WBRZ
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
- Title
- SENIOR SPOTLIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
- Runtime
- 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
- Description
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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.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/east-baton-rouge-sees-fewer-stolen-cars-but-organized-theft-groups-have-shifted-to-new-targets
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- 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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- 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
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- 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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- 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
- Description
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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
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- 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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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- Title
- La. House introduces amended version of congressional map bill. What happens next?
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At the State Capitol on Monday night, the House of Representatives introduced an amended map that would restructure the state's congressional districts.
First aired 5/25/2026
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- Louisiana constitutional convention bill and governor term limits still moving through Capitol
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Louisiana's legislative session is heading into its final week with three major issues still in play.
First aired 5/25/2026
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- Title
- 2024 fiscal audit reveals eight repeated financial problems within East Baton Rouge park commission
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A new legislative audit of the East Baton Rouge Parish Recreation and Park Commission found eight repeated issues from the previous year's review.
First aired 5/25/2026
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- Title
- Louisiana domestic violence shelters face funding gap after federal cuts
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Domestic violence advocates are pushing state lawmakers to put more money toward survivor services in the upcoming budget.
First aired 5/25/2026
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- Title
- 14-year-old gives back on Memorial Day
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- This Memorial Day, a 14-year-old girl is honoring her father, who gave his life in the line of duty, by giving back to those who have also lost a parent.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/14-year-old-gives-back-on-memorial-day-by-running-lemonade-stand-for-heroes-in-honor-of-her-father
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- Trump Honors 13 Troops Killed in Iran War
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Louisiana Veterans go to D.C. to Visit Memorials
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Earlier this year, a group of 76 Louisiana veterans took a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials built in honor of their service.
Watch the full story: https://youtu.be/1t3moQ9rlXk
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- Nascar Honors Kyle Busch
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
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- Canada Geese Illegally Killed near LSU Lakes
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Canada geese were found shot near University Lakes off East Lakeshore Drive. Hunting them is illegal outside the Nov–Feb season.
Watch Joe Collins' full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigation-continues-in-illegal-killing-of-geese-near-lsu-lakes
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- On Memorial Day, join 76 veterans' journeys to Washington, DC, with Honor Flight Louisiana
- Runtime
- 21:14
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Earlier this year, a group of 76 Louisiana veterans took a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials built in honor of their service.
First aired 5/25/2026
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- Title
- Men Die by Suicide 4× More in Louisiana
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Suicide rates among men in Louisiana are driving a local coalition to take action, with a program focused on men's mental health now underway.
Watch Alexis Marigny's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/men-die-by-suicide-four-times-more-than-women-in-louisiana-and-a-local-coalition-is-responding
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- On Memorial Day, Mayor Sid Edwards calls for resources to aid homeless veterans
- Runtime
- 18:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards sat down with WBRZ's John Pastorek to discuss not only the big issues facing Baton Rouge, but also the meaning and emotion behind Memorial Day.
First aired 5/25/2026
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- Title
- Mayor Sid Edwards Addresses the Failed Amendments
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Mayor-President Sid Edwards addressed the failure of Amendments 2 and 3 — one to let St. George form its own school district, and another to redirect education trust funds to pay retirement debt and boost teacher pay.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/amendment-three-fails-leaving-louisiana-teachers-without-pay-raise/
- Title
- Investigation continues in illegal killing of geese near LSU lakes
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is trying to find whoever illegally shot a flock of geese near University Lakes.
First aired 5/24/2026
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- Title
- Men die by suicide four times more than women in Louisiana, and a local coalition is responding
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Suicide rates among men in Louisiana are driving a local coalition to take action, with a program focused on men's mental health now underway.
First aired 5/24/2026
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- Title
- Veterans carry thousands of flags through downtown Baton Rouge in honor of fallen service members
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE — Veterans, alongside active-duty service members and supporters, walked through downtown Baton Rouge on Saturday morning carrying thousands of American flags for the Hero Hump: Ruck to the Capitol event.
First aired 5/23/25
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- Title
- Louisiana bill to end inspection stickers could affect required emissions checks near Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE — Louisiana lawmakers are moving to replace the state vehicle inspection sticker with a $6 QR code, and drivers in the capital region are raising questions about what happens to emissions testing.
