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• 2 Mexican nationals arrested in Breaux Bridge after agents find 300 pounds of meth in ice cream freezers

  April 1, 2026 1:22 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — Federal agents seized more than 300 pounds of meth that was hidden in ice cream freezers and arrested two Mexican nationals, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors say the two men who were arrested, Ranulfo Garcia Rodriguez and Christian Antionio Sanchez Ramirez, were stopped... more »

• Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction unless Congress OKs it Play Video

  March 31, 2026 3:37 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to suspend its construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington granted a preservationist group’s request for a preliminary injunction that temporarily... more »

• US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad and security forces hunt captors, Iraqi officials say

  March 31, 2026 3:32 PM

  BAGHDAD (AP) — An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad and Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors, Iraqi officials said. The journalist was identified as freelancer Shelly Kittleson by one of the outlets she worked for. The Iraqi interior ministry said in a statement that a... 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 »

• Quake occurs far offshore Sunday night, likely unfelt given distance from land; see the shake map Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:59 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake of magnitude 3.9 occurred late Sunday at a point about 175 miles south-southeast of New Orleans. The temblor occurred about 2 weeks after a series of earthquakes in northern Louisiana . Scientists speculated that high-pressure injection wells may have... more »

• 1 injured in shooting at Elmgrove Garden Apartments near elementary school Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — First responders were called to a shooting that left one person injured at an apartment complex next to an elementary school on Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at Elmgrove Garden Apartments along Elm Grove Garden Drive, sources told WBRZ. The apartment complex is next to... 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 »

• Dutch Bros Coffee to open new location at Juban Crossing shopping center Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:07 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Dutch Bros Coffee plans to open a second location in the Baton Rouge area, according to a report by The Advocate . A sign posted in the Juban Crossing shopping center says the coffee chain plans to build the new location in an area directly between... more »

• Attorney General's Office attempting to reinstate death penalty for man convicted of 1995 restaurant murders Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Attorney General's Office is asking the Fifth Circuit to reinstate a death sentence for Todd Wessinger on Monday. Wessinger, a former employee of the now-closed Calendar's Restaurant on Perkins Road, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of the restaurant's manager,... more »

• 5 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 19-year-old from Denham Springs Play Video

  March 30, 2026 12:49 PM

  LUTCHER — The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that five people were arrested in connection with the shooting that killed 19-year-old Damon Summerlin and injured a 17-year-old from Denham Springs. Summerlin and the 17-year-old were both found suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot of... more »

• Man who pleaded guilty to setting ex's home on fire remains in custody following probation hearing

  March 30, 2026 12:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man in jail for violating a protection order after he pleaded guilty to setting an ex-girlfriend's house on fire will remain in custody following a probation hearing in Baton Rouge on Monday. Texas lawyer Christian King , 31, initially pleaded guilty to aggravated arson in... 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 »

• Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly' Play Video

  March 30, 2026 11:09 AM

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Tehran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait,... more »

• Secretary of State encourages voters to check party registration as closed primaries near Play Video

  March 30, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Secretary of State’s office is encouraging Louisiana voters to check their registration as the state prepares for a change that will limit their choices in some elections. Louisiana is preparing to implement a new closed-primary system for statewide elections, a shift that will limit choices... more »

• Livingston Parish fire crews respond to kitchen fire at Juban Crossing Play Video

  March 29, 2026 7:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Fire crews in Livingston Parish responded to a kitchen fire at a Picadilly at Juban Crossing on Saturday afternoon. The call went out around 5:30 p.m. There are no reported injuries at this time. The restaurant will be closed for the remainder of the day. 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 »

• Elite Queens Social Club hosts Easter Egg Hunt for residents in Gonzales Play Video

  March 29, 2026 5:03 PM

  GONZALES — The Elite Queens Social Club hosted an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday in Duplessis Park in Gonzales. The event featured free food and games for children to enjoy. Elite Queens is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help and give back to those in need... more »

• LSU to introduce men's basketball coach Will Wade at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Monday Play Video

  March 29, 2026 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU will introduce the men's basketball coach, Will Wade , in an introductory press conference on Monday at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU parted ways with former coach Matt McMahon on Thursday before rehiring Wade, who previously served as LSU's head coach from 2017 to... 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 »

• Pedestrian killed while crossing Interstate 55 following crash in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  March 29, 2026 3:09 PM

  TICKFAW — A pedestrian was killed in a secondary fatal crash along Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish late Saturday night following the initial crash. According to the Louisiana State Police, 26-year-old Austin B. Gentry of Independence was involved in a crash on the southbound side of Interstate 55 around... 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 »

• Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

  March 29, 2026 9:59 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have driven up prices, darkened the outlook for the world economy, sent global stock markets reeling and forced developing countries to ration fuel and subsidize energy costs to protect their poorest. Ongoing strikes and counterstrikes on Persian Gulf refineries,... more »

• DOTD provides update on Bluff Road construction in Ascension Parish Play Video

  March 28, 2026 8:07 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development provided an update on the construction on Bluff Road in Ascension Parish. A section of Bluff Road was closed for several weeks beginning on March 9 between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish to replace failing... more »

• Nearly 500 people without power in East Baton Rouge Parish

  March 28, 2026 7:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — About 500 people were without power in East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday afternoon, according to outage maps. Entergy maps originally showed over 900 people without power near Higland Road near the Mississippi River. more »

• Gonzales Fire Department responds to fire at an auto repair shop near Highway 44 Play Video

  March 28, 2026 6:29 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Fire Department is currently working a fire on Highway 44 in Gonzales. The fire began at an auto repair shop around 5:15 p.m. Highway 44 at Black Bayou Road is closed due to the fire. No further information is currently available. 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 »

• Iranian attack on Saudi base injures US troops. More American forces arrive in the Middle East

  March 28, 2026 1:43 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of American service members wounded in the Iran war has grown beyond 300, with more than two dozen troops injured this week from attacks on a Saudi air base. Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air... 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 »

• St. Amant High School hosts farmers market featuring student projects Play Video

  March 28, 2026 12:15 PM

  ST. AMANT —Students from the St. Amant High School Agriscience Department, along with students from the Future Farmers of America, held a farmer's market on Saturday at the St. Amant High School Greenhouse. The farmer's market gave residents in the area an opportunity to shop for vegetables, herbs, house... more »

• BREC plans to implement surveillance system into parks across East Baton Rouge Parish

  March 28, 2026 10:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — BREC plans to turn a camera network connected to its parks into a live surveillance system, according to a report by The Advocate . The new surveillance system, including more than 1,500 cameras, will have a round-the-clock monitoring center and artificial intelligence to alert operators when... more »

• Artemis II astronauts arrive at launch site for first moon trip in 53 years

  March 28, 2026 9:40 AM

  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century arrived at their launch site Friday, joining the towering rocket that stands poised to blast off next week and send them around the moon. Artemis II Commander Reid... 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 »

• 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 »

• State foster-child secretary pushes for 50% increase in living-expense rates Play Video

  March 23, 2026 7:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Department of Children and Family Services officials are working to improve Louisiana’s foster care system by advocating for a 50% increase in largely unchanged living-expense rates to help foster families cover basic necessities, DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris said in a Senate committee meeting Monday. The... more »

• 'It didn't make sense to me:' Travelers question ICE presence as TSA lines surge at Armstrong Airport Play Video

  March 23, 2026 6:47 PM

  KENNER — Another day brought more long lines and frustration for travelers at Louis Armstrong International Airport, as security wait times stretched for hours Monday morning. The delays come as TSA workers continue calling out amid a partial government shutdown that has left many without pay for weeks. According... 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 »

• Spectrum customers in Denham Springs experiencing issues after tree falls on network equipment

  March 23, 2026 4:09 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Several Spectrum customers in the Denham Springs area have reported a disruption in services. According to Spectrum, the issues began after a storm caused a tree to fall on network equipment. While the damage was repaired, additional work is needed to restore consistent service to customers.... 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 »

• New Orleans teacher arrested on child porn charges additionally charged with video voyeurism Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A French teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, previously arrested on child pornography charges, has been additionally charged with video voyeurism of a child under 17. According to the Louisiana Department of Justice, 49-year-old Benoit G. Cransac was originally arrested by... more »

• Funeral held for former deputy who died following a car crash on Angola prison grounds Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:17 PM

  NEW ROADS — The funeral for a former Pointe Coupee Parish deputy who died in a car crash on Angola grounds took place on Monday at the New Life Worship Center in New Roads. Tyler Grezaffi , 27, died in a crash on Wednesday when her vehicle went off... more »

• Tickets go on sale for Manship Theatre Red Carpet Gala featuring singer-songwriter LeAnn Rimes

  March 23, 2026 2:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Manship Theatre Red Carpet Gala will feature American singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes. The annual fundraiser supports the theatre's mission to enrich the lives of audiences by presenting world-renowned performers. LeAnn Rimes is a two-time Grammy award-winning artist who has sold over 48 million... more »

• Hammond Police Department searching for woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances Play Video

  March 23, 2026 12:36 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances from a store on Monday. According to officers, a woman, along with four minors, stole the fragrances from an Ulta Beauty on Hammond Square Drive. Police said the woman... 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 »

