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• Family of missing Texas woman last seen in Iberville asking for expanded investigation Play Video

  October 11, 2026 7:15 PM

  IBERVILLE — The family of a 22-year-old Texas woman who disappeared after a crash on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is asking authorities to expand the investigation. Christin Munn-Holliday was last seen Sept. 30 after a two-car crash near the Whiskey Bay exit. Investigators found her car unoccupied while the... more »

• Thursday power outage scheduled for Maringouin area Play Video

  September 16, 2026 6:35 PM

  MARINGOUIN — The Iberville Parish Government on Wednesday announced a scheduled power outage for the Maringouin area. The parish said the outage is scheduled for 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, and approximately 328 customers will be affected. According to the parish government, Entergy has notified those expected... more »

• Bayou Braud Bridge closing until late October in East Iberville due to bridge replacement Play Video

  September 15, 2026 3:53 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — The Bayou Braud Bridge on Martin Luther King Parkway in East Iberville will close beginning Thursday. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. and will last until Oct. 29 while the Bayou Braud Bridge is being replaced, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.... more »

• The Salvation Army opens 2026 Angel Tree registration Play Video

  September 15, 2026 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge opened registration for the 2026 Angel Tree program on Tuesday. Families in need of assistance can register at The Salvation Army at 4025 W. Brookstown Drive on Sept. 28, 29 and 30, and Oct. 1 and 2. The location... more »

• Iberville Parish native Shelby Bordelon named First Runner-Up to Miss America 2027 Play Video

  September 7, 2026 10:18 PM

  WEST PALM BEACH - An Iberville Parish native has returned home from the national stage with a historic finish. Shelby Bordelon was named first runner-up to Miss America 2027, bringing Louisiana to the final moment of the competition. While she came up just short of the crown, Bordelon... more »

• Bridge along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Carville expected to close for several weeks

  August 31, 2026 6:50 PM

  CARVILLE — The Carville bridge in St. Gabriel will be closed for several weeks along Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, according to the St. Gabriel Police Department. The closure beginning on Sept. 17 is expected to last for six to eight weeks. Drivers in the area should use... more »

• Iberville Parish deputies seize 1.4 pounds of fentanyl from alleged drug dealer Play Video

  August 31, 2026 5:43 PM

  ROSEDALE — Deputies seized nearly a pound and a half of fentanyl from an alleged drug dealer on Monday, the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office announced. Deputies arrested Deontrae Beckwood, of Rosedale, on a charge of possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics in excess of 250 grams. ... more »

• Halloween events happening around the Capitol Area this year

  August 26, 2026 12:55 PM

  It's October, and that means Halloween is just around the corner! Across the Capital Area, groups are hosting events to get adults and kids alike in the holiday spirit! Ascension Tuesday, Oct. 13 The Arc of East Ascension Trunk or Treat at 1122 S. East Ascension Complex... more »

• Smallest church in the world hosts annual Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary in White Castle Play Video

  August 15, 2026 1:44 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — The Madonna Chapel in White Castle, often referred to as the smallest church in the world, held its annual Mass for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary on Saturday morning. The holy day sees Catholics celebrate the entrance of Mary's body and soul into heaven.... more »

• River Parishes Community College expands ECO Tech Academy to Iberville Parish Schools

  August 14, 2026 6:13 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — River Parishes Community College and Iberville Parish Public Schools announced the expansion of their educational opportunities for local high school students on Friday. The expansion includes the launch of the RPCC ECO Tech Academy at the River Parishes Community College West Side Campus in Plaquemine, which will... more »

• I-10 ramp will be closed overnight this week due to 18-wheeler crash that occurred last week Play Video

  August 4, 2026 12:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — I-10 westbound will be under construction later this week following a major 18-wheeler crash that happened last week. The left lane of the 1-10 westbound to I-110 northbound ramp will be closed for repairs to the crash barrier that was damaged when the semi-truck caught fire.... more »

• Man arrested in Iberville Parish after stolen jewelry, coins were found in his car during traffic stop

  August 4, 2026 11:20 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A 45-year-old man was arrested in Iberville Parish on Tuesday after deputies found stolen items in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office received a call that a local camp had been robbed and launched an investigation. During their investigation, police pulled over... more »

• Bridge between La. 77 and Sidney Road over Bayou Grosse Tete to close for inspection

  August 3, 2026 6:22 PM

  GROSSE TETE — The Iberville Parish Government announced that the bridge over Bayou Grosse Tete between La. 77 and Sidney Road will be closed on Friday. The closure will take place as crews from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development perform a routine bridge inspection; however, the drawbridge... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Deputy, family of Lt. who died months later file lawsuit after deadly courthouse shooting Play Video

