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• 2 Your Town Clinton: East Feliciana landmark brings model railroading history to the public Play Video

  June 2, 2026 6:20 PM

  JACKSON - Open twice a month, one locomotive landmark in East Feliciana takes visitors back in time, traveling via tiny train tracks. The Old Hickory Train Museum tells the real-life story of one of America's earliest railroads, educating the public about model railroading and entertaining guests. Outside, upon... more »

• 1 injured following shooting during organized fight, officers say Play Video

  May 29, 2026 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman for attempted second-degree murder after she allegedly shot a man while her daughters were fighting. According to arrest documents, on Monday, officers arrived on Airline Highway to find a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.... more »

• Dozens of malnourished dogs rescued from Greensburg home brought to rehabilitation shelter in Tennessee Play Video

  May 15, 2026 8:51 AM

  GREENSBURG — Dozens of dogs who were rescued from a Greensburg home where they were being neglected and abused are being brought to a rehabilitation shelter in Tennessee. The relocation of the dogs found in Greensburg by the Animal Rescue Corps began Monday when they brought the dogs to... 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 »

• Suspect wanted for attempted murder takes his own life during attempted arrest, deputies say Play Video

  May 4, 2026 1:03 PM

  CLINTON — A suspect wanted for attempted murder took his own life as authorities were attempting to take him into custody on Monday, according to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said that around 10:35 a.m., members of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force attempted to... more »

• 1 arrested, 1 wanted after shooting in Jackson; marshals service asking for tips Play Video

  April 24, 2026 2:44 PM

  JACKSON — One person was arrested and one person was being sought Friday after a shooting in Jackson earlier this month, the town's marshals service said. The law officers said Friday that marshals had responded to an April 2 shooting on Charles Drive and found one person wounded. ... 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 »

• 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 »

• EXCLUSIVE: WBRZ Investigative Unit with new arrest documents in CATS' fraud investigation Play Video

  January 21, 2026 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two more people were indicted as part of an investigation into theft and criminal conspiracy at the Capital Area Transportation System. Terral "TJ" Jackson Jr. and Erica Jackson were both added to an earlier indictment on a count of theft of $25,000 or more and conspiracy... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Inmate serving time in Dixon Correctional Institute dies of overdose Play Video

  December 29, 2025 1:02 PM

  JACKSON — An inmate who died of a drug overdose at the Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson was the second unexpected death at the facility this month. Sources told the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Monday that Tyran Jones, 33, died Dec. 21 from a drug overdose. Two weeks earlier,... more »

• East Feliciana deputies arrest man wanted on theft, burglary charges after fleeing traffic stop Play Video

  October 29, 2025 11:38 AM

  JACKSON — East Feliciana Parish deputies arrested a wanted burglary and theft suspect after pulling him over on traffic charges Wednesday morning. Derrick McKneely, 50, was driving 84 mph along La. 19 near McManus Crossing when a deputy tried to make a traffic stop. McKneely then ran into an... more »

• Section of Airline Highway near BRPD HQ renamed in honor of law enforcement killed in 2016 attack Play Video

  October 15, 2025 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A portion of Airline Highway in Baton Rouge has been renamed in honor of four law enforcement officers killed in a July 2016 shooting along the highway. The portion of Airline from Baton Rouge Police Headquarters to around Old Hammond Highway was memorialized with a sign... more »

• Hospital housekeeper arrested for allegedly stealing 86-year-old patient's wallet, spending $125 Play Video

  August 20, 2025 12:27 PM

  GONZALES — A hospital housekeeping employee was arrested at Off the Hook in Gonzales after allegedly spending more than $100 on a 86-year-old patient's debit card. Tanisha Jackson, 49, allegedly stole the Sage Rehabilitation Hospital patient's wallet on Saturday before using it at multiple businesses in Gonzales and Baton... more »

• Generator installer doesn't return yet again, leaves concrete mess behind Play Video

  July 8, 2025 4:55 PM

  NORWOOD - One man spent a chunk of his savings on a home generator only to be scammed out of the money. Ron Prevost contacted 2 On Your Side to warn others about a local business making empty promises. In early May, Prevost contacted DDC Robillard's Grading Services, LLC,... more »

