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7-In-Seven Countdown: Top 2024 High School Football Matchups
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - For week two of the 7-In-Seven Countdown series, we’re taking a look at some of the top 2024 Southwest Louisiana high school football matchups, from week one onwards. Week One - Thursday, September 5th: Kinder at Welsh. Kinder and Welsh enter the 2024 season...
Louisiana becomes latest state to allow concealed carry without a permit
Gun owners in Louisiana can start enjoying additional freedoms on Independence Day, thanks to a new law allowing them to conceal carry without a permit. The new law applies to all state residents who are at least 18 years old and do not have any restrictions preventing them from owning a gun due to previous […]
SWLA NICU babies celebrate Fourth of July
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Some of Southwest Louisiana’s smallest residents are celebrating their first Independence Day in style. CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital shared adorable photos of their neonatal intensive care unit patients dressed in red, white and blue in time for the Fourth of July. For a...
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
Amid blistering summer temperatures, a federal judge ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation, saying they face “substantial risk of injury or death.” The state immediately appealed the decision. U.S. District Judge...
Berzon Named LSWA Pitcher of the Year, Six Tigers Receive LSWA All-Louisiana Honors
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU softball had six athletes recognized on the 2024 Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) All-Louisiana College Softball Team, headlined by pitcher Sydney Berzon, who was named LSWA 2024 Pitcher of the Year and secured her second consecutive first-team selection. Berzon – a two-time NFCA All-American...
Eviction Notice Served to Louisiana Man Who Had Already Moved Out
Kentrell Valentine was a resident of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority. He started to fear for his safety and decided to move out of his apartment. "They started breaking into my vehicle, I heard gunshots" Valentine contacted WBRZ after finding out he had an eviction on his credit...
Family requests pallbearers to help in Marine’s funeral
BAKER– A local marine veteran’s family is looking for pallbearers to help Christopher “CJ” Normand to his final resting place. Christopher Normand enlisted in the Marines on May 31, 1960, and served until 1963. His reserve obligation was extended until May 30, 1966. He passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a family deeply proud of his service to the country.
Northwestern State University Presidential Search Committee to meet July 8 to select semi-finalists
The committee tasked with leading the search for a new Northwestern State University (NSU) president will meet on Monday, July 8 at 11 a.m. in Baton Rouge to review applications and select semi-finalists. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in the Louisiana Purchase Room of the W.C.C. Claiborne Building, located at 1201 N 3rd St. in Baton Rouge.
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...
St. George starts work Monday to set council districts, formalize revenue vote
ST. GEORGE — Officials have scheduled two votes for Monday that will greatly advance setting up the new city of St. George. The interim council will meet at 5 p.m. to name a demographer to set boundaries for the aldermen's districts, and the panel is also expected to set a public vote on a plan to divert proceeds raised under a 2 percent sales and use tax from East Baton Rouge Parish to the new city.
Jay Johnson picks up another hitter for LSU baseball in the transfer portal
Jay Johnson has landed an intriguing prospect out of the transfer portal in Dalton Beck from Incarnate Word. Beck has been a bit of a journeyman over the first three years of his collegiate career. Beck started at Grayson College before transferring to Kansas State for his sophomore season and then transferring to Incarnate Word for his junior season. He has appeared as a pitcher and a hitter for each team but it seems as though his bat heavily outweighs his ability on the mound. Beck put up some gaudy numbers for the Cardinals last season as he appeared in 39 games...
LSU's Will Campbell, Emery Jones lead Phil Steele's preseason college football offensive tackle rankings
LSU has a lot of new pieces on offense after Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. all moved on to the next level. However, there’s one position we know won’t be a question mark, and it’s the offensive tackle. Will Campbell anchors what is arguably...
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