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• West Baton Rouge Parish schools to hold job fair for teachers Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:29 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Schools announced that a teacher job fair would be held on Tuesday, March 24. The fair will be held at the West Baton Rouge Convention Center from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. New hires for the 2026-2027 school year will receive a... more »

• Friday night vehicle pursuit causes two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  March 14, 2026 10:38 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A Friday night vehicle pursuit caused a two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to the Louisiana State Police, around 11 p.m., troopers became involved in a pursuit on I-10 eastbound. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle crossed the median near milepost 147,... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of scammers pretending to be deputies Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:56 PM

  ADDIS — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents on Friday about a scam involving scammers claiming to be deputies, asking for money. According to deputies, scammers claiming to be with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are contacting residents about a missing court date and... more »

• Residents in West Baton Rouge Parish express concern amid rumors of potential ICE facility Play Video

  March 13, 2026 9:50 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Residents in West Baton Rouge voiced concerns at a Parish Council meeting on Thursday after rumors spread of a potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility being built in the community. According to The Advocate , federal officials have been scoping out locations across the nation... more »

• New West Baton Rouge Fire and Sheriff's substation under construction; could cut down response times Play Video

  February 25, 2026 6:04 PM

  ERWINVILLE - Construction is underway for a new fire department and sheriff's office substation on the corner of U.S. 190 and Rougon Road near Erwinville. West Baton Rouge Fire Chief Butch Browning said the project is two years in the making. "We needed a fire station more centrally... more »

• WBR deputy, Central Police officer arrested for allegedly beating child with belt

  February 24, 2026 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A West Baton Rouge Parish deputy and Central Police officer was arrested over the weekend after he was accused of beating a 6-year-old with a belt. An arrest warrant says that Charles Evans Jr. hit the child with a belt on Sunday, Feb. 8. The victim... more »

• Houston couple arrested for allegedly breaking into cars in Port Allen Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:00 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A Houston couple was arrested for allegedly breaking into cars parked at Port Allen hotels. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said it responded to a string of vehicle burglaries at hotels along Lobdell Highway on Thursday. Deputies identified Daleon Potts, 31, and Ladeshia... more »

• WBR inmate who walked off job site apprehended overnight, deputies say Play Video

  February 18, 2026 9:29 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish officials say they have captured an inmate who walked off a job site in Baton Rouge. Overnight Wednesday, the sheriff's office said Dwayne Cedotal had been apprehended. The agency did not provide details, but thanked the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office and... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish President denies reports of potential ICE detention center in Port Allen Play Video

  February 13, 2026 10:00 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish government says it has not received a formal request or proposal from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a potential ICE detention center coming to the parish, following a Washington Post report claiming multiple such facilities were coming to Louisiana. Parish... more »

• Man arrested following pursuit that ended when vehicle crashed into sugar cane field Play Video

  February 8, 2026 10:10 AM

  BRUSLY — A man was arrested after a police chase originating from Port Allen ended in a crash in Brusly on Saturday night. According to the Port Allen Police Department, officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. to a hit-and-run near the area of La. 1 and Avenue G. ... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly stealing money from casino gaming machines, deputies search for second suspect Play Video

  February 6, 2026 1:58 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for allegedly stealing money from casino game machines in several locations throughout the parish. According to West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Jeff Bergeron, an investigation into the thefts began in early December following reports... more »

• Multiple people arrested following check fraud investigation, several others wanted Play Video

  January 30, 2026 5:09 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Friday that an investigation involving a fraudulent check scheme resulted in multiple arrests as well as several warrants being issued. According to West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Jeff Bergeron, the investigation began in early July when detectives... more »

• 3 arrested in connection with sexual assault of a juvenile in Port Allen Play Video

  January 24, 2026 1:16 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Three people were arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile following a complaint filed with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department on Friday. According to detectives, evidence gathered during the investigation supported claims that 44-year-old Clayton Cooper of Port Allen allegedly committed acts... more »

• 2 dead following house fire in West Baton Rouge on Maple Street Play Video

  January 24, 2026 9:23 AM

  Erwinville — Two people are dead after an early morning house fire on Saturday, according to West Baton Rouge Fire officials. Fire crews arrived around 5:15 a.m. to find a residence on Maple Street in Erwinville engulfed in flames. Fire Chief Butch Browning said the victims were a 72-year-old... more »

• Deputies ask for help identifying alleged Dollar General thieves in Port Allen

  January 23, 2026 4:18 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies have asked for the public's help in identifying several people accused of stealing from a Dollar General in Port Allen. According to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the alleged thieves stole multiple items from the store on Jan. 11 before leaving in a four-door... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish President Jason Manola talks construction at 'State of the Parish' address Play Video

