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• Livingston Parish library board votes to increase property tax rate Play Video

  July 23, 2026 2:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Library Board of Control voted to raise the property tax rate that funds the library system. The board's millage increase raises the current 7.53-mill rate to 8.2 mills. Three of the ten board members voted against the final rate, including board president Jonathan... more »

• Dog rescued from burning duplex off Coursey Boulevard has died, St. George Fire spokesperson says Play Video

  July 23, 2026 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A dog rescued from a duplex that caught fire off Coursey Boulevard earlier this week has died, a St. George Fire Department spokesperson told WBRZ on Thursday. According to St. George Fire officials, crews responded to the fire along Weiner Creek Drive around 9:20 a.m. on... more »

• 88-year-old woman dies after pick-up truck crash along Lobdell Highway, West Baton Rouge deputies say Play Video

  July 23, 2026 12:32 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The 88-year-old passenger of a pick-up truck that crashed along Lobdell Highway in Port Allen earlier this week has died, with the driver still hospitalized. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, a pick-up truck crashed along Lobdell Highway south of Charles Drive around... more »

• Baton Rouge man on parole indicted on rape, kidnapping and strangulation charges Play Video

  July 23, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A grand jury has indicted Raymond Brumfield on charges including first-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping and battery of a dating partner with strangulation. Brumfield, 48, faces two counts of first-degree rape and four counts of battery of a dating partner with strangulation. He was arrested in... more »

• Couple accused of killing the father of the woman's children charged with second-degree murder Play Video

  July 17, 2026 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman and a man were indicted on Thursday after being accused of killing the father of the woman's children in March. According to arrest records, Hope Jackson allegedly pressured her boyfriend, Riddick Franklin, into killing Anthony Wesley Jr. , the father of her children. ... more »

• Man previously accused of soliciting minor has charges dropped following deal to self-deport Play Video

  July 17, 2026 2:39 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man previously arrested by Livingston Parish deputies for allegedly soliciting a minor over social media had his charges dropped after agreeing to self-deport to his home country. Mansoor Ahmed of Oak Hill, West Virginia, was previously arrested along with a dozen other men following an operation... more »

• Southern University's Department of Construction Management hosts Building Futures Summer Camp

  July 13, 2026 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University's Department of Construction Management hosted a Building Futures Summer Camp on Monday at the P.B.S. Pinchback Engineering Building. The program offers middle school students an opportunity to explore careers in construction and other related fields by offering hands-on learning experiences in construction, construction management,... more »

• Southern University announces former student-athlete as new head tennis coach

  July 13, 2026 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University announced former student-athlete Darnesha Moore as its new head tennis coach on Monday. Moore, a former SWAC MVP and SU Women's Athlete of the Year, will lead the men's and women's tennis programs. "We are excited to welcome Coach Darnesha Moore back home... more »

• West Feliciana Parish resident scammed out of more than $300K, authorities looking for suspect

  July 13, 2026 6:27 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The St. Francisville Police Department is attempting to locate a man who is accused of running a phone scam that stole over $300,000 from a West Feliciana Parish resident. According to the police department, on June 10, officers received a complaint from a man who claimed... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department provides update on landfill search for 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather Play Video

  July 13, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — More than two weeks after it was announced that the body of missing 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather was located in the Baton Rouge landfill , BRPD began its search for the teen. Minnieweather disappeared from the "Ghosttown" area of Baton Rouge over a month ago, with police... more »

• Boosie Badazz taking legal action against two men he hired to secure a presidential pardon

  July 13, 2026 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz is taking legal action against two men he hired for $600,000 to secure a pardon signed by President Donald Trump, according to a report by NOTUS . Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman claimed to have secured the pardon on New Year's... more »

• Central Police Department searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run Play Video

  July 13, 2026 2:27 PM

  CENTRAL — The Central Police Department asked the public for help on Monday with identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run. Officers said they would like to speak to the driver about a hit-and-run that occurred on July 9 around 11 p.m. The vehicle officers are searching... more »

