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• Sammy's Grill on Highland Road announces closure as it searches for new location Play Video

  June 7, 2026 2:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sammy's Grill on Highland Road announced the closure of the location on Sunday afternoon. "As our lease has come to an end, the property owners have chosen to move in a different direction," the restaurant said in a social media post. "We respect their decision, are... more »

• Fire crews respond to early morning fire along La. 1019 Play Video

  June 6, 2026 11:09 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Fire Protection District 4, along with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, responded to an early morning structure fire on La. 1019 near the Hunstock Road exit on Saturday. According to officials, the fire began around 4:15 a.m. when a tree limb fell on electrical wires attached... more »

• Livingston Parish President says 'wet soil conditions' delaying Burgess Road Bridge project

  June 4, 2026 2:03 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte pointed to recent rainy conditions as a reason for delays in a Thursday update on the Burgess Road Bridge project, but said officials are working to accelerate construction. Delatte said the parish's main focus has been on the south side bridge... more »

• Woman and 2-year-old child transported to hospital after their vehicle was struck by a train on Milton Road Play Video

  June 1, 2026 7:24 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A woman along with her two-year-old child was transported to the hospital after their vehicle was hit by a train on Milton Road at Burgess Avenue on Saturday, according to the Walker Police Department. Officers said the woman turned north onto Milton Road off Burgess Avenue... more »

• Hazmat unit responds to LSU Lakes as rain washes road tar into lake water Play Video

  June 1, 2026 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department's Hazmat Unit responded to the LSU Lakes on Monday afternoon after a road tar substance spilled into the water. According to the department, a road maintenance crew placed the tar along the roadway at the intersection of Ebony Street and Baywood... more »

• One injured following Monday morning shooting on Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  May 25, 2026 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A female victim was left injured following a Monday morning shooting near Greenwell Springs Road, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said that the shooting occurred near the intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and Joor Road around 2:33 a.m., leaving a female victim injured.... more »

• 3-year-old boy dead after being found unconscious in pool in Prairieville Play Video

  May 18, 2026 5:22 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A three-year-old boy died after being found unconscious in a pool, according to deputies from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a call around 3:50 p.m. to reports of a child being found unconscious in a pool at a home along Roy Rodgers Road in... more »

• Coroner called to shooting near the intersection of Chemin Drive and Groom Road in Baker Play Video

  May 16, 2026 11:57 AM

  BAKER — The coroner was called to a Saturday morning shooting at the intersection of Chemin Drive and Groom Road in Baker. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. The shooting remains under investigation. more »

• Rain traps residents in Port Vincent neighborhood, update on road project funding Play Video

  May 13, 2026 4:30 PM

  PORT VINCENT - Neighbors in one Port Vincent subdivision are trapped every time there is heavy rain, and want to know when a promised road project will come to fruition. For those living past Old Mill Settlement Road, whenever it pours, drivers grip the steering wheel tighter. The road,... more »

• Livingston Parish plans to release 12 road projects for bid this year, with 3 expected to begin soon

  May 11, 2026 5:07 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Officials in Livingston Parish plan to release 12 road projects for bid this year as the parish continues making investments into its Better Roads Program. The announcement comes as bond funding was approved for the parish's infrastructure. So far, three projects are expected to begin within the... more »

• Utility pole fire shuts down Highland Road at railroad tracks near Old Perkins Road Play Video

  May 11, 2026 10:05 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a utility pole on fire on Highland Road at the railroad tracks near Old Perkins Road on Monday. The department said Highland Road was shut down in both directions. SGFD confirmed around 2:30 p.m. that the scene was... more »

• Crews work to clear fallen trees across the region as storms move through the capital area

  May 9, 2026 9:22 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Several trees are down on roadways throughout the region as bad weather moves through the capital area on Saturday. According to the Livingston Parish sheriff's Office, trees are down on Tyler Ballard Road near Abe Linder Road, La. 444 at Gum Swamp Road, South Satsuma Road, North... more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to crash on Highland Road

