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• Klassy Styles hosts 17th Annual Easter Giveaway and Egg Hunt ahead of Easter Sunday Play Video

  April 4, 2026 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Klassy Styles held its 17th Annual Easter Giveaway and Egg Hunt on Saturday at the Scotlandville Plaza in Baton Rouge. Residents in the community were treated to live music, games, food, free Easter baskets and free giveaways. The event, sponsored by Sen. Regina Barrow, featured... more »

• LSU basketball star Flau'jae Johnson receives Key to the City, April 4th declared Flau'jae "Big 4" Johnson Day Play Video

  April 4, 2026 10:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU basketball star and rapper Flau'jae Johnson was presented the Key to the City on Saturday by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards. The City of Baton Rouge recognized Johnson for her contributions to both the university and the Baton Rouge community on and off... more »

• Century-old Baton Rouge church works to raise money for new roof Play Video

  April 3, 2026 7:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Leaders at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church are raising money for a new roof for the 107-year-old church. On Good Friday, the church wrapped up a series of fish fries to help fix a leaking roof. St. Francis Xavier was founded in 1916 as the... more »

• Bill would prevent colleges from banning students from carrying pepper spray on campus Play Video

  April 3, 2026 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposal at the Louisiana State Capitol would prevent public universities from banning pepper spray and other chemical sprays on campus. House Bill 195 comes after a separate proposal that would have allowed guns on campus was pulled back, shifting the conversation to less-lethal options. ... more »

• St. James Baptist Church holds special Good Friday service in Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 3, 2026 4:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The St. James Baptist Church on North 44th Street in Baton Rouge held a special service in honor of Good Friday. The church's Good Friday Worship Experience allowed residents to join together and celebrate in preparation for the Easter holiday. Those in attendance were served... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Port Allen exit ramp on I-10 West in Baton Rouge temporarily blocked due to stalled semi

  April 3, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Port Allen exit ramp on I-10 West was temporarily blocked on Friday after a semi stalled on the ramp. The closure caused congestion to reach the I-10 and I-12 split. Drivers in the area should use caution or seek an alternate route. more »

• Would cheer, dance and lacrosse be safer if sanctioned as high school sports? Play Video

  April 3, 2026 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A House resolution seeks to recognize high school dance, cheer and lacrosse teams as sanctioned sports in a move that could bring greater structure and safety oversight to activities long popular among students but not governed like traditional athletics. House Concurrent Resolution 10 , introduced by... more »

• Annual Way of the Cross held in downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday Play Video

  April 3, 2026 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, along with the St. Joseph Cathedral, held the annual Way of the Cross in Downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday. The Way of the Cross is a symbolic pilgrimage that highlights Jesus' suffering before his death, offering... more »

• Scotlandville Magnet High student arrested for allegedly shooting classmate after fight at school Play Video

  April 2, 2026 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Scotlandville Magnet High School student was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot at three of his younger classmates after school, hitting one of them in the arm. According to an arrest affidavit from the Baton Rouge Police Department, a 15-year-old student intervened in... more »

• NEW DETAILS: Baton Rouge man arrested in connection with 2024 fatal shooting in Texas Play Video

  March 31, 2026 11:40 PM

  ZACHARY - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in Zachary for killing a 23-year-old at an Austin, Texas, park in 2024, the U.S. Marshals said. Catrailon Jarrell, 21, was arrested after barricading himself in the attic at a Zachary home on Royal Oaks Court. He's accused of killing... more »

• Historic Varsity Theater closes temporarily Play Video

  March 31, 2026 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The doors to The Varsity Theater are shut, for now at least. The Varsity Theater has temporarily closed for renovations, according to The Advocate. Sitting just steps away from the North Gate of Louisiana State University, The Varsity has operated for generations. It first opened as... more »

• LSU women's basketball adds assistant coach from Tennessee to Kim Mulkey's staff Play Video

