Rescue Alliance hosts adoption event at the Cat Rescue Center of Gonzales
GONZALES — Rescue Alliance, along with the Cat Rescue Center of Gonzales, celebrated Independence Day by hosting a cat adoption event. Visitors were invited to the center on Highway 44 to meet cats and kittens ready to join families. "Independence Day is about freedom and new beginnings," said a...
Livingston Parish students excel at National Beta Convention
Students from Livingston Parish earned top honors at the National Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, including Kate Dentro being named the 2026-27 National Beta Ambassador and French Settlement High School winning the Beta Blitz competition.
Baton Rouge celebrates Independence Day with America 250 on the River
BATON ROUGE — Residents in Baton Rouge celebrated Independence Day with a special event downtown with America 250 on the River. The free event featured an afternoon filled with live entertainment showcasing Louisiana talent and celebrating America's 250th birthday. "America's 250th birthday is a once-in-a-generation ce
WATCH: WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi begins at 9 p.m.
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 patriotic celebration will be accompanied by a live telecast live on 24 Hour News Channel WBRZ+, WBRZ.com, and...
Emergency declaration issued after Killian water system failure
KILLIAN, La. (WAFB) - An emergency declaration has been issued in the Village of Killian after the village’s water system failed. According to Livingston Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Chris Anderson, no water is currently available in the village. Officials said the declaration was issued becaus
2 lanes closed on I-10 westbound in Ascension Parish following crash
PRAIRIEVILLE — A single-vehicle crash on I-10 westbound closed two lanes on Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. on I-10 near mile marker 170, closing the left and middle lanes. One lane remains open at this time. Travelers in the area should expect delays and seek an...
‘Such disregard’: Mom jailed after toddler hospitalized with blood alcohol content nearly 4 times...
The toddler had a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of roughly 0.305% – meaning his BAC was nearly four times the amount where an adult is considered too drunk to drive, according to a warrant. The post 'Such disregard': Mom jailed after toddler hospitalized with blood alcohol content nearly 4 times the legal limit, police
At least two injured in Fourth of July shooting on Fairchild Street
Two people were injured with non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting that occurred Saturday evening on Fairchild Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Louisiana insurance commissioner issues emergency insurance protections for seven parishes
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has issued Emergency Rule 50 to temporarily delay certain insurance deadlines for people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in seven Louisiana parishes.
Man arrested following brief pursuit in West Baton Rouge Parish, police say
PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - Police said they’ve arrested a man following a brief law enforcement pursuit in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to the Port Allen Police Department, Ali X. Jones faces multiple charges. Police said the pursuit happened on Thursday, July 2, after they attempted to pull...
