WBRZ
Fireworks on the Mississippi is TOMORROW!
- Title
- Fireworks on the Mississippi is TOMORROW!
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- This year's Fireworks on the Mississippi display, put on by WBRZ, can be viewed from either side of the Mississippi River, in Downtown Baton Rouge or Port Allen.
- Title
- Livingston Parish says Burgess Road Bridge has reopened after contractors refused to move equipment
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Contractors working on the Burgess Road Bridge replacement in Denham Springs refused to move their equipment to allow the bridge to reopen on Friday morning.
First aired 7/3/2026
Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/livingston-parish-says-burgess-road-bridge-has-reopened-after-contractors-refused-to-move-equipment?wbrz
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- Title
- Contractor Refused to Move Equipment in Denham Springs
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Contractors working on the Burgess Road Bridge replacement in Denham Springs refused to move their equipment to allow the bridge to reopen on Friday morning.
Watch Dayla's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/livingston-parish-says-burgess-road-bridge-has-reopened-after-contractors-refused-to-move-equipment
- Title
- Is a hot dog a sandwhich?
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Is a hot dog a sandwhich?
- Title
- 7-year-old girl dies after domestic disturbance in Addis
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- During their investigation, Addis Police learned that a physical altercation had taken place just before the child, identified as Paris Williams, had a medical emergency, with detectives saying that evidence was consistent with a domestic disturbance. The incident also resulted in a woman being injured and hospitalized, police added.
Watch the full story here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/7-year-old-girl-dies-after-domestic-disturbance-at-home-in-addis-man-wanted-for-murder-police-say
- Title
- Man Breaks Into Morganza Convenience Store
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What is "Operation Dry Water"? Find out more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ldwf-s-operation-dry-water-targets-impaired-boating-ahead-of-holiday-weekend
- Title
- 7-year-old girl dies after domestic disturbance at home in Addis, man wanted for murder, police say
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A 7-year-old girl died in the hospital following a domestic disturbance at a home in Addis.
First aired 7/2/2026
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- Title
- Resident says city stopped maintaining overgrown ditch near her home 6 years ago
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A resident says she has spent years trying to get someone to take responsibility for maintaining an overgrown servitude near her home, but keeps getting the runaround.
First aired 7/2/2026
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- Title
- A Baton Rouge gun violence activist wants stricter street monitoring this July 4th
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- With the Fourth of July approaching, police and residents are warning people not to fire guns into the air during celebrations.
First aired 7/2/26
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- Title
- Father, son leading preparation efforts for Fireworks on the Mississippi
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Manship family is putting on the largest fireworks display in Louisiana along the Mississippi River this Independence Day.
First aired 7/2/26
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- Title
- Half of 19th JDC approved ankle monitor companies have been subpoenaed for violation data
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Four of the eight ankle monitoring companies approved to work with the 19th Judicial District Court have been subpoenaed by prosecutors.
First aired 7/2/26
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- Title
- Livingston Parish fire officials urging firework safety this weekend
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Fire officials in Livingston Parish are urging residents to follow safety protocols when using fireworks this weekend.
First aired 7/2/2026
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- Title
- Man Breaks Into Morganza Convenience Store
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A person was caught on camera breaking into La. Express Morganza and Spillway Cafe in Morganza, and the store owners say a cash reward is available to anyone who helps find the suspect.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/a-morganza-convenience-store-was-broken-into-and-the-owners-are-asking-for-help-finding-who-did-it
- Title
- One Tank Trips: Blue Bayou
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Blue Bayou water park in Baton Rouge offers families more than 20 rides and attractions spread across 18 acres.
First aired 7/2/26
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- Title
- Gas Prices are STILL too high for Louisiana Residents
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gas is cheaper than last month, but still too high for many Louisianans. Some drivers say they’re skipping Fourth of July trips altogether as prices hover around $3.47 statewide.
Watch Halle Jefferson's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/gas-and-diesel-prices-steady-declining-over-the-last-few-weeks
- Title
- Federal Officers to Renovate Old Baton Rouge Hospital
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A former OB-GYN office at the old Woman's Hospital is being converted into the headquarters of a new federal gang task force.
Watch the full investigative story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/feds-to-pay-1-million-to-renovate-old-ob-gyn-office-into-gang-task-force-headquarters
- Title
- Good 2 Eat: Fresh Strawberry Cake
- Runtime
- 15:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- This week on Good 2 Eat, brought to you by Supreme Rice , April Davis WBRZ and Chef Kevin Belton bake a delicious strawberry cake with fresh berries!