  January 21, 2026 8:03 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish President Jason Manola stressed the importance of ongoing construction products in his "State of the Parish" address on Wednesday. "We have the La. 1-415 connector, which is one of our big projects here, of course, we've got the Intracoastal Canal current bridge... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest 2 during traffic stop for allegedly having 424 'CBD vape juice' bottles Play Video

  January 16, 2026 1:24 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested two people during a traffic stop for allegedly having more than 400 bottles of "CBD vape juice," the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday. According to APSO, a deputy stopped 19-year-old Andrew Savoy, of Port Allen, for alleged traffic violations along La. 1... more »

• Judge Alvin Batiste Jr. retiring after 23 years serving on 18th JDC bench Play Video

  January 8, 2026 11:53 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — Judge Alvin Batiste Jr., who has served as a judge in the 18th JDC for 23 years, is retiring, WBRZ learned Thursday. Batiste is set to retire from his bench serving the people of West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee and Iberville parishes at the end of the... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputies ask for help identifying alleged package thief Play Video

  December 30, 2025 1:24 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has asked for the public's help identifying an alleged package thief. According to WBRSO, a man was caught on security cameras turning off the power at a local business on Lobdell Highway before taking an Amazon package that had been... more »

• 7 killed in four capital-region crashes over Christmas holiday, law enforcement says Play Video

  December 29, 2025 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Seven people were killed in four crashes around the capital region over the Christmas holiday, according to Louisiana State Police and the Baton Rouge Police Department. Between Christmas Day and Dec. 28, there were two fatal crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, one in West Baton... more »

• 1 dead, another hospitalized in head-on crash in Port Allen, sources say Play Video

  December 28, 2025 8:31 PM

  PORT ALLEN — One person died and another was brought to the hospital after a head-on wreck at the intersection of La. 1 and Emily Drive in Port Allen on Sunday, sources confirmed to WBRZ. The West Baton Rouge Fire Department said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on... more »

• Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis cited for driving while intoxicated Play Video

  December 22, 2025 1:53 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Davante Lewis, who represents the Baton Rouge area on the state Public Service Commission, said in a Facebook post Monday that he was cited for driving while intoxicated during the weekend. Lewis, 33, said he was pulled over for an issue with a headlight and "ultimately... more »

• Port Allen man arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography Play Video

  December 14, 2025 10:29 AM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Sunday that a Port Allen man was arrested following an investigation by detectives with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to the sheriff's office, detectives opened an investigation following a tip they received from the... more »

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

  December 1, 2025 1:04 PM

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

• Funeral held for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes in Brusly Play Video

  November 28, 2025 11:32 AM

  BRUSLY - The funeral for former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes took place on Friday at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly. Cazes served five terms as the chief law enforcement officer for West Baton Rouge Parish and worked at the local sheriff's office... more »

• West Baton Rouge Firefighters respond to attic fire on Sugar Hollow Lane in Addis Play Video

  November 11, 2025 8:21 PM

  ADDIS — West Baton Rouge Firefighters responded to a house fire in Addis on Tuesday evening, WBR Fire Chief Butch Browning told WBRZ. Browning said it was an attic fire that happened just before 7 p.m. on Sugar Hollow Lane. The fire department believes it may have started because... more »

• West Baton Rouge wants to set public document fees at 4 times Louisiana's rate and require large deposit Play Video

  October 8, 2025 1:49 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council on Thursday will consider a resolution supporting the parish president's plan to charge four times as much as the state does for copies of public records. The West Baton Rouge Independent reported Wednesday that the parish plans to charge $1... more »

• Woman killed by neighbor in Brusly murder-suicide Play Video

  September 16, 2025 12:25 PM

  BRUSLY - A woman was killed by her neighbor in an apparent murder-suicide on Tuesday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said that a family member found 21-year-old Christine Martinez and 19-year-old Jesus Hernandez dead inside a trailer home around 9:30 a.m. Deputies said the two were... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after high-speed chase through West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  September 15, 2025 3:43 PM

  ADDIS — A Baton Rouge man was arrested Sunday night after he led Addis Police on a high-speed chase through town, Addis Police Chief Jason Langlois said. Just before 10 p.m., an officer attempted to pull over a Kia Optima that had a headlight out. Instead of pulling over,... more »

• Two arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish after deputies find stolen guns during late night traffic stops Play Video

  September 11, 2025 10:41 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Two people were arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish earlier this week after deputies found stolen guns in two separate traffic stops. Deputies said that late Tuesday night, 19-year-old Michael Hatley was arrested after a stolen gun was found in a Nissan Altima pulled over for... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Jail sees fourth inmate death this year Play Video