• Outage in Denham Springs leaves nearly 1,500 without power

  July 13, 2026 2:11 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Residents in Denham Springs experienced a power outage that left about 1,400 people without power on Monday afternoon. Traffic lights along Range Avenue are currently out due to the outage, according to the Denham Springs Police Department. Travelers in the area should use caution and... 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 »

• Gov. Jeff Landry discusses Meta's investment into Louisiana through data center in Richland Parish

  July 13, 2026 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry, joined by Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois and Meta President and Vice Chairman Dina Powell McCormick, held a press conference on Monday regarding Meta's expansion of its data center located in Richland Parish. According to Landry, Louisiana is leading the country's... more »

• MOVEBR's Perkins Road Overpass Project breaks ground on Monday

  July 13, 2026 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Perkins Road Overpass Project broke ground on Monday with crews working to improve the safety, access and neighborhood connectivity along the corridor. The project, part of MOVEBR, will create upgrades for the roadway, including a multi-use trail, signage, parking, railroad crossing enhancements, lighting, bike racks,... more »

• Acadian Ambulance's 12-week EMT course kicks off in Baton Rouge

  July 13, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Acadian Ambulance's Baton Rouge EMT course began on Monday, offering trainees a direct path to beginning a career in emergency medicine. The 12-week hybrid EMT course offered at a discounted tuition of $400 serves as the essential foundation for those looking to advance in Paramedic, Flight... more »

• BREC to hold feedback meeting concerning City-Brooks Community Park's future Play Video

  July 13, 2026 11:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC is inviting the community to provide feedback regarding its City-Brooks Community Park Master Plan on Tuesday. In June, BREC gave residents an opportunity to create concepts, recommendations and ideas as part of the City-Brooks Park Master Plan, with hundreds of people attending the event. ... more »

• Tangipahoa Fire District testing hydrants in Amite City

  July 13, 2026 11:12 AM

  AMITE — The Tangipahoa Parish Fire District will be testing hydrants in Amite City over the next few days, according to fire officials. Fire crews will be conducting flow testing in the Southwest section of the city. Officials warn that the testing may cause a disturbance of settlement in... more »

• Louisiana Democrats are taking their voter push to 18 cities across the state

  July 13, 2026 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Democratic Party has launched an 18-city organizing tour across the state ahead of the November elections. The "No More Silence: Road to the Polls" tour kicked off July 11 in Shreveport, with stops planned across Louisiana focused on voter registration, civic participation and mobilizing... more »

• Meta expands plans for Richland Parish data center while investing in the local community

  July 13, 2026 9:35 AM

  HOLLY RIDGE — As Gov. Jeff Landry prepares to hold a press conference regarding Meta's expansion of its data center located in Richland Parish, Meta has revealed how the data center has affected the local community so far. WATCH LANDRY'S ANNOUNCEMENT HERE: According to the company, it... more »

• McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition Play Video

  July 12, 2026 6:21 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health. McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he also suffered a case of... more »

• CAAWS shelter at full capacity, seeks foster families

  July 12, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Capital Area Animal Welfare Society is in desperate need of assistance after the shelter announced that it is at max capacity. According to CAAWS, the shelter, which operates as a no-kill facility, had only three dog adoptions in the entire month of June. With all... more »

• Kentwood remains without internet following copper theft from AT&T lines Play Video

  July 12, 2026 1:35 PM

  KENTWOOD — Crews with AT&T are currently working to restore internet service to the Town of Kentwood after copper was stolen from AT&T internet lines on Saturday. The copper was stolen on Highway 51 near the old skating rink early Saturday morning, with AT&T arriving to restore services around... more »

• BRFD responds to overnight house fire on North 15th Street caused by electrical short circuit Play Video

  July 12, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on North 15th Street that was caused by an electrical short circuit. According to the department, the fire occurred around 12:19 a.m. on Sunday, with crews arriving to find four occupants safely outside as smoke came... more »

