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

  December 6, 2025 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of a 73-year-old man who was found dead in a car near BREC Lafitte Street Park announced funeral arrangements on Saturday. Woodrow Vaughn was found dead in a car with multiple stab wounds after being reported missing in November. Vaugn was allegedly attacked... more »

• New Orleans leaders blast immigration crackdown, pointing to video of agents chasing US citizen Play Video

  December 6, 2025 2:50 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans’ mayor-elect said Friday that a federal immigration crackdown launched this week is already causing harm as encounters between masked agents and residents, including some caught on video, has prompted public backlash in the blue city. Frustrated city officials pointed to the case of... more »

• Fatal crash closes Highway 16 near Gordon Lane in Livingston Parish Play Video

  December 6, 2025 1:20 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Authorities responded to a fatal crash in Livingston Parish on Saturday around 12 p.m., according to emergency responders. Responders said the crash left one person dead and another injured. Highway 16 near Gordon Lane is currently closed due to the incident. The injured individual is... more »

• Baton Rouge animal shelter asks for emergency foster parents due to overcrowding

  December 6, 2025 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An animal shelter in Baton Rouge is asking the public for help as it urgently searches for emergency foster parents and adopters for at least 40 dogs. The Companion Animal Alliance released a message on Friday asking the public to help foster animals as the shelter... more »

• Escaped inmate from Vermilion Parish Jail captured along I-10 near Lafayette Play Video

  December 6, 2025 11:30 AM

  ABBEVILLE - An accused drug dealer who escaped from the Vermilion Parish Jail was captured late Friday night, according to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. Gavin Garnica, 23, was captured along I-10 west of Lafayette around 11:45 p.m. after escaping the Vermilion Parish Jail by scaling the facility's east... more »

• Crime at Baton Rouge apartment complex causing concerns Play Video

  December 5, 2025 10:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge police database, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to 58 crime incidents, ranging from battery and assault to burglary, at the Cadence at Southern University apartments since January of this year. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker was shot and killed at... 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 »

• Louisiana State Police celebrates the graduation of Cadet Class 107 Play Video

  December 5, 2025 1:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police celebrated Cadet Class 107's graduation Friday morning with an official badge pinning ceremony at First Baptist Church. Before receiving a Louisiana State Police badge, the new troopers had to complete a 24-week academy where cadets learned self-discipline, technical competence, empathy, physical well-being and... more »

• Baton Rouge woman arrested for allegedly abandoning two young children at a motel Play Video

  December 5, 2025 12:35 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A woman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly abandoning her two young children in a motel room, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a local motel after two young children, a 4-year-old and an 11-month-old, were found alone inside a... more »

• 19th JDC domestic violence intervention training celebrates inaugural graduation

  December 5, 2025 11:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Judge Foxworth-Roberts and the Domestic Violence Intervention Court Team celebrated the inaugural graduation of the 19th Judicial District Domestic Violence Intervention Court Pilot Program on Friday morning. The program, launched in 2024, aims to reduce the chances of offenders continuing domestic violence, increase victim safety and... more »

• Secretary of State releases educational videos on closed primary elections

  December 1, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced the release of five educational videos about closed primary elections on Monday. The videos, meant to inform voters of the legislatively-mandated transition to closed party primaries beginning in 2026, are part of Landry's voter education campaign ahead of the... more »

• West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying burglary suspect

  December 1, 2025 1:04 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office asked the public for help in identifying a burglary suspect on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, on Nov. 17, around 9:30 p.m., deputies arrived at a Dollar General on LA 1 South to discover that the glass front... more »

• St. George Fire Department rescues dog from Thanksgiving night house fire Play Video

  December 1, 2025 11:32 AM

  ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sugar Mill Avenue on the night of Thanksgiving, the department announced on Monday. Fire crews found the home around 8:19 p.m. with heavy fire coming through the roof. According to the department, firefighters located... more »

