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EBR Superintendent considers task force to address dancing at graduations
- Title
- EBR Superintendent considers task force to address dancing at graduations
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE - A conversation about student dancing at graduation ceremonies is gaining attention, just one week after McKinley High School's graduation was cut short over the issue.
First aired 5/29/26
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- Annette Street shooting is one of many within the capitol area this week
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE - Around 1 p.m., police say a car with bullet holes drove into the parking lot of a gas station off of Airline Highway after a shooting on Annette Street.
First aired 5/29/26
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- Hammond officer's cases may need second look after federal arrest for witness retaliation
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A Hammond police officer is in federal custody, accused of using department equipment to expose and intimidate an informant who helped get his uncle arrested in a cockfighting sting.
First aired 5/29/26
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- Louisiana's new congressional map approved by Gov. Jeff Landry after a quick Senate vote
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- After weeks of marathon debates and discussions on Louisiana’s congressional maps, the state senate approved the final version of Senate Bill 121 on Friday with little further discussion.
State Senators voted within 45 minutes of the discussion starting. Sen. Jay Morris, the bill's author, said the outcome reflected the democratic process."Their voice was heard. The majority rules. That's democracy. The Greeks invented it," Morris said.
First aired 5/29/26
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- Red tape and high costs block sleep apnea patient's path to treatment
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- After being diagnosed with severe sleep apnea, Raymond Lanoux began exploring his options for care. In the past few months, he's learned that even though his treatment is approved, it's financially impossible to access.
First aired 5/29/26
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- Law expanding Louisiana's litter statute to ban large balloon releases goes into effect Aug. 1
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- After a similar bill aimed at banning the intentional release of balloons with some exceptions failed during last year's legislative session, a 2026 bill banning the practice has become law without the governor's signature and takes effect on Aug. 1.
First aired 5/29/2026
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- Title
- Deadly shooting in Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Baton Rouge Police said a car, with two people in it who had been shot, arrived at a Chevron near Airline Highway and Evangeline Street with multiple bullet holes in it. https://www.wbrz.com/news/1-dead-another-injured-in-baton-rouge-shooting-car-arrived-at-gas-station-with-several-bullet-holes
- Title
- Front Yard Bikes Development Program in Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Baton Rouge non-profit, Front Yard Bikes, told WBRZ that this summer, it expects to see triple the number of children and teens that it serves during the school year.
Watch Sarah Gray Barr's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/front-yard-bikes-moving-into-new-permanent-location-in-mid-city
- Title
- Family remembers victim of shooting that took place outside of Florida Boulevard shoe store
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- It has been two weeks since 28-year-old Na'quail Weaver was shot and killed in front of a shoe store in Baton Rouge. His family is now sending a message to put the guns down.
First aired 5/28/2026
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- New details in domestic shooting that left 2 dead at Baton Rouge apartment complex
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds at the Afton Oaks Apartment Complex on Newcastle Avenue. Investigators believe one of them shot the other, but are still looking for a potential second shooter.
First aired 5/28/26
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- Title
- Congressional maps heading back to State Senate for final vote after approval with changes in House
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A bill creating new congressional maps has been approved with minor changes to the districts in the Louisiana House of Representatives on Thursday, sending the bill back to the State Senate for a final vote before it heads to Gov. Jeff Landry's desk.
First aired 5/28/2026
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- Title
- MOVEBR projects for South Sherwood Forest Boulevard near I-12 nearing completion
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Pedestrian upgrades along South Sherwood Forest Boulevard near Interstate 12 are nearing completion, but city officials say the project is still waiting on key equipment before crews can fully wrap up work.
First aired 5/28/26
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- Title
- Congressional map heads back to Senate for final vote
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- SB 121 passed the House with an amendment authored by Rep. Beau Beaullieu after more than seven hours of discussion. Changes to the maps were minor, keeping five Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning district.
