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• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• Motorcycle club member sought after violent fight injures several in St. Amant bar Play Video

  March 10, 2026 1:35 PM

  ST. AMANT — Two people were arrested after a bar fight involving members of a motorcycle club in St. Amant, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies are still looking for a third suspect in the Feb. 22 brawl. APSO says a large fight broke out in the... more »

• Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons Play Video

  March 9, 2026 8:30 PM

  WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons. Trump also told reporters at a news conference that Iran was “going to take over the Middle East” if he... more »

• One injured following Saturday night shooting on East Gate Drive in Hammond Play Video

  March 9, 2026 7:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Saturday night shooting left one man injured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that around 10:30 p.m., they arrived on East Gate Drive to find a car and a home with bullet holes. There was no victim on the scene at the time.... more »

• Morgan City Police Department says missing 16-year-old girl may be in New Iberia Play Video

  March 9, 2026 4:24 PM

  MORGAN CITY — The Morgan City Police Department said Monday that a missing 16-year-old girl they've been searching for since last month is believed to be in Iberia Parish, 50 miles away. Margret Sharon Ryan was last seen the night of Feb. 23 in the area of Garber Street... more »

• Essence Fest 2026 announces festival lineup featuring Cardi B and Patti LaBelle Play Video

  March 9, 2026 2:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Essence Festival of Culture announced the first group of performers for its 2026 festival on Monday . Essence Fest, an annual festival in New Orleans, brings together music, community, food, wellness and experiences that reflect culture across generations. Grammy Award-winning artist Cardi B will... more »

• Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's... more »

• LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong recovering from second surgery following car crash Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:49 PM

  SHREVEPORT — LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong is recovering after a crash in Shreveport on Feb. 17 caused her to undergo a 15-hour facial reconstruction surgery . Armstrong was returning to LSU's campus after visiting family in Dallas for her 20th birthday when she was involved in a crash... more »

• Two Texas women arrested in Grant Parish after using crow decoys to smuggle contraband into federal prison Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:06 PM

  POLLOCK — Two Texas women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and other items into a federal prison using plastic crow decoys, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that 38-year-old Melanie Jean Worthington of Joshua, Texas and 41-year-old Kassy Marie Cole of Hurst, Texas, admitted... more »

• Former LSU coach Brian Kelly sells lakefront home; new owners take out loan for $2.56 million Play Video

  March 9, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Former LSU football coach Brian Kelly has sold his home along the LSU lakes, real estate documents show. Ian and Jane Angel of Beaumont, Texas, purchased the home after securing a $2.56 million loan, records at the East Baton Rouge Parish courthouse show. The deal closed... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Another inmate dead at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, DOC says Play Video

  March 9, 2026 10:35 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — An inmate at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center died on Friday, according to officials from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The inmate was identified as 42-year-old David Closson. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, and an autopsy has been requested. ... more »

• Memorial services announced for former LSU tight end William Frederick Truax III Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Memorial services were announced for a former LSU football player. William Frederick Truax III, also known as Billy Truax and Poppi Tru, died on Jan. 7 in Denton, Texas, at the age of 82. Truax originally enrolled in the Holy Cross boarding school in New... more »

• Section of Bluff Road closes until May between La. 74 and Perkins Road Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:26 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks beginning on Monday between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish. According to DOTD, the closure is to replace failing box culverts at Jim Bayou on Bluff Road. Crews are working to patch... more »

• Plaquemine Fire Department renames station to honor family that has served the community for over a century Play Video

  March 8, 2026 8:05 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Plaquemine Fire Department renamed its Central Fire Station on Sunday to honor a family with a history spanning over a century with the department. The fire station was renamed to the Yves G. Ramirez Central Fire Station in honor of Yves G. Ramirez, who worked his... more »

• LSU urges baseball fans traveling to Alex Box Stadium to use caution due to flooding in the area

  March 8, 2026 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Fans traveling to Alex Box Stadium for the LSU baseball game on Sunday are encouraged to use caution due to flooding in the area. LSU officials expect several roads around the stadium to be closed, and suggest that travelers avoid Burbank Drive and use Nicholson Drive... more »

• Victim suffering from gunshot injury walks into Baton Rouge General Play Video

  March 8, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A victim suffering from a gunshot injury walked into Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet campus on Sunday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim walked into the hospital around 7:30 a.m. with non-life-threatening injuries. No additional details are available at this time. more »

• Tech companies could receive large tax breaks in Louisiana as data centers begin construction

  March 8, 2026 1:34 PM

  RICHLAND — Tech companies could receive significant tax breaks in Louisiana as data centers break ground in the state. According to a report by The Advocate , Meta officials told state officials in 2024 that they would need significant tax breaks while negotiating the $27 billion data center project... more »