  July 17, 2026 6:01 PM

  IBERVILLE — A second lawsuit against the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office was filed today in response to the October 2025 shooting that killed a deputy and injured another. Deputy Charles Riley was killed and Brett Stassi Jr. seriously injured when a suspect that was being interviewed at the courthouse... more »

• Iberville Parish School District continues its search for a new superintendent

  July 13, 2026 2:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish School District continues its search for a new superintendent on Monday following Superintendent Louis M. Voiron Jr. 's approval to transition to an advisor. In May, the Iberville Parish School Board approved the transition with a 6-3 vote, also allowing the board to select... more »

• Federal vehicle emissions testing will remain required for Capital area residents, state officials say Play Video

  July 7, 2026 1:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents in East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Iberville and Livingston parishes will still be required to receive federal vehicle emissions testing despite the elimination of the state vehicle inspection sticker. Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law in June that will replace the... more »

• 'Santa Ames' extradited from Iowa, booked into Iberville Parish Jail on theft charges Play Video

  June 22, 2026 3:57 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Iowa man known as "Santa Ames" was extradited to Louisiana over the weekend and booked in Iberville Parish on charges stemming from a nearly $40,000 theft. David Greulich , who claims to be a trusted professional Santa Claus in the Ames, Iowa, community, is accused... more »

• Shelby Bordelon from Iberville Parish crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Play Video

  June 21, 2026 1:05 PM

  MONROE — A new Miss Louisiana was crowned on Saturday night after 30 young women from across the state gathered in Monroe this week to compete for the crown. Shelby Bordelon from Sunshine in Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 after winning the pageant, where competitors competed in... more »

• $30 million federal project could help 90,000 people deal with flooding near Bayou Manchac Play Video

  May 25, 2026 4:50 PM

  PLAUQUEMINE — Officials are spending $30 million in federal funds to improve Bayou Manchac and realign Ward Creek, and parish officials say the project will reduce flooding in the area. Fishermen like Christian Sexton love it when the water stays consistent. "After it rains, we see a significant... more »

• Louisiana vehicle inspection stickers could soon be replaced by $6 QR code Play Video

  May 20, 2026 6:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Representatives voted in favor of a bill on Wednesday that would replace the statewide annual vehicle inspection sticker with a QR code. Currently, Louisiana drivers pay $10 to $25 for a safety inspection sticker. The QR code would cost drivers $6, and scanning it... more »

• 3 arrested for leading deputies on chase after shoplifting, Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office says Play Video

  May 20, 2026 12:40 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH — Three people were arrested after allegedly stealing from an Iberville Parish store and leading deputies on a chase. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said Alexis Johnson, 31; Dominic Ransom, 37; and Farron Tackno, 54, drove away from the store with stolen merchandise. When a deputy tried... more »

• One arrested following shooting on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:41 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A person was arrested following a shooting on I-10 Westbound near the Iberville Parish line on Monday, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. and involved two drivers. There were no reported injuries. ... more »

• Nottoway Plantation owners file lawsuit a year after mansion burns down Play Video

  May 15, 2026 4:29 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The owners of the Nottoway Plantation, which burned down a year ago, have filed a lawsuit against the Iberville Parish government. The Nottoway Plantation, the largest in the South, burned down on May 15, 2025. The lawsuit, which includes Parish President Chris Daigle and the City... more »

• Iberville deputies arrest man accused of Plaquemine electronic theft; IPSO searching for another suspect

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — One person was arrested on felony theft charges for stealing more than $1,000 of electronics from a Plaquemine store, Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi said. Joshua Myers, 33, was arrested after the Monday theft at a national retailer, Stassi said. Another person, 31-year-old Brandon Trehern, is still... more »

• Iberville Parish schools implement clear backpack policy for next school year Play Video

  April 17, 2026 5:33 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish School District will implement a clear bag policy for the 2026-2027 school year, according to a social media announcement made Friday. Starting next school year, students in the school district will only be allowed to wear clear or mesh backpacks. The district said... more »

• Jury finds St. Gabriel man guilty on gun charges in less than 5 minutes; DA says it's among quickest he's seen Play Video

  April 9, 2026 11:58 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — In less than five minutes, an Iberville Parish jury found a man guilty on gun charges, which District Attorney Tony Clayton says is one of the quickest verdicts he could recall. Jarrel Smith, 33, was arrested in September 2024 after deputies smelled a strong odor of... more »

• 72-year-old woman dead after train, vehicle crash near Iberville Parish-West Baton Rouge Parish line Play Video

  April 8, 2026 8:15 AM

  ADDIS — A woman died in a crash involving a train and a car along La. 1 near the Dow Chemical plant close to the Iberville Parish line on Wednesday, officials said. The woman, later identified as 72-year-old White Castle resident Ianthia Washington, was the sole occupant of the... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested after bringing marijuana into Elayn Hunt when she went to prison for job interview Play Video