  May 4, 2026 8:38 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Crews with the St. George Fire Department are currently on the scene of a crash on Highland Road at the intersection of Boulevard Louisiane. The crash left both lanes of Highland blocked. Drivers in the area should use caution or seek alternative routes. more »

• St. George provides updates on Elliot Road Rehabilitation Project Play Video

  May 4, 2026 5:44 PM

  ST. GEORGE — St. George provided updates on the next phase of the Elliot Road Rehabilitation Project on Monday. Mayor Dustin Yates said that design work is underway with a window of about two months before they move on to acquiring permits for the construction. "The project is... more »

• Baker temporarily bans new barber shops, salons and tire shops on city's busiest roads Play Video

  April 29, 2026 6:10 PM

  BAKER - Baker's city council approved a temporary ban on new tire shops, hair salons, barber shops and smoke shops along Plank Road and Main Street on Tuesday. Mayor Darnell Waites proposed the moratorium two weeks ago, arguing that spaces in Baker's main economic corridors are limited and that... more »

• MOVEBR breaks ground on Old Hammond Highway Project Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards joined the MOVEBR program management team as it broke ground on the Old Hammond Highway Project on Monday. The project will design and construct a roundabout and approaches at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway and South Flannery Road. The construction will also... more »

• Woman found dead along Roundtree Road in St. Amant, sheriff's office says

  April 23, 2026 9:55 PM

  ST. AMANT — A woman was found dead along Roundtree Road in St. Amant on Thursday, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The woman was identified as Crystal Odell, 47, APSO said. It was not immediately clear how she died, but the sheriff's office said no foul... more »

• Baker Mayor proposes limit on new hair salons, barber shops and tire shops along busy corridors Play Video

  April 14, 2026 7:13 PM

  BAKER - Baker Mayor Darnell Waites is proposing a temporary moratorium to limit where some small businesses can operate. Barber shops, beauty salons, tire shops, and smoke shops are all included. CeCe's Beauty Parlor sits right off Main Street in Baker. It's a small business that has been there... more »

• Belle Rose man arrested by Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office following off-road vehicle pursuit

  April 13, 2026 2:33 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — A Belle Rose man was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office following a pursuit involving an off-road vehicle near Paincourtville on Friday. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy attempted to stop three off-road vehicles traveling westbound on La. 70. The off-road vehicles, allegedly being operated... more »

• St. Francisville man killed in apparent hit-and-run, deputies say Play Video

  April 13, 2026 10:55 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — West Feliciana Parish deputies are investigating an apparent hit-and-run after a body was discovered on Solitude Road near St. Francisville on Sunday. According to deputies, a passerby discovered the body of 25-year-old Delvin Whitaker Jr. of St. Francisville around 7:30 a.m. outside his family's home on... more »

• Baton Rouge breaks ground on Florida Boulevard project Play Video

  April 10, 2026 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Runners and walkers say narrow sidewalks and cracked paths along Florida Boulevard make exercise feel risky. Nicholas London, a former Marine, runs by the LSU Lakes at least three times a week. He lives across Florida Boulevard but chooses to run on a path farther away... more »

• Road crews closing Highland Road overnight to dismantle pedestrian bridge to Dixie Landin' park

  April 2, 2026 5:51 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Road crews plan to close Highland Road near its intersection with Interstate 10 Thursday night so they can take down a pedestrian bridge that connects a parking lot to the former Dixie Landin' amusement park. The state Department of Transportation and Development said Highland Road will... 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 »

• Lovett Road partially closed due to gas leak, Central Police Department says

  March 24, 2026 2:45 PM

  CENTRAL — Part of Lovett Road in Central is closed due to a gas leak, the Central Police Department said Tuesday afternoon. Police closed the westbound lane of Lovett Road near Prairie Drive and said motorists should avoid the area. Central police did not say when they expect... more »

• 68-year-old Springfield woman dies in apartment fire, state fire marshal says Play Video

