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• Complaint filed against Metro Council, claims conflict of interest with new parish attorney Play Video

  May 21, 2026 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An ethics complaint was filed on Thursday, May 21 against seven Metro Council members who voted to approve a new parish attorney on April 30. The complaint claims that at the time of the vote, attorney John McLindon was the private defense attorney for Councilwoman Laurie... more »

• Baton Rouge's Valor Gallery honors fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day Play Video

  May 21, 2026 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — City leaders held a special ceremony at the Goodwood Library this morning ahead of Memorial Day, opening a gallery honoring service members who died defending the country. Mayor Sid Edwards opened the "Valor Gallery," which displays pictures and biographies of men and women who died overseas.... more »

• How much is LSU paying Coach O to come back to Baton Rouge? Play Video

  May 21, 2026 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After receiving his final buyout payment from LSU less than a year ago, Coach Ed Orgeron is back on the Tigers' payroll. The former Tiger head coach was fired in 2021, two years removed from a 15-0 national-championship-winning season. On Wednesday night, new head coach Lane... more »

• Enhanced high school graduation security in EBR after fight, gun arrest at ceremony Play Video

  May 20, 2026 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school graduation ceremonies resumed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center following a fight and gun arrest there on Monday, May 18. Broadmoor High and Glen Oaks High Schools' graduations were the first ceremonies held there on Wednesday since a group of people started fighting during... more »

• Baton Rouge beignet shop celebrates 50 years in capital city Play Video

  May 20, 2026 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge beignet shop celebrated 50 years in the capital city on Wednesday. Coffee Call, located just off College Drive, has long been a local favorite for beignets and coffee. For its 50th anniversary, the shop offered half-price beignets all day Wednesday and had... more »

• LSP: Oklahoma man arrested for sending explicit messages to Louisiana trooper posing as 15-year-old Play Video

  May 19, 2026 8:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An Oklahoma man was arrested after he allegedly sent sexually inappropriate messages to a Louisiana State Police trooper who was posing as a 15-year-old. LSP said it, with help from the FBI, began an undercover operation in January targeting people sexually exploiting children on social media.... more »

• 18-year-old arrested, allegedly tried to bring gun into graduation ceremony Play Video

  May 19, 2026 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly trying to bring a gun into a high school graduation ceremony after a fight broke out. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer saw Allen Applewhite fighting several people inside the F.G. Clark Activity Center at Southern University. ... 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 »

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System officials release statement regarding reported fights at graduations Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Officials from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System released a statement on Monday regarding reported fights that broke out at two high school graduations. The fights reportedly occurred at the graduation ceremonies for Istrouma and Scotlandville Magnet high schools on Monday, both of which were... more »

• Caleb Wilson Act unanimously passed by Senate, heads to Gov. Jeff Landry Play Video

  May 18, 2026 6:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An anti-hazing bill written in honor of Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student killed during a hazing ritual, was unanimously passed by the Senate on Monday. The Caleb Wilson Act , also known as House Bill 636, would require students involved in campus organizations, including fraternities... more »

• Man sentenced to 30 years for 2023 killing on Alliquipa Street off Plank Road

  May 18, 2026 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested for the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old man in 2023 was sentenced to 80 years on Monday. Rashawn Alexander was accused of killing Nicholas Williams on Alliquipa Street off Plank Road on March 5, 2023. More than two weeks later, on March... more »

• Pickup truck catches fire on Airline Highway at Old Hammond Highway

  May 18, 2026 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Flames and thick, black smoke were seen billowing from a pickup truck on Airline Highway at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway on Monday afternoon. Firefighters were seen battling the vehicle fire as first responders redirected traffic. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said no... more »

• LSU Hilltop Arboretum's Garden Gems tour highlights Baton Rouge communities Play Video

  May 17, 2026 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Hilltop Arboretum held its 2026 Spring Garden Tour on Sunday in Baton Rouge. The Garden Gems tour offered a curated selection of private gardens across several areas in Baton Rouge, including Southdowns, Old Goodwood, Glenmore Place and Walden. Each garden was a direct... more »

• Man accused of attempted second-degree murder following April shooting on Staring Lane Play Video

  May 17, 2026 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for attempted second-degree murder following an April shooting on Staring Lane that left one person in critical condition. According to arrest documents, on April 21, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at the scene of the shooting to find a... more »

