WBRZ News (Unofficial)

The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) will waive all route fares on Nov. 15 to assist those traveling to the polls on Election Day.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/cats-to-waive-all-fairs-on-election-day-for-poll-access

Paramedic fighting claim denial after coverage isn't adjusted following deployment After he was involved in a car accident in October, Justin Crochet says State Farm is denying his claim because the insurance agent allegedly failed to adjust his coverage after his military deploymen...

https://www.wbrz.com/news/paramedic-fighting-claim-denial-after-coverage-isn-t-adjusted-following-deployment

Trial scheduled for defendant in Madison Brooks rape case BATON ROUGE - The trial of Desmond Carter, one of the four men charged in connection with the Madison Brooks rape case, is now scheduled for Aug. 17, 2026.

The trial of Desmond Carter, one of the four men charged in connection with the Madison Brooks rape case, is now scheduled for Aug. 17, 2026.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/trial-scheduled-for-defendant-in-madison-brooks-rape-case

Veterans, active-duty members to get free admission to all Audubon attractions this weekend NEW ORLEANS — The Audubon Nature Institute is offering two days of complimentary admission to thank active-duty military and military veterans for their service.

The Audubon Nature Institute is offering two days of complimentary admission to thank active-duty military and military veterans for their service
https://www.wbrz.com/news/veterans-active-duty-members-to-get-free-admission-to-all-audubon-attractions-this-weekend

Two days after a deadly UPS plane disaster, a candlelight vigil was held Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky, to remember the victims and thank first responders.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/ups-crew-id-d-vigil-held-in-kentucky-to-share-sorrow-over-ups-plane-crash-that-killed-at-least-13

As the longest government shutdown in American history drags on, the FAA announced that it will cancel multiple flights at major airports; New Orleans' airport, thus far, looks to be unaffected.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/msy-airport-not-expected-to-be-affected-by-faa-cutting-flights

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a joint complaint with the LDEQ and the United States Department of Justice against Smitty's Supply following an explosion and fire at their Roseland plant.

Mayor-President Sid Edwards named Christel Slaughter as the permanent Chief Administrative Officer for East Baton Rouge Parish, the first woman to hold the position since the 1980s. https://www.wbrz.com/news/mayor-president-sid-edwards-names-permanent-chief-administrative-officer

Investigative Unit: Additional TKE fraternity brothers arrested in ongoing hazing investigation at LSU Investigative Unit: Additional LSU TKE frat brothers cited in ongoing hazing investigation

New from the WBRZ Investigative Unit:
LSU's TKE fraternity has been placed on interim suspension during the university's ongoing hazing investigation

https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-additional-tke-fraternity-brothers-arrested-in-ongoing-hazing-investigation-at-lsu

The first freeze of the season is possible early next week. Here is when the cold air will arrive and everything else you should know about our incoming cold front --> https://www.wbrz.com/news/thursday-pm-forecast-near-freezing-temperatures-expected-early-next-week

JUST IN: Brian Kelly issues first statement after LSU firing

https://www.wbrz.com/news/brian-kelly-issues-first-statement-after-lsu-firing

Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash along Lobdell Highway in Port Allen

https://www.wbrz.com/news/three-injured-in-west-baton-rouge-parish-crash

Morgan City Police are searching for a person of interest connected to a fire set along Brashear Avenue.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/morgan-city-police-searching-for-person-of-interest-connected-to-fire-set-along-brashear-avenue

Ahead of Veterans Day, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles presented the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs with more than $135,000 to assist military families.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/office-of-motor-vehicles-presents-135-000-in-donated-funds-to-support-veterans-their-families

KOK Wings offering free meals to college students, families affected by SNAP disruption KOK Wings offering free meals to college students, families affected by SNAP disruption

KOK Wings and Things says it will be offering free meals to families and college students impacted by SNAP benefits being put on hold amid the ongoing government shutdown. https://www.wbrz.com/news/kok-wings-offering-free-meals-to-college-students-families-affected-by-snap-disruption

Two people were cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for alleged deer hunting violations in Ascension Parish.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/ldwf-agents-cite-two-people-for-hunting-deer-with-illegal-methods-during-illegal-hours-in-sorrento

Capt. Brett Stassi Jr. has been released from the hospital one month after a shooting at the Iberville Parish courthouse.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/capt-brett-stassi-jr-released-from-hospital-one-month-after-shooting-at-iberville-parish-courthouse

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, a former Western Michigan standout in his second NFL season, has died at 24.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/dallas-cowboys-defensive-end-marshawn-kneeland-dies-at-24-team-says

Four more TKE fraternity brothers have been cited in an ongoing hazing investigation at LSU, bringing the total to seven.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-additional-tke-fraternity-brothers-cited-in-ongoing-hazing-investigation-at-lsu

Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/nancy-pelosi-won-t-seek-reelection-ending-her-storied-career-in-the-us-house

Rock Church along Plank Road in Zachary is hosting a holiday market this weekend. https://www.wbrz.com/news/2une-in-previews-zachary-s-rock-church-hosting-fifth-annual-holiday-market-this-weekend

Property tax notices sent out to Iberville Parish taxpayers "inadvertently excluded municipal taxes." https://www.wbrz.com/news/iberville-parish-tax-notices-did-not-include-municipal-taxes-new-notices-being-sent-to-residents

https://www.wbrz.com/news/bring-on-bama-a-look-back-at-the-game-of-the-century-part-two-during-lsu-s-legendary-15-0-run-in-2019

https://www.wbrz.com/news/terrorized-an-innocent-family-lawsuit-alleges-livingston-parish-couple-s-home-mistakenly-raided

This week in WBRZ history, LSU beat the odds in Lexington, Kentucky, to pull off the Bluegrass Miracle.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/wbrz-flashback-lsu-beat-the-odds-during-2002-s-bluegrass-miracle-against-kentucky

Temperatures, and even humidity will steadily increase as we move into the weekend. Highs will top out in the 80s on Saturday, but we will likely not leave the 50s by Monday after a significant front passage. The first freeze of the season is possible Tuesday morning.

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Southern University breaks ground on new law clinic BATON ROUGE - Southern University broke ground on a new law clinic Wednesday afternoon.

Southern University breaks ground on new law clinic.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/southern-university-breaks-ground-on-new-law-clinic

Baton Rouge philanthropist Cary Saurage passes away at 81 BATON ROUGE - Local philanthropist and Baton Rouge native Cary Saurage died Tuesday at the age of 81.

Baton Rouge philanthropist Cary Saurage passes away at 81

https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-philanthropist-cary-saurage-passes-away-at-81/

Hammond Police arrest suspected green fentanyl dealer out of Hammond, Ponchatoula HAMMOND - Police officials and Tangipahoa deputies arrested a man Wednesday that they say distributed green fentanyl in Hammond and Ponchatoula.

Police officials and Tangipahoa deputies arrested a man Wednesday that they say distributed green fentanyl in Hammond and Ponchatoula.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/hammond-police-arrest-suspected-green-fentanyl-dealer-out-of-hammond-ponchatoula

Third person arrested after investigation into father, son dealing drugs near elementary school PONCHATOULA - A third person was arrested in connection to the arrests of a father and son who deputies said dealt drugs near an elementary school, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said.

A third person was arrested in connection to the arrests of a father and son who deputies said dealt drugs near an elementary school, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/third-person-arrested-after-investigation-into-father-son-dealing-drugs-near-elementary-school