  March 23, 2026 4:59 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield woman died in an apartment fire on Sunday night, the state fire marshal's office said Monday. According to the state fire marshal, the Springfield Fire Department responded to an apartment fire along Blood River Road around 8:30 on Sunday night. Officials said a 68-year-old... more »

• Missing reflectors on Baton Rouge interstates traced back to last year's snowstorm, repairs underway Play Video

  March 15, 2026 5:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Driving on Baton Rouge interstates at night has become more difficult for many drivers, as some of the road reflectors designed to help guide traffic are missing. State officials say the problem dates back to last year's rare winter snowstorm, when snowplows damaged thousands of reflectors... more »

• Juvenile injured in shooting on Joor Road, deputies say it may be tied to ongoing "beefs" Play Video

  March 15, 2026 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A juvenile injured in a shooting Saturday night at The Reserve at Joor apartment complex told deputies that it may be related to ongoing "beefs". The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrived on Joor Road around 7 p.m. on Saturday to find a male juvenile... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to house fire on Progress Road Play Video

  March 13, 2026 7:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Progress Road on Friday afternoon. According to the department, the fire occurred around 3:40 p.m. when an unattended pot was left on the stove. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the home before... more »

• Intersection closure near LSU disrupts local businesses Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The intersection of Highland Road and Chimes Street near LSU is closed this week for road repairs, creating detours for drivers and slowing traffic to nearby businesses. Barista Isabella Cordoba said the closure has affected her daily routine at Highland Coffees. “Probably around 200 coffees... more »

• Section of Bluff Road closes until May between La. 74 and Perkins Road Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:26 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks beginning on Monday between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish. According to DOTD, the closure is to replace failing box culverts at Jim Bayou on Bluff Road. Crews are working to patch... more »

• One in critical condition following shooting on Old Hermitage Parkway off Gardere Lane Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:55 PM

  GARDERE — Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting that left one person injured on Saturday. The shooting occurred around 12 p.m. behind an apartment complex on Old Hermitage Parkway off Gardere Lane. One person was injured as a result of the... more »

• Pedestrian crashes remain a major concern among Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Play Video

  March 5, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the Baton Rouge area, there have been more than a dozen pedestrian crashes so far in 2026. Some have been with serious injuries, and one was fatal on March 3. In Louisiana, there are an average of 1,400 pedestrian crashes a year. That's according to... more »

• St. Vincent de Paul closes Plank Road thrift store, will open bigger location on Greenwell Springs Play Video

  March 4, 2026 1:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Vincent de Paul has closed its thrift store location along Plank Road, but plans to open a new store along Greenwell Springs Road. The organization announced the closure of its 2665 Plank Road store on social media Wednesday. "Don’t worry, you can still visit... more »

• State Supreme Court says it will take up homicide case after 2 courts reach different decisions Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:26 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court said Tuesday it would take a look at an East Baton Rouge homicide case after two lower courts reached different decisions on whether the accused man was guilty. In 2023, Judge Eboni Johnson Rose convicted Curtis Stewart Jr. of second-degree murder and... more »

• Intermittent lane closures on Weber City Road in Gonzales to begin Wednesday Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:52 PM

  GONZALES — Intermittent lane closures along Weber City Road will begin on Wednesday, the Ascension Parish Government said Tuesday. Closures will happen from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. from March 4 through March 26 near the intersection with Airline Highway. The parish government said the temporary shutdowns will... more »

• House on Camellia Cove Road in Gonzales total loss after fire Play Video

  March 2, 2026 6:41 PM

  GONZALES — The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Camellia Cove Road in Gonzales on Monday afternoon. The fire department received a call about the fire just before 5 p.m. Upon arrival, fire crews from across Ascension Parish found heavy flames coming from the house.... more »

• Victim identified in shooting at 'Lil Blue House' club on Osage Street Play Video

  February 28, 2026 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting at Lil Blue House club off Plank Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 6 a.m. and Demarcus Variste, 27, died on the scene from gunshot wounds. Preliminary reports said a fight led to... more »