• 'Spray-on skin' offers new hope for burn patients in Louisiana Play Video

  December 1, 2025 9:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Burns are among the most painful injuries a person can endure. However, a relatively new treatment called ReCell ‘Spray-On Skin’ is changing the healing process for patients across Louisiana, offering quicker recovery, less pain, and dramatically improved cosmetic results. A recent success story shines a light... more »

• Lane Kiffin to hold Monday press conference at LSU, tune in for livestream Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU will officially introduce its new head football coach, Lane Kiffin , at a press conference on Monday afternoon at Tiger Stadium. Kiffin, joined by LSU President Dr. Wade Rousse and Athletic Director Verge Ausberry, will debut the new vision for the Tigers. Kiffin comes... more »

• Lane Kiffin hire sparks excitement among LSU fans Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a rough season, LSU football is turning the page, and fans said they’re ready for a fresh start under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Sunday, many fans said the hire brings hope for both energy and wins that the Tigers have been missing. “What... more »

• Second missing pilot from Lake Pontchartrain plane crash identified Play Video

  November 30, 2025 5:42 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The second missing pilot from a plane that crashed into Lake Pontchartrain on Monday has been identified, according to a report by The Advocate . Flight instructor Taylor Dickey , 30, was joined by Lt. David Michael Jahn, 30, of the U.S. Navy before the plane... more »

• Several SEC football coaches changing teams as 2025 regular season comes to a close Play Video

  November 30, 2025 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's been a hectic day in the SEC as several of the league's head coaches changed teams at the end of the 2025 regular season. In the most highly anticipated move of the day, LSU hired Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin to replace Brian Kelly,... more »

• Wreckage of plane that crashed into Lake Pontchartrain located

  November 29, 2025 3:17 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Crews with the United Cajun Navy, along with Team Texas K9s, have located the wreckage of the missing plane that crashed into Lake Pontchartrain on Monday, according to a post by the United Cajun Navy. The crash killed flight instructor Taylor Dickey ,30, and a student... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives investigating shooting that left one dead Play Video

  November 29, 2025 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The shooting occurred around 12:18 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Divincenti Drive near Plank Road near the Baton... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department arrests man after vehicle pursuit leads to drug bust Play Video

  November 29, 2025 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced on Saturday that it arrested a man on multiple drug charges after he allegedly fled from police. Officers said a pursuit took place after a driver refused to stop following a traffic violation at Perkins Road and Park Boulevard. ... 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 »

• Louisiana Lights return for second year at the Burden Museum and Gardens Play Video

  November 28, 2025 6:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Lights returned for its second year at the Burden Museum and Gardens in Baton Rouge on Friday. Louisiana Lights takes guests on a journey through gardens and tunnels of light as they enjoy food and drinks during the holiday season. This year, the event... more »

• Christmas tree farms expect big business for Black Friday Play Video

  November 28, 2025 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some businesses selling Christmas trees in Baton Rouge said Black Friday is the busiest day of the season for tree sales. According to a 2024 report from Square , Black Friday saw the highest amount of tree sales, with other popular dates like the first and... more »

• Pilot identified after plane crashes into Lake Pontchartrain

  November 28, 2025 4:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Authorities are still trying to piece together what happened after a small plane crashed into Lake Pontchartrain on Monday, killing a flight instructor and a student. According to a report by WWL , the flight instructor was identified as Taylor Dickey,30, an instructor at Gulfport-Biloxi International... more »

• Deputies arrest 17-year-old Bayou Vista stabbing suspect Play Video

  November 28, 2025 1:23 PM

  ST. MARY - Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Thursday on Cane Road in Bayou Vista. According to the sheriff's office, the victim of the stabbing told detectives that a 17-year-old girl arrived at the house... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department searching for man in connection with alleged domestic abuse

  November 28, 2025 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man in connection with a domestic battery charge. Investigators announced on Friday that McKelvin Duckworth, 30, is wanted on the charge of domestic abuse battery - strangulation. If you have any information regarding Duckworth's location, investigators... 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 »