• Former New Roads Police officer accused of home invasion and domestic abuse battery Play Video

  May 17, 2026 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A former New Roads Police officer was arrested on home invasion charges after allegedly entering a woman's residence near Tigerland despite her having protective orders against him. According to arrest records, 26-year-old Geremiah Williams Sr. allegedly entered the woman's apartment on April 7 with a key... more »

• Voters reject amendment for St. George to create its own school district Play Video

  May 16, 2026 9:25 PM

  ST. GEORGE — After its near-15-year push to separate from the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, Louisiana voters rejected St. George’s effort to create its own school system. With about all of the state's 3,722 precincts reporting unofficial returns, Amendment 2 was failing 69% to 31%. It fared... more »

• City-Parish connects youth to summer jobs and programs

  May 16, 2026 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Students from across East Baton Rouge Parish attended a Youth Job Fair at Istrouma High School on Saturday, May 16. Students, like Riley Wilson, dressed in business casual and met with representatives from more than a dozen companies at the event. "This is a great... more »

• 102-year-old World War II veteran honored by the Honorary Consul for Belgium in Louisiana

  May 16, 2026 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 102-year-old World War II veteran was honored on Saturday in Baton Rouge for his service during the war. Lt. Murray Lirette received the Belgian distinction of Ridder in de Leopoldsorde or Chevalier de l'Ordre de Léopold, otherwise known as the rank of knighthood, from the... more »

• Fourth-annual Louisiana Cann Festival offers cannabis-themed workshops, art and live music Play Video

  May 16, 2026 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Cann Festival returned to Baton Rouge on Saturday for its fourth year, with organizers calling it the biggest one yet. The cannabis-themed event, known as LCFest, took place at Galvez Plaza for most of the day. Organizers described the festival as more than... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge opens upscale thrift boutique on Government Street Play Video

  May 16, 2026 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge opened its first upscale resale thrift store, Rosalie's Boutique, with a blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning. Rosalie's Boutique, located at 5555 Government St., carries vintage and collectible apparel for men and women, along with home décor and one-of-a-kind... more »

• BRPD searching for man accused of strangling woman during alleged sexual assault Play Video

  May 16, 2026 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department asked for the public's help on Saturday in locating a man wanted on sexual assault charges. According to an arrest warrant, 29-year-old Jonathan Fountain is accused of sexually assaulting a woman from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Detectives said... more »

• Full results for May 16th elections Play Video

  May 16, 2026 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy faced a political reckoning Saturday night as polls closed in Louisiana’s Republican primary, with President Donald Trump supporting a challenger in another attempt to purge his party of people he views as disloyal. SEE FULL RESULTS HERE. Trump endorsed... more »

• Multiple arrested in ATF raids of Baton Rouge homes; allegedly targeting gun, drug traffickers Play Video

  May 14, 2026 2:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Federal authorities and local law enforcement raided several Baton Rouge homes Thursday morning, targeting gun and drug trafficking suspects, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives New Orleans division said. The ATF said it was the lead agency on the Thursday morning sweep, executing six... more »

• Baton Rouge rapper Ben10 identified as one of three shot on Wells Street Play Video

  May 14, 2026 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Ben10, a known associate of fellow Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy, was shot in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, just over a month after he was shot in Houston, sources tell WBRZ. Ben10, whose real name is Ben Anthony Fields, was identified as one of three people... more »

• Another listed owner of Baton Rouge massage parlor arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution Play Video

  May 13, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One of several people listed as an owner of a Baton Rouge massage parlor was arrested Monday for allegedly promoting prostitution. Junjie Zhang, 58, is one of the owners of Oriental Relax Spa on Old Hammond Highway, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. She... more »

• Mother arrested after toddler accidentally shot in back, police say

  May 13, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after her child accidentally shot a toddler with her gun, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police responded to a hospital on May 4 after a toddler arrived suffering from a gunshot wound . Kioshia Hills, 29, told police that... more »

• LSU Heisman winner to be featured on Netflix show, reports say Play Video

  May 13, 2026 3:16 PM

  WASHINGTON — An LSU Heisman-winning quarterback will be one of four NFL players featured on the third season of Netflix's "Quarterback" series, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter . The Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels will join the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Flacco, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield and the Tennessee... more »