• Louisiana leaders react to South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing Play Video

  July 12, 2026 11:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Saturday night, it was announced that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," according to his office. On Sunday morning, several Louisiana leaders took to social media to share their shock and grief over Graham's... more »

• Centreville selects new interim police chief amid fatal mass shooting investigation Play Video

  July 12, 2026 11:06 AM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — Centreville has selected a new interim police chief as the town remains under a curfew following a mass shooting that left two people dead and seven others injured on July 4. According to the Centreville Police Department, following a board meeting on July 8, L. C.... more »

• Crash on I-10 eastbound leaves two left lanes blocked near Washington Street

  July 12, 2026 9:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A crash left the two left lanes on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street blocked on Sunday morning. Currently, only the right lane is open to traffic. Drivers traveling in the area should use caution and expect delays. more »

• Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed, claims it struck vessel using 'unauthorized route' Play Video

  July 11, 2026 7:52 PM

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed once again after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. The White House... more »

• Sneaker Festival held outside the Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard Play Video

  July 11, 2026 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Sneaker Festival took place on Saturday outside the Main Library on Goodwood Boulevard. The free event allowed guests to buy, sell and trade sneakers of all kinds for the second year in a row. "Events like this are important for the City... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge reopens Staring Lane thrift store following renovations Play Video

  July 11, 2026 7:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Vincent de Paul Baton Rouge reopened its Staring Lane thrift store on Saturday following renovations designed to improve the shopping experience. The renovated store featured an expanded retail space, improved merchandising and enhanced accessibility. Revenue from sales will support several charitable programs of St,... more »

• Montrell Jackson Foundation hosts Badges and Booksacks Drive-Thru

  July 11, 2026 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Montrell Jackson Foundation hosted the Badges and Booksacks Drive-Thru event on Greenwell Springs Road on Saturday. The event saw officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department give away 175 booksacks full of supplies. Officer Montrell Jackson was tragically killed after several officers were ambushed... more »

• Amite woman arrested after crash critically injures passenger Play Video

  July 11, 2026 5:15 PM

  AMITE — An Amite woman was arrested following an early morning crash on Seibert Road that left one of her passengers critically injured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. On Saturday around 7 a.m., deputies learned of a one-vehicle crash with the vehicle involved containing four people at... more »

• City of Baker announces new Violence Prevention Plan in response to recent violence Play Video

  July 11, 2026 3:02 PM

  BAKER — Mayor Darnell Waites announced the City of Baker's new Violence Prevention Plan on Saturday. The comprehensive community-driven initiative was designed to reduce violence, strengthen neighborhoods and improve public safety through collaboration, prevention and long-term investment. The plan, developed in response to recent shootings within the city,... more »

• 3 people displaced following Saturday morning house fire on Royalwood Drive Play Video

  July 11, 2026 1:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were displaced following a Saturday morning house fire on Royalwood Drive, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Fire officials said the fire began around 10:45 a.m. when an occupant inside the residence smelled smoke, which led to the discovery of a fire in... more »

• Baton Rouge animal shelter waives adoption fees for Empty the Shelters event

  July 11, 2026 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A nationwide pet adoption event is taking place in Baton Rouge this weekend. Companion Animal Alliance partnered with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to host the Empty the Shelters event taking place from Saturday to Monday. The adoption event features waived fees in an effort to... more »

• Volunteers clean the streets of North Baton Rouge as part of the 100 Day Transformation Initiative Play Video

  July 11, 2026 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Volunteers took to the streets in North Baton Rouge early Saturday morning to tidy up a neighborhood in the area alongside Mayor-President Sid Edwards. The Neighborhood Cleanup Day event, part of Mayor-President Edwards' 100 Day Transformation Initiative in North Baton Rouge, saw volunteers remove litter and... more »