Watch Alexis Marigny's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/congressional-maps-heading-back-to-state-senate-for-final-vote-after-approval-with-changes-in-house
- Title
- Steel beam from Twin Towers on 9/11 visits Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's "Steel Across America" tour stopped at LSU's Memorial Hall this morning marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Learn more about the tour: https://www.wbrz.com/news/steel-beam-from-twin-towers-touring-country-to-mark-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-makes-stop-in-baton-rouge
- Title
- DCFS staff shortages, burnout, and management failures
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Several employees from the Department of Children and Family Services spoke with WBRZ's Brittany Weiss, saying child welfare cases are outnumbering trained staff, and children in potentially dangerous situations are being left behind.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/inside-dcfs-staff-shortages-burnout-and-management-failures-put-louisiana-s-children-at-risk
- Title
- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Title
- Good 2 Eat: Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
- Runtime
- 11:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Welcome to Good 2 Eat, brought to you by Supreme Rice, where every Thursday, 2une In will be cooking with Chef Kevin Belton to show you a new and delicious recipe to try at home!
First aired 5/28/2026
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- Title
- Trash or art? Shopping carts full of rotten food keep popping up
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Shopping carts filled with clothing, cans and rotting food have been showing up on streets across Baton Rouge. Have you seen any? Let us know in the comments!
Watch the full story here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/trash-or-art-shopping-carts-full-of-rotten-food-keep-popping-up-volunteers-keep-tearing-them-down
- Title
- BRPD chief speaks on potential agreement with DHS to fund HQ renovations, combat violent crime
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Earlier this week, Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse sent a letter to the EBR Metro Council asking for approval of a potential agreement with the Department of Homeland Security.
First aired 5/27/2026
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 26TH
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Title
- WATCH: Governor, other state officials announce rural healthcare investments
- Runtime
- 44:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: Governor, other state officials announce rural healthcare investments
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/governor-other-state-officials-to-announce-rural-healthcare-investments
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT MONDAY, MAY 25TH
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Title
- Baton Rouge police chief addresses officer concerns over pay step restructuring
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Some Baton Rouge Police Department officers have raised concerns about what they call fine print attached to their recent pay raises, but Police Chief TJ Morse says those officers are misinformed.
First aired 5/27/26
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- Title
- WATCH: Officials give updates on Fortify Homes Program as hurricane season approaches
- Runtime
- 38:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: Officials give updates on Fortify Homes Program as hurricane season approaches
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/landry-state-insurance-officials-to-give-updates-on-fortify-homes-program-as-hurricane-season-approaches
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY, MAY 19TH
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Baton Rouge police chief addresses officer concerns
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Some Baton Rouge Police Department officers have raised concerns about what they call fine print attached to their recent pay raises, but Police Chief TJ Morse says those officers are misinformed.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-police-chief-addresses-officer-concerns-over-pay-step-restructuring
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- Trash or art? Shopping carts full of rotten food keep popping up, volunteers keep tearing them down
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Shopping carts filled with clothing, cans and rotting food have been showing up on streets across Baton Rouge, and a volunteer cleanup group is working to remove them.
First aired 5/27/2026
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- Bill signed reallocating excess funds to expand Fortify Homes Program as hurricane season approaches
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday signed a bill into law that reallocates millions in excess funds to continue the expansion of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.
First aired 5/27/26
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- Inside DCFS: Staff shortages, burnout, and management failures put Louisiana's children at risk
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Several employees from the Department of Children and Family Services spoke with WBRZ's Brittany Weiss, saying child welfare cases are outnumbering trained staff, and children in potentially dangerous situations are being left behind.
First aired 5/27/2026
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- Title
- Greater Baton Rouge State Fair eyes new Baker home
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair will likely hold its last fair along Airline Highway this year, with plans for a St. George sports complex forcing the fair to find a new home after it's been held at the Airline fairgrounds since 1973.