First aired 7/2/2026
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- Title
- Baton Rouge family says they've lost everything after Juban Avenue house fire
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Baton Rouge family says they've lost everything after their home burned in a fire just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
First aired 7/1/2026
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- Title
- Gas and diesel prices steady declining over the last few weeks
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Around the 4th of July last year, GasBuddy says the national average per gallon was about $3.10; it sits at around $3.85 now.
First aired 7/1/2026
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- Title
- Mother who lost her child in accidental drowning speaks out after toddler drowns in pond
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A 2-year-old died after falling into a pond near a St. George apartment complex, prompting officials to stress the importance of water safety.
First aired: 7/1/26
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- Title
- Free ATV safety clinic in West Baton Rouge targets youth injuries and deaths
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital and LSU AgCenter held a free ATV safety clinic for young riders to address a growing number of injuries among youth in the community.
First aired: 7/1/26
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- Title
- Feds to pay $1 million to renovate old OB-GYN office into gang task force headquarters
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A former OB-GYN office at the old Women's Hospital is being converted into the headquarters of a new federal gang task force
First aired: 7/1/26
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- Title
- Over 20 Arrets in Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrests of 21 people on Medicaid fraud or cruelty to those in need.
Watch Alexis Marigny's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ag-liz-murrill-announces-21-arrests-in-medicaid-fraud-crackdown
- Title
- 'They wouldn't have shot their mom or dad,' advocates speak against teen violence
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After learning of the shooting death of 49-year-old Randall Holmes, another Baton Rouge family is stepping forward to share how their family endured a similar situation and offer support to the grieving family.
First aired: 7/1/26
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- Title
- AG Liz Murrill announces 21 arrests in Medicaid fraud crackdown
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On Wednesday, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrests of 21 people on Medicaid fraud or cruelty to those in need.
First aired: 7/1/26
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- Title
- Jalia Lassiter Shares The Key to Consistency in College Softball
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Center Fielder Jalia Lassiter finished her collegiate softball career at LSU. Lassiter shares the ups and downs on the latest episode of the Her Story Podcast with Brie Andras.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/eD-hFC6siL4
- Title
- Pastor Tony Spell's Neighbor Calls Police for Noise Complaint
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- New body camera footage from EBRSO deputies shows Pastor Tony Spell receiving a noise complaint from his neighbor Scott Sherwin.
Watch more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-bodycam-footage-shows-pastor-calling-neighbor-s-son-slur-threatening-man-days-after-arrest
- Title
- 2 People Climb Empire State Building Spire
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon.
Read more details: https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-people-climb-to-the-top-of-empire-state-building-spire-unfurl-banner
- Title
- Her Story with Brie Andras - Episode 18: Jalia Lassiter - Former LSU Softball Center Fielder
- Runtime
- 24:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this episode, Brie is joined by Jalia Lassiter soon after she finished her collegiate softball career at LSU. Lassiter shares how the sport of softball shaped her life, the ups and downs of college and the transfer portal and a glimpse into what she wants for her life and career. Spoiler alert: Jalia signed a professional softball contract with the AUSL just days after this episode was filmed.
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- Title
- Legendary Southern Baseball Coach Dies at 74
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Legendary Southern University baseball legend Roger Cador has died at the age of 74.
Read more about Cador's legacy: https://www.wbrz.com/news/roger-cador-legendary-southern-baseball-coach-and-player-dies-at-74
- Title
- Livingston, Ascension parish leaders disagree on shutdown of Air Products carbon capture projects
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The parish presidents in Livingston and Ascension parishes disagreed on the outcome of Air Products halting operations across the state; one arguing it will lead to fewer jobs and the other claiming the stop protects the natural resources and community.
First aired 6/30/2026
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- Title
- Baton Rouge Police looking for red sedan involved in shooting that injured 5 juveniles
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Police are looking for a red car they say was involved in a shooting that left five juveniles injured at an apartment complex along Lobdell Boulevard.
First aired 6/30/2026
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- Title
- Roger Cador, legendary Southern baseball coach and player, dies at 74
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Southern University baseball legend Roger Cador has died at the age of 74.
First aired 6/30/2026
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- Title
- Baker Football Practice Returns After Back-to-Back Shootings
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Football players at Baker High School returned to in-person practice for the first time since two shootings on two separate days shut down campus activities about three weeks ago.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/baker-high-football-practice-returns-to-field-with-police-presence-after-back-to-back-shootings
- Title
- New bodycam footage shows pastor calling neighbor's son slur, threatening man following arrest
- Runtime
- 8:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After his neighbors called in a noise complaint, new body camera footage from EBRSO deputies showed Tony Spell calling his neighbor's son a slur and threatening a man two days after his arrest.