• Hammond Police Department says missing 13-year-old returns home safely

  March 23, 2026 10:50 AM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department says a 13-year-old who went missing over the weekend returned home safely. According to the department, he was last seen on March 21 at 8:30 p.m. By 10:25 a.m. on Monday, March 23, he returned home safely. more »

• Gonzales man pleads guilty to flight from an officer and possession of a firearm, sentenced to 10 years Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:24 AM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man pled guilty to aggravated flight from an officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced on Friday. On April 19, 2024, 21-year-old Mark Darby led a Gonzales Police Officer on a short pursuit after the officer attempted... 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 »

• I-10 East on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge reopens following crash Play Video

  March 22, 2026 3:49 PM

  ATCHAFALAYA — I-10 East on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge reopened following a crash on Sunday afternoon. According to officials, the two-vehicle crash occurred around 2 p.m. and involved a motorcycle. Emergency responders were on scene with an ambulance and a helicopter. more »

• Truck driver crashes through railing on Calcasieu River Bridge before falling in water Play Video

  March 22, 2026 11:16 AM

  LAKE CHARLES — The right lane on I-10 West on the Calcasieu River Bridge remains closed due to vehicle recovery operations following a Sunday morning crash that led to a driver going off the side of the bridge. According to the Lake Charles Police Department, a vehicle crashed into... 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 »

• New Orleans airport urges travelers to arrive 3 hours early due to shortage of TSA workers Play Video

  March 22, 2026 10:22 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Airport officials in New Orleans are urging passengers to arrive as early as possible, as travelers flying out of Louis Armstrong International Airport are facing long TSA checkpoint lines for the third week due to the government shutdown. The partial government shutdown caused by the Senate's... more »

• Several agencies respond to Saturday night bomb threat in the French Quarter

  March 22, 2026 9:56 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department investigated a bomb threat in the French Quarter on Saturday night, according to a report by WDSU . Several agencies, including the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, the Louisiana State Police, the National Guard and the New Orleans Police Department, responded to... 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 »

• ICE officers will soon help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says Play Video

  March 21, 2026 6:26 PM

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will order federal immigration officers to take a role in airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. In a pair of social media posts, Trump first threatened... more »

• Residents in Pointe Coupee Parish enjoy the 23rd Annual Community Fordoche Fair Play Video

  March 21, 2026 5:00 PM

  FORDOCHE — The 23rd Annual Community Fordoche Fair entered its second day on Saturday in Pointe Coupee Parish. Guests enjoyed carnival rides, live performances and jambalaya plates. The fair's founders said all the proceeds from the event support the park grounds. more »

• NBA YoungBoy to pay funeral costs for 10-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting, mother says Play Video

  March 21, 2026 3:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The mother of Kimani Thomas , a 10-year-old girl who was killed in an accidental shooting along Government Street, told WBRZ that Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy is paying for her daughter's funeral. Thomas was killed on March 10 when her stepfather was going into work... 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 »

• Former FBI Director Robert Mueller dies at 81 Play Video

  March 21, 2026 1:45 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert S. Mueller III, the FBI director who transformed the nation's premier law enforcement agency into a terrorism-fighting force after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and who later became special counsel in charge of investigating ties between Russia and Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has died. He was... 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 »

• TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay Play Video

  March 21, 2026 11:28 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Eviction notices. Vehicle repossessions. Empty refrigerators and overdrawn bank accounts. Union leaders and federal officials say these are just some of the financial pressures Transportation Security Administration agents are facing during an ongoing government funding lapse — the third shutdown in less than six months that... more »

• Southern University hires firm with HBCU roots to find next president Play Video

  March 21, 2026 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Southern University plans to use the TM2 Executive Search firm to discover its next president. The firm specializes in working with historically Black colleges and universities, as it was founded by former HBCU presidents and is currently run by former HBCU executive leaders. TM2 President... 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 »

• Morgan City man sentenced to seven years for indecent behavior with a juvenile Play Video

  March 20, 2026 6:37 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man was sentenced to seven years for indecent behavior with a juvenile, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced on Friday. According to court records, in June 2022, a female victim told deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office that 42-year-old John Bergeron sexually assaulted... 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 »

• Man claiming to work for Roblox arrested for possession of child sex doll along with child pornography

  March 20, 2026 2:57 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A man claiming to be a Roblox programmer was arrested for the possession of child pornography along with the possession of a child sex doll, the Attorney General's Office announced on Friday. According to arrest documents, on Feb. 25, probation and parole officers discovered a child-sized... more »