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• Parish-wide burn ban issued in West Feliciana Play Video

  August 21, 2026 2:39 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, a parish-wide burn ban will take effect in West Feliciana Parish. The ban will remain in place until further notice due to ongoing extreme heat and arid conditions. West Feliciana's burn ban is the fourth such ban issued in... more »

• Burn bans continue to increase across Louisiana; what this means as high temperatures persist Play Video

  August 20, 2026 7:14 AM

  HAMMOND - Twenty-two parishes across Louisiana are under burn bans, including East Feliciana, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes, with that list expected to grow. The bans are due to extremely dry conditions and follow requests by local fire chiefs. The ban restricts open burning, which means burning outside... more »

• All clear given after blowout along natural gas pipeline in southwestern St. Helena Parish; felt 1.5 miles away Play Video

  April 25, 2026 12:57 PM

  PINE GROVE — Residents were allowed to safely return home after emergency officials ordered an evacuation in southwestern St. Helena Parish on Saturday due to a pipeline blowout. Shaking was felt a dozen miles away. "My entire house shook like a bomb went off," said Donald Fry, who lives... more »

• Water problems force closure of St. Helena College and Career Academy Play Video

  April 1, 2026 1:06 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish school officials say they will close its College and Career Academy at 1 p.m. Wednesday because the facility doesn't have any water service. The closure impacts only the St. Helena College and Career Academy and other school campuses will remain open. "We apologize... more »

• St. Helena elects assessor to replace official who served the past 28 years Play Video

  October 10, 2025 2:27 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish voters on Saturday selected Gloria Tanner to replace longtime Assessor Wesley Blades. Complete but unofficial returns show Tanner defeating Kent Blades with 54 percent of the vote. More than one-third of the parish's 8,548 registered voters showed up at the polls. Wesley Blades... more »

• Scott Perrilloux not seeking sixth term after three decades as Livingston, St. Helena, Tangipahoa's DA Play Video

  September 16, 2025 11:02 AM

  AMITE — Longtime District Attorney Scott Perrilloux said Tuesday he would not seek re-election next fall, ending a 30-year tenure as the chief prosecutor in Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes. Perrilloux is currently serving his fifth term as 21st District Attorney, which ends on the second Sunday of... more »

• 32-year-old man dead after St. Helena Parish highway crash

  August 1, 2025 10:59 AM

  GREENSBURG — A man died after he was thrown from his car in a crash along a St. Helena Parish highway. Christopher Self, 32, was driving along La. 1042 near Edward Wells Lane on Thursday around 8:20 p.m. when the single-vehicle crash happened. Louisiana State Police said that... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Stormy stretch continues, but an end is in sight Play Video

  May 28, 2025 2:21 PM

  Additional rounds of storms are likely through the end of the week. But as the rain departs, an uncommon delight for the time of year will emerge. Tonight & Tomorrow: Showers and thunderstorms will continue into the evening, making for a soggy start to the night.... more »

• St. Helena Parish deputy, jailer arrested for malfeasance after contraband brought into jail Play Video

  April 30, 2025 7:27 PM

  GREENSBURG - A St. Helena Parish deputy and jailer was terminated and arrested after he allegedly brought in contraband into the jail, according to officials. Gregory Goods, 56, worked at the jail since April 2024. Officials said he brought in cigarettes, drugs and cell phone cards into the jail.... more »

• One-year-old among three killed in triple homicide; suspect is victims' uncle, brother, father Play Video

  January 10, 2025 7:10 AM

  AMITE - Deputies said a one-year-old was one of three people killed in a triple homicide that happened Thursday afternoon. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday at around 4:30 p.m. deputies were called to an address on Sawmill Road for "an apparent triple homicide." The suspect,... more »

• Prayer service set for Tuesday morning as classes resume at St. Helena Parish school

  September 18, 2023 3:49 PM

  GREENSBURG - Students, staff and others affiliated with the school where a deadly shooting took place last week are invited to a prayer service as classes on campus resume Tuesday. The St. Helena Parish School District on Monday shared details of the service. It will take place at 8:30... more »

• Notorious strip club raided, numerous arrests made in probe over prostitution and drugs

  December 4, 2017 3:16 PM

  AMITE – A number of people were arrested during a raid at a notorious, rural gentleman's club over reports of prostitution and drug activity. WBRZ learned federal and state authorities along with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office were involved in the Friday raid at the Mansion on Highway 16... more »

• Two dead after head-on crash on La. 16

  November 12, 2017 10:07 AM

  PINE GROVE - Two people died in a head-on crash on La. 16 Saturday afternoon. State Police identified the victims as Ronette Spann, 30, of Baton Rouge, and James Dorsey, 47, of Independence. The crash happened about 2-and-a-half miles east of Pine Grove in St Helena Parish Saturday around... more »

• Sheriff's office warns St. Helena residents of IRS payment scam

  June 6, 2017 4:48 PM

  ST. HELENA – The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents of an IRS scam after one man was told to pay more than $10,000. On Monday, the sheriff's office responded to a resident receiving a call from someone who identified himself as an investigator with the IRS.... more »