  March 31, 2026 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU women's basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has hired Tennessee assistant coach Gabe Lazo to her staff, filling a hole left by the departure of former LSU assistant Gary Redus II. Lazo has spent the last two seasons in Knoxville, helping lead the Lady Vols to... more »

• Baton Rouge Community College showcases various forms of art at the annual BRCC Art Fest Play Video

  March 30, 2026 8:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Community College showcased various forms of art at the BRCC Annual Art Fest on Monday. The school hosted several events throughout the campus, including a showcase in the Magnolia Theater featuring marching bands and the creative writing club. Students had the opportunity to... more »

• LSU Basketball reunites with Will Wade, fans optimistic for comeback Play Video

  March 30, 2026 6:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Will Wade is back at LSU, and fans made it clear today that they’ve been waiting for this moment. Despite his controversial dismissal four years ago over recruiting violations, Wade’s popularity among the Tiger faithful has remained strong. Students, alumni, and fans packed the PMAC on... more »

• Shaquille O'Neal's 1992 LSU All-American Team John R. Wooden Award being sold in auction Play Video

  March 30, 2026 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Shaquille O'Neal's 1992 LSU All-American Team John R. Wooden Award is being auctioned off as part of Lelands 2026 Spring Classic auction. O'Neal was presented the award following his LSU 1991-92 season when he averaged 24.1 points, 14 rebounds and 5.2 blocks per game. He would... more »

• BRPD: Man dies after being shot multiple times along Beechwood Drive Play Video

  March 30, 2026 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man died after he was shot several times along Beechwod Drive, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. William Hills, 23, was found in his car on Byron Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from... more »

• Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority hosts Coastal Day 2026 at the state capitol Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Coastal Day 2026 took place on Monday at the Louisiana Legislature in Baton Rouge. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with staff from the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority as it presented details on upcoming coastal construction projects and gave updates on upcoming partner-led construction... more »

• Woman arrested for allegedly pressuring her boyfriend to kill the father of her children Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for allegedly pressuring her boyfriend into killing the father of her children. Hope Jackson was arrested and booked for principal to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Wesley Jr. An arrest affidavit said Jackson's boyfriend, Riddick Franklin, waited in... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspect Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with multiple thefts. Investigators believe the man is responsible for multiple felony thefts at various specialty retail stores throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. Anyone... more »

• Will Wade introduced as LSU men's basketball coach at press conference in PMAC Play Video

  March 30, 2026 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Will Wade was introduced as LSU's men's basketball coach on Monday in a dramatic return to Baton Rouge, four years after LSU fired him. Wade's "introductory" press conference was held at noon in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and was open to the public. Wade... more »

• 1 dead following fatal shooting on St. Gerard Avenue in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 30, 2026 11:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on St. Gerard Avenue on Friday. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 7:44 p.m. in the 5900 block of St. Gerard Avenue, killing 45-year-old Terry Huggins. Huggins was found suffering from... more »

• Woman's body found in Tom Drive canal Play Video

  March 30, 2026 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office is investigating a body that was found on Tom Drive on Sunday morning. According to the coroner's office, the body, discovered around 11:10 a.m. in the 9100 block of Tom Drive, was identified as 30-year-old Keaira Hatton. The... more »

• Two injured in Saturday night shooting on Louise Street

  March 29, 2026 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were injured in a Saturday night shooting on Louise Street. According to emergency officials, the shooting occurred around 9 p.m. on Louise Street near Hickory Street, injuring two people. They were transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition. more »

• LSU sororities and fraternities reveal newly built home to Baton Rouge family Play Video

  March 29, 2026 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Habitat for Humanity partnered with LSU's sororities and fraternities to build a home for a Baton Rouge family. The partnership, which began in 2004, was part of the university's 21st annual Greek Week build . The home was revealed to the family on Saturday. This... more »

• Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre partners with Alo Bloom to raise awareness for children with alopecia Play Video

