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• 19-year-old accused of raping a child arrested by Zachary Police

  June 10, 2026 2:44 PM

  ZACHARY — A 19-year-old was arrested by Zachary Police, accused of several sex crimes, including sexual battery and molestation of a juvenile. Zachary Police were called to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church along McHugh Drive on May 31 in reference to a complaint about alleged sex crimes involving... more »

• 2 Your Town Clinton: Discovering St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's 155-year-old legacy Play Video

  June 5, 2026 7:05 PM

  CLINTON — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, the oldest surviving church in Clinton, has been standing on the corner of Church Street and Saint Andrews Street for 155 years. Built in 1871, the Carpenter Gothic structure features original woodwork, pews and stained glass windows, and is listed on the National... more »

• Several parts of capital area dealing with flooding after heavy storms Play Video

  May 8, 2026 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Several areas in the capital region are experiencing flooding following a storm. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported that Eden Church Road near North Park in Denham Springs is impassible due to high water. The sheriff's office said that it has received several high-water reports... more »

• Our Lady of Mercy kicks off annual fair in Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 24, 2026 11:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Our Lady of Mercy kicked off its annual Mercy Fair on Friday in Baton Rouge. The three-day event features rides, games, and live entertainment, including a talent show, bingo and a crawfish boil on Sunday. This year's theme is MercyStock, a play on the Woodstock... more »

• Baton Rouge's bishop urges Catholics to reject division following Trump's criticisms of Pope Leo Play Video

  April 16, 2026 11:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Bishop Michael Duca of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge urged his fellow Catholics to "not take the bait of manufactured conflict" following comments President Donald Trump made against Pope Leo XIV as the American-born pontiff expressed hope for peaceful resolutions of conflicts worldwide, specifically the... 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 »

• 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 »

• Federal charges filed after arson at only Catholic church in north Louisiana parish Play Video

  April 2, 2026 12:46 PM

  COLUMBIA — Federal prosecutors said Thursday they had filed charges against a pair of men on allegations that they burned down the only Roman Catholic church in Caldwell Parish on the eve of Holy Week. Anthony Dillion Jr., 19, and James Dale Smith IV, 21 , both of Columbia,... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church launches campaign to rebuild following a 2024 fire Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Luke's Episcopal Church will kick off its capital campaign on Saturday to rebuild the church following a 2024 fire. The event gives parishioners an opportunity to view construction progress and allows guests to sign columns that will permanently be installed at the church's entrance. ... more »

• New details on shooting that left 18-year-old dead following a basketball game Play Video

  January 30, 2026 3:07 PM

  ST. GEORGE — New details on a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead after a basketball game have emerged following an investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. On Jan. 22, deputies with the sheriff's office were sent to a shooting at Barringer Foreman Road Church . ... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church shares renderings of new church

  January 28, 2026 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Luke's Episcopal Church shared renderings on Wednesday of the new church it plans to build. St. Luke's said the new church will be able to fit 350 people and feature "an expanded narthex with space to gather, connect and feel at home, including a mother’s... more »

• Ten Commandments posters donated to Louisiana Public Schools during legal battle Play Video

  January 19, 2026 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Almost all of the public school systems in Louisiana received posters featuring the Ten Commandments to be hung up in classrooms if approved by a federal appeals court, according to a report by The Advocate. A state law requiring public K-12 schools and colleges to display... more »

• 6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl. Suspect charged with murder Play Video

  January 11, 2026 1:23 PM

  WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother — at three locations during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. Daricka M. Moore was arrested at a police... more »

• St. Gabriel church worried proposed bridge location impacts property Play Video

  December 10, 2025 11:35 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - One church in St. Gabriel is concerned about a proposed location for DOTD's new bridge, saying the site would cut across its property. On Tuesday and Wednesday, DOTD held meetings in Iberville Parish to discuss progress regarding a new Mississippi River Bridge and show the three... more »

• Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims Play Video

  December 8, 2025 3:33 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Archdiocese will pay at least $230 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse under a settlement approved Monday by a federal judge that follows years of negotiations. Richard Trahant, an attorney representing victims in the case, and a spokesperson for... more »

• Diocese of Baton Rouge grants dispensation to Catholics potentially impacted by immigration agents Play Video