• Partial government shutdown begins to affect travelers in Louisiana Play Video

  March 8, 2026 11:42 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The partial government shutdown caused by the Senate's failure to pass funding for the Department of Homeland Security has begun to affect the Transportation Security Administration. Unlike the last shutdown, only agencies under DHS, like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and... more »

• Heavy rain causes power and travel issues for Capital Area, outages in Livingston and East Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 8, 2026 10:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As heavy rain and storms move through the area, several vehicles have been abandoned or stalled on Baton Rouge roadways due to the high water levels. According to the city of Baton Rouge's Traffic Incident website, at least nine vehicles have been abandoned or stalled in... more »

• Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to U.S. weapons stockpiles from Iran war Play Video

  March 8, 2026 9:37 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons, illustrating a long-standing production problem that some experts say could present challenges if another conflict emerges. The Trump administration has repeatedly said American forces have... more »

• Residents in Port Allen host annual Wild Game Cookout benefitting the Dream Day Foundation Play Video

  March 7, 2026 7:40 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Residents in Port Allen enjoyed a day of cooking as teams from all over East and West Baton Rouge parishes gathered for the annual Wild Game Cookout. The cookout doubled as a fundraiser benefiting the Dream Day Foundation, which supports patients and families of St. Jude... more »

• Trailer fire reignites after being extinguished on Deck Boulevard in Ascension Parish

  March 7, 2026 6:55 PM

  GEISMAR — The Gesimar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer fire on Deck Boulevard Friday evening after the trailer reignited following an earlier blaze. According to the department, crews responded to the original trailer fire around 2:30 p.m. After the flames were extinguished, the fire reignited around 7... more »

• St. Francisville hosts Walk in the Park event Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:59 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Residents in West Feliciana Parish enjoyed a day filled with music and entertainment as the community hosted its Walk in the Park event on Saturday. Members of the community gathered at Parker Park to enjoy live music, art and local crafts as more than a dozen... more »

• Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport conducts tri-annual disaster simulation Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport conducted a tri-annual disaster simulation on Saturday. The exercise, hosted by BTR Aircraft and Fire Fighting, is part of a federally required emergency preparedness drill conducted every three years at commercial service airports. The drill simulates realistic emergency scenarios like... more »

• BRPD arrest man on various drug and gun charges following the execution of a search warrant Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on various drug and gun charges following the execution of a search warrant on Tuesday. According to the department, Norman Gibson was arrested following a search at a residence on Blue Grass Drive that resulted in the seizure... more »

• WBR Fire: Wood chips burning in fire at Port of Greater Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fire broke out at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge Saturday morning after wood chips caught fire on a conveyor system used to load materials onto ships along the Mississippi River. Firefighters with West Baton Rouge Fire and EMS responded just before noon with assistance... more »

• LSU AgCenter hosts 24th annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale Play Video

  March 7, 2026 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU AgCenter hosted the 24th annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale on Saturday. The event, hosted alongside the School of Plant, allowed visitors to explore a wide selection of plants along with an array of garden merchandise, including outdoor decor and specialty... more »

• One hospitalized following house fire on Glen Ellen Drive off Bluebonnet Boulevard Play Video

  March 7, 2026 11:39 AM

  ST. GEORGE — One person was hospitalized following a house fire on Glen Ellen Drive off Bluebonnet Boulevard on Friday afternoon. According to the St. George Fire Department, the fire occurred around 5:45 p.m. Fire officials said one person was taken to the hospital with injuries. The home was... more »

• Prairieville family stranded in Dubai after Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran secures flight back to the U.S. Play Video

  March 7, 2026 10:13 AM

  DUBAI — A Prairieville family stranded in Dubai after the region's airspace was shut down as a result of the joint Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran has finally found a way home. Christian Walker, his pregnant wife and two young children were on a two-week vacation in Dubai, less than... more »

• 18-wheeler crash closes I-10 bridge in Calcasieu Parish

  March 7, 2026 9:24 AM

  LAKE CHARLES — Eastbound lanes on the I-10 bridge in Calcasieu Parish have reopened after an 18-wheeler crash left both sides of the I-10 bridge at milepost 28 closed. Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are assisting the Lake Charles Police Department in clearing the scene. At this... more »

• Two arrested after leading Assumption Parish deputies on chase following attempted traffic stop Play Video

  March 6, 2026 3:43 PM

  AMELIA — Two people were arrested after leading deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office on a pursuit on Wednesday, following an attempted traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. 90 near Amelia after it committed a traffic violation. Deputies said... more »

• Louisiana man indicted by federal grand jury for cyberstalking and threatening House Speaker Mike Johnson Play Video