  September 8, 2025 5:59 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Smuggled-in drugs continue to cause serious problems in what is supposed to be a secure facility. 26-year-old Nicholas Henderson was found dead in his lockdown isolation cell Sunday at the West Baton Rouge Parish Jail. Henderson's is the fourth inmate death in the facility this year.... more »

• Korean manufacturing company expanding to America with Brusly facility opening next year Play Video

  August 28, 2025 11:35 AM

  BRUSLY — South Korea-based manufacturing company SNT is investing $59.4 million to build its first U.S. consolidated manufacturing facility in West Baton Rouge Parish. The facility will create 275 new direct jobs and 418 new indirect jobs with its construction. SNT Motiv and SNT Energy's site in Brusly... more »

• First mosquito of year infected with West Nile Virus observed in West Baton Rouge Parish

  August 8, 2025 11:19 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Mosquito control agents in West Baton Rouge Parish said they observed the parish's first mosquito infected with West Nile Virus this year. West Baton Rouge Mosquito and Animal Control Superintendent George Bragg said the infection was detected on July 30 while agents patrolled the 23 trap... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish residents experience low water pressure as crews repair water main

  August 7, 2025 12:00 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Water pressure along three West Baton Rouge Parish roads dipped Thursday as crews worked to repair a water main leak. Residents on Kahns Road, Parkway Drive and Plantation Road will experience low water pressure throughout the day as repairs are done, officials said. ... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner identifies body found in Port Allen as missing Houston man Play Video

  August 7, 2025 11:15 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The body of a man reported missing in Texas was found in Port Allen, officials said Thursday. Xavier Drake, 22, was reported missing in Houston on Monday after he was last heard from on July 25. Drake's body, identified by the West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's... more »

• Deputies searching for three people accused of stealing from Port Allen Dollar General

  August 1, 2025 5:16 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies are searching for three people who stole from a Dollar General in Port Allen in July. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said the three walked into the store on July 17, selected merchandise and walked out without paying. Anyone who recognizes any... 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 »

• Vehicle hit by train, one person taken to hospital

  May 22, 2025 3:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN - One person was taken to a hospital after a vehicle they were in was hit by a train in West Baton Rouge on Thursday. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said the collision happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of La. 1 and Antonio... more »

• Addis native 'American Idol' contestant in Top 3 returning home for WBR parade, Plaquemine concert Play Video

  May 12, 2025 10:15 PM

  ADDIS - "American Idol" contestant John Foster is coming home to West Baton Rouge Parish after advancing to the Top 3 and will be met with a parade in his hometown. The Brusly High graduate advanced to the final three during Monday night's show where he sang "The Bare... more »

• West Baton Rouge firefighters respond to house fire early Friday morning Play Video

  April 11, 2025 7:01 AM

  PORT ALLEN - Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Baton Rouge Parish early Friday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office posted pictures from the scene of the home on Mulatto Bend Road. The fire happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday morning. Officials said no one... more »

• West Feliciana Parish teen starts organization providing accessible Narcan to combat overdoses Play Video

  April 7, 2025 6:36 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - A teenager in West Feliciana Parish is taking the battle against opioid addiction into her own hands. Leila Ramos, a 16-year-old senior at West Feliciana High School, is looking to make an impact in her community by making Narcan, an anti-opioid overdose drug, more readily available.... more »

• West Baton Rouge Fire Department looking for recruits as they face staff shortages seen nationwide Play Video

  February 20, 2025 10:05 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department is looking for recruits as they face staff shortage trends seen nationwide. "Fire departments all over the state of Louisiana are struggling to find people who want to continue the call of this high-intensive labor job," West Baton Rouge Fire... more »

• New York doc wanted in Louisiana abortion pill case fined by Texas authorities in similar case Play Video

  February 17, 2025 12:10 PM

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, a ruling that could test “shield laws” in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal. The ruling was handed down... more »

• WBR Parish students staying in the classroom despite statewide increase in absenteeism Play Video

  January 28, 2025 6:32 PM

  PORT ALLEN — While chronic absenteeism among Louisiana students rose during the 2023-2024 school year, it lowered in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to data from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), nearly one in four students in the state was chronically absent from school. West Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• WBR among parishes asking residents to only drip faucets at night to maintain water pressure Play Video

  January 23, 2025 11:32 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Officials in multiple parishes asked residents to drip their faucets only at night while temperatures continue to remain below freezing. West Baton Rouge Parish officials notified residents with multiple emergency alert system messages asking them not to drip their faucets during the day to conserve water... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish deputies searching for two people who stole $1,000 in merchandise from Walmart

