person was killed in a two-car crash along La. 16 in Denham Springs on Wednesday. The crash happened at the corner of La. 16, also known as Pete's Highway, and Gill Road around 11:30 a.m., the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. Louisiana State Police... 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 »

• Teen taken to hospital after being struck by car along Gardere Lane Play Video

  October 6, 2025 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A teenager was struck by a car along Gardere Lane early Monday morning, officials said. Officials said that the 17-year-old was hit around 6:45 a.m. near the corner of Gardere and Pascagoula Drive. The teen was taken to the hospital in serious condition, officials added.... more »

• $5 million expansion coming to Walker's Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Play Video

  September 30, 2025 2:13 PM

  WALKER - A $5 million expansion is coming to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Livingston. The hospital hosted an open house and a new construction blessing on Tuesday, where it offered tours and information about additional investments coming to the community. The new expansion, a 10-bed... more »

• 5-year-old's lemonade stand raising money for cancer patients Play Video

  September 28, 2025 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 5-year-old cancer survivor set up shop on Sunday to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Madison Hussein raised $15,000 last year at her annual lemonade stand in support of the hospital that took care of her when she had Ganglioneuroblastoma, a tumor above... more »

• 2une In Previews: North Oaks Health System opening new, multi-specialty clinic building in Hammond Play Video

  September 18, 2025 8:23 AM

  HAMMOND — North Oaks Health System is opening a new clinic building at its Hammond location this week as the healthcare provider celebrates 65 years of service. The new facility brings together nine specialty clinics, including cardiology, oncology and otolaryngology, under one roof. The five-story, 95,809-square-foot clinic building... more »

• One person injured after two-vehicle crash at intersection of South Acadian Thruway, Broussard Street

  September 17, 2025 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital after a crash at the intersection of South Acadian Thruway and Broussard Street on Wednesday. Officials said one person was injured in the crash involving a sedan and a truck. First responders and Baton Rouge Police responded to... more »

• Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck at corner of Old Hammond Highway, St. Regis Drive

  September 5, 2025 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A pedestrian was brought to the hospital after being struck by a car Friday morning along Old Hammond Highway. The person was taken to the hospital around 11 a.m. after the crash at the corner of Old Hammond and St. Regis Drive. Officials said their... more »

• AP freelancer among 4 journalists killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital, health officials say Play Video

  August 25, 2025 7:35 AM

  DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists Monday, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press, according to health officials. Mariam Dagga, 33, a visual journalist, freelanced for the AP during the war, as well as other news... more »

• One person taken to hospital after shooting at corner of Greenwell Street, Cedar Pointe Boulevard Play Video

  August 22, 2025 7:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was brought to the hospital after a late-night shooting at the corner of Greenwell Street and Cedar Pointe Boulevard. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies and EMS responded to the shooting shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Deputies said that the alleged shooter shot at... more »

• 2 Your Town Zachary: Upgrades coming to health infrastructure with new Lane Regional Medical Center Play Video

  August 8, 2025 7:16 AM

  ZACHARY — Zachary's healthcare infrastructure is getting a major update in the fall when the new-and-improved Lane Regional Medical Center opens. The new medical center is a four-story, 85,000-square-foot facility with four new state-of-the-art surgical suites, 48 new patient rooms. In total, it was a $90 million investment. ... more »

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

  August 1, 2025 1:26 PM

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

• Drunk wrong-way driver leaves man hospitalized, fighting for his life after crash on I-110 Play Video

  July 22, 2025 11:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials said a 54-year-old man was drunk driving in the wrong lane on I-110 when he crashed into Darrell Batiste on July 4. Michael Young , the driver, died, but Batiste is still fighting for his life. "He has 6 broken ribs, a broken tibia... more »

• 9-year-old says trip to BR Zoo during event for medically vulnerable kids was best day of his life Play Video

  June 6, 2025 10:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Friday, hundreds passed through BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo as part of Dreamnight, a global initiative where zoos open their gates to medically vulnerable children for a special event. Nine-year-old Xavier Chew said Friday was the best day of his life. "Let me say something.... more »

• Second specialized brain injury unit in the state opens in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 9, 2025 10:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A new specialized brain injury unit is available for use at the Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital. The unit will service patients who have experienced severe brain trauma from a stroke, motor vehicle accident or other incident. Currently, only one other hospital in the state, in... more »

• One injured in shooting at The Reserve at White Oak apartment complex Play Video

  April 30, 2025 7:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting at The Reserve at White Oak apartment complex of South Harrells Ferry Road, officials said. The person was taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to officials. Another person was shot at the complex Monday night .... more »

