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List of New Louisiana Laws That Went into Effect This Week
Every year, Louisiana gets a TON of new laws and statutes. And this year is no different. Quite frankly, typically, most of them are relatively boring and don't directly impact our every day lives. That's just the way things go. However, this year, there's a few new laws that will...
Inconvenienced Louisiana fliers could get millions in refunds under new DOT rules
New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation require airlines to give passengers a cash refund when a flight is significantly delayed or canceled. That means some significant cash could be returned to inconvenienced fliers in Louisiana. Last year, had the new DOT rules been in effect, airlines would have...
VIDEO REPORT: Hot dogs, fireworks, "The Sandlot" and LSU baseball creating a fireworks show
NEW ORLEANS — What's more 4th of July than hot dogs and fireworks?. I guess you could say grilling, ice cream, pie, and pool are in that number, but nothing bigger than hot dogs and fireworks. The 4th of July is also known for baseball, whether if you are...
LSU Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule
BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU swimming and diving team released its 2024-2025 schedule consisting of three home meets, five away meets, and two invitationals, LSU Athletics and head coach Rick Bishop announced Friday. The Tigers open the season as usual with the annual Purple and Gold Intrasquad on...
Two women turn themselves in after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in yesterday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend from a home in the Loranger area. TPSO spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue. “They did not provide detectives with any potential...
West Feliciana High School football player dies in crash
OSCAR, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a 17-year-old dead on Friday morning, July 5. Officials identified the victim as Rayshon M. Franklin Jr., 17, of St. Francisville. Superintendent Hollis Milton confirmed Franklin was a student at West Feliciana High School. He...
EMS takes one to hospital after stabbing in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition after a stabbing on Friday, July 5, according to emergency medical officials. EMS said they were called to Greenwell Springs Road near a hookah lounge around 3:15 a.m. According to the Baton Rouge Police...
Lost pets on July 5th is rising issue owners, shelters are facing
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The fireworks have popped, and the celebrating has concluded. Fourth of July has ended, but it still can have a negative effect because of the impact it has on furry friends. There is an increase in the number of lost pet’s animal shelters are reporting...
He Gone: Wide Receiver Dakorien Moore picks Ducks over Tigers on Thursday
One-time LSU commit Dakorien Moore, the No. 1-rated wide receiver in the 2025 signing class, has made his collegiate decision on Thursday night and he will not be a Tiger after all unless he changes his mind again before national signing day. The highly coveted playmaker from Duncanville, Texas, announced...
LSU offering freshmen $3,000 to live at home this semester
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) – Louisiana State University is offering some incoming freshman $3,000 to live at home. Incoming freshman with home addresses within 30 minutes of LSU’s campus are eligible for the incentive. LSU Residential Life Executive Director Peter Trentacoste said there are more students interested...
Missed WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi? Watch here!
BATON ROUGE — Channel 2 is proud to continue the tradition created by the Manship Family for over 50 years by providing the largest fireworks show in Louisiana with WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi. The fireworks are available on WBRZ's YouTube channel. WBRZ would like to encourage the public...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The Liberty Patriots
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The pursuit of happiness, life, and liberty (high school)…. The Patriots are on the Fourth of July edition of Sportsline Summer Camp. Andy Boone is the team’s new head coach, replacing Korey Lindsey who is now an assistant at Central High School. Boone lead...
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