• Men found shot, killed in car along rural area highway

  June 1, 2017 7:15 PM

  GRANGEVILLE – Two men were found dead, shot in the head and left for dead in a car in a quiet, rural community in St. Helena Parish Thursday. Authorities said the bodies were found in a car on Highway 37, just east of LA 63, in Grangeville. The area... more »

• School district: BR business used racial slurs at students during trip Play Video

  May 19, 2017 12:22 PM

  ST. HELENA – The St. Helena Parish School District has accused staff at a Baton Rouge recreation center of using racial slurs to describe students during a field trip. According to the complaint letter, the school district says the incident happened Wednesday at the Area 51 Extreme Air Sports... more »

• Three killed in rural highway crash Friday

  March 24, 2017 11:11 PM

  GREENSBURG - Three people, including a mother and her 3 month old daughter, died in a car crash along a rural stretch of highway in St. Helena Parish Friday night. Shortly after 7:30 PM Friday Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on... more »

• Two men cited for deer hunting violations in St. Helena Parish

  January 3, 2017 4:24 PM

  GREENSBURG – Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials say two Greensburg men face several violations after illegally hunting deer in St. Helena Parish. State officials say 52-year-old Rogelio Perez and 54-year-old Ben Avants were cited for hunting deer during illegal hours, without wearing hunter's orange vests or clothing and... more »

• Two wanted for truck stop casino robbery in St. Helena Parish

  December 23, 2016 2:53 PM

  AMITE CITY – Deputies in St. Helena Parish say two men are wanted for robbing a casino at gunpoint Thursday night. The incident happened around 8:18 p.m. at Tall Timbers Truck Stop on Highway 16 near Amite City. Investigators say two armed suspects entered the casino fully masked and... more »

• DOTD to begin final passes for flood debris along state routes

  October 19, 2016 1:47 PM

  HAMMOND – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will be making their final passes to remove flood debris along state routes in Livingston, St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes next week. Crews will begin to make their final passes along state routes in the above parishes on Monday, Oct.... more »

• FEMA to open more disaster recovery centers Monday

  August 20, 2016 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA will open three more disaster recovery centers in East Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana parishes Monday. FEMA opened two disaster recovery centers in Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes Sunday. The centers will open at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until further notice... more »

• St. Helena Hawk football team helps with flood recovery efforts Play Video

  August 19, 2016 11:20 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The St. Helena Hawk football team spent the day gutting homes and carrying water-soaked furniture to the street following the recent flooding in the area. Many of the players have friends and family dealing with devastation, but on Friday the team made a choice to help others.... more »

• Boil water advisory issued for St. Helena Parish

  August 12, 2016 4:44 PM

  ST. HELENA – A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of St. Helena Parish. According to parish officials, customers who are serviced by the Highway 38 well site are under a boil water advisory until further notice. It is recommended that residents boil their water for one minute... more »

• Greensburg Mayor quits amid WBRZ Investigative Unit report Play Video

  May 19, 2016 10:39 PM

  GREENSBURG- The longtime Mayor in the Town of Greensburg resigned amid a report that aired Thursday on WBRZ-TV. The Investigative Unit uncovered he has been living in a completely different parish than the town he represents. An ordinance on the books in the town mandates, "The Mayor... more »

• Disaster food stamps sites approved for St. Helena

  April 9, 2016 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Residents in some St. Helena Parishes will soon be able to apply for disaster food stamps benefits. The following St. Helena ZIP codes have been approved for DSNAP disaster food assistance: 70422, 70441, 70443, 70444. Residents in those locations can apply for DSNAP benefits... more »

• $10,000 in gear recovered in St. Helena Parish crime ring bust Play Video

  February 26, 2016 6:16 PM

  AMITE - Nine people were arrested in a crime ring bust in St. Helena Parish with deputies recovering more than $10,000 in stolen merchandise. The arrests come through the combined efforts of the the sheriff's offices in St. Helena and Jefferson parishes. Illegal guns, ammo, drugs and cash totally... more »

• Murder suspect arrested after he drove victim's truck to meeting with authorities

  December 3, 2015 7:17 PM

  GREENSBURG - A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of another man who had recently been arrested on sex charges. St. Helena Sheriff's deputies arrested Gene Allen Rawls (pictured above) Thursday. Investigators said Rawls showed up at a meeting with investigators in the dead victim's stolen... more »

• St. Helena parish boil advisory is over

  November 14, 2015 12:18 PM

  ST. HELENA - A boil advisory has been lifted for customers located on State Highway 441 in St. Helena parish. Officials said those in the parish off of 441 north of 38 experienced low water pressure due to a water main break on State Highway 441. Parish officials said Louisiana... more »

• Husband pleads not guilty in murder-for-hire plot

  September 23, 2015 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A man accused of hiring three hitmen to kill his wife was in court on Wednesday. Hamid Ghassemi, the owner of a car lot on Airline Highway, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder. Authorities believe Ghassemi paid three men $10,000 to kidnap his ex-wife, burn her car,... more »

• Deputies announce arrest in weekend murder

  August 25, 2015 9:21 PM

  GREENSBURG - Sheriff's deputies announced the arrest of a man connected to a murder Sunday. Tuesday night, the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office said it arrested Ryan O'Neal Bradford in the death of Corey Muse. Bradford is charged with first-degree murder. Deputies said the arrest happened without incident but... more »