• Jackson Mayor James Norsworthy III dies at 75 Play Video

  June 27, 2025 3:58 PM

  JACKSON — The longtime mayor of Jackson, James Norsworthy III, died earlier this week after a battle with cancer. Norsworthy died peacefully at his home Thursday at the age of 75, an obituary said. Mayor Norsworthy was a lifelong resident of Jackson before serving as mayor for 21... more »

• Dixon Correctional inmate accused of raping, beating cellmate near death; victim suffers brain injury Play Video

  May 31, 2025 11:33 AM

  JACKSON, La. — A man is in critical condition after an alleged attack by his cellmate at Dixon Correctional Institute that happened in April. Tedrick Carter Jr., 20, was serving time for armed robbery when he was accused of beating and raping his cellmate nearly to death on the... more »

• Man dead after single-vehicle crash in East Feliciana Parish

  May 22, 2025 4:15 PM

  JACKSON - A man died after a single-vehicle crash in East Feliciana Parish on Wednesday night, state troopers said. Louisiana State Police said Michael Lillie, 21, of Jackson died after a crash on Louisiana Highway 68 north of La. Highway 10. Lillie was traveling south on La. 68... more »

• Say it is so? Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson eligible for baseball Hall of Fame after reinstatement Play Video

  May 13, 2025 5:51 PM

  NEW YORK — Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and came a... more »

• 2une In Previews: 10th Annual Bob Jackson Crawfish Boil-Off Play Video

  April 24, 2025 6:29 AM

  GONZALES — The 10th annual Bob Jackson Crawfish Boil-Off kicks off this weekend. The event was started by Jackson's children in honor of his legacy. Proceeds from the event go towards scholarships for students in Ascension Parish. Jackson's son, Gonzales Police Chief Sherman Jackson said " It is... more »

• Man accused of stealing gas in Ethel booked on vehicle theft charges in Jackson

  February 21, 2025 3:28 PM

  JACKSON, La. — A man accused of stealing gas in Ethel was booked on additional charges related to two vehicle thefts. Justin Neely, 33, is accused of stealing a Polaris ATV and a truck, the Jackson Marshals Office said Friday. Neely allegedly stole the vehicles and dumped the... more »

• Cousin of Baton Rouge victim says nothing will ease pain of losing loved one in New Orleans attack Play Video

  January 2, 2025 1:26 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The cousin of a Baton Rouge man killed in this week's random attack on New Year's Eve revelers in the French Quarter said Thursday that even if the perpetrator had announced his intentions, the loss would still be painful. Reggie Hunter, 37, died early Wednesday after... more »

• Cleo Fields, Mississippi congressman enter culinary wager over Southern's conference championship Play Video

  November 26, 2024 3:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Congressman-elect Cleo Fields and his Mississippi counterpart entered into a friendly wager ahead of their alma maters' — Southern University and Jackson State University — matchup in the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship on Dec. 7. Fields and Bennie Thompson wagered 25 pounds of either Mississippi catfish... more »

• Local seafood shop remembers Tito Jackson as regular customer Play Video

  September 16, 2024 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Owners of Tony's Seafood say they remember the late Tito Jackson as a regular customer who would come to visit every time he was in town. Manager Darren Pizzolato says Jackson had come into the store a couple of times before he was even recognized. ... more »

• 4 from BRPD's Street Crimes Unit plead not guilty to obstruction and malfeasance charges Play Video

  August 15, 2024 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Four members of the defunct Baton Rouge Police Department's Street Crimes Unit waived their formal arraignment on obstruction of justice and malfeasance charges Thursday and pleaded not guilty. The four were accused in the 19th Judicial District Court on a complaint that they were involved in... more »

• Last of 4 BRPD officers accused in 2020 abuse case booked then released

  July 12, 2024 4:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The last of four Baton Rouge Police Department officers charged with malfeasance after the alleged abuse of a person in 2020 was arrested Friday and released after posting a bond, jail records show. Martele Jackson faces one count of malfeasance in office. Jail records showed his... more »

• Federal court delays hearing for man accused in killing of Loranger woman and daughter