  April 8, 2026 7:03 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A Baton Rouge woman was arrested after she allegedly brought marijuana into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center when she went to the prison for a job interview. According to Iberville Parish deputies, 21-year-old Jeraneka James drove onto the grounds of Elayn Hunt on April 1 for a... more »

• Woman charged with taking contraband to penal institution following theft arrest Play Video

  April 6, 2026 3:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office charged a woman with taking contraband to a penal institution following her arrest at a Walgreens on Saturday. According to deputies, 38-year-old Brittany Hollins was arrested outside a Walgreens for a previous warrant in relation to a theft. Upon her arrival... more »

• Deputies: Now-fired Elayn Hunt employee arrested for communicating with inmate over phone Play Video

  April 1, 2026 1:58 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A since-fired Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee was arrested after it was uncovered that she was illegally communicating with an inmate via a cell phone, arrest documents show. According to Iberville Parish deputies, a cell phone was seized from an inmate at Elayn Hunt on March... more »

• Department of Corrections: 50-year-old Elayn Hunt Correctional Center inmate dies

  April 1, 2026 10:06 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A 50-year-old inmate died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, Department of Corrections officials said. Paul Gauthreaux died Tuesday, March 31, officials said. According to DOC, Gauthreaux was serving a 49-year sentence for armed robbery and was projected to be released in July 2054. Gauthreaux's cause... more »

• IPSO: Woman arrested on attempted murder, hit-and-run charges after driving into White Castle crowd Play Video

  March 31, 2026 2:00 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — A woman from Port Allen was arrested on attempted murder and hit-and-run charges after she drove her car into a crowd of people in White Castle, Iberville Parish deputies said. Jeremeisha Johnson, 21, was arrested Sunday after one person was injured near Olano Street. According... more »

• Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee arrested on malfeasance charges; DOC says she has been fired Play Video

  March 26, 2026 10:02 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee was arrested on malfeasance in office charges. Trenda Parker, 46, was arrested and booked into the Iberville Parish Jail on Wednesday. Parker was hired at the correctional facility in November 2025, the Department of Corrections said. She was fired... more »

• Plaquemine man arrested by Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office on multiple drug and weapons charges Play Video

  March 23, 2026 1:47 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine man was arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges by the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the department, 51-year-old Vincent Collins of Plaquemine was arrested following a search conducted during a traffic stop. Collins was booked on several charges, including distribution of crack... more »

• 2une In Previews: Ochsner hosting Iberville Health Fair to provide no-cost screenings, raise awareness Play Video

  March 23, 2026 8:58 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — Ochsner Baton Rouge is hosting the Iberville Parish Health Fair and Community Celebration this weekend to raise awareness for healthy lifestyles, as well as colorectal cancer during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The health fair is being held on Saturday at MSA West Academy from 10 a.m. to... more »

• Iberville Parish Library hosts Gray Monkey Parade Play Video

  March 13, 2026 11:39 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Library celebrated its Gray Monkey Parade on Friday in Plaquemine. This is the 80th year the parade has taken place, with the Iberville Parish Library system hosting the parade for 41 years. The theme for this year's parade was "Plant a Seed, Read,"... more »

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

  March 10, 2026 5:38 PM

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

• Man who kidnapped, shot victim and left him to die sentenced to 40 years in prison Play Video

  March 5, 2026 12:02 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A convicted kidnapper who abducted and shot a man before leaving him to die was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Thursday. Adam Orellana pleaded guilty to attempted murder and kidnapping on Feb. 11, nearly three years after he shot Dylan Tullier in Plaquemine. Tullier died... more »

• St. Gabriel Police: 88-year-old man dead after crash along Nicholson Drive that left two others hurt Play Video

  March 4, 2026 1:36 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — St. Gabriel Police said that an 88-year-old man died in a car crash along Nicholson Drive, which also hospitalized two other people. Nolan Boudreaux from Sunshine was taken to the hospital after the Tuesday afternoon crash near the intersection with La. 74. After being taken to... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Elayn Hunt lieutenant arrested, allegedly didn't report inmate's cell phone Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:53 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - An Elayn Hunt lieutenant has been accused of not reporting that an inmate had a cell phone inside the facility, according to WBRZ sources. Paula LeBlanc, 40, was booked into the Iberville Parish Jail for malfeasance in office on Wednesday. Sources told WBRZ that LeBlanc... more »

• PVC manufacturer Shintech to invest $3.4 billion to upgrade existing Iberville Parish facility Play Video

  March 4, 2026 10:16 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — PVC manufacturer Shintech is investing $3.4 billion to upgrade its existing Iberville Parish facility. The investment will see the creation of 163 direct new jobs, as well as the creation of 655 indirect new jobs during the construction of the multiphase project, the first of which, Louisiana... more »