• Trump and Iranian leader trade threats as mediators try to save crumbling deal

  July 11, 2026 11:25 AM

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. and Iranian leaders traded further threats on Saturday as the interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the Middle East. President Donald Trump upped threats of further missile attacks against Iran in a string of comments on... more »

• 1 injured in overnight shooting in downtown Hammond on North Cate Street Play Video

  July 11, 2026 9:38 AM

  HAMMOND — A person was injured in an overnight shooting in the downtown district of Hammond on North Cate Street at East Charles Street, according to the Hammond Police Department. The shooting occurred around 2:09 a.m. on Saturday when officers working downtown heard multiple gunshots before discovering a victim... more »

• DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none

  July 10, 2026 6:45 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — In the days after two American citizens were shot and killed in Minneapolis earlier this year, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the department would “rapidly acquire and deploy” body cameras to its officers around the country. Nearly half a year later, after another... more »

• Pastor sues library following termination over failure to use co-worker's preferred pronouns

  July 10, 2026 3:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A lawsuit was filed by a local pastor after he was fired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for allegedly refusing to use a co-worker's preferred pronouns. Reverend Luke Ash, lead pastor at Stevendale Baptist Church, filed a lawsuit on Thursday, claiming that the library... more »

• Knock Knock Children's Museum unveils new sponsors of the Story Tree reading library Play Video

  July 10, 2026 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Knock Knock Children's Museum unveiled the new sponsors of the Story Tree on Friday. Kathy Martin and Roy Martin III, along with RoyOMartin, were announced as the new sponsors of the Story Tree, which brings literacy to life through playful learning. The partnership is... more »

• Louisiana Board of Ethics issues fines after $780,000 allegedly loaned to state official Play Video

  July 10, 2026 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Leaders with the Louisiana Oilfield Restoration Association were fined by the Louisiana Board of Ethics after allegedly giving a $780,000 loan to a top official, according to records. According to the Board of Ethics, LORA, its subsidiary Chromos Wealth Solutions and Andrew Berthelot, who served as... more »

• Centreville remains under curfew as it searches for new police chief amid fatal mass shooting investigation Play Video

  July 10, 2026 1:53 PM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — Centreville remains under curfew following a fatal shooting that killed two people and injured seven others on July 4. The shooting, which occurred near the Orchard Cafe on Highway 24, killed 19-year-old Dekevion Andrews and 22-year-old Donovan Jackson , prompting the new curfew, which began on... more »

• President Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law Play Video

  July 10, 2026 1:00 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will let the bipartisan housing bill approved by Congress become law without his signature, saying Friday that he was refusing to put his name on it because of the little progress made in passing a strict voter ID bill that he has been pushing.... more »

• Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation

  July 10, 2026 11:58 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip with friends to an island off the Gulf Coast is expected to call for greater transparency at a news conference Friday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights... more »

• 8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

  July 10, 2026 11:09 AM

  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June. The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate... more »

• Baton Rouge man accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old girl

  July 10, 2026 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. According to the department, on June 6, officers responded to an alleged sexual battery of a teenager. During the investigation, it was learned that the teen... more »

• White Castle man celebrates victory against cancer with second line at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Play Video

  July 6, 2026 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man from White Castle celebrated his victory at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center following a battle with prostate cancer. Carlos Allen of White Castle rang the bell at the cancer center surrounded by family and friends, signaling the end of his battle on July... more »

• Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office suspends tax millage Play Video

  July 6, 2026 5:54 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon suspended the collection of a tax millage on Monday. In 2017, voters approved a new tax millage of 4,25 mills with a 15-year term to provide stability for the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, according to Sheriff Falcon. "During the nine years... more »

• Woman accused of shooting at vehicles along I-110 following crash, leaving 2 injured Play Video

  July 6, 2026 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after a person was shot along Interstate 110 near Harding Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting took place around 4:04 p.m. when 63-year-old Leila Habib, who is a suspect in an apparent carjacking in New... more »

• Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension Play Video

  July 6, 2026 10:40 AM

  GENEVA (AP) — With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday. Balogun was issued a red card... more »

• Girl killed in Addis domestic disturbance died after multiple blunt force injuries, officials say Play Video

  July 6, 2026 9:55 AM

  ADDIS — According to West Baton Rouge Chief of Forensic Investigations Sahajda "Doc" Willis, 7-year-old Paris Williams died from multiple blunt force injuries following a physical altercation on Wednesday. Addis Police said that officers were dispatched to a home along La. 1 South after receiving reports of an unresponsive... more »

• La. 1019 in Livingston Parish to close as crews work to perform cross-drain replacement operations

  July 5, 2026 8:00 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that La. 1019 will be fully closed for a week as crews perform cross-drain replacement operations. The closure on La. 1019 will take place near Hunstock Road on Monday at 6 a.m. and will remain in effect until 7... more »

• Woman arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Calumet Street Play Video

  July 5, 2026 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Calumet Street on the Fourth of July, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Detectives said the shooting occurred around 1:17 a.m. on Calumet Street, where officers arrived to find 30-year-old Tray Young deceased from... more »

• Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. forward to play vs. Belgium Play Video

  July 5, 2026 1:32 PM

  SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department to build training simulator in Zachary Play Video

  July 5, 2026 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is building a training simulator to help officers prepare for high-stress situations, according to a report by T he Advocate. The building, located in Zachary, will feature walls that can be structured to create hundreds of different configurations, allowing for various... more »

• Fire at Baton Rouge veterans center closes both lanes of South Sherwood Forest Boulevard Play Video

  July 5, 2026 11:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire at the Baton Rouge Vet Center on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard on Sunday. According to fire officials, the fire began around 7:10 a.m., causing South Sherwood Forest Boulevard to be closed in both directions near Coursey Boulevard.... more »

• Power restored following underground transformer explosion in the French Quarter Play Video

  July 5, 2026 10:23 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Power was restored to about 900 residents on Sunday after parts of the French Quarter were evacuated due to a fire caused by an exploding transformer on the night of the Fourth of July, according to a report by WWL-TV . The outage occurred around 10:36... more »

• Natchez shooting leaves 2 dead hours after Centreville shooting kills 2 and injures 7 Play Video

  July 4, 2026 8:10 PM

  NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting that left two dead just hours after a separate shooting in Centreville left two dead and seven others injured . According to the sheriff's office, the shooting took place at JROC's on Lower Woodville Road... more »

• Baton Rouge celebrates Independence Day with America 250 on the River Play Video

  July 4, 2026 7:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents in Baton Rouge celebrated Independence Day with a special event downtown with America 250 on the River. The free event featured an afternoon filled with live entertainment showcasing Louisiana talent and celebrating America's 250th birthday. "America's 250th birthday is a once-in-a-generation celebration, and there's... more »

• Livingston Parish declares state of emergency as Killian experiences water outage on Fourth of July Play Video

  July 4, 2026 4:40 PM

  KILLIAN — Residents in Killian are currently experiencing a water outage that began on Saturday, with Livingston Parish later issuing a state of emergency. Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte and the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness issued the Declaration of Emergency due to a critical... more »

• New RV resort in Livingston Parish opens alongside Fourth of July celebrations Play Video

  July 4, 2026 4:07 PM

  SATSUMA — The grand opening for a new RV resort in Livingston Parish took place alongside Fourth of July celebrations on Saturday. The Patriots RV Resort in Satsuma opened its doors on the Fourth of July holiday with a celebration that included an amphitheater concert and a fireworks show... more »

• 2 lanes closed on I-10 westbound in Ascension Parish following crash

  July 4, 2026 2:28 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A single-vehicle crash on I-10 westbound closed two lanes on Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. on I-10 near mile marker 170, closing the left and middle lanes. One lane remains open at this time. Travelers in the area should expect delays and seek... more »