  July 12, 2024 3:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has delayed an arraignment for accused murder Daniel Callihan so prosecutors and defense lawyers can process evidence and refine potential charges to be filed in the case. Callihan, 36, is accused in Louisiana and Mississippi state courts with killing Callie Brunett, 35, at... more »

• Mississippi grand jury indicts Daniel Callihan after killing of Loranger woman and her daughter Play Video

  July 11, 2024 6:15 PM

  JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi grand jury on Thursday lodged murder, kidnapping and sexual battery charges against a Louisiana man accused in the deaths of a Loranger woman and one of her two daughters kidnapped from their home during June. Daniel Callihan, 36, faces one count of capital murder,... more »

• Mississippi officials say they're actively investigating the kidnapping, death of 4-year-old Loranger girl Play Video

  June 24, 2024 3:50 PM

  JACKSON, Miss. — Officials in Mississippi are still actively investigating the deaths of a Loranger woman and her 4-year-old daughter, representatives from multiple agencies said at the state public safety headquarters Monday afternoon. Representatives from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Jackson Police Department, Hinds County... more »

• Officials: Loranger woman had 'multiple sharp-force injuries,' daughter may have died of suffocation in Mississippi Play Video

  June 17, 2024 12:25 PM

  LORANGER — The Tangipahoa Parish coroner said Monday that a Loranger woman killed last week before the abduction of her two young daughters died from "multiple sharp-force injuries." Her 4-year-old daughter was possibly suffocated, a Mississippi police chief said. WATCH THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PRESS CONFERENCE HERE. Tangipahoa... more »

• Police say deaths of Loranger woman and kidnapped daughter could end with executions of perpetrators Play Video

  June 14, 2024 12:01 PM

  LORANGER — Law officers in Louisiana and Mississippi said Friday that they would expect prosecutors to seek the death penalty for those believed responsible for the deaths of a Loranger woman and one of her young daughters who had been abducted. Mississippi police have two in custody. A woman... more »

• Kidnapped girl dead; sibling found with suspect in Mississippi after mom is killed in Loranger Play Video

  June 13, 2024 4:52 PM

  LORANGER — A 3-year-old girl missing from her home in rural Tangipahoa Parish was found dead in Jackson, Mississippi, on Thursday hours after her mother was found dead at their residence, the sheriff's office said. Her sibling, also kidnapped from the home, was injured. Click here to stream the... more »

• Facing new charge, Jackson officer no longer on the job

  July 24, 2023 6:08 PM

  JACKSON - An officer for the Town of Jackson is no longer on the job, though town officials haven't addressed specifics of his departure. Travis Clay Depew was arrested this month on a misdemeanor stalking count. It comes just six months after he was convicted of simple battery for... more »

• Mississippi man killed 'estranged' wife, son, former daughter-in-law before taking his own life

  April 8, 2022 7:46 PM

  JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. - A man is accused of killing his "estranged" wife, their son, and their son's ex-wife before committing suicide Thursday night. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office told WLOX that the murder-suicide happened between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at a home on Oak View Circle in... more »

• Man dies after argument, accidental shooting at Chick-fil-A drive-thru in Mississippi, police say

  February 6, 2022 1:44 PM

  CLINTON, Miss. - A man has died after accidentally shooting himself during an argument in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru line. The Clinton Police Department told WLBT the shooting happened Friday evening at the Chick-fil-A on U.S. 80 in Clinton, Mississippi. City officials say the driver, 23-year-old Kendarius Vaughn, was... more »

• Coronavirus cases continue to rise at state-run veteran's home, deaths double

  September 16, 2020 1:12 PM

  JACKSON- The Louisiana Department of Veteran's Affairs is reporting another increase in coronavirus cases and deaths at their state-run war veteran's home in Jackson. The number of veterans who have died doubled this week compared to last. Two weeks ago, the WBRZ Investigative Unit broke the story about the... more »

• Cases of coronavirus grow at state-run mental health center outside Baton Rouge

  April 8, 2020 9:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, an organization that provides psychiatric services via facilities throughout Jackson, has reported that 61 of its patients and about 12 members of its staff have tested positive for COVID-19. According to The Advocate, though cases have appeared in a few programs,... more »