  December 9, 2024 4:19 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies are searching for two people accused of stealing from the Port Allen Walmart. Deputies said that the pair stole $1,000 worth of merchandise from the store on Nov. 21. Anyone with information on the pair is asked to call detectives... more »

• WBR deputies searching for woman connected to burglary investigation

  October 16, 2024 11:54 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies are attempting to identify a woman connected to a burglary. Deputies released a picture of the woman who was involved in a Thursday burglary that is still being investigated. If you recognize the individual or have any information regarding her... more »

• Days after Hurricane Francine, West Baton Rouge Parish's sugarcane harvest begins on Monday

  September 13, 2024 12:36 PM

  PORT ALLEN — As the sugarcane harvest begins on Monday, the West Baton Rouge Parish sheriff is advising drivers to use caution on the roads as farmers transport the harvest to the mill. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said that people driving on West Baton Rouge roads should exercise caution and... more »

• DOTD: Intracoastal bridge project won't be done until 2028 Play Video

  August 29, 2024 5:47 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The daily commute will continue to be a struggle for drivers on the west side of the river for a few more years. According to DOTD, a major shift is coming in about six months when the new southbound Intracoastal Canal Bridge is complete. That's when... more »

• West Baton Rouge School System employees get four percent raise

  August 9, 2024 3:53 PM

  PORT ALLEN - West Baton Rouge School System staff received a four percent raise to begin the school year, according to a statement from the superintendent. The raise had been approved by the WBR School Board during its June meeting. The pay raise amounts to which amounts to $2,000... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish School District changes meal distribution time, entry

  June 6, 2024 3:41 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Schools' summer meals program changed some information about its distribution on Friday. The meal boxes can be picked up from Pelican Boulevard from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Port Allen High School. Each child will receive a box... more »

• 'Jingle Jeepin' parade and market set for Saturday in Port Allen

  December 1, 2023 10:59 PM

  WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - The 2023 "Jingle Jeepin'" parade and market will bring dozens of decked out Jeeps to the streets of Port Allen on Saturday. The festivities begin at noon with the opening of the craft market inside the West Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau. ... more »

• Police looking for burglars who stole guns from Addis subdivision, fired shots near officers

  November 17, 2023 1:38 PM

  ADDIS - Law enforcement officials launched extra patrols in some West Baton Rouge subdivisions after officers were greeted with gunfire when they went to investigate reports of car burglaries this week. The Addis Police Department says it's working with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office to investigate the string... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish warns residents after reports of payments via unauthorized third party

  November 9, 2023 11:47 AM

  WEST BATON ROUGE - West Baton Rouge Parish officials are warning of a concern involving the payment of utility bills via an unauthorized service. In a warning being shared with area residents, the parish said reports have been filed by those who have been directed to a website called... more »

• Arrival of heavy gear signals progress on LA-1 bridge stabilization Play Video

  October 30, 2023 1:28 PM

  WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - After months of stalled progress, construction crews are preparing to resume work on the new Intracoastal Bridge on LA-1 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says crews are delivering and assembling equipment that will be used to address... more »

• After killing at high school football game, West Baton Rouge leaders call for teens to give up their guns Play Video

  September 19, 2023 6:34 PM

  PORT ALLEN - District Attorney Tony Clayton said detectives have pinpointed several gangs that are operating out of West Baton Rouge that are posting videos to social media and causing problems. One of those groups, TMS, posted videos to YouTube that are now under investigation. The videos, which are... more »

• After WBRZ report, deputy arrested for shooting into fleeing car Play Video

  August 30, 2023 12:02 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday that fired reserve deputy Shawn Pardazi was booked into jail. It comes a week after WBRZ reported that a warrant was filed in the wake of an Investigative Unit report which featured... more »

• Some West Baton Rouge Parish properties to lose natural gas service temporarily

  July 24, 2023 11:23 AM

  WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Properties along Rougon Road from Section to Burnside will lose natural gas service for much of Tuesday, parish officials said. Utility crews will be lowering the gas line on that section of Rougon Road. The interruption will affect about 40 houses in the area.... more »

• 'Unexpected settlement' to delay bridge project in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  January 25, 2023 4:26 PM

  WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Construction of the new LA 1 bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in West Baton Rouge Parish will drag on up to 10 months longer than planned due to "unexpected settlement" of the structure. Engineers say the issue concerns the piles under each of the... more »

• Expert says officer arrested in deadly crash did not follow state, federal pursuit policies Play Video

  January 2, 2023 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A law enforcement expert with decades of experience — who also helped write pursuit policies for some local law enforcement agencies — says the Addis police officer who killed two teen girls in West Baton Rouge violated state and national pursuit protocols. Watch live newscasts here... more »