• 13-year-old airlifted to hospital after being run over by four-wheeler along Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  April 30, 2025 4:41 PM

  ZACHARY — A teenager was airlifted to the hospital after being run over by a four-wheeler near Zachary on Wednesday afternoon, Acadian Ambulance officials said. AirMed was called to the corner of Greenwell Springs-Port Hudson and Hubbs roads at 12:47 p.m., Acadian Ambulance said. The 13-year-old was brought... more »

• One person killed, another hospitalized following domestic shooting in Ponchatoula

  April 14, 2025 8:22 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A woman who went into a Ponchatoula fast food restaurant to shoot her husband took her own life, officials said Monday. Police said that the woman went to the restaurant where her husband worked with a gun. Shortly after, he ran out of the restaurant and she... more »

• Arrest records detail events leading up to, following fatal domestic shooting outside OLOL hospital Play Video

  March 21, 2025 6:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — New arrest records obtained Friday show that a man accused of killing a former domestic partner earlier this week near Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center got into an argument with her before she died. Witnesses say they saw an older black man, later identified... more »

• Police say they've apprehended hospital worker who shot co-worker in Detroit parking garage

  March 20, 2025 9:04 AM

  TROY, Mich. (AP) — Police in Michigan said they apprehended a hospital employee who shot and wounded a co-worker Thursday morning in a northern suburb of Detroit, an incident that prompted a lockdown at the sprawling medical complex and area schools. The Troy Police Department said on the social... more »

• 'Colossal Colon' at Baton Rouge General shows symptoms of deadly cancer - How you can get checked Play Video

  March 12, 2025 9:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge General along with the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Prevention on the Go are excited to welcome a 20-foot-long walk-through blow up "Colossal Colon." The inflated model shows what the colon looks like from the inside, including what a polyp and cancer look... more »

• Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond announces specialized mental health treatment program

  January 30, 2025 10:49 AM

  HAMMOND - A Hammond behavioral hospital announced Thursday that it is opening a specialized mental health treatment program for anyone 18 and older experiencing behavioral health challenges. Oceans Behavioral Hospital's new program — Partial Hospitalization Program — will serve adults experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and anything else... more »

• Junior League brings Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital patients, families some holiday cheer Play Video

  December 12, 2024 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — It looked a lot like Christmas at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital on Thursday. The Junior League of Baton Rouge brought mini Christmas trees and decorations to spread some cheer for families and patients at the hospital during the holiday season. Children were... more »

• Baton Rouge General, local school collaborate to inspire next generation of medical professionals Play Video

  September 25, 2024 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A partnership between Baton Rouge General and a local school is aiming to encourage the next generation of medical professionals. Baton Rouge General employees welcomed Park Medical Academy students to the hospital Wednesday for a day of learning. They will have more students visit on Thursday... more »

• Staff at Baton Rouge General looking forward to road project near hospital that will reduce congestion Play Video

  September 3, 2024 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A MOVEBR road expansion project that's been in the works for years is making steady progress in the health district of the capital city. Drivers will notice road closures along Picardy Avenue between Summa Ave. and Mancuso Lane between Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 13.... more »

• Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville back open

  August 28, 2024 7:48 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - Bayou Lafourche bridge in Napoleonville is back open following a closure Tuesday night. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the road was shut down at 6 p.m. after a crash at La. 1 and La. 402 on Hospital Road. An hour later, the highway was back open.... more »

• Woman's Hospital's new perinatal mental health unit first of its kind in state Play Video

  August 27, 2024 7:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Woman's Hospital is cutting the ribbon on the first inpatient unit of its kind in Louisiana: a unit designed to help women with their mental health during and after their pregnancy. "We are really moving into an era of de-stigmatizing all mental health but specifically postpartum.... more »

• Supply for most-needed blood type drops to 18-month low

  July 26, 2024 11:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Amid an overall low donor turnout and a 30% blood donation shortfall during the first week of July, blood service provider Vitalant is facing an emergency shortage of type-O blood. Vitalant said Friday that in addition to the 18-month low, the provider is experiencing an acute... more »

• 17-year-old arrested for negligent homicide set to be tried as adult Play Video

  July 8, 2024 11:56 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Police arrested a 17-year-old for the negligent homicide of a man he was riding in a car with, officials said. Lawrence Williams, 17, is being tried as an adult on one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile and negligent homicide,... more »

• One injured after vehicle overturns at Highland, Perkins intersection

  June 25, 2024 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured after a vehicle overturned Tuesday morning at the intersection of Highland and Perkins roads, officials said. The crash happened around 9 a.m., officials said. According to St. George Fire officials, the wreck required extrication after the driver was trapped. Fire officials... more »

