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• 2 Your Town Port Allen: 'Something so beautiful,' WBR school officials share progress on new school construction Play Video

  September 8, 2026 5:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A $25 million renovation project is transforming Cohn Elementary into an intermediate school on the site where Cohn High School, the first high school in the parish for Black students before integration, once stood. "A lot of our community has gone through Cohn in their childhood;... 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 »

• Several candidates elected after running unopposed ahead of Nov. 3 election

  August 8, 2026 10:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Judge Eboni Johnson Rose , a 19th JDC judge previously suspended for a year following a series of controversies, was one of many candidates who automatically won reelection at the end of the qualifying period for the Nov. 3 election after running unopposed. Rose was suspended... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• DOTD: Daytime closures on La. 1 off-ramp expected through July 31 Play Video

  July 24, 2026 6:16 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Drivers traveling westbound on U.S. 190 after crossing the Mississippi River Bridge should prepare for delays as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development continues work on the La. 1 off-ramp. The intermittent daytime closures, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through July 31, are... more »

• West Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to grease fire on Court Street in Port Allen Play Video

  June 28, 2026 11:34 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire on Court Street in Port Allen on Saturday. According to the department, fire crews discovered a grease fire in the kitchen of a manufactured home before quickly extinguishing the flames, containing the damage to the kitchen... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office to offer women's self-defense course Play Video

  June 22, 2026 6:47 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that it's offering a women's self-defense course. Women ages 16 and older are invited to a hands-on self-defense class designed to build confidence, awareness and practical safety skills. Participants at the event will learn how... more »

• 1 injured, 5 arrested following early Sunday morning shooting on Azalea Street in Port Allen Play Video

  June 21, 2026 11:41 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 a.m. on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South.... more »

• Parish governments open sandbag locations ahead of expected rain Play Video

  June 15, 2026 4:10 PM

  Parish governments announced the opening of several sandbag locations ahead of the potential heavy rain expected throughout southeast Louisiana this week. Residents are expected to bring their own shovel. Both sand and bags are available at the following locations: EAST BATON ROUGE - BREC Airline Highway Fairgrounds, 16072... more »

• One arrested following shooting on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:41 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A person was arrested following a shooting on I-10 Westbound near the Iberville Parish line on Monday, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. and involved two drivers. There were no reported injuries. ... more »

• Three men arrested on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish

  May 9, 2026 2:34 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three men on weapons and drug charges after a traffic stop led to a short foot pursuit. According to the sheriff's office, following the initial traffic stop, two of the men fled on foot before deputies... more »

• Deputies with West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office warn of bond scam

  May 1, 2026 11:51 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents of a scam involving arrests in the parish on Friday. According to deputies, a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be Sgt. Roger Davis with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The... more »

• Brusly shop owner faces charges after selling vape to minor, then alcohol to teen hours later Play Video

  April 18, 2026 9:46 AM

  BRUSLY — A smoke shop owner was arrested twice in one day after Brusly police say he sold vapes and alcohol to minors. The Brusly Police Department began investigating Ramez Smoke Shop in early March after a mother complained the store sold alcohol to her child. She also said... more »

• WBR deputies arrest man wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Pennsylvania Play Video

  April 16, 2026 2:48 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a man wanted in Pennsylvania in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy stopped 25-year-old Ameer Nassar, of Houston, on Tuesday as he was driving a box truck on I-10 westbound for... more »

• Pickleball courts at Brusly park vandalized by kids on four-wheelers less than a week after opening

  April 14, 2026 2:13 PM

  BRUSLY — New pickleball courts at a Brusly park were vandalized less than a week after they were opened to the public, and kids on four-wheelers were responsible, the Brusly Police Department said. Profanities were etched into the courts at Alexander Park, and the kids damaged the park's new... more »

• Former WBR deputy fire chief and his former fire district plan to settle wrongful termination case Play Video

  April 13, 2026 2:54 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A former West Baton Rouge deputy fire chief and his previous supervisors reached an agreement Monday after he claimed he was wrongfully fired, but whether he gets his job back or a significant amount of severance pay won't be announced until next week at the earliest. ... more »

• Officers in West Baton Rouge Parish increase patrols following rise in vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 12, 2026 10:58 AM

  BRUSLY — Agencies in West Baton Rouge have reported an increase in vehicle burglaries over the past week, according to the Brusly Police Department. Officers said most of the burglaries involved vehicles that were left unlocked. Authorities would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove any... more »

• 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 »