  December 7, 2025 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge announced that Catholics impacted by immigration agents are not required to go to weekly Mass on Sunday. The diocese released a letter on Thursday in response to the federal immigration crackdown in New Orleans. "With the recent publicized... 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 »

• 'He got his arm because of the Baton Rouge community,' capital area raises money for teen's bionic arm Play Video

  November 27, 2025 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 15-year-old is thanking the Baton Rouge community for raising the money needed to purchase him a bionic arm. John Francis is like many teens his age. He likes video games like Minecraft and Guild Wars, activities like Taekwondo and riding bikes and playing instruments like... more »

• Agape Center of Hope and Encounter Church host second annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Community Play Video

  November 27, 2025 1:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Agape Center of Hope and Encounter Church in Baton Rouge welcomed residents to its second Annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Community on Thursday. The holiday tradition was created to ensure that no one felt alone on Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness," event... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal congregation cooks for community Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 27, 2025 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Congregation members of St. Luke's Episcopal made the church their first stop of the day, dropping of home-cooked meals to be served during a community Thanksgiving at St. Vincent de Paul. Church leaders say their efforts will provide food for 400 people on Thanksgiving Day. ... more »

• Zachary church gives away 100 turkeys in preparation for Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 22, 2025 4:06 PM

  ZACHARY - Faith Baptist Spiritual Church in Zachary hosted its annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday in celebration of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The giveaway, dedicated to showing gratitude, service, and community love during the Thanksgiving season, saw the church give away 100 turkeys to local families. The church's... more »

• St. George Catholic Church mourns the loss of Father Nutan after sudden death in India Play Video

  November 22, 2025 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - St. George Catholic Church mourned the loss of Father Nutan on Saturday after he passed away while visiting his family in India. Father Nutan served the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge in several parishes, including Our Lady of Mercy Church, and was the Parochial... more »

• Louisiana Black Advocates for Life hosts event focused on bringing about positive change in the youth

  November 15, 2025 7:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Black Advocates for Life hosted the Black Life Youth Intensive on Saturday at the Lighthouse Church. The event was designed to equip and inspire the youth to become leaders of positive change within their communities. The Black Life Youth Intensive featured interactive discussions,... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church breaks ground on new building after destructive 2024 fire Play Video

  November 2, 2025 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - St. Luke's Episcopal Church invited parishioners to join a historic celebration on Sunday as it broke ground on the new St. Luke's Church building and Pope Hall after a fire destroyed the original church building in 2024 . Services have since been held in Witter Hall,... more »

• St. Patrick's Episcopal Church hosts annual Novemberfest in Zachary Play Video

  November 1, 2025 7:07 PM

  ZACHARY - Families and friends gathered for food, fun and worship at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church's annual Novemberfest on Saturday. The event is a part of the church's mission to connect with the community. "Part of our ministry here at St. Patrick's is that we educate, but we... more »

• Gonzales residents enjoy fall festivities with senior citizens Play Video

  October 11, 2025 2:46 PM

  GONZALES - Healing Place Church, along with volunteers, celebrated the fall season on Saturday with residents of the Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Community. Part of the event's goal was to get the community involved in remembering its elders and reminding the senior citizens of how much they... more »

• 2une In Previews: St. Francis Xavier Church Homecoming Fair Play Video

  October 2, 2025 9:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The St. Francis Xavier Church Fair is hosting its Homecoming Fair this weekend. The fair, which runs from Friday through Sunday, will have plenty of food, drinks and carnival games and rides for children of all ages. The fair officially kicks off at 3 p.m.... more »

• St. Therese's relics tour the country, plan to stop in Lafayette in November

  October 1, 2025 5:53 PM

  ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — The sacred bones of a much-loved French Carmelite nun began a tour of the U.S. on Wednesday at a suburban Detroit parish named in her honor. A reliquary containing some of St. Thérèse’s remains will be on display through Oct. 8, before moving on... more »

• Immaculate Conception Catholic Church hosts Wild Game cook-off Play Video

  September 29, 2025 6:13 PM

  POINTE COUPEE - The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church held its Wild Game cook-off on Saturday. Hundreds of people filled the church's fairgrounds for a day of raffles, games, live music, and food. The organizers hoped the event would bring the community together and raise money for the church.... more »