First aired 6/30/26
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- Title
- 'Burn up to live here,' Baton Rouge cancer patient suffering from A/C issues
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- One Baton Rouge cancer patient says efforts to fix her apartment's air conditioning have failed, and the broken system puts her health at risk, forcing her to move.
First aired: 6/30/26
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- Title
- Baker High football practice returns to field with police presence after back-to-back shootings
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Football players at Baker High School returned to in-person practice for the first time since two shootings on two separate days shut down campus activities about three weeks ago.
First aired: 6/30/36
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- Title
- Tall, invasive weeds blocking views of LSU lakes
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tall weeds have grown along parts of University Lake's south shore, partially blocking lake views.
First aired: 6/30/26
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- Title
- Woodworking Program Gives Teens Safe Alternative Amid Rise in Youth Violence
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The BUILD program, run by Mid City Redevelopment Alliance, is working to combat a rise in youth violence in Baton Rouge.
Watch David Hamilton's full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-woodworking-program-offers-teens-a-safe-alternative-amid-rising-juvenile-violence
- Title
- Jalia Lassiter on why LSU was the RIGHT CHOICE for her
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On tomorrow's episode of the Her Story Podcast, Jalia Lassiter sits down with Sports 2's Brie Andras to discuss her college softball career and how LSU was ultimately the right choice for her! 💜💛
Watch the podcast only on the official Her Story Spotify page or on WBRZ's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgAnNtZBhZw19rM3jo6kZmqRpDIYftM5Z
- Title
- Missing 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather's Body Believed to be in North Landfill
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Baton Rouge police and the FBI are preparing to search a landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, with the physical search expected to begin around July 13.
Read more details: https://www.wbrz.com/news/experts-explain-why-brpd-needs-2-weeks-before-starting-landfill-search-for-missing-teen-s-body
- Title
- Mike Johnson Reacts to Supreme Court Birthright Ruling
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Louisiana native, House Speaker Mike Johnson, reacts to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Read more about the Supreme Court decision: https://www.wbrz.com/news/supreme-court-upholds-birthright-citizenship-rejecting-trump-s-proposed-limits
- Title
- Shocking Video of a Springfield House Fire
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Springfield firefighters were first dispatched to the Mary Hartman Road home around 5 a.m. The fire was not brought under control until around 7 a.m.
Read the latest: https://www.wbrz.com/news/watch-state-fire-marshal-s-office-investigating-after-a-springfield-house-fire
- Title
- A.I. Traffic Detection System
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The artificial intelligence technology uses traffic cameras to monitor vehicles in real time. The system tracks vehicle speeds and traffic flow, automatically identifying when traffic begins slowing down.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-dotd-plans-to-use-ai-to-help-with-interstate-traffic-flow
- Title
- Haitians on Edge after Supreme Court Ruling
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Title
- Visitation battle over child with no biological parents
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- There are no Louisiana laws on the books for a situation like this. It involves two unmarried adults who had a child through a donated embryo.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/legal-gray-area-visitation-battle-over-child-with-no-biological-parents
- Title
- Community leaders discuss violence prevention following weekend shootings
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Saturday afternoon, 49-year-old Randall Holmes and four other people were shot near the intersection of Osceola and Calumet Street. Holmes died at the scene.
The next day, 19-year-old Kaleb Stampley was shot and killed along Blue Grass Drive. Early Monday morning, 35-year-old Anthony Tyler was found shot to death at an apartment complex on Cadillac Street.
First aired: 6/29/26
Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/community-leaders-discuss-violence-prevention-following-weekend-shootings
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- Title
- Officials say location for new Mississippi River bridge could be identified within next year
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After years of planning, the state is taking a major step toward building a new bridge over the Mississippi River, with one state representative saying that a bridge location could be identified within the next year.
First aired 6/29/2026
Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/officials-say-location-for-new-mississippi-river-bridge-could-be-identified-within-next-year
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- Title
- Louisiana DOTD plans to use AI to help with interstate traffic flow
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In an effort to ease traffic congestion, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is introducing an AI-powered queue detection system along Interstate 12 in Denham Springs.
First aired 6/29/2026
Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/louisiana-dotd-plans-to-use-ai-to-help-with-interstate-traffic-flow
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- Title
- Legal gray area: Visitation battle over child with no biological parents
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- There are no Louisiana laws on the books for a situation like this. It involves two unmarried adults who had a child through a donated embryo.
First aired 6/29/2026
Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/legal-gray-area-visitation-battle-over-child-with-no-biological-parents
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