• Baton Rouge restaurant floods multiple times in one week Play Video

  May 12, 2026 6:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A restaurant under the Perkins Road overpass has flooded multiple times over the past week, and business owners believe a nearby construction project may be part of the problem. Surveillance video from BLDG 5 on Kalurah Street shows several inches of water inside the restaurant while... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Prison inmate found dead of suspected suicide, deputies say

  May 12, 2026 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An inmate in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison was found dead in his cell in a suspected suicide, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. Deputies found Kip Leblanc's body around 7 p.m. on Monday, about 45 minutes after a routine roll call, EBRSO said. He... more »

• Pass the Torch luncheon celebrates Baton Rouge scholarship winners Play Video

  May 11, 2026 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Pass the Torch scholarship luncheon was held on Monday at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Baton Rouge. The luncheon celebrated the 2026 Pass the Torch Scholarship winners and applicants from Scotlandville High School and Baker High School. "I feel like I worked pretty hard.... more »

• Senate panel aims to draw new congressional maps this week amid strident views from both sides Play Video

  May 11, 2026 11:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – After a tumultuous day-long hearing Friday, lawmakers will try to break through the tension this week and propose new maps for Louisiana’s six congressional districts. A Senate panel is expected to resume debate Wednesday, and what it decides could largely carry through both chambers as the... more »

• 2 Louisiana bills would fund purchase of bulletproof vests for law enforcement across the state if passed Play Video

  May 11, 2026 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two bills in the Louisiana Legislature could help law enforcement agencies across the state purchase bulletproof vests for officers. Both bills, authored by Sen. Rick Edmonds, seek not only to create a fund for the purchase of bulletproof vests but also to provide a way for... more »

• St. George leadership discusses zoning changes amidst new master plan for the city Play Video

  May 11, 2026 10:33 AM

  ST. GEORGE — Leadership in St. George is developing a master plan aimed at improving infrastructure, according to a report by The Advocate . The city previously overhauled its zoning structure in April, condensing 45 zoning districts into 16 in an effort to make it easier for developers to... more »

• EBR has highest early voter turnout in the state Play Video

  May 10, 2026 10:26 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish has the highest early voter turnout in Louisiana for the upcoming May 16 election. The Secretary of State's Office data shows that more voters cast ballots early in this year's closed primary than during the 2024 presidential primary. More than... more »

• EBRSO deputies arrest man accused of raping 12-year-old girl he allegedly communicated with through Snapchat Play Video

  May 10, 2026 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl on Sunday after allegedly communicating with the child through Snapchat. According to arrest records, 32-year-old Lemarkis Harry of Slidell was arrested after detectives discovered Snapchat conversations between him and the... more »

• Southern University plans to expand student housing with $77 million residence halls Play Video

  May 10, 2026 3:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University is planning to expand its housing options with a new $43 million residence hall for freshmen and sophomores, approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents in April, according to The Advocate . The dorm will feature four stories with room for about 500 beds,... more »

• Woman's Hospital celebrates Mother's Day as families welcome their newest additions Play Video

  May 10, 2026 10:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Woman's Hospital celebrated Mother's Day weekend as families welcomed their newest additions just in time for the holiday. The Woman's Hospital is a specialty hospital for women and infants located in Baton Rouge, welcoming more than 400,000 babies since 1968, making it the largest delivery... more »

• LSU Golf Course permanently closes its doors to the public Play Video

  May 9, 2026 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Golf Course closed its doors to the public on Saturday. Following the closure, crews will remove equipment and prep the property for June 30, when the course will officially shut down operations. "LSU appreciates the golf course's longstanding role in the community and... more »

• LSU to begin offering bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence this fall Play Video

  May 9, 2026 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting in the fall of 2026, LSU will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. LSU said the degree, offered through the University’s College of Engineering, will make it the first university in the state to offer it. In recent years, LSU... more »

• Amendment would create new St. George school district; see arguments for, against ballot measure Play Video

  May 9, 2026 4:55 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Voters across Louisiana will decide if the City of St. George can break away from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System and form its own school district on May 16. If approved, the St. George Community School System would become its own district. According to... more »