• Louisiana death row inmate released on bail after decades behind bars Play Video

  November 27, 2025 6:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man who spent nearly three decades on death row has been released on bail Wednesday after his conviction was overturned earlier this year. Jimmie Duncan had originally been convicted of first-degree murder in 1998 after prosecutors accused him of raping and drowning 23-month-old... more »

• One Tank Trips: Main Event Baton Rouge Play Video

  November 27, 2025 5:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — If you are searching for the ultimate playground that allows you to release your inner child, look no further. Main Event is a place where you can pack maximum fun into a single tank of gas. Main Event in Baton Rouge offers an indoor adventure... more »

• 'He got his arm because of the Baton Rouge community,' capital area raises money for teen's bionic arm Play Video

  November 27, 2025 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 15-year-old is thanking the Baton Rouge community for raising the money needed to purchase him a bionic arm. John Francis is like many teens his age. He likes video games like Minecraft and Guild Wars, activities like Taekwondo and riding bikes and playing instruments like... more »

• Agape Center of Hope and Encounter Church host second annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Community Play Video

  November 27, 2025 1:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Agape Center of Hope and Encounter Church in Baton Rouge welcomed residents to its second Annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Community on Thursday. The holiday tradition was created to ensure that no one felt alone on Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness," event... more »

• One arrested for arson in connection to fire on Mariner Drive Play Video

  November 27, 2025 12:21 PM

  ST. GEORGE - A person was arrested in connection with a fire that occurred in an apartment building on Mariner Drive near the intersection of Ned Avenue on Thursday morning, according to the St. George Fire Department. Fire officials said the fire was intentionally set around 11 a.m. by... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal congregation cooks for community Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 27, 2025 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Congregation members of St. Luke's Episcopal made the church their first stop of the day, dropping of home-cooked meals to be served during a community Thanksgiving at St. Vincent de Paul. Church leaders say their efforts will provide food for 400 people on Thanksgiving Day. ... more »

• REPORT: Brian Kelly receives termination letter from LSU; expected to receive full buyout Play Video

  November 26, 2025 7:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Brian Kelly has received a termination letter from LSU, firing him "without cause," according to a letter obtained by Yahoo Sports. The letter allegedly said that the university will pay Kelly the required buyout amount of $54 million over the course of six years. ... more »

• U.S. Small Business Administration visits Ponchatoula ahead of Small Business Saturday Play Video

  November 26, 2025 4:14 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration Justin Crossie visited a small business in Ponchatoula on Wednesday ahead of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29. Crossie visited Revival Art House, an art gallery home to over 200 local artists. "Whenever you shop at Revival, you're... more »

• Livingston Parish man arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a shooting Play Video

  November 26, 2025 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A Livingston Parish man was arrested by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police following a shooting that led to a chase spanning two parishes on Wednesday. Deputies said that a dispute between two men at... more »

• Pedestrian killed in early morning Livingston Parish crash Play Video

  November 26, 2025 1:18 PM

  WALKER - A pedestrian was killed in a Livingston Parish crash early Wednesday morning along LA 447 at Rougk Lane, according to the Louisiana State Police. Jeremy Grubbs, 47, was killed while walking south in the southbound lane of LA 447 around 4 a.m. when a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado,... more »

• Angola Prison hosts Daddy Daughter Dance

  November 26, 2025 1:08 PM

  ANGOLA - Angola Prison hosted its first Daddy Daughter Dance ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, giving many fathers a chance to interact with their daughters for the first time. The event, created by God Behind Bars in partnership with leadership at Angola, aimed to create an experience based on... more »

• Audubon Zoo announces names for three new lion cubs

  November 26, 2025 12:10 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Audubon Zoo announced the names for its three newborn lion cubs on Wednesday. Born on Oct. 19, the cubs, consisting of two girls and one boy, are growing and showing their personalities more by the day, according to the zoo. The two girl cubs, Nandi,... more »

• Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed Play Video

  November 24, 2025 1:06 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The rulings from U.S. District... more »

• Baton Rouge family gives back to the community using their passion for music Play Video

  November 23, 2025 6:54 PM

  NEALVILLE - A family in Baton Rouge is giving back to the community while embracing their passion for music. Grammy-nominated blues artist Kenny Neal and his family hosted The Feel Good Food Drive on Sunday. The event is a family-led concert and food drive uniting the local music... more »

• Metro councilman hosts District 2 and Friends Community Harvest Play Video

  November 23, 2025 5:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Councilman Anthony B. Kenney Jr. helped District 2 families prepare for the holiday season with a day of food, supplies and community support. Sunday's Community Harvest event was hosted at the Jewel Newman Community Center. Volunteers gave out hot meals, free clothing, baby items and other... more »

• Caleb Wilson Foundation launches anti-hazing campaign for 52nd Annual Bayou Classic Play Video

  November 23, 2025 4:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Caleb Wilson Foundation is launching an anti-hazing campaign featuring electric billboards spanning from Kenner to New Orleans for the 52nd Annual Bayou Classic. The billboards will honor Caleb Wilson, a member of Southern University's Human Jukebox band who tragically died during a hazing incident at... more »

• Southeastern to host Illinois State at Strawberry Stadium in first round of NCAA FCS playoffs

  November 23, 2025 2:33 PM

  HAMMOND - The Southeastern Louisiana University football team will play against Illinois State in the first round of the NCAA FCS playoffs this week, according to an article by WDSU . The Lions, who earned the No. 16 national seed, will host the Redbirds in Strawberry Stadium on Saturday... more »

• Police investigate Sunday morning shooting on Plank Road Play Video

  November 23, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Sunday morning. According to detectives, the shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on Plank Road, leaving one person injured. The department said the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is currently under... more »

• Cranksgiving combines fun and exercise with charity in Baton Rouge Play Video

  November 23, 2025 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A unique food drive returned to Baton Rouge on Sunday at the Electric Depot on Government Street. The annual Cranksgiving event hosted cyclists of all levels as they rode through the streets of Baton Rouge for a food drive benefiting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fire on Mollylea Drive

  November 23, 2025 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Mollylea Drive Saturday night. The fire began around 8 p.m. as firefighters arrived to find the back of the home covered in flames, department officials said. Fire crews worked to contain the fire and... more »

• Rummy's One Stop celebrated its grand opening with a gumbo cook-off Play Video

  November 22, 2025 7:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new community grocery store officially opened on Saturday on Hooper Road, bringing fresh food and family-friendly fun to District 2. The grand opening of Rummy's One Stop brought neighbors together with a gumbo cook-off featuring cash prizes for the winners, along with the honor of... more »

• Tailgate on 2: LSU Helmet collection tailgate turns heads on walk to stadium Play Video

  November 22, 2025 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE -- As LSU fans tailgated ahead of the final home game of the season, one tailgate crew was catching the attention of people walking to Tiger Stadium thanks to its collection of LSU memorabilia. The memorabilia included LSU football helmets from the past, present, and even helmet... more »

• 6-year-old struck in early Saturday morning shooting Play Video

  November 22, 2025 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 6-year-old was the victim of a shooting early Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 3:47 a.m. near the 6100 block of St. Gerard Avenue when a 6-year-old sleeping on a couch in a nearby home was... more »

• Zachary church gives away 100 turkeys in preparation for Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 22, 2025 4:06 PM

  ZACHARY - Faith Baptist Spiritual Church in Zachary hosted its annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The giveaway, dedicated to showing gratitude, service, and community love during the Thanksgiving season, saw the church give away 100 turkeys to local families. The church's... more »

• Louisiana State Troopers investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes Play Video