  March 29, 2026 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is partnering with the Alo Bloom mentorship program for its spring production of Rapunzel to raise awareness for children living with alopecia. Founder of Alo Bloom, Kalayna Walker, LSU's Homecoming Queen, was diagnosed with alopecia at just three years old, losing... more »

• Hundreds gather for 'No Kings' protest in Downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 28, 2026 7:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of people rallied in Downtown Baton Rouge, joining more than 3,000 other protests in cities across America as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement. They gathered at A.Z. Young Park, protesting what they call the Trump administration's authoritarian policies. Organizer Lisa King said the... more »

• Students participate in the 14th Louisiana Elementary Math and Coding Olympiad Play Video

  March 28, 2026 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The 14th Louisiana Elementary Math and Coding Olympiad took place at Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy on Saturday. Students from across the state competed in math and coding competitions featuring standards-based problem solving along with a coding challenge using Code.org's Computer Science Connections Curriculum. The... more »

• Louisiana Legislature considers new laws aimed at regulating imported seafood

  March 28, 2026 2:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several new bills introduced to the Louisiana Legislature are aimed at regulating imported seafood, according to a report by The Advocate . House Bill 121, sponsored by Rep. Jessica Domagnue, hopes to give the commissioner of agriculture and forestry the ability to seize, hold or destroy... more »

• Several Louisiana firefighters honored at the Annual Louisiana Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service Play Video

  March 28, 2026 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several Louisiana firefighters were honored at the Annual Louisiana Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service in Baton Rouge on Saturday. The service, held outside the State Fire Marshal's Office, honored 11 firefighters from across the state who died in the line of duty. The names of firefighters... more »

• Bowling tournament held at All Star Lanes to promote mental health services Play Video

  March 27, 2026 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Merakey Foundation held a bowling tournament at All-Star Lanes on Friday to promote its mental health services. Foundation staff members and other bowlers participated in the friendly competition to fundraise for Merakey, which provides mental health services for both children and adults, as well as... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Gun thief says you can do what you want 'as long as you don't leave fingerprints' Play Video

  March 27, 2026 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who served time for theft and selling drugs says the "art" of stealing guns from unsuspecting firearms owners offered "quick money" and was "like taking candy from a baby." After a yearlong probe examining the problem of stolen weapons, the WBRZ Investigative Unit found... more »

• Will Wade signs seven-year deal to return to LSU; read details here Play Video

  March 26, 2026 8:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU basketball head coach Will Wade has signed a seven-year deal to return to the Tigers, where he coached from 2017 to 2022 before he was fired . The term sheet says Wade would report to newly-hired LSU Senior Deputy Athletics Director Heath Schroyer. The... more »

• Park Medical Academy gives community interactive look at curriculum Play Video

  March 26, 2026 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Park Medical Academy in Baton Rouge gave the community an interactive look at its curriculum on Thursday. Students set up several booths showing off what they have learned throughout the school year. The academy said the goal was to showcase how medicine is brought to life... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Hundreds of guns stolen from capital area cars and homes Play Video

  March 26, 2026 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — In a year-long probe of firearms data and other public records, WBRZ’s Investigative Unit has found that 1,642 different guns were stolen from private gun owners in the greater Baton Rouge area during the last two years. The data, compiled for the first time into a... more »

• Drug dealer arrested for murder after man dies of cocaine overdose, EBRSO says Play Video

  March 26, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An alleged drug dealer was arrested for murder after a Baton Rouge man died of a cocaine overdose. Arrest documents from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office show a man died in his "man cave" at his home along Watts Road on Nov. 25, 2025. Investigators... more »

• Man pleads not guilty to murder, kidnapping in death of 73-year-old Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. — A man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in the violent kidnapping and death of a 73-year-old Baton Rouge man last year. Edward Hayes pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and kidnapping in connection with the 2025 death of Woodrow Vaughn. Hayes and Breanna... more »