• 13th annual Red Wig Walk raises awareness for HIV in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 9, 2026 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Metro Health held its 13th annual Red Wig Walk on Saturday at AZ Young Park to raise awareness for HIV prevention, treatment and support in Baton Rouge. The event featured live music, giveaways and information about the disease. According to the Louisiana Department of Health,... 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 »

• Baton Rouge residents dispose of household hazardous materials Play Video

  May 9, 2026 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge held its Spring 2026 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day on Saturday. Residents had the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous materials like old fire extinguishers, fluorescent tubes, glue, pesticides, disinfectants, tires and electronic equipment. "This event helps prevent harmful substances from entering... more »

• Discussions over Louisiana's congressional districts heat up at Capitol Play Video

  May 8, 2026 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several lawmakers met at the Louisiana Capitol on Friday to discuss the redrawing of congressional maps as the Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's current maps are racially gerrymandered. Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order suspending the U.S. House primary elections on April 30, leading to... more »

• Judicial committee says judge violated judicial ethics by making false statements about campaign rival Play Video

  May 8, 2026 1:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A committee under the Louisiana Supreme Court said a candidate for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court violated judicial ethics by making a false statement about his campaign rival at the Baton Rouge Press Club. At the event, 22nd Judicial District Judge William Burris claimed that... more »

• Several events cancelled in the capital region due to weather this weekend Play Video

  May 8, 2026 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — As bad weather moves through the capital region over the weekend, several events have been postponed. Live After Five postponed Friday's performances due to crews being unable to find a safe way to host the outdoor concert with the impending weather. Night Market BTR also... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department arrests man for arson in connection with house fire in Zachary Play Video

  May 8, 2026 9:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Tuesday house fire on New Weis Road in Zachary. The department arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Spann following an investigation conducted in conjunction with the Zachary Fire Department. Investigators said the fire began... more »

• Pair pleads guilty to smuggling migrants for profit after being caught in Denham Springs

  May 7, 2026 8:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants who had been smuggled into the United States for profit, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall. Kelly Denise Hernandez, 38, of Birmingham, Alabama and Enrique Garcia-Gonzalez, 27, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, entered their pleas... more »

• Visit Baton Rouge celebrates after nearly 10 million people visited the capital city in 2025

  May 7, 2026 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Visit Baton Rouge is celebrating a strong 2025, with 9.4 million visitors spending $1.3 billion in the city. "That also supported 42,000 jobs, and so you've got people in our industry who are working, making careers and getting the chance to serve and to give back... more »

• New food pantry and clothes closet opens at Baton Rouge community center Play Video

  May 7, 2026 6:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Councilwoman Twahna P. Harris launched a new Community Clothes Closet and Food Pantry at the Martin Luther King Junior Community Center. Harris debuted the new resource on Thursday with the goal of providing reliable support to community members who are financially struggling. ... more »

• Charges reduced for Baton Rouge woman accused of killing ex-girlfriend Play Video

  May 7, 2026 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of murdering her ex-girlfriend was indicted on lesser charges than she was initially arrested on. Paulasia Banks, 20, was arrested in January on first-degree murder charges after she allegedly shot and killed Kassidy Jackson, her 18-year-old ex-girlfriend. On April 29, an East... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly shooting man multiple times outside Prairieville restaurant

  May 7, 2026 1:38 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly shot someone in the arm multiple times in Prairieville. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Kayla Lucas, 22, got into an altercation with another man in a restaurant parking lot off Perkins Road on Wednesday. As Lucas... more »

• EBRSO used license plate readers to track down school bus shooting suspects in minutes Play Video

  May 6, 2026 7:23 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - Three cousins were arrested mere minutes after deputies say they followed a school bus and shot a teenager as he got off it in East Baton Rouge Parish. East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies took Cameron Williams, 19; Xavier Williams, 18; and Kriston Williams, 18,... more »

• DA says Baton Rouge man violated ankle monitor conditions more than 100 times, he says he had permission Play Video

  May 6, 2026 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 25-year-old Baton Rouge man facing federal weapons charges is pushing back against claims that he violated his ankle monitor conditions more than 100 times. Ashtin Ursin was out on multiple bonds and on home monitoring until last week, when he was taken into federal... more »

• Man jumps off Causeway after stabbing in Assumption Parish, leading multi-parish chase, deputies say Play Video