• Part of Old Baker Zachary Road to be permanently closed due to work on Comite River Diversion Play Video

  February 26, 2026 1:19 PM

  ZACHARY — Part of Old Baker Zachary Road will be permanently closed on Monday as work continues on the Comite River Diversion, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday. The stretch of Old Baker Zachary Road between Spur Lane and 3,000 feet south of Kirkwood Lane in Zachary... more »

• Baton Rouge firefighters put out house fire on Gore Road Play Video

  February 26, 2026 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a house fire along Gore Road on Thursday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire call around 8:30 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home and the... more »

• Ascension Parish firefighters battle large grass fire along River Road in Darrow

  February 25, 2026 4:15 PM

  DARROW — Ascension Parish firefighters are battling a large grass fire along River Road in Darrow. According to the parish government, the fire broke through initial containment efforts due to dry and hazardous conditions, as the parish remains under a burn ban. The parish asked motorists to avoid... more »

• Livingston Parish woods fire burned over 200 acres Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:02 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Crews worked to contain a woods fire near Highway 42 on Monday that reignited after crews got it under control on Sunday. According to Livingston Parish fire officials, the fire was under control late Sunday night, with a few hot spots near the roadway still blowing smoke.... more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to structure fire on Chickamauga Avenue near Tiger Bend Road

  February 16, 2026 11:33 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department is currently working a structure fire on the 15500 block of Chickamauga Avenue near Tiger Bend Road. Fire officials ask that the public please avoid the area at this time. more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards holds groundbreaking ceremony for MOVEBR's Perkins Road Project Play Video

  February 13, 2026 11:39 AM

  ST. GEORGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards, along with St. George Mayor Dustin Yates, held a groundbreaking ceremony for MOVEBR's Perkins Road Project at the St. George Fire Department's Station 61 on Friday. The $40 million project plans to widen Perkins Road from Siegen Lane to Pecue Lane to accommodate... more »

• Sullivan road construction project pushed back to May Play Video

  February 9, 2026 4:20 PM

  CENTRAL- A long-running construction project on Sullivan Road will take at least another month to finish, renewing frustration for drivers who use the corridor daily. What was expected to be completed in April has now been pushed to May, Central Mayor Wade Evans confirmed this week. Evans said... more »

• Man arrested in Denham Springs after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road Play Video

  January 31, 2026 7:36 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man for attempted manslaughter after a woman was shot on Magnolia Beach Road early Saturday morning. According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, deputies arrived on the scene around 3 a.m. and discovered "a woman with a... 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 »

• Construction begins on $2.9 million road rehab project in the 72nd Avenue area Play Video

  January 16, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Construction has officially begun on the $2.9 million Sales Tax Street and Road Rehabilitation Program aimed to improve infrastructure to neighborhoods within the 72nd Avenue area. The program aims to improve roadway conditions, safety and long-term durability across the district, including the Banks neighborhood and the... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office issues warning due to high water on Hood Road

  January 10, 2026 6:58 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office issued an alert warning drivers to avoid Hood Road due to high water levels. According to deputies, there is high water at both bridges on the road. Drivers attempting to avoid the interstate due to the closure near Walker may... more »

• One in critical condition following shooting near Prescott Road Play Video

  January 10, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a shooting near the intersection of West Brookstown Drive and Heidel Avenue off Prescott Road on Saturday afternoon. According to emergency responders, the shooting occurred around 1:20 p.m., leaving one victim in critical condition. The victim was transported to a local hospital. more »

• Discolored mud found in Tangipahoa Parish; what parish officials say may have led to it Play Video

  December 20, 2025 9:50 AM

  ROSELAND - A post on social media showed an orange-ish colored mud in the ditches and yards along Steptoe Road next to Smitty's Supply. Many residents are questioning what this is and what could be in it. "People are scared. We had pictures yesterday of red mud in... more »

