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• Hunters For The Hungry helps residents clear their freezers ahead of the upcoming hunting season Play Video

  August 23, 2026 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana helped residents make room in their freezers for the upcoming hunting season on Sunday with its annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day. The day saw the organization accept perishable donations through multiple drop-off locations located around the state to provide for... more »

• Southern University installs several new electric vehicle charging stations Play Video

  August 21, 2026 7:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University installed four new electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Southern University Welcome Center on Harding Boulevard on Friday. According to the university, the $48,000 project was funded through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality via Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds.... more »

• Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected Play Video

  August 21, 2026 11:36 AM

  PHOENIX (AP) — Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and other provisions of President Donald Trump's “big beautiful bill” take hold. ... more »

• Police asking for public's help in finding missing Hammond woman Play Video

  August 18, 2026 6:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Police in Hammond are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman who has not been seen in over a month. Jelisha Omotoyo was last seen July 17 at 220 Morris Road, Apt. 2. She is described as a Black woman with a medium to... more »

• Denham Springs man arrested for allegedly molesting child and possessing child pornography

  August 17, 2026 8:22 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Denham Springs man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a child and having child sexual abuse material. Charles Frank Nickel Jr., 58, was arrested by Washington Parish Sheriff's deputies on charges of molestation of a juvenile under the age of 13, incest and indecent behavior... more »

• Livingston deputies warn of scam targeting family members of the incarcerated Play Video

  August 17, 2026 6:55 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office released a warning about potential scammers targeting family members of the incarcerated. "We have received multiple calls from residents who report being contacted by 'Deputies' in reference to their loved ones housed at our Livingston Parish Detention Center," Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason... more »

• Livingston Parish school honors beloved crossing guard who was hit and killed by a vehicle Play Video

  August 17, 2026 6:40 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Seventh Ward Elementary continues to honor the memory and legacy of a crossing guard who was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver while working outside a Denham Springs school in April. Katy Wells was a beloved crossing guard in the community who worked for... more »

• Two EBR school buses involved in crash on Nicholson Drive, no injuries reported

  August 17, 2026 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two East Baton Rouge Parish schools buses were involved in a crash on Nicholson Drive on Monday afternoon. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred when the bus clipped the mirror of another vehicle. No injuries were reported. "Students were on board one of the... more »

• Ascension deputies attempting to identify vehicle that ran through two cemeteries on La. 933 Play Video

  August 17, 2026 5:53 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify the owner and driver of a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run on La. 933 across from the Household of Faith Church Galvez Campus. According to the sheriff's office, the vehicle ran off the roadway before traveling through two... more »

• Cyclist killed in Sunday night crash on US Highway 51 at Old Genessee Road in Tickfaw

  August 17, 2026 5:40 PM

  TICKFAW — A motorized bicyclist was killed in a Sunday night Tangipahoa Parish crash on US Highway 51 at Old Genessee Road. According to investigators, 52-year-old Robert L. Peterkin of Tickfaw and his motorized bicycle were lying in the roadway partially within the northbound lane when a 2019 Nissan... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responds to four-vehicle crash on Cane Market Road

  August 17, 2026 5:15 PM

  WALKER — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a four-car crash on Monday afternoon on Cane Market Road at Perkins Road in Walker. According to deputies, the crash involved four vehicles, with minor injuries reported. First responders and the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Traffic Division are... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry signs two executive orders to streamline permitting processes for businesses Play Video

  August 17, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry signed two executive orders on Monday afternoon in an attempt to help those who wish to invest in Louisiana businesses. The orders included the Expedited Environmental Permitting executive order and the Securing Louisiana's Mineral Supply Chain executive order. "For decades now, the... more »

• Zachary Fire Department participates in the Food Fight to Feed Zachary Play Video

  August 17, 2026 1:46 PM

  ZACHARY —The Zachary Fire Department announced on Monday that it will be participating in the Food Fight to Feed Zachary. The project collects non-perishable food items to help fill the shelves at the Zachary Food Pantry. Those wanting to participate can drop off items at Station 81 located... more »