First aired 5/27/2026
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT FRIDAY, MAY 15TH
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT MONDAY, MAY 18TH
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Title
- New Sign at the Lincoln Theater in Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Lincoln Theatre’s renovation is moving right along… and the new sign is officially up! 👀
Read more about the renovations: https://www.wbrz.com/news/this-was-our-foundation-our-stepping-stone-generations-reconnect-at-lincoln-theatre/
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Teachers' starting pay could increase $6,000 at EBR Schools
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The starting pay rate for an East Baton Rouge Parish School System teacher will increase by $6,000 if the district's proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year is approved.
Watch Leah Williams' full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/if-proposed-2026-27-budget-is-approved-teachers-starting-pay-will-increase-6-000-at-ebr-schools
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- Two dead after a domestic shooting in Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A woman and her boyfriend are dead after a Wednesday morning domestic shooting at an apartment complex along Newcastle Avenue.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/woman-man-killed-in-domestic-shooting-at-apartment-complex-on-newcastle-avenue
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- Zachary High Hosts Basketball Camp for Kids
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Zachary Broncos are hosting their annual Legacy Basketball Camp this week for young kids in the community.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/zachary-high-hosts-annual-legacy-basketball-camp-for-area-kids-188347
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- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Title
- Protect your vehicle from being stolen with this trick
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says thieves are now using the on-board diagnostics port located under the steering wheel to reprogram and steal vehicles.
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- Title
- Gonzales City Council approves budget for 26-27 fiscal year just days away from its start
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Tuesday night, the Gonzales City Council approved its budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal year, which was just days away from starting.
First aired 5/26/2026
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- Title
- WATCH: Landry announces economic development coming to central Louisiana
- Runtime
- 1:08:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: Landry announces economic development coming to central Louisiana
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/landry-legislative-leaders-to-announce-details-on-planned-teacher-pay-raise-after-amendment-3-failure
- Title
- Nearly a dozen EHCC employees, all women, arrested since start of year
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nearly a dozen Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employees have been arrested since the beginning of the year, with most of them facing malfeasance-in-office charges.
First aired 5/26/26
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- Title
- If proposed 2026-27 budget is approved, teachers' starting pay will increase $6,000 at EBR Schools
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Title
- Nearly a dozen employees , all women, arrested since start of year
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nearly a dozen Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employees have been arrested since the beginning of the year, with most of them facing malfeasance-in-office charges.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/nearly-a-dozen-ehcc-employees-all-women-arrested-since-start-of-year
- Title
- Newly formed task force aims to fund teacher pay raise through state education budget, Landry says
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Jeff Landry and Senate President Cameron Henry on Tuesday announced the formation of a task force whose goal is to find funding for a statewide teacher pay raise within the $13 billion of local, state and federal money allocated to education in Louisiana.
First aired 5/26/2026
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- Title
- Task Force Aims To Fund Louisiana Teacher Pay Raise
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Jeff Landry announced the formation of a task force whose goal is to find funding for a statewide teacher pay raise within the $13 billion of local, state and federal money allocated to education in Louisiana.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/newly-formed-task-force-aims-to-fund-teacher-pay-raise-through-state-education-budget-landry-says
- Title
- Central Mayor's toxicology report from crash shows no impairment
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Police say the driver of a Nissan Altima either failed to notice or disregarded the red signal controlling westbound traffic on Hooper Road. The Altima entered the intersection without braking and hit Mayor Evans' city-owned Ford F-150, causing significant damage to both.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/central-police-mayor-wade-evans-toxicology-report-shows-no-impairment-after-may-crash
- Title
- WATCH: Landry announces details on planned teacher pay raise after Amendment 3 failure
- Runtime
- 45:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: Landry announces details on planned teacher pay raise after Amendment 3 failure
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/landry-legislative-leaders-to-announce-details-on-planned-teacher-pay-raise-after-amendment-3-failure
- Title
- Jeff Landry Announces Details on a Teacher Pay Raise
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- After an amendment that intended to reallocate money from education funds to give teachers a permanent pay increase failed to garner support from voters, Landry re-emphasized his office's dedication to seeing a teacher pay raise.
Watch the full press conference: https://www.wbrz.com/news/landry-legislative-leaders-to-announce-details-on-planned-teacher-pay-raise-after-amendment-3-failure