  March 6, 2026 3:17 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana man was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for cyberstalking and threatening House Speaker Mike Johnson, along with threatening President Donald Trump. According to court documents, 31-year-old Shreveport resident Justin Chadwick Butler allegedly used social media accounts to make several menacing posts directed... more »

• 2 Make a Difference: Attic Trash and Treasure of Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 6, 2026 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Attic Trash and Treasure of Baton Rouge invited the public to buy household items, clothes and toys on Friday at the 2026 Attic Trash and Treasure Sale. The sale gives residents a chance to turn unwanted items into valuable treasures for the community. Proceeds from... more »

• Several arrested in drug bust following search warrant by Hammond Police Department

  March 6, 2026 1:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men were arrested for possession with intent to distribute on Thursday after a search by the Hammond Police Department led to multiple arrests. According to the department, in early 2026, officers with the Narcotics Division began investigating a residence on North Holly Street for the distribution... more »

• BRCC chancellor, two WBRZ 2une In reporters visit McKinley Elementary School for Read Across America Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A pair of WBRZ's 2une In reporters visited McKinley Elementary School on Friday to read to students as part of the Read Across America program. Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program created by the National Education Association. Baton Rouge Community... more »

• Ascension Parish jury finds two men guilty of human trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Gonzales Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:20 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found two men guilty of human trafficking of a victim under the age of 18. According to the 23rd Judicial District of Louisiana, on Sept. 19, 2024, investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, searching for a missing 13-year-old girl, located online... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry among 20 other governors who urge Senate Democrats to fund DHS Play Video

  March 6, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry, along with 20 other governors, urged Sen. Chuck Schumer and other Democrats to end the government shutdown and fund the Department of Homeland Security in a letter to Schumer on Thursday. According to the letter, the governors are "deeply concerned about public safety... more »

• Mexican national sentenced to 10 years for attempted coercion and enticement of Baton Rouge teen Play Video

  March 6, 2026 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Mexican national living in Georgia was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted coercion and enticement of a 14-year-old girl in Baton Rouge. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 43-year-old Victorino De La Cruz of Mableton, Georgia, used social media to engage... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry: Oil spill near Port Fourchon caused by cargo transfer hose transfer Play Video

  March 6, 2026 9:48 AM

  PORT FOURCHON — The Marine Safety Unit Houma responded to a crude oil leak at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port facility near Grand Isle on Feb. 26. The oil leak was caused by a material failure in a cargo transfer hose, causing the release of 750 oil barrels, according... more »

• House on Camellia Cove Road in Gonzales total loss after fire Play Video

  March 2, 2026 6:41 PM

  GONZALES — The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Camellia Cove Road in Gonzales on Monday afternoon. The fire department received a call about the fire just before 5 p.m. Upon arrival, fire crews from across Ascension Parish found heavy flames coming from the house.... more »

• Nearly 400 Dr. Seuss Books donated to Chimp Haven in honor of Dr. Seuss Day Play Video

  March 2, 2026 6:02 PM

  KEITHVILLE — Nearly 400 Dr. Seuss Books were donated to Chimp Haven in honor of Dr. Seuss Day on Monday. People from across the country donated books to the national chimpanzee sanctuary after Chimp Haven put out a request on social media for used Dr. Seuss books. The books... more »

• LSU Women's Basketball team to host send-off party for SEC Tournament Play Video

  March 2, 2026 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Women's Basketball team is hosting a send-off party on Wednesday prior to the team leaving for Greenville, South Carolina, for this year's SEC Tournament. Patrick Wright and Shaeeta Williams will lead the festivities, which will feature interviews with players and coaches. This... more »

• U.S. military says death toll from Iran operation has risen to include 6 U.S. service members Play Video

  March 2, 2026 5:16 PM

  TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. military on Monday announced the deaths of two more American service members during the operations against Iran, bringing the total death toll to six. U.S. Central Command stated in a post on X that U.S. forces “recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department investigating shooting near 225 Fest on Saturday Play Video

  March 2, 2026 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department announced on Monday that it is investigating a shooting that occurred near 225 Fest. According to the department, the incident occurred near the levee around 4:50 p.m. on Saturday when a fight between two juvenile males escalated into a shooting. ... more »

• Low-flying helicopters conducting magnetic surveys in Livingston and St. Helena parishes Play Video

  March 2, 2026 3:09 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Residents in Livingston Parish may notice low-flying helicopters conducting magnetic surveys over the next few weeks. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, Xcalibur Multiphysics will be flying airborne mapping surveys through mid-April in Livingston and St. Helena parishes to identify abandoned oil wells in the region.... more »

• New bills seeks to establish evaluations for Baton Rouge Police Department chief Play Video