• Brusly man sentenced to 49 years for shooting teen and burning body in an attempt to hide evidence Play Video

  August 17, 2026 1:21 PM

  ADDIS — A Brusly man was sentenced to 49 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the killing of 18-year-old Ja'Morius Mitchell in 2024 in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to District Attorney Tony Clayton, 20-year-old Tyler Davis shot and killed Mitchell in a sugarcane... more »

• Former LSU Tiger Trendon Watford signs with the New Orleans Pelicans for $2.9 million Play Video

  August 17, 2026 12:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Former LSU Tiger Trendon Watford has agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a report by ESPN . Watford, who plays as a forward, allegedly signed with the Pelicans for $2.9 million for the 2026-27 season. The 76ers previously declined Watford's... more »

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers greenlights Louisiana International Terminal on Lower Mississippi River Play Video

  August 17, 2026 12:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized the construction of the Louisiana International Terminal on Monday. The project plans to redefine Gulf Coast trade capacity, strengthening the U.S. supply chain and accelerating American manufacturing and commerce. The terminal, currently planned to be built on the... more »

• WATCH: Lane Kiffin provides update on Tigers progress as home opener against Clemson approaches Play Video

  August 17, 2026 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU football is back in less than a month, and fall training camp is well underway. The Tigers are preparing for their season opener against Clemson on Sept. 5. After practice on Monday, head coach Lane Kiffin spoke to the media about the work the... more »

• Former head of Baton Rouge tourism returning to help modernize aging River Center, downtown Play Video

  August 17, 2026 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The architect of Nashville's branding as "Music City" that resulted in a multibillion-dollar tourism boom plans to come to Baton Rouge to help transform downtown and modernize the aging Raising Cane’s River Center. Butch Spyridon, who spent 32 years leading the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp,... more »

• Baker superintendent bans candy from schools after student consumes possibly laced edible Play Video

  August 17, 2026 11:17 AM

  BAKER — Superintendent of the City of Baker School System J.T. Stroder provided an update after a Baker High Student required medical attention on Friday after allegedly consuming an unknown substance. According to the Baker Police Department, a juvenile at Baker High School called 911 on Friday after consuming... more »

• LSU Police investigating several Sunday night car burglaries

  August 17, 2026 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities at LSU are investigating several car burglaries on Monday. According to LSU Police, several vehicles were burglarized on the campus on Sunday night. "We had several unlocked vehicles that were burglarized last night in the sorority area and are still investigating," campus police said.... more »

• City of St. George reveals potential partnership with Uber to offer discounted rides Play Video

  August 17, 2026 10:04 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The City of St. George revealed plans to partner with Uber to provide discounted rides within the city's limits. According to Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Murrell, the pilot program will grant a 50% discount on up to 10 rides a month for users traveling within the... more »

• 1 in serious condition following crash on Florida Boulevard near Green Oak Drive

  August 16, 2026 6:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was transported to the hospital following a crash on Florida Boulevard near Green Oak Drive and North Sherwood Forest Drive on Sunday afternoon. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred around 4:15 p.m., leaving one person seriously injured. The person was transported to... more »

• Crash on Fayard Road leaves nearly 400 Livingston Parish residents without power Play Video

  August 16, 2026 3:20 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — An crash in Livingston Parish left hundreds of customers without power on Sunday. According to the Livingston Parish Fire Protection District, the crash occurred on Fayard Road, leading to a downed power pole. According to outage maps, about 389 customers are currently without power. Drivers... more »

• Crash closes Stringer Bridge Road at George Lambert Road in Saint Amant

  August 16, 2026 2:20 PM

  SAINT AMANT — A three-vehicle crash left Stringer Bridge Road at George Lambert Road in Saint Amant closed on Sunday. The accident occurred around 1 p.m. Drivers in the area should seek an alternate route. more »

• Police arrest 19-year-old in connection with Virginia State University shooting Play Video