  May 6, 2026 2:46 PM

  MANDEVILLE — A man jumped off the Causeway Bridge after leading a multi-parish pursuit involving multiple stolen vehicles that began when he stabbed someone in Assumption Parish, officials said Wednesday. Authorities said the pursuit ended when 45-year-old Kentrell Sanders was taken into custody after jumping into Lake Pontchartrain. ... more »

• Baton Rouge elementary students surprise principal after she beat cancer Play Video

  May 6, 2026 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Principal Kathie Johnson, who recently beat cancer, thought she was going into school for a routine meeting when she received the surprise of a lifetime. On Wednesday, students and staff at Villa Del Rey Creative Sciences and Arts Magnet School wore green to honor their principal,... more »

• Deputies ask for help finding suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed 63-year-old bicyclist Play Video

  May 6, 2026 12:23 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Approximately two months after a 63-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says it has been unable to identify a suspect and is asking for the public's help. Herschel Brown, 63, was hit by a car while riding his... more »

• BRPD arrests woman accused of stalking another woman after pepper-spraying her Play Video

  May 4, 2026 8:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested on Sunday after deputies say she allegedly pepper-sprayed a pregnant woman, leaving her hospitalized, and continued stalking the woman after the incident. According to arrest records, on April 19, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to a residence on... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrest man accused of having inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old Play Video

  May 4, 2026 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old girl was arrested on Sunday by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, on April 8, a person filed a complaint that a man in an apartment complex was involved in an... more »

• State prosecutors ask judge to revoke bond for a man facing multiple gun and drug charges Play Video

  May 4, 2026 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State prosecutors are asking a judge in the 19th Judicial District Court to revoke the bond of a man facing multiple drug and gun charges in Baton Rouge, as they say he repeatedly violated bond conditions. On Jan. 25, 2025, 25-year-old Ashtin Ursin was arrested on... more »

• House approves allocating $64 million in excess Citizens' insurance funds to fortified roofs

  May 4, 2026 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The House voted 87-9 to allocate $64 million from excess collections by the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to expand a program that offers $10,000 grants to homeowners who install fortified roofs . House Bill 1187 by Rep. Paul Sawyer, R-Baton Rouge, would reallocate surplus funds... more »

• Baton Rouge Constable's Office to conduct city court warrant pick-ups on Monday Play Video

  May 3, 2026 4:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Constable's Office is conducting city court warrant pick-ups on Monday in an attempt to address the backlog of over 100,000 outstanding warrants. The initiative follows a Warrant Resolution Clinic held in March, which allowed residents to address outstanding warrants by connecting with legal... more »

• Juvenile struck after exchanging gunfire along Devore Drive in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 3, 2026 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A juvenile was struck by gunfire along Devore Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to emergency officials. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. when a male exited a vehicle and began exchanging gunfire with a juvenile before fleeing.... more »

• What voters need to know as early voting kicks off ahead of the May 16 election Play Video

  May 3, 2026 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As early voting kicks off, voters may wonder what's on the ballot for the May 16 election in Louisiana. At the top of the ballot is the race for U.S. Senator. Republican candidates include current Senator Bill Cassidy, Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow, State Treasurer John Fleming and... more »

• March of Dimes hosts March for Babies event advocating for mothers in the capital region Play Video

  May 2, 2026 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The March of Dimes hosted its March for Babies event at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge on Saturday. The event, emceed by WBRZ's Abigail Whitam, aimed to raise money and awareness to improve the health of mothers and babies in the capital region.... more »

• Former patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital reunite with care teams for Candyland celebration Play Video

  May 2, 2026 1:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former patients from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital reunited with their care teams at a Candyland-themed celebration on Saturday. The event took place at the hospital's Newton & Betsy Thomas Family Center for Newborn & Infant Intensive... more »

• Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected position days before an exoneree was set to take office

  May 1, 2026 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Republicans have eliminated an elected position days before an exoneree who overwhelmingly won the New Orleans-based clerk seat was set to take office. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry quietly signed legislation abolishing the longstanding Orleans Parish clerk of criminal court position into law... 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 »

• Dunham School to build new football practice field named after former LSU star Play Video

  April 30, 2026 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Dunham School will soon begin construction on a new turf practice field for its football program, and it's named after a former Dunham and LSU star defensive back. Derek Stingley Jr. Field will be at the school's main campus along Roy Emerson Drive. Dunham said... more »