• La. mental health patients isolated after 22 test positive for COVID-19

  April 3, 2020 10:48 PM

  JACKSON, Louisiana - Doctors at Louisiana's rural mental health facility about 30 miles north of Baton Rouge said there are 22 cases of coronavirus at the state's mental health system headquarters and patients are being isolated. The Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System is headquartered near downtown Jackson in a... more »

• Woman injured in shooting on North Foster

  June 22, 2017 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE – One woman was taken to the hospital after a shooting on North Foster Drive and Jackson Avenue on Thursday around 11 a.m. Authorities say the woman left the location of the shooting and met the ambulance at North Foster and Florida Street. ... more »

• Metro Council passes controversial Council on Aging tax Play Video

  June 14, 2017 9:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Council has approved a controversial property tax that will benefit the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging. The tax was first passed by parish voters in November 2016 to be put up for approval by the council. The tax is a 2.25... more »

• Jackson man killed in East Feliciana Parish crash

  April 7, 2017 2:53 PM

  JACKSON – State Police say a Jackson man died Friday in a single vehicle crash on LA 952 in East Feliciana Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. on LA 952 north of LA 10. Investigators say Timothy Hollins, 49, was driving southbound... more »

• Family sexual assault suspect worked for youth program Play Video

  December 21, 2016 11:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A parent of one of the kids in the youth program Garry Jackson worked is speaking out, saying she's concerned about how close he was able to get to her son. After a year-long investigation, Jackson was booked earlier this week, accused of raping four juvenile members... more »

• New Jersey little league team honors slain Baton Rouge officers Play Video

  August 8, 2016 6:08 PM

  HERSHEY, Pa. – A South New Jersey little league team honored Baton Rouge's fallen heroes last week in a unique way. Instead of wearing jerseys with their own names and numbers, the jersey names were replaced with the name and badge number of a fallen officer. The South Jersey... more »

• Blue light bulbs out of stock at local businesses following police shooting Play Video

  July 29, 2016 10:54 PM

  Many local stores say they have consistently become sold out of blue light bulbs, purchased by residents looking to honor the officers who died in the Baton Rouge police shooting. "People everyday are looking for them since Mr. Matt's funeral," Charles Creed, an employee at a local hardware store... more »

• Alton Sterling's aunt, slain officer's dad embrace, pray at memorial

  July 18, 2016 11:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Alton Sterling's aunt and the father of one of the officers killed in an ambush Sunday morning in Baton Rouge met at a growing memorial for the slain officers Monday night. A photo taken by ABC News Correspondent Lana Zak shows Sandra Sterling and Hosea Jackson... more »

• Child hospitalized after police drug dog bite

  May 18, 2016 9:20 AM

  JACKSON, Miss. - A 5-year-old child is in a Mississippi hospital after the boy was attacked by a police K-9 Sunday morning. The German Shepherd’s handler, Chris Picou, said K-9 Splinter was at his home when he escaped by digging under the backyard fence. Officer Picou went looking... more »

• LSP find missing kid from Mamou, mother in custody

  April 26, 2016 11:43 PM

  MAMOU - Louisiana State Police have located a twelve-year-old boy safely after he went missing Tuesday afternoon. Investigators issued an alert Tuesday night that Jalon Bradley, 12, was taken from Mamou High School Tuesday afternoon after he was taken by his mother, 34-year-old Elaine Freemean. Both Bradley and... more »

• Police: Jackson man stabbed, threw bleach at officers

  December 13, 2015 11:46 PM

  JACKSON –Two Jackson Police officers are lucky to be alive Sunday after a man stabbed one officer and threw bleach at another officer’s face Sunday. Jackson Marshal Fred Allen told WBRZ Channel 2 that the incident happened on Eddie Robinson Lane around 8 a.m. Sunday. Allen said the... more »

• Made in Louisiana: The Old Hickory Railroad Play Video

  November 15, 2015 10:53 PM

  JACKSON – All aboard the “Old Hickory Railroad” for a journey back in time through the history of Jackson and the Felicianas. The original “Old Hickory” dates back to 1833. The current train was built in 1964 and was brought to Jackson in 1998. It stopped running in 2009.... more »