• DOTD marks completion of 2 year highway expansion in Ascension Parish Play Video

  December 12, 2025 5:16 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH — After two years of construction, a major road improvement project in Ascension Parish is complete, and state and local officials gathered Friday for a ribbon-cutting to mark its reopening. State transportation leaders said the now-finished upgrades along LA-70 are designed to keep up with rapid growth... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Semi-truck on fire along I-10 eastbound at I-49; road completely closed to traffic

  October 30, 2025 9:25 AM

  LAFAYETTE - Firefighters in Lafayette are to put out a semi-truck that caught fire on I-10 eastbound at I-49. The interstate is closed to traffic near U.S. 167 and is causing delays several miles back. DOTD also said that, until further notice, the I-49 southbound exit and I-10... more »

• Part of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 to close on Nov. 7 due to construction for Comite River Diversion Channel Play Video

  October 20, 2025 4:25 PM

  ZACHARY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District will be closing the eastern portion of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 on Nov. 7 for the construction of the Comite River Diversion Channel. Residents traveling on Barnett and Carney roads will be detoured north to LA... more »

• Walker Police, Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office searching for man wanted on multiple warrants

  October 15, 2025 1:25 PM

  WALKER — Livingston Parish deputies and Walker Police officers are searching for a man wanted on multiple warrants. The search is being conducted in the area near Walker North Road and Lester Hodges Road with Walker Police units and a Livingston Parish helicopter. WBRZ has sent a news... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound reopens before Gonzales, St. Gabriel exit after wreck Play Video

  October 2, 2025 8:29 AM

  GONZALES — I-10 westbound was completely blocked just before the Gonzales and St. Gabriel exit in Ascension Parish after a wreck Thursday morning Traffic was passing the wreck on the shoulder of the road, with traffic backed up to Sorrento. The crash was first reported around 7 a.m.... more »

• Part of Gourrier Avenue near River Road closed as road begins to cave in Play Video

  September 26, 2025 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Part of Gourrier Avenue near River Road was closed down after the road began to cave in on Friday. The stretch of road in front of Alex Box Stadium was shut down Friday afternoon, just hours before U-High is set to take on Collegiate at the... more »

• Stretch of highway in White Castle to begin months-long closure on Wednesday

  September 9, 2025 1:59 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — A stretch of La. 404 in White Castle will close for several months for repairs on Wednesday, according to the Iberville Parish Government. Both lanes of La. 404 between La. 993 and La. 3001 will be shut down for bridge repairs until Jan. 1, 2026, the... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-110 southbound near Harding Boulevard reopened after being closed due to pothole

  August 21, 2025 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The two right lanes of I-110 southbound near Harding Boulevard are closed due to a pothole. Congestion is approaching Rosenwald Road. more »

• Part of Perkins Road near Bluebonnet to be closed Monday Play Video

  July 20, 2025 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Part of Perkins Road will be closed near Bluebonnet on Monday while Entergy does maintenance. The eastbound lane will be closed at 10550 Perkins Rd. from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as Entergy works on a power pole. more »

• DOTD: Part of La. 76 in Port Allen will close starting Friday

  July 14, 2025 4:57 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said that part of La. 76 will be fully closed starting Friday. The road will be closed near the intersection of La. 415 so crews can replace the existing concrete road, DOTD said. Motorists can expect the closures... more »

• Walker North Road reopened in both directions

  July 12, 2025 10:17 AM

  WALKER — Walker North Road reopened in both directions around 2 p.m. Saturday, the Walker Police Department said. Officials initially said the road would be closed for utility work until 5 p.m. more »

• DOTD: Lockhart Road bridge in Denham Springs reopened after emergency deck repairs Play Video

  July 1, 2025 2:53 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The bridge on Lockhart Road at Arlington Drive in Denham Springs reopened Thursday after emergency deck repairs, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said. Crews found issues with the road's surface that required immediate repairs during a routine maintenance check on July 1, a DOTD spokesperson... more »