• Husband grieving after wife and her best friend die in house fire Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is grieving the loss of his wife and her best friend after they were killed in a house fire along Bywood Avenue. Brenda Jordan, 68, and Marcia Leah Khan, 74, had been best friends for more than 30 years. Both were teachers at Howell... more »

• 2 LSU gymnasts earn top 2026 SEC postseason awards; 8 total Tigers named to all-conference team Play Video

  March 25, 2026 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two sophomore LSU gymnasts earned 2026 SEC postseason awards, and eight total Tigers were named to the all-conference team. Las Vegas native Kailin Chio was named SEC Gymnast of the Year, just a year after winning SEC Freshman of the Year. She is the ninth LSU... more »

• Capital Area United Way taking donations for essential worker support fund amid TSA struggles Play Video

  March 25, 2026 12:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Local nonprofit Capital Area United Way is taking donations for its Community Relief Fund to support essential workers, as a partial shutdown of the federal government has interrupted funding for the Transportation Security Administration and disrupted airports around the country. Capital Area United Way initially launched... more »

• 'Geaux Far Day' at state capitol connects lawmakers with early childhood development experts Play Video

  March 24, 2026 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Geaux Far Louisiana held its "Geaux Far Day" at the state capitol on Tuesday, connecting lawmakers with early childhood development experts. The day included a morning meeting and a luncheon where representatives from Geaux Far pushed lawmakers to strengthen early childhood education. "So we know... more »

• Stop the Violence community walk brings violence prevention to Baton Rouge communities Play Video

  March 23, 2026 7:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards' Violence Prevention Collaborative and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office held the Stop the Violence community walk on Monday at St. Pius X Community Activity Center. The walk, featuring all branches of law enforcement, is meant to support ongoing violence prevention in the... 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 »

• As government shutdown plagues New Orleans airport, some travelers opting to fly out of Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Airports across the country, especially MSY in New Orleans, are experiencing long lines and staffing difficulties due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. But at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, officials say operations remain steady, and at least one traveler is noticing the difference. Lizzie Harper... more »

• Louisiana House passes bill to name proposed Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump Play Video

  March 23, 2026 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana House passed a bill that would name a new Mississippi River bridge after President Donald Trump. The bill passed 68 to 26 and now moves to the Senate. An amendment added language requiring substantial federal funding by Jan. 20, 2029, before the name... more »

• One arrested after being accused of shooting a man multiple times on Jefferson Highway Play Video

  March 23, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for second-degree murder by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Sunday after being accused of shooting a man multiple times. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived at the Jefferson Lakes Apartments on Jefferson Highway... more »

• LSU Golf Course to permanently close this summer Play Video

  March 23, 2026 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Golf Course will permanently close this summer, the school announced Monday. LSU said the course will remain open to the public through May 9. After that, crews will work to remove any equipment and prep the property for June 30, when the course... more »

• 1 dead following fatal Sunday night shooting on Longfellow Drive in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 23, 2026 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal Sunday night shooting on Longfellow Drive. According to the department, officers arrived at the 3300 block of Haley Drive around 9:25 p.m. to find 23-year-old Samuel Love shot to death. During the investigation, officers learned the... more »

• Baton Rouge man convicted of killing two women in abandoned apartment Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was convicted of killing two women in an abandoned apartment seven months apart on Friday, according to a report by The Advocate . Police originally noted 37-year-old Cedric Lang as a person of interest when 26-year-old Christina Hobbs was found shot to... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fire on North 32nd Street Play Video

  March 22, 2026 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Saturday night house fire on North 32nd Street. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 11 p.m. to find smoke coming from the front of the home. While firefighters were able to contain the fire to that... more »

• One arrested in Sunday fatal shooting at Jefferson Lakes Apartments Play Video

  March 22, 2026 9:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after allegedly admitting to deputies that he killed a person during an argument Sunday morning at the Jefferson Lakes Apartments complex. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said 29-year-old Anthony Wesley Jr. was found shot to death in front of his... more »