• No injuries reported after car runs into front of animal hospital Play Video

  June 20, 2024 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vehicle ran into the front of the All Pets Hospital on Perkins Road Thursday morning, cutting off gas to the building but leaving no one injured. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the vehicle ran into the front of the building, hitting a pole which... more »

• Ochsner Medical Center first to receive latest in robotic surgery tech

  June 10, 2024 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Ochsner Medical Centers in New Orleans and the capital city have received the latest in robotic surgery technology: the da Vinci 5. The da Vinci system transfers a surgeon's hand movements into robotic arms for a higher degree of precision and minimal invasiveness. The system... more »

• CEO of Acadian Ambulance Services dies after fight with cancer; visitation date and time set Play Video

  June 5, 2024 9:10 AM

  LAFAYETTE - The CEO of Acadian Ambulance Services, Richard Zuschlag, passed away after his fight with cancer came to an end. He was 76. Zuschlag worked for Acadian for 53 years. He built a legacy of service focused on helping and saving thousands of patients. " We will... more »

• Future of health care taking shape in Zachary Play Video

  February 2, 2023 5:30 PM

  ZACHARY - Work on a multi-year expansion and renovation project at Lane Regional Medical Center got underway in earnest on Thursday, as crews began tearing down outdated and aging portions of the facility to make way for new construction. The overhaul will feature a new 4-story tower that will... more »

• Baton Rouge doctor now federally charged in child porn case

  October 28, 2022 2:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A doctor specializing in child care is now the focus of federal prosecutors after his arrest in a capital area child porn bust . Antonio "Tony" Belda, a now-fired pediatric cardiologist, was formally charged by a federal grand jury Wednesday for possession of child porn. It... more »

• Baby in great condition after being recovered from field, family says Play Video

  March 17, 2022 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews rushed eight-month-old Nigel Jackson to Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital after he was found in a vacant field Wednesday afternoon. After the first night there, his family says he's doing great. "He's moving around, he's playing, he's talking, he's eating his... more »

• Hospital bill sent to collections, resolved following call to 2 On Your Side Play Video

  February 24, 2022 2:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two years ago, Anne Hibbard's son was bit by a black widow spider, and it set off a storm of events that finally came to a head last week. "It's a two-year nightmare," Hibbard said. Hibbard adopted her now 20-year-old son when he was 2.... more »

• Deputies identify suspect at large in attack on Ochsner ICU nurse

  February 6, 2022 12:38 PM

  JEFFERSON PARISH - Deputies have identified the suspect responsible for the attack of an ICU nurse last Friday. WWL-TV reports the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for 48-year-old Quincy Quinn. A warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of battery of a healthcare worker. Crime Stoppers... more »

• Ochsner ICU nurse violently attacked by patient's family; deputies searching for suspect

  January 30, 2022 9:52 PM

  JEFFERSON PARISH - An Ochsner Medical Center ICU nurse was violently attacked by a patient's family member. President & CEO of Ochsner Health Warner Thomas told WWL-TV that the nurse was attacked while on duty Friday morning at the hospital's West Bank campus in Gretna. Thomas said the... more »

• Our Lady of the Lake reinstates COVID mitigation protocol amid increase in Omicron cases

  December 21, 2021 9:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In view of the increase in Omicron virus cases, Lady of the Lake Hospital has revisited its implementation of COVID-related mitigation measures. According to a Tuesday (December 21) morning news release, OLOL says it is reinstating the following protocol effective immediately: -Masks will be required... more »

• Ochsner says fourth surge affecting its ability to care for non-COVID patients Play Video

  August 24, 2021 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Like many other businesses, Ochsner Health announced Tuesday it's mandating the COVID vaccine for their employees. The consequences of refusal will be severe. Ochsner says if employees don't get vaccinated, they'll be suspended for a month, and if they don't get vaccinated in that time they'll... more »

• OLOL Children's Hospital reports month-by-month increase in kids presenting to ER with COVID-19 Play Video

  August 18, 2021 9:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As another school year kicks off, leaders at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital say no children, regardless of age, can escape the risk of being infected as the Delta variant runs rampant through Louisiana. "Really all age ranges, from three weeks of age up... more »

• Livingston sheriff's deputy, 40, dies from COVID

  August 5, 2021 5:34 PM

  A local sheriff's deputy has died after a weeks-long battle with the coronavirus, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Sheriff Jason Ard said Corporal Robert McKinney served with the department for 10 years. Ard added that McKinney was "proud to wear the badge" and loved his coworkers. ... more »

