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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...
Lafayette, Lake Charles men arrested in marijuana bust
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - The Lafayette Police Department made two arrests after recovering 113 pounds of marijuana. The undercover operation in the 200 block of Highland Oaks Lane in Lafayette resulted in the arrest of Gregory Chaisson, 63, of Lake Charles, and Blade Chaisson, 30, of Lafayette, Sgt. Robin Green said.
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...
LSU receives commitment from 4-star defensive tackle Zion Williams out of Texas
LSU DL coach Bo Davis landed his first big verbal pledge since he was hired in January when four-star defensive tackle Zion Williams of Lufkin, Texas, announced his commitment on the morning of July 4th.
This LSU QB is focused solely on performance, not predictions
BATON ROUGE – Surrounded by reporters in late June 2019 at the Manning Passing Academy where he was a counselor, Joe Burrow made one of the boldest proclamations ever uttered by an LSU quarterback considering the historically conservative Tigers had never averaged more than 38.6 points in a season.
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...
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...
Lake Charles marks Independence Day with annual ‘Red, White, Blue and You’ celebration
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This year’s “Red, White, Blue and You” celebration is now in the books. “Lake Charles is just genuinely such a patriotic community. For people to come out in the mid to upper 90s to help us celebrate the freedom that we enjoy in America, and those who have fought and continue to fight so hard to protect that freedom. It says a lot about this community and their love for our country,” said Matt Young of Visit Lake Charles.
Erath 4th of July Celebration kicks off with popular water wars
The 88th annual Erath 4th of July Celebration kicked off with a splash as firefighters from local towns competed in the popular water wars. This year's participants included firefighters from Erath, Delcambre, Leblanc, Meaux-Nunez, Church Point, Mire, and Rynella. Tags. Localnow.
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