  August 16, 2026 12:28 PM

  ETTRICK — Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting on campus that left five people wounded, including one with critical injuries. Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, is not a student on campus, nor were... more »

• 'Such an outgoing young lady:' Family remembers 18-year-old killed in Baker shooting Play Video

  August 16, 2026 10:49 AM

  BAKER — An 18-year-old girl died following a shooting near East Myrtle Avenue late Friday night. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Anireeyah Brue, according to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office. Officers with the Baker Police Department said the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m. when officers found... more »

• Zachary Police determine that no shots were fired at the Really Hot Air Balloon Festival Play Video

  August 16, 2026 10:10 AM

  ZACHARY — Investigators with the Zachary Police Department determined that no shots were fired on Saturday after several reports of a shooting led to the Zachary Really Hot Air Balloon Festival being shut down. According to the department, officers at the festival received multiple reports of shots fired at... more »

• St. Helena Parish issues burn ban as temperatures continue to rise

  August 15, 2026 7:27 PM

  GREENSBURG — The Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department announced on Saturday afternoon that St. Helena Parish is under a burn ban until further notice. The ban follows Tangipahoa Parish's burn ban , which went into effect on Friday as temperatures soared into the 90s on Saturday. more »

• Blue Dog returns to Baton Rouge with new exhibit at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum Play Video

  August 15, 2026 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Art & Science Museum opened a new exhibit featuring the Blue Dog on Saturday in Baton Rouge. Reflections: The Art of George Rodrigue opened at the museum, featuring work spanning Rodrigue's career from early Cajun-inspired paintings to the internationally acclaimed Blue Dog series that... more »

• Teen Court gives Baton Rouge teenagers real courtroom experience Play Video

  August 15, 2026 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Capital area teenagers stepped inside the judicial system on Saturday at a Teen Court event at the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Courthouse. The voluntary program saw teenagers sentence other teens facing first-time misdemeanor offenses. Teenagers ranging in age from 12 to 17 took on various courtroom... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman during fight on La Margie Avenue Play Video

  August 15, 2026 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman during a fight on La Margie Avenue. According to arrest records, on June 29, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on La Margie Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old woman... more »

• Baton Rouge law office hosts free back-to-school event connecting families to community services Play Video

  August 15, 2026 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Law Offices of Sandra James Page hosted the SJP Community Kick-Off Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday on Main Street in Baton Rouge. The free event provided families with school supplies, toiletries and health testing services. Guests also enjoyed free food, entertainment and a bounce house. ... more »

• Southern University kicks off fall sports with Fan Fest 2026 Play Video

  August 15, 2026 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University welcomed students to its 2026 Fan Fest inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Saturday. Fan Fest kicks off the fall sports season by allowing fans to connect with Jaguar athletes. The day featured meet-and-greet opportunities with fall sports teams, food trucks, door... more »

• Pointe Coupee deputies identify body recovered near Morganza Spillway Play Video

  August 15, 2026 12:07 PM

  MORGANZA — Deputies with the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office identified a body that was recovered near the Morganza Spillway on Friday night after a man was reported missing while fishing in the area. According to the sheriff's office, reports of a missing man who had been bank fishing... more »

• 18-year-old dies following Friday night shooting near East Myrtle Avenue in Baker Play Video

  August 15, 2026 10:54 AM

  BAKER — An 18-year-old died following a reported shooting near East Myrtle Avenue late Friday night, according to the Baker Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m., with officers finding an 18-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was transported to a local hospital,... more »

• Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University Play Video

  August 15, 2026 9:35 AM

  ETTRICK — A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. The shooting happened near the university's Quad Annexes, and both campus police and Chesterfield County police are actively investigating. County police said officers discovered five people suffering... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish president issues burn ban amid dry conditions

  August 14, 2026 1:36 PM

  AMITE — Tangipahoa Parish President announced a burn ban for residents in the parish on Friday. The ban is due to extremely dry conditions around the parish and follows a request by the local fire chiefs, according to Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller. "After talking with the fire... more »