• Residents in District 7 celebrate the season with a Spring Festival Play Video

  March 21, 2026 2:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents in District 7 enjoyed a Spring Festival on Saturday hosted by Councilwoman Twahna P. Harris. The festival at Belfair Montessori Magnet School offered families the opportunity to celebrate the spring season by participating in games and giveaways. The festival also featured music and food,... more »

• Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting on North 49th Street Play Video

  March 21, 2026 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on Saturday in connection with a fatal shooting on North 49th Street that left a 32-year-old man dead. The shooting occurred on March 11 around 2:40 a.m. when 32-year-old Johnathan Archille was shot multiple times following a verbal... more »

• Live After Five announces spring 2026 lineup, treating capital area residents to six weeks of free live music

  March 21, 2026 12:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Live After Five announced its spring 2026 lineup on Friday, treating capital area residents to six weeks of free live music. Live After Five is Baton Rouge's largest and longest-running free concert series, taking place each Friday from April 10 to May 22. This year's... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department extinguishes equipment room fire at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

  March 21, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections off Independence Boulevard on Friday morning. According to the department, a small battery fire broke out in the equipment room around 6:30 a.m. before being quickly extinguished. ... more »

• Couple accused of shooting restaurant worker over order dispute booked into EBR Parish Prison Play Video

  March 20, 2026 7:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A couple arrested in Houston as fugitives was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Friday after the boyfriend allegedly shot a Baton Rouge restaurant owner over an order dispute in February. According to arrest warrants, on Feb. 2, 18-year-old Daylin Woods and 21-year-old... more »

• Drivers should prepare for disruptions with I-10 widening project set to enter next phase Play Video

  March 20, 2026 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Drivers in Baton Rouge should prepare for lane shifts, overnight closures and nearby street closures as a major construction project gets underway along Interstate 10 and Interstate 110. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says the next phase of the project will widen the I-10... more »

• EBR Council on Aging hosts 5th annual Senior Skip Day for elderly residents in the capital area Play Video

  March 20, 2026 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE —The EBR Council on Aging hosted its fifth annual Senior Skip Day on Friday at the Raising Cane's River Center. Seniors were given the opportunity to enjoy live music, dancing, speed dating and a car giveaway. The event highlighted the importance of breaking social isolation by... more »

• Jerry Seinfeld to perform in Baton Rouge this summer; see when tickets go on sale Play Video

  March 20, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Legendary comedian and "Seinfeld" star Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the River Center Theatre in Baton Rouge this summer. Seinfeld will perform his newest stand-up routine in the capital city on July 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $68.50 and will go on sale... more »

• BREC Commission releases statement regarding the potential closure of various parks around Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 20, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC Commission Chairman Michael A. Polito released a statement on Thursday regarding the closure of various parks around Baton Rouge. In the statement, Polito wrote that the potential closure of the parks "is not new, not political and not targeted." According to BREC, the parks... more »

• Interstate work set to begin in April at I-10, I-110 split; streets below will close Play Video

  March 19, 2026 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The next phase of the Interstate 10 widening and reconstruction project in downtown Baton Rouge is set to begin April 10, if weather allows. Crews will widen the westbound left lane of I-10 and the southbound lane of I-110 as they go toward the new bridge.... more »

• Secretary of State's Office warns of fraudulent OMV text scam Play Video

  March 19, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Secretary of State's Office issued a warning about an ongoing text scam in which scammers pretend to be from the Office of Motor Vehicles. According to state officials, Louisiana residents may receive a text from someone claiming to be with the OMV. This text... more »

• Prominent Baton Rouge banker, former LSU basketball player Ned Clark dies at 92 Play Video

  March 19, 2026 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Prominent Baton Rouge banker, philanthropist, former LSU basketball player and U.S. Air Force captain E.M. "Ned" Clark Sr. has died at 92 years old. Clark, a Baton Rouge native, worked in banking for more than 55 years, an obituary published in a local newspaper read. In... more »