  March 2, 2026 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A new Louisiana bill seeks to establish requirements for evaluating the performance of the Baton Rouge police chief. On Friday, Republican State Rep. Barbara Freiberg introduced House Bill 832 . If passed, the bill would require the police chief to be evaluated three years after being... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry announces six-month extension of National Guard's deployment in New Orleans Play Video

  March 2, 2026 12:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Gov. Jeff Landry announced on Monday that he has received federal authority to extend the Louisiana National Guard's deployment in New Orleans by another six months. According to Landry, about 120 Louisiana National Guard Soldiers will remain in the city to assist in public safety operations,... more »

• Ponchatoula Police Department searching for several people in connection with thefts Play Video

  March 2, 2026 12:07 PM

  PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Police Department asked the public for assistance in identifying several people wanted for questioning in relation to thefts in the area. The department said two men are wanted for questioning in relation to a theft at a Dollar General in Ponchatoula. Officers are also... more »

• St. Helena Parish School District announces new partnership to provide free ACT preparation to students Play Video

  March 2, 2026 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Helena Parish School District on Monday announced a new partnership with Top Tutors for Us to provide free ACT preparation to students in the district. Top Tutors for Us, founded by Louisiana native Angelica Harris, who developed her own test prep system after raising her... more »

• Funeral arrangements announced for former LSU, Louisiana Tech wide receiver Devonta Lee Play Video

  March 2, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Funeral arrangements have been announced for former LSU and Louisiana Tech wide receiver Devonta Lee . While the cause of Lee's death wasn't announced, his mother said the football player suffered from a bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Lee played for LSU in the 2019 and... more »

• BRPD arrests woman in connection with 2023 murder on North Boulevard Play Video

  March 2, 2026 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested on Sunday by the Baton Rouge Police Department in connection with a 2023 killing on North Boulevard. Walneisha Richardson was arrested in connection with the death of 37-year-old Joshua Phillips , who was found dead on North Boulevard on Oct. 25, 2023.... more »

• State representative introduces several new bills focused on providing financial relief to residents Play Video

  March 2, 2026 10:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A state representative has introduced several new bills ahead of Louisiana's Legislative Session on March 9. The bills introduced by Rep. Alonzo Knox focus on providing financial relief to residents by advancing his affordability agenda, which centers on lowering grocery prices, stabilizing housing costs and protecting... more »

• District attorney reviewing nuisance law after deadly shooting outside Baton Rouge club Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating a shooting outside an after-hours nightclub that left a 27-year-old man dead early Saturday morning. Now, District Attorney Hillar Moore says his office is reviewing whether the property could be declared a nuisance under state law. It has been eight... more »

• St. George invites citizens to Stakeholder Dialogue for the St. George Comprehensive Plan 2050 Play Video

  March 1, 2026 6:31 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The City of St. George invited citizens to participate in the second Stakeholder Dialogue for the St. George Comprehensive Plan 2050 on Sunday. The plan will help city leaders, developers, business owners and residents make coordinated decisions about land use, housing, transportation, parks and infrastructure over... more »

• Primary Care Physician shares tips on combating spring allergies Play Video

  March 1, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Nearly one in four adults and nearly one in five children struggle with seasonal allergies, according to a 2021 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Primary Care Physician at Ochsner Health, Dr. Clayton F. Runfalo, joined WBRZ to share tips on combating spring... more »

• Church Point Road closed after hit-and-run crash in Gonzales leaves powerlines across roadway

  March 1, 2026 2:01 PM

  GONZALES — Church Point Road in Gonzales is currently closed after a hit-and-run crash caused power lines to fall on the roadway. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, a white Chevy pickup truck with heavy front-end damage involved in the crash was last seen traveling toward Highway 431.... more »

• REPORT: Fatal shooting outside club similar to 2025 shooting outside another club run by same promoter Play Video

  March 1, 2026 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting outside the Lil Blue House club off Plank Road early Saturday morning that killed 27-year-old Demarcus Variste . According to a report by The Advocate , the business is operated by AllNite Entertainment, the same promoter as the Big... more »

• Gonzales man killed in fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish, troopers say Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday. According to troopers, the crash occurred around 2:42 p.m. on US 61 just south of Jefferson Highway, claiming the life of 43-year-old Samuel Wright of Gonzales. Investigators said that... more »

• Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured Play Video

  March 1, 2026 9:33 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference early Sunday that police received... more »

• Livingston Parish detectives locate missing teen in Kentucky

  February 28, 2026 7:58 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office located a missing juvenile in Kentucky on Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, the teen was last seen around 5 a.m. on Saturday in the Denham Springs area. Detectives originally believed that he was traveling to another state. ... more »