• Baton Rouge Police seek help in July fatal crash along Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  August 14, 2026 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department asked for the public's help with a July fatal crash investigation involving a pedestrian on Thursday. The crash initially occurred around 11:40 p.m. in the 7700 block of Greenwell Springs Road when 39-year-old John Le Nguyen was struck by a vehicle... more »

• 1 person transported to the hospital from ExxonMobil Baton Rouge on Friday

  August 14, 2026 12:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to ExxonMobil Baton Rouge, located on Scenic Highway, on Friday morning. According to officials, one person was transported in stable condition. WBRZ is working to gather more information. more »

• Pair who pretended to be police, stole dump truck at gunpoint, claim it was a prank Play Video

  August 13, 2026 11:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two men were arrested for pretending to be law enforcement and stealing a dump truck at gunpoint, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around 12:58 p.m. Wednesday near North Flannery Road at Shamrock Drive. According to deputies, the victim was... more »

• Drainage improvements along I-12 set to begin next month, following lawsuit tied to 2016 flood Play Video

  August 12, 2026 11:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A lawsuit linked to the 2016 flood and concrete barriers along I-12 settled for millions of dollars, now going towards drainage improvement in Livingston Parish. During the 2016 flood, one side of I-12 in parts of Denham Springs and Walker was completely covered in flood water,... more »

• Port Allen city council approves motorcycle purchase, start of traffic division Play Video

  August 12, 2026 9:21 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The Port Allen city council approved the purchase of a motorcycle to start a traffic division for city police department. Port Allen Police Chief Donovan Mitchell said Wednesday night's agenda item is only the initial phase in getting the division started. The chief told WBRZ... more »

• 1 dead, 1 critically injured after fiery four-vehicle crash on I-10 eastbound at Bluff Road Play Video

  August 12, 2026 7:29 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - One person died in the hospital after a four-vehicle crash along I-10 eastbound near Bluff Road on Wednesday. The interstate was blocked for several hours as fire officials worked to free people trapped in the fiery wreckage. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said that the shutdown... more »

• Public Service Commission votes to keep Meta's records concealed Play Video

  August 12, 2026 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After hearing more than an hour of public comment, the Louisiana Public Service Commission approved a measure to keep records related to a data center project in Richland Parish secret. Residents from across the state attended Wednesday's PSC meeting to speak out against how state lawmakers... more »

• Franklin man arrested in Baldwin on multiple drug, weapons charges

  August 12, 2026 6:42 PM

  BALDWIN — A Franklin man was arrested after St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office narcotics detectives found drugs and guns at a location in Baldwin, according to authorities. Detectives went to the location to make contact with Andre Antoine Brown, 45, who had an outstanding warrant. Upon arrival, they located... more »

• St. Charles Parish: 'Incident' at Valero refinery in Norco, no off-site impacts to residents

  August 12, 2026 5:27 PM

  NORCO, La. - St. Charles Parish issued a statement Wednesday saying it is aware of an "incident" at the Valero St. Charles Refinery. Officials said Prospect Avenue remains closed between River Road and Airline Highway at this time. " We are in communication with facility personnel," the statement... more »

• Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

  August 8, 2026 9:17 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a vote early Saturday morning, cementing President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney’s command of a Justice Department the Republican president has sought to bend to his will. The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the... more »

• Positively BR: Golf Suites & Crazy Art House!

  August 7, 2026 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Welcome back to Positively BR, WBRZ's new digital lifestyle show highlighting the positive stories that the capital city is full of. Positively BR focuses on the people, places, and experiences that make the Capital Region special. In each episode, Angelica Butine will highlight local businesses, community... more »

• Bond set for teacher arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of Addis student Play Video

  August 3, 2026 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teacher who was arrested by the Louisiana State Police for alleged sexual exploitation of a student at a school in Addis had his bond set on Monday. Brandon C. Greely , 48, was arrested following a complaint filed in October 2025 with the Louisiana State... more »

• Pointe Coupee couple arrested following death of infant who was previously subject of AMBER Alert Play Video

