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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...
Sports2-A-Days Preview: Brusly Panthers
Baton Rouge - The Brusly High Panthers are looking for a lot of improvement from their team after finishing the 2023 season 3-6. They return about 18 players to the 2024 roster and about 9 on each side of the ball. There is a quarterback battle that is ongoing between...
Thursday PM Forecast: heat continues though more active pattern may cool some afternoons
The main idea over the next several days will remain the same. Days will start hot and humid and eventually give way to scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. A *HEAT ADVISORY* is in effect from 10am to 7pm Friday as feels-like temperatures up to 109 are expected across Metro Baton Rouge and points to the south and east. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, and when possible, stay in an air-conditioned rooms, avoid afternoon sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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...
Check presentations highlight 2024 Donaldsonville Independence Day celebration
The 2024 Donaldsonville Independence Day celebration held July 3 at Crescent Park included check presentations with local and state officials in attendance. State Sen. Ed Price and state Rep. Ken Brass joined City of Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish government, Nicholls State University and River Parishes Community College leaders on the park's stage.
Kim Mulkey Speaks Out After Angel Reese Makes History in WNBA
Former LSU Tiger and current Chicago Sky rookie has impressed everyone in her first WNBA season. Not only is the "Chi Barbie" leading the entire league in rebounds, but her 11 straight double-doubles have made WNBA history. And on Tuesday, it was announced that Reese made the 2024 WNBA ...
The Neals, Flow Tribe and 75 more live music shows in the Baton Rouge area
Looking for live music in the Baton Rouge area this weekend? We've got you covered. BATON ROUGE MUSIC STUDIOS: Tin Roof Brewing Company, 5 p.m. MIKE GIBNEY DUO: Agile Brewing, 5:30 p.m. CARTER HAMPTON: Boudreaux & Thibodeaux's, 6 p.m. CHRIS LEBLANC BAND: Shoe Creek Central, 6 p.m. LUCY YOES: Mami's,...
LSU flip target Brandon Brown to shut down recruitment on Friday
LSU has been laying the groundwork for a potential flip from new SEC rival Texas, and it will find out if its efforts were successful on Friday. Brandon Brown, a four-star 2025 defensive lineman from Melbourne, Florida, who is committed to the Longhorns, announced that he will shut down his recruitment and make a final decision at 2 p.m. CT. Brown is set to choose between an all-SEC final four of Texas, LSU, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
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