• 4 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say Play Video

  September 28, 2025 12:15 PM

  GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service and set the building ablaze, killing at least four people and injuring eight others. Police shot and killed the suspect, authorities said. Hundreds... more »

• Trying to save money, church now facing financial burden with trash contracts Play Video

  September 19, 2025 4:38 PM

  PORT VINCENT - When a church in Livingston Parish discovered that its trash collection costs had skyrocketed, it sought a more affordable option. Hoping to save money, the church now finds itself facing a financial burden it wasn't prepared for. Whitney Marchan is the office manager at River of... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly running a drug ring across the street from a church

  September 19, 2025 3:38 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Deputies arrested a Ponchatoula man for allegedly running a drug ring across the street from a church. James Rodgers, Jr., 67, is accused of dealing crack laced with fentanyl from a home on South Range Road, across from a local church. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Deputies arrest man for alleged profane vandalism of three Baptist churches Play Video

  September 1, 2025 2:51 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — Deputies arrested a man for allegedly vandalizing three Baptist churches by spray-painting profane messages on the buildings late Sunday night and early Monday morning, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Jimmie J Mouton Jr., 24, was arrested for institutional... more »

• 2une In Previews: Wesley United Methodist Church's 159th Founders Day Play Video

  May 16, 2025 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A local church is celebrating its 159th Founders Day this weekend. Reverend Dr. J.C. Richardson spoke on 2une In Friday morning previewing the celebration happening at Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday at 10 a.m.. The church encourages community members to come out and celebrate... more »

• Louisiana officials respond to Pope Francis' death Play Video

  April 21, 2025 6:34 AM

  Early Monday morning, Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, passed away after weeks of complications with lung disease. He was 88 years old. Rest in Peace Pope Francis. Sharon and I join Christians around the world in praying for him and the Church during this time. — Governor... more »

• Traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall set up in capital region through Sunday Play Video

  March 19, 2025 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be on display in the capital region through Sunday. The nationally traveling memorial, The Wall that Heals, is set up outside Life Tabernacle Church alongside Blackwater Road. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 8.7 million Americans... more »

• Baton Rouge pastor set to retire after nearly 50 years of service

  February 25, 2025 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After serving as pastor at both New Hope Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church for nearly 50 years, Rev. Leo D. Cyrus Sr. is officially retiring. The reverend served as pastor at New Hope for 48 years and at Second Baptist for 41 years. Cyrus... more »

• Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge seeking sponsors for families in need this holiday season Play Video

  November 20, 2024 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A local charity group is seeking sponsors for families in need this holiday season. "We are in dire need. We have over 200 families that still need to be sponsored for Christmas and we certainly do not want to call these families and tell them they... more »

• Benefit concert held for church destroyed in February fire Play Video

  October 30, 2024 12:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The University United Methodist Church sanctuary was full Sunday afternoon during a benefit raising money for St. Luke's Episcopal, which burned down in February. "In the midst of the things that are different, among different traditions, there's a lot of unity. We come together to help... more »

• Church bus struck in Denham Springs a total loss; driver, parishioner released with minor injuries Play Video

  August 28, 2024 5:15 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales church’s officials said a Denham Springs crash that destroyed one of its buses was a total loss, in addition to injuring four people. Watch live newscasts here. The Tuesday evening crash in Denham Springs happened when a Centro de Vida Church bus was on... more »

• 'The Lord is going to bring us through:' Church officials focus on future following overnight fire Play Video

  August 26, 2024 8:39 AM

  BAKER— Church officials say Reformation Church in Baker is a total loss after an electrical malfunction in the attic caused the place of worship to go up in flames. The fire sparked around 7:30 on Sunday night after the church hit record attendance at morning service, church officials said.... more »

• Man deliberately crashed car through Baptist church, said he was 'riding with demons' Play Video

  August 15, 2024 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials are responding after a car reportedly crashed into a church on Scenic Highway. The crash happened at the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church on Scenic Highway Thursday morning. It was not immediately clear what the extent of the damages was, nor whether there were any... more »

• Historic Eucharistic Procession along the Mississippi River begins this Wednesday Play Video