• Father accidentally shot 9-year-old son while holstering gun, Texas police say

  June 13, 2021 6:45 PM

  HOUSTON - A 9-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the chest by his father Friday night after the man armed himself because he thought they were being followed, according to ABC News . Police said the father thought he and his son were being followed as they drove through... more »

• At Baton Rouge General, the first Mother's Day baby was born early in the morning

  May 9, 2021 9:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The first Mother's Day baby born at Baton Rouge General's Birth Center was Jhase Traeon Wingate. Jhase was born around 1:13 a.m. to Shaquendes Joshua and Jaylon Wingate. Both the mother and baby are doing well. more »

• Ochsner, Southern University team up for mass vaccination event Play Video

  March 27, 2021 8:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People lined up their cars on Saturday outside of Southern University's F.G. Clark Activity Center to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Southern University paired up with Ochsner to bring a mass vaccination site to North Baton Rouge. "It's a very fast and easy process," said vaccine receiver,... more »

• Baby born with COVID antibodies after mom got vaccine during pregnancy, doctors say

  March 16, 2021 3:34 PM

  PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - Doctors in Florida say a baby delivered in January was born with COVID-19 antibodies after the mother received a vaccine during her pregnancy. WPBF spoke with the two pediatricians who made the discovery , saying they believe it's the first known occurrence of COVID... more »

• As Louisiana's vaccine supply remains 'flat,' Ochsner postpones thousands of vaccinations Play Video

  January 25, 2021 9:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Ochsner Health System says it has administered roughly 86,000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the six weeks since vaccinations began. Now, the state's largest hospital system says its share of doses is dropping. "It's been about a 70% decline in the vaccine supply from where... more »

• Ascension offering free COVID-19 testing in December, January

  December 11, 2020 12:59 PM

  GONZALES - Officials in Ascension Parish have once again partnered with Ochsner Health System to offer free drive-thru coronavirus testing at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. There are no out-of-pocket costs for those who get tested, and health insurance is not required. Participants are asked to bring a form... more »

• 'Think about other people,' Baton Rouge district court judge recounts COVID-19 battle Play Video

  August 20, 2020 9:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - District Judge "Chip" Moore says it's a miracle he's recovering following a month-long fight with COVID-19. Moore, who sits on the 19th JDC bench, was admitted to the ICU at Our Lady of the Lake on July 2. "Almost immediately after they saw my oxygen... more »

• Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys host mobile blood drive in BR

  July 16, 2020 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is asking the community to come out and donate blood. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has partnered with Vitalant, one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit community blood service, to host a blood drive on Thursday, July 16. The blood drive... more »

• OLOL 'encouraged' by convalescent plasma treatment; looking for more donors Play Video

  May 18, 2020 9:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Weeks after announcing it would participate in a convalescent plasma program , Our Lady of the Lake has treated more than a dozen patients. The program, led by the Mayo Clinic, is in its early stages, but doctors are already starting to notice positive signs. ... more »

• Cajun Navy teams up with Murphy Law Firm to deliver PPE to hospitals

  May 18, 2020 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Peyton Murphy of Murphy Law Firm is teaming up with Todd Terrell of the United Cajun Navy to deliver medical gear to four hospitals around Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes Monday. The gear will include face shields, face masks, and hand sanitizer. Lane Regional Medical... more »

• Coronavirus patient released from hospital after 47 days Play Video

  May 8, 2020 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Medical staff at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital lined the gangway, cheering and applauding as Tera Greene was wheeled out of the automatic doors and into the parking garage. The celebration comes 47 days after Greene first walked in, sick with COVID-19. While in the... more »

• Cabela's donates 10,000 masks to Baton Rouge hospital

  May 8, 2020 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Cabela’s in Gonzales donated thousands of masks to Our Lady of the Lake Friday morning. Around 10 a.m. staff members from OLOL received PPE from Cabela's , an outdoor gear and sporting goods retail store. According to Cabela's around 1,000 masks are used in one... more »

• OLOL enrolling patients for access to drug proven effective against coronavirus

  April 29, 2020 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients is on its way to the capital area. The U.S. government announced Wednesday it is working to make the antiviral medication 'remdesivir' available to patients as quickly as possible. “What it has proven is... more »

• PPE donated to healthcare workers in East Feliciana Play Video

  April 19, 2020 10:13 PM

  CLINTON - Louisianans respond to a call for help from East Feliciana Parish, where healthcare workers and first responders are running extremely low on personal protective equipment (PPE). "This is something we've never been through in our lifetime and we're doing the best we can," says East Feliciana Coroner,... more »