  August 3, 2026 6:46 PM

  NEW ROADS — The parents of an infant were arrested by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office on Thursday in connection with the death of the child. According to the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Joseph Jackson and 25-year-old Alaysia Carter were arrested on charges of failure to render... 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 »

• Baton Rouge court to decide if pink attire can be banned from Madison Brooks trial on Tuesday Play Video

  August 3, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — On Tuesday, a Judge will decide if spectators in the Madison Brooks trial will be banned from wearing pink in the courtroom. Desmond Carter , 21, is one of three men accused of raping Madison Brooks in a vehicle before her death. He currently faces charges... more »

• Ponchatoula Police searching for man wanted in connection to Tractor Supply theft Play Video

  August 3, 2026 5:20 PM

  PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Police Department asked for the public's help on Monday in identifying an individual wanted in relation to a theft at Tractor Supply. According to the department, the man was last seen leaving the scene in a white Jeep with tinted windows. Anyone with... more »

• West Nile Virus detected in West Baton Rouge Parish mosquito sample Play Video

  August 3, 2026 5:11 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to West Baton Rouge Mosquito Control. Due to the threat of the virus, West Baton Rouge Parish officials have implemented several control measures, including daytime larviciding and multiple nighttime spray truck missions in an attempt... more »

• Search for missing 15-year-old's body in Baton Rouge landfill enters fourth week Play Video

  August 3, 2026 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The search at the Baton Rouge landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather entered its fourth week on Monday. Minnieweather disappeared from the "Ghosttown" area of Baton Rouge in early June, with police later arresting 51-year-old Maurice Parms , charging him with first-degree murder in... more »

• One of the two suspects who escaped Border Patrol has been caught in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  August 3, 2026 1:32 PM

  PONCHATOULA — One of two suspects who escaped while being transported through Tangipahoa Parish by Border Patrol agents has been caught, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, agents conducted a traffic stop on I-12 eastbound at the Tangipahoa/St. Tammany parish line... more »

• West Baton Rouge officials investigating odor reported along I-10 Play Video

  August 3, 2026 12:46 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Government announced on Monday that it received multiple reports from residents about an odor along I-10. According to officials, the smell was reported from I-10 to Highway 1 South, with the West Baton Rouge Fire Department and the Public Utilities Department... more »

• Baton Rouge Symphony's new deal brings higher pay and updated policies for musicians Play Video

  August 3, 2026 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Symphony announced on Monday that a new four-year collective bargaining agreement was ratified on Friday. This is the first time an agreement has been negotiated since the 2009/2010 season, with the most notable update being an amended pay scale creating a pay increase... more »

• Southeastern picked second in the Southland Conference preseason poll, prepares to return to practice

  August 3, 2026 11:27 AM

  HAMMOND — The Southeastern Louisiana University football team was the second pick in the Southland Conference preseason poll released on Monday. At the end of the 2025 season, Southeastern finished 15th in the final FCS poll, finishing 9-4 overall and 7-1 in SLC. The Lions made their fourth playoff... more »

• More than 6 pounds of marijuana seized from abandoned car following Denham Springs pursuit Play Video

  August 3, 2026 10:57 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A vehicle pursuit in Denham Springs on Sunday night led to a large drug bust, according to the Denham Springs Police Department. Officers said the incident occurred around 8:07 p.m. when an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on South Range... more »

• New Orleans resident finds body inside bag near City Park Play Video

  August 3, 2026 10:13 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — A resident in New Orleans discovered a bag in a backyard containing a body on Sunday afternoon, according to a report by WWL-TV . Police said the discovery was reported around 5 p.m. on Bancroft Drive near City Park. Details about the person's death or... more »

• Baton Rouge grocery store employee pleads guilty to filming under 9-year-old girl's skirt Play Video

  August 3, 2026 9:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge grocery store employee pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography after being accused of following a 9-year-old girl and filming under her skirt. According to the United States Department of Justice, 26-year-old Jonathan Gibbs was arrested in August 2024 after his manager made... more »

