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PORT ALLEN — Port Allen councilwoman Clerice Lacy claims that in July, she was asked to convince another candidate in another council race to drop out. This comes 31 days after voters in Port Allen elected Adrian Joseph over Lacy, with Joseph winning by just ten votes. Lacy claims just five days after she and…

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that…

BATON ROUGE – There are less than 24 hours until the election day for the December ballot. Several runoffs along with propositions covering education, public safety and government are on the ballot. One proposition on the ballot drawing attention is the 2-percent sales tax transfer for the City of St. George. It is not a…

BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre has trained hundreds of award-winning dancers and choreographers since the sixties. Many professional artists join the stage in Baton Rouge, and the company hosts numerous performances at the River Center.  The most popular performance is A Nutcracker– A Tale from the Bayou. This original recital has happened every…

BATON ROUGE – Police said a 20-year-old was shot and killed after an argument at a Baton Rouge apartment complex late Tuesday night.  The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened at The Hub Apartments just after 11 p.m. Tuesday. Skyler Donahue, 20, and another man were involved in an argument that led to…

Welcome to Good 2 Eat, where every Thursday 2une In will be cooking with Chef Kevin Belton to show you a new and delicious recipe to try at home! Turkey Enchilada Skillet 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 lb. turkey, left over or ground1 Tbsp. Creole seasoning1 tsp. ground cumin, divided1 tsp. oregano, divided1/2 tsp. kosher salt,divided1/4 tsp.…

BATCHELOR – Highway 417 near Gus Lacy Road in Pointe Coupee Parish was closed Thursday morning due to a gas leak.  Pointe Coupee Fire Districts said the gas main was busted Thursday morning, and due to the amount of gas being leaked into the air and its pressure, officials shut down the roadway for the…

CENTRAL – A fourth grade math teacher was surprised with a $25,000 grant as a reward for excellence in education and leadership.  Ashley Davis at Central Intermediate School received the grant Wednesday, a surprise to her, her students, and her coworkers. Davis is the 3,000th recipient of the grant, which comes through the Milken Foundation,…

BATON ROUGE — The president and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is stepping down after over 20 years at the organization, the food bank announced Wednesday. Mike Manning will retire from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in December 2025, months after the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary in April. Manning’s early…

BATON ROUGE – The coroner has identified a man after his body was found in the Capitol Lake Tuesday.  The body was identified as 35-year-old Trevin Blackmore.  His cause of death is still pending autopsy, officials said. Police said homicide detectives are investigating the incident, but that there were no visible signs of trauma or…

BATON ROUGE – A local wing spot and post-Tigerland favorite is closing down after 21 years of service. Both Baton Rouge Pluckers locations – the ones near the mall and near campus – closed this week. WBRZ was sent a screenshot of a text message sent to employees saying that Monday was the last day…

BATON ROUGE – Throughout December, Bissell’s Pet Foundation is sponsoring adoption fees in several local shelters to help homeless pets have a comfortable place to sleep and go home to this holiday season.  The foundation is hosting the event from Dec. 1 through 17, but dates may vary between locations.  The event is nationwide, so…

BATON ROUGE – A new tax system is coming to Louisiana at the start of the New Year, but there are questions about whether it will actually save folks money after a flat rate was set for income tax, but a temporary sales tax hike was added. Lawmakers set the income tax in Louisiana at…

DONALDSONVILLE – Deputies confirmed the identity of a 40-year-old man who died in custody at the Ascension Parish jail Sunday.  The inmate was identified as 40-year-old Darvin Mumphrey of Donaldsonville. He was booked into the jail Saturday morning but later passed away.  His cause of death is pending an autopsy.  Mumphrey was booked for domestic…

BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish coroner said Monday that a 69-year-old man died in a mobile home fire last week.  Johnny Norton died in a Nov. 26 mobile home fire on Hooper Road. The fire started around 5 p.m., Baton Rouge Fire told WBRZ last week. The trailer was engulfed in flames…

BATON ROUGE – What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to attend the classic Nutcracker performance? The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre is putting on its 31st annual production of the musical this December.  There will be four showings of the production on Dec. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.…

President-elect Donald Trump’s stunning announcement that he will nominate Kash Patel as FBI director sets the stage for a fresh round of turbulence at a law enforcement agency tasked with protecting the homeland and investigating federal crimes. Patel, a steadfast Trump ally with plans to shake up the bureau, is a study in contrasts from…

BATON ROUGE – No one was injured after a fire on Stilt Street Saturday afternoon, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. BRFD said they responded to a fire call around 3:37 p.m. to find light smoke coming from the home and the occupant safe outside. Fire damage was contained to the kitchen and the…

BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tigers ended their regular season with a 37-17 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners. This was the first time ever that these two programs have ever faced off during the regular season. The Tigers bounced back after losing three games in a row in the SEC with home victories over Vanderbilt…

BATON ROUGE – Two homeowners were uninjured after a house fire on Kansas Street Saturday morning.  Firefighters were called to the home shortly after 6 a.m. to find heavy fire in one of the upstairs bedrooms with the flames going into the attic. The two residents were safe outside.  The fire was contained, but the…

BATON ROUGE – Combustible materials close to a home’s chimney in the attic start a fire early Saturday.  The fire was called in shortly before 2 a.m. to a home on Morning Glory Avenue. Investigators said there were flammable materials in the attic too close to the chimney.  The home’s two occupants were safe outside…

BATON ROUGE— LSU will host Oklahoma in Tiger Stadium on Saturday Night for its regular season finale. The Tigers are coming off a 24-17 victory at home over Vanderbilt last Saturday. Saturday’s game with the Sooners will mark their first visit to Tiger Stadium and it will be just the fourth all-time meeting between two of…