  August 9, 2024 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE— A 14-foot monstrance holding the Eucharist is the highlight of a multi-boat procession along the 130-mile stretch from Baton Rouge to New Orleans which starts this Wednesday. The Fête-Dieu du Mississippi or "festival of God on the Mississippi River" will be the first recorded instance of any... more »

• Baby supply giveaway to take place Saturday afternoon at Bethany Church

  July 19, 2024 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A baby supply giveaway is taking place Saturday, July 20 at Bethany Church. The giveaway will take place at the South Campus at 11107 Honore Lane. Items such as diapers, wipes and formula will be given away. Supplies will be given away on a first... more »

• Osceola Street church catches fire; cause yet to be determined Play Video

  July 4, 2024 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An Osceola Street church caught fire on Thursday, Baton Rouge Fire said. The cause of the fire at Hall of Faith Church is still under investigation by BRFD investigators. The blaze started around 12:18 p.m. and was put out by 12:30 p.m., fire officials added. ... more »

• Law requiring Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms raises questions about separation of church, state

  June 20, 2024 6:14 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A bill signed into law this week makes Louisiana the only state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every classroom in public schools and colleges — and stirs the long-running debate over the role of religion in government institutions. Under the new... more »

• Diocesan Child Nutrition Program provides free summer meals to kids Play Video

  June 5, 2024 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program will be giving away free summer meals during the next two months. The food will be available to all children under 18. There are church sites across multiple parishes and each location will be drive-and-go only. Meals will... more »

• Building that once housed historic LaPlace church fully engulfed in fire Friday Play Video

  May 17, 2024 10:38 AM

  LAPLACE — A building that used to house the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace burned Friday morning. The building was fully engulfed in flames as crews responded to the fire early Friday morning. Pictures from the St. John Parish Fire Department showed the building on... more »

• Church funds returned, ticket company paying back customers Play Video

  April 22, 2024 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A church is extra thankful for the generosity of its community after a ticket company hired to handle its fundraisers stiffed them. Now, six months after a 2 On Your Side story they are finally made whole. Rev. Tommy Dillon at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church says... more »

• Pastor desperate to stop sewage leak before funeral service Play Video

  January 19, 2024 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A church is having issues with sewage leaking onto its property from the neighboring apartment building. It's something that's happened before, but the church pastor wasn't sure who to contact about stopping the leak and contacted 2 On Your Side. Bishop Lawrence Brock is the pastor... more »

• Online ticket company doesn't return church funds, offers no resolution Play Video

  November 7, 2023 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An online ticketing company is accused of taking money and not returning it to who it belongs to. A church in Baton Rouge says it's one of the site's latest victims, out thousands of dollars. Watch live newscasts here. Fr. Tommy Dillon has been serving... more »

• Planning to sue over controversial 'Day of Hope' event, attorneys send demand letter to EBR superintendent

  August 23, 2023 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Attorneys representing the families of multiple students have sent a letter to East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse seeking documents related to the school district's controversial "Day of Hope" trip . The notice, known as a demand letter, is to notify a potential... more »

• Baton Rouge church still recovering after $4K bill to replace stolen catalytic converters

  February 22, 2022 6:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Months later, a church is still financially recovering after catalytic converters from multiple vans were stolen. David Griffin, Pastor of Bible World Christian Center, said the catalytic converters in four vans parked at his church were stolen in July. "When I started it, it was... more »

• No major injuries after van crashed through Kenner church Sunday morning

  February 6, 2022 5:10 PM

  KENNER - A van crashed through the wall of a Kenner church's choir room Sunday morning. Kenner police told WWL-TV that a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Short Street was in the parking lot when they turned on their van's ignition and shifted gears. ... more »

• Baton Rouge Catholics officially return to mass Play Video

  June 6, 2021 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A little more than one year ago, catholic churches were closed for Sunday mass to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Sunday morning, the Bishop officially welcomed back parishioners as he brought back the obligation to attend mass in person. "It's time for people to come back... more »

• Baton Rouge Diocese easing COVID-19 precautions, will still require masks at mass

  May 3, 2021 5:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The city's Catholic Diocese will start easing COVID-19 precautions, Bishop Duca announced in a Monday news release. Duca plans on lifting his mass dispensation on June 6, signaling a return to church for parishioners. Duca also said that social distancing between parishioners can be reduced, following... more »