First aired 5/23/26
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- Title
- Capital Area Special Olympics team competes for teammate recovering from Mall of Louisiana shooting
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- HAMMOND - This year's Special Olympics Louisiana Summer Games are much larger than past games. That's because it's combined with Special Olympics Mississippi, bringing athletes across state lines.
First aired 5/23/26
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- Title
- Officials give update on Picardy - Perkins connector project
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE - Four lanes, one road, connecting Perkins Road to the Mall of Louisiana Boulevard and to I-10 is the anticipated outcome of a years-long project by MOVEBR.
First aired 5/22/26
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- Title
- One Tank Trips: Institute For Marine Mammal Studies
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Visitors at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies' Ocean Adventures Marine Park in Gulfport, Mississippi, can step into an up-close marine life experience where swimming with dolphins, snorkeling with stingrays, and meeting sharks is all part of the day.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/one-tank-trips-institute-for-marine-mammal-studies
- Title
- Educators concerned as legislature moves forward without teacher stipends
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A proposed $47 billion state budget is moving through the Louisiana Legislature without a teacher stipend, leaving educators uncertain about what the next school year will look like financially.
First aired 5/22/26
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- Title
- Port Allen Police investigating after body found along Oaks Avenue
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Port Allen Police are investigating after a man's body was found near Rivault Memorial Park on Friday morning.
First aired 5/22/2026
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- Title
- 8-year-old boy and his Paw Paw compete at Jambalaya Festival cookoff for first time
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At the Jambalaya Festival, tradition isn't just preserved — it's passed on.
First aired 5/22/2026
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- Title
- East Baton Rouge library millage renewal faces opposition ahead of June vote
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A political ad put together by a group of East Baton Rouge Parish voters, with backing from the Jambalaya PAC, is urging East Baton Rouge voters to reject a library millage renewal on the June 27 ballot.
First aired 5/22/2026
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- Title
- Memorial Day travel surges as gas prices rise, families adjust summer plans
- Runtime
- 2:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE — AAA is forecasting a record number of travelers for Memorial Day weekend, as families begin to hit the road for the holiday.
First aired 5/22/26
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- Title
- Body found along Oaks Avenue in Port Allen
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Port Allen Police are investigating after a man's body was found near Rivault Memorial Park on Friday morning.
Read the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/port-allen-police-investigating-after-body-found-along-oaks-avenue
- Title
- Festival Rides, Live Music, and All the Jambalaya You Can Eat!
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Until May 24, you can eat all of the jambalaya your Cajun heart desires at the Gonzales Jambalaya Festival at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center!
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/59th-jambalaya-festival-happening-this-weekend-in-gonzales
- Title
- 1 person critically injured in Donaldsonville crash
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- One person is critically injured after a Friday morning crash along La. 308 in Donaldsonville.
Read the latest update: https://www.wbrz.com/news/1-person-critically-injured-after-friday-morning-crash-along-la-308-in-donaldsonville
- Title
- Triple murderer has bond over $1 Million!
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office confirmed that Michael Wade remains held on a bond of more than $1 billion. He's accused of killing 35-year-old Crista Sudduth, 32-year-old Ivy Frank, and 72-year-old Ruby White back in June 2019.
Watch David Hamilton's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/frustrated-family-awaits-trial-for-several-years-as-triple-murder-suspect-sits-on-billion-dollar-bond
- Title
- Teenagers rescued after kayak overturns in Central
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Two teenagers were rescued after their kayak flipped over in Beaver Bayou. Officials said after the kayak flipped, the teens were able to swim to land and call with a phone one of them had.
Read more details: https://www.wbrz.com/news/two-teenagers-rescued-after-kayak-overturns-around-frenchtown-road-area
- Title
- 59th Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales this weekend!
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The 59th annual Jambalaya Festival is happening this weekend in Gonzales!
Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/59th-jambalaya-festival-happening-this-weekend-in-gonzales
- Title
- Louisiana House committee approves proposed congressional map, new map to head to full House
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Louisiana's newly proposed congressional map moves a step further with a few changes that could impact the capital area.
First aired 5/21/2026
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- Title
- WATCH: NOAA announces outlook for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
- Runtime
- 53:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: NOAA announces outlook for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
- Title
- Sewage flooding, mold, and eviction; one tenant's ongoing nightmare at Zachary apartments
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- It's a renter's nightmare that won't end for one woman. Bianca Padilla's unit flooded with sewage in March, and ever since, she's found herself in an endless loop, trying to reach a conclusion.
First aired 5/21/26
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