  November 22, 2025 2:20 PM

  Prairieville - Louisiana State Troopers are investigating two separate fatal Friday night crashes, according to a press release by the Louisiana State Police. The first incident occurred near LA Highway 42 at Muddy Creek Road in Ascension Parish and resulted in the death of 20-year-old Matthew Shields and the... more »

• Gonzales welcomes the holiday season with its Christmas at Conway event Play Video

  November 22, 2025 1:55 PM

  GONZALES - Gonzales ushered in the holiday season on Saturday with its festive Christmas at Conway event. The event at the Conway Development spread holiday cheer to the nearby community with fun family activities. Attendees were treated to a day full of Christmas festivities, including pop-up shops, food... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after Thursday shooting left one dead Play Video

  November 22, 2025 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with a murder on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, on Nov. 20, detectives discovered Byron Horton , 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the La Playa Place Apartments complex... more »

• St. George Catholic Church mourns the loss of Father Nutan after sudden death in India Play Video

  November 22, 2025 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - St. George Catholic Church mourned the loss of Father Nutan on Saturday after he passed away while visiting his family in India. Father Nutan served the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in several parishes, including Our Lady of Mercy Church, and was the Parochial... 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 »

• City and parish leaders discuss how de-consolidated government would work Play Video

  November 21, 2025 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With the looming deadline for the East Baton Rouge Metro Council to approve the budget for next year, long-term solutions are being discussed to stabilize the city-parish, and some leaders are saying that changing the form of government for the city-parish could resolve some issues. After... more »

• New community planned to bring over 1,000 new homes to the city of Zachary

  November 21, 2025 6:03 PM

  ZACHARY - Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management firm, announced its plans to enter the Louisiana market on Friday with the acquisition of 94 finished residential lots. The lots, spanning 39 acres in North Baton Rouge, will become part of an area known as Trivento.... more »

• Kansas woman who barricaded herself in BR motel convicted in murder of missing Georgia man Play Video

  November 21, 2025 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Kansas woman was convicted of murder on Thursday after a missing Georgia man's body parts were discovered by a couple in 2023. Danetta Knoblauch of Wichita, Kan., was found guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, arson and concealing the death... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly beating and robbing driver following car crash Play Video

  November 21, 2025 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man after he allegedly beat and robbed a driver after they got into a wreck in August. Jeffery Cooks, 24, was one of two drivers in a car crash on Aug. 30 at the intersection of Calumet Street and... more »

• Gonzales bar owner arrested after shooting left two injured Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:57 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the owner of a Gonzales bar after a previous shooting left two people injured, deputies said Friday. Joshua Johnson, 48, owner of the Pelican Pub on La. 44, was arrested and booked on unlawful sales to a person under 21 and... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court hosts fourth annual National Adoption Day Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court held its fourth Annual National Adoption Day Program on Friday to celebrate the adoption of children and the creation of "forever families." With more than 100,000 children in foster care across the country, the holiday recognizes over 90,000 children... more »

• Youth City Lab plans for spring opening, creating safe space for kids in Baton Rouge

  November 21, 2025 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge's first dedicated youth center, Youth City Lab, plans to open its doors in early spring for kids and teens around the Baton Rouge area. The Youth City Lab project began five years ago with the main goal of creating a space for kids outside... more »

• Billionaires Eat First highlights the consequences of SNAP benefit cuts Play Video

  November 17, 2025 8:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State representatives met at the capital on Monday to launch Billionaires Eat First, a national awareness effort by Unrig Our Economy to highlight the consequences of SNAP benefit cuts for low-income families. The campaign aims to expose how congressional republicans slashed food assistance for millions of... more »

• Southern University releases statement on video showing altercation between fan and BRPD officer Play Video

  November 17, 2025 7:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University released a statement regarding a video showing a Baton Rouge Police Department Officer appearing to grab a person by the neck at the Southern University vs. Texas Southern University football game on Saturday night. The video shows a group of people standing in the... 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 »