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No. 8 LSU gym loses to No. 23 Arkansas, 197.475 to 197.250
Posted 8:39 PM 1/27/2023 by Corey Rholdon
FAYETTEVILLE - The LSU gym team falls to 1-4 after losing to Arkansas, 197.475 to 197.250. The Tigers performed well and had the lead after three rotations, but it wasn't enough.
The Razorbacks had five gymnasts score a 9.9 or better on the floor to get the upset. Haleigh Bryant did get the all-around with a score of 39.575.
The Tigers are now 1 and 2 in the SEC and will come back home to face No. 17 Georgia on Friday.
1/26/2023
Video shows Madison Brooks leaving Tigerland bar before deadly wreck; Reggie's releases new statement
Posted 5:55 PM 1/27/2023 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - Video obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit shows LSU student Madison Brooks leaving a bar shortly before detectives say she was raped and then fatally struck by (More)
Yesterday
City plans to roll out Florida Boulevard revitalization over the next 15 years
Posted 9:20 PM 1/27/2023 by Falon Brown
BATON ROUGE - Florida Boulevard is one of the most important corridors in Baton Rouge, but most can agree that it could use some improvements.
“We could definitely use some roadwork around here, some better lights put up," said Brian Davis, owner of Rita and Albert's (More)
1/26/2023
Dysfunction at DCFS: Employee retired under cloud of controversy, rehired with pay raise
Posted 3:03 PM 1/27/2023 by Chris Nakamoto
BATON ROUGE - The assistant secretary in charge of child welfare at the Department of Children and Family Services announced her abrupt retirement last year when two kids died months apart from a fentanyl overdose. Fast forward a few short weeks, and the WBRZ Investigative Unit found she's been (More)
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More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Baton Rouge
Posted 7:06 PM 1/27/2023 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - More people are driving electric vehicles in the capital area, like Glen Dupas, who got his on Thursday.
"I love my Tesla. I can honestly say that," Dupas said.
On Friday, he was at the Perkins Road charging station charging his new ride. He says the main reason he got (More)
Man found guilty of murdering relatives at family gathering in Pointe Coupee
Middle school briefly went on lockdown amid rumors about weapon on campus, Baton Rouge officials say
WATCH: Attorneys representing suspects in Madison Brooks rape investigation hold news conference
BRPD chief calls for peace as nation braces for release of police video in high-profile Tennessee murder case
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1/26/2023
Three suspects arrested in Madison Brooks rape investigation bond out of jail
Posted 8:39 AM 1/27/2023 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - Three of the four suspects arrested after an investigation into the death of LSU student Madison Brooks have been released from law enforcement custody.
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Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting at woman with protective order against him
Posted 5:23 AM 1/27/2023 by Sarah Lawrence
BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man who allegedly approached and shot at his ex, who had an active protective order against him.
According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the victim told deputies she was at her ex, Tre'deon Hilliard's, house on Maribel Drive to drop off their (More)
1/26/2023
Channel 2's Best Bet$: NFL Conference Championships
Posted 9:09 PM 1/26/2023 by Corey Rholdon
BATON ROUGE - This postseason, we struck gold in the wildcard round, going 3-0, but last week... not so much. This week, we are getting back on track with our Conference Championships Best Bet$:
1. 49ers: +2.5
The 49ers have won 12 games in a row (More)
Yesterday
Officials identify 21-year-old killed in shooting off Winbourne Avenue Thursday night
Posted 7:35 AM 1/27/2023 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - One person is dead and one is injured after a double shooting off Winbourne Avenue Thursday evening.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, they responded to the shooting around 7:22 p.m. on Mission Drive, right off Winbourne Avenue.
Authorities said two (More)