• One dead, two others taken to hospital in wreck along Nicholson Drive in St. Gabriel Play Video

  March 3, 2026 2:33 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A wreck in St. Gabriel resulted in one person dying and two others being sent to the hospital, police officials said Tuesday. One of the three people was airlifted to a hospital, but is in stable condition, according to Acadian Ambulance officials. The two others were... more »

• Albany man killed in I-10 accident that snarled traffic near Grosse Tete for hours Play Video

  March 3, 2026 6:22 AM

  GROSSE TETE — State Police said Tuesday that an Albany man was killed when his box truck rear-ended an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 eastbound near Grosse Tete. The victim was identified as Phillip Scott, 51. Troopers said traffic had stopped in the area because of ongoing construction. "For... more »

• Woman arrested after driving man she stabbed to hospital, Iberville Parish deputies say Play Video

  February 27, 2026 1:15 PM

  MARINGOUIN — A woman was arrested on Friday after she drove a man she stabbed to the hospital, Iberville Parish deputies say. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at a residence on Friday morning in Maringouin to learn that a 43-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed... more »

• Second Plaquemine, Sunshine ferry to be out of service on Wednesday for Coast Guard inspection

  February 24, 2026 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The second Plaquemine/Sunshine ferry will be out of service on Wednesday as it is inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard. The second ferry will resume service once the inspection is complete, which is expected to be in the afternoon, Department of Transportation and Development officials said.... more »

• DOTD hosting two meetings in Iberville Parish as progress continues on La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project

  February 20, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is hosting two public meetings in March as progress continues on the Mississippi River Bridge South La. 1 to La. 30 Connector Project. The meetings will be held in Iberville Parish on the west and east banks of the... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Inmate, 32, dies at Elayn Hunt prison; 4 arrested for possessing contraband Play Video

  February 16, 2026 12:55 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Another inmate died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center over the weekend, with four people also being arrested at the facility for possessing contraband on prison property. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, a 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his cell over the weekend before... more »

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

  February 10, 2026 8:34 PM

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

• Third in command at Iberville sheriff's office retires ahead of planned run for sheriff in 2027 Play Video

  February 9, 2026 5:50 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The third-highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Iberville Parish is leaving the sheriff's office and tells WBRZ's Investigative Unit he intends to run for sheriff next year. Chief Deputy Ronnie Hebert, a 31-year veteran, abruptly retired Monday. Sheriff Brett Stassi had appointed Hebert as chief criminal deputy in... more »

• Four arrested for allegedly bringing contraband to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Play Video

  February 8, 2026 4:33 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — According to arrest records, four people were arrested on Saturday for allegedly bringing contraband to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish. Corey Kitts, 27, Yolanda Jones, 45, Michael Phipps, 61, and Robert Wiley, 31, were all arrested at the facility and booked into the... more »

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

  February 7, 2026 10:45 AM

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

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

  January 30, 2026 1:24 PM

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

• 2 alleged drug dealers arrested in Iberville Parish Play Video

  January 27, 2026 7:27 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — Narcotics agents arrested two alleged drug dealers in Iberville Parish on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Brett Stassi. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said 47-year-old Donnie Sanchez, of Plaquemine, and 55-year-old Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson, of Addis, were allegedly dealing meth. The pair was booked into the Iberville... more »

• Power outage planned in Plaquemine due to Wednesday night maintenance Play Video

  January 2, 2026 1:45 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine announced a citywide power outage will occur on Wednesday due to maintenance. According to the city's Director of Utilities, Paul Seawell Jr., the outage is planned for Wednesday from 10 p.m. to midnight. The outages are due to maintenance occurring at the... more »

• Louisiana CPRA celebrates the completion of the Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch Improvement Project Play Video

  December 19, 2025 5:53 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Louisiana Coast Protection and Restoration Authority celebrated the completion of the Bayou Pigeon Boat Launch Improvement Project on Friday alongside officials from Iberville Parish. The upgrades to the boat launch, one of the most heavily used access points to the Atchafalaya Basin's swamps and waterways, included... more »

• Son of Iberville Parish assessor sues New Roads Police, saying shooting was excessive Play Video

  December 9, 2025 2:30 PM

  NEW ROADS — A man has filed a lawsuit against the New Roads Police Department and an officer who purportedly shot him, alleging the officer used excessive force. John Sexton, son of Iberville Parish Assessor Randy Sexton, was shot in September by a New Roads Police officer outside the... more »

• Iberville Parish government launches Bayou Paul Restoration Project to lower flood risks in the area Play Video

  December 5, 2025 1:46 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Government launched a major waterway channel cleaning project in East Iberville on Friday to increase drainage efficiency and lower flood risks. The "Bayou Paul Restoration Project" will restore a natural channel in the Spanish Lake Basin that has been abandoned for decades, improving drainage... more »