• Old Governor's Mansion blends history with technology Play Video

  August 2, 2026 7:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion alongside LSU's College of Engineering welcomed visitors for an interactive event that blended history with technology on Saturday. The "From Retro To Robots" event gave guests an opportunity to control robots in virtual reality, interact with robotic companions, tour the mansion... more »

• Southern University welcomes incoming Human Jukebox freshmen Play Video

  August 2, 2026 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University hosted its Human Jukebox Marching Band Incoming Freshman Move-in Day on Sunday. The university saw about 200 students, parents and guardians attend the move-in event, with volunteers on hand to assist students with moving into the dormitories. The event also featured a welcome... more »

• Entergy outlines its agreement with Meta to protect consumers from high utility bills Play Video

  August 2, 2026 2:59 PM

  HOLLY RIDGE — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte shared a letter from Entergy Louisiana President and CEO Phillip May on Sunday outlining the company's proposed agreement with Meta to protect consumers from high utility bills caused by data centers. Gov. Jeff Landry and Entergy, along with 200 companies, previously... more »

• Attorney General Liz Murrill announces that Louisiana will join Alabama and Florida in Dr. Fauci investigation Play Video

  August 2, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on Saturday that Louisiana would join Alabama and Florida in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci. The announcement follows a Senate committee hearing in which Dr. Fauci repeatedly used the Fifth Amendment when questioned about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.... more »

• Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal Play Video

  August 2, 2026 10:23 AM

  TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas , an Israeli official told The Associated Press on Sunday in some of the first public comments since U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement earlier this week.... more »

• Lil Blue House after-hours club on Osage Street shut down due to code violation

  August 1, 2026 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A north Baton Rouge after-hours club was shut down due to a code violation, according to a report by The Advocate . The Lil Blue House on Osage Street, owned by Allnite Entertainment, had its certificate of occupancy revoked and its power shut off due to... more »

• Authorities search for escaped ICE detainee in Pine Prairie

  August 1, 2026 4:25 PM

  PINE PRAIRIE — A civil detainee from Guatemala escaped from an ICE facility in Pine Prairie on Friday, according to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that 22-year-old Santiago Gasper escaped around 4:09 p.m., with a report of a Hispanic male wearing a white T-shirt and white shorts... more »

• Livingston resident transported to hospital following venomous snake bite

  August 1, 2026 3:38 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A person in Livingston was transported to the hospital after being bitten by a venomous snake on Saturday afternoon. According to the Livingston Police Department, the person was bitten by a venomous Eastern Copperhead and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. The Livingston Police... more »

• Doctors share tips on how to combat back-to-school anxiety as the new school year approaches Play Video

  August 1, 2026 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With just days left until the start of the new school year, many students may begin feeling anxious. Dr. Courtney Gunn from Ochsner Health joined WBRZ to share some tips on overcoming back-to-school anxiety. Gunn shared that many students get nervous at the beginning of... more »

• Baton Rouge General helps students prepare for the upcoming school year Play Video

  August 1, 2026 1:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge General hosted its "Ready, Set, School!" back-to-school event at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center on Gus Young Avenue on Saturday. The free family event helped families check off overlooked items that can make a difference in students' comfort, safety and confidence... more »

• Free back-to-school basketball clinic in Baton Rouge inspires youth both on and off the court Play Video

  August 1, 2026 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Basketball and Volleyball Association, along with the Langston Galoway Foundation, hosted a free back-to-school basketball clinic for students entering 4th through 11th grade on Saturday at the Team Automotive Group Sportsplex in Baton Rouge. The free clinic aimed to use basketball as a... more »

• 1 dead following fatal crash on La. 16 near Ben Fugler Road in Livingston Parish

  August 1, 2026 11:35 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that took place on La. 16 near Ben Fugler Road in Livingston Parish on Saturday. According to troopers, the crash took place shortly after 11 p.m. when 39-year-old David Davies of Slidell, who was... more »