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Author and activist Blonka Mack is visiting Baton Rouge with her Our Blonka Movement 4:44 Financial Literacy World Tour.
2une In Previews: Activist, author Blonka Mack visiting BR on financial literacy education tour
2une In Previews: Activist, author Blonka Mack visiting BR on financial literacy education tour
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Author and activist Blonka Mack is visiting Baton Rouge with her Our Blonka Movement 4:44 Financial Literacy World Tour.
Baker has received a $863,000 federal grant to build a new satellite fire station on the city's west side.
Baker receives $863,000 grant to build new satellite fire station on city's west side
Baker receives $863,000 grant to build new satellite fire station on city's west side
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February 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Baker has received a $863,000 federal grant to build a new satellite fire station on the city's west side.
At its Thursday night meeting, the St. Gabriel City Council was unable to agree on a new voting map that would designate what area each of its five council members serves.
For second time in week, St. Gabriel council fails to agree on map to designate districts to councilmembers
For second time in week, St. Gabriel council fails to agree on map to designate districts to councilmembers
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February 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
At its Thursday night meeting, the St. Gabriel City Council was unable to agree on a new voting map that would designate what area each of its five council members serves.
Inspired by NPR, Southern University celebrated Black History Month with a Tiny Desk Concert.
Southern University celebrates Black History Month with Tiny Desk Concert
BATON ROUGE - Southern University also celebrating 100 years of Black History Month with their own Tiny Desk Concert.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Inspired by NPR, Southern University celebrated Black History Month with a Tiny Desk Concert.
Parents say they were blindsided when the East Feliciana school board changed the school week from five days to four.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/parents-blindsided-as-east-feliciana-school-board-approves-four-day-school-week
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February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Parents say they were blindsided when the East Feliciana school board changed the school week from five days to four.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/parents-blindsided-as-east-feliciana-school-board-approves-four-day-school-week
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/parents-blindsided-as-east-feliciana-school-board-approves-four-day-school-week
2 Your Town: Southern University looking to protect The Bluff from Mississippi River erosion
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-university-looking-to-protect-the-bluff-from-mississippi-river-erosion
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February 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM
2 Your Town: Southern University looking to protect The Bluff from Mississippi River erosion
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-university-looking-to-protect-the-bluff-from-mississippi-river-erosion
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-university-looking-to-protect-the-bluff-from-mississippi-river-erosion
What is it about the Southern University Human Jukebox, and why do so many others want to be like them?
2 Your Town Southern: The Human Jukebox
What is it about the Southern University Human Jukebox, and why do so many others want to be like them?
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February 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
What is it about the Southern University Human Jukebox, and why do so many others want to be like them?
WBRZ's Michael Shingleton takes a look back at the history of the iconic Felton G. Clark Activity Center.
2 Your Town Southern: A history of the Felton G. Clark Activity Center
As WBRZ celebrates Black History Month with a 2 Your Town visit to Southern University, Michael Shingleton takes a look back at the history of the iconic Felton G. Clark Activity Center.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
WBRZ's Michael Shingleton takes a look back at the history of the iconic Felton G. Clark Activity Center.
From the bands to the dancers to homecoming, historically Black colleges and universities have played a significant role in Black culture for over a 100 years.
2 Your Town Southern: The importance of HBCUs
From the bands to the dancers to homecoming, historically Black colleges and universities have played a significant role in Black culture for over a 100 years.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:30 AM
From the bands to the dancers to homecoming, historically Black colleges and universities have played a significant role in Black culture for over a 100 years.
A new fire chief has been appointed to the Zachary Fire Department, Mayor David McDavid announced on Thursday.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-fire-chief-appointed-to-zachary-fire-department-mayor-announces
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-fire-chief-appointed-to-zachary-fire-department-mayor-announces
February 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
A new fire chief has been appointed to the Zachary Fire Department, Mayor David McDavid announced on Thursday.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-fire-chief-appointed-to-zachary-fire-department-mayor-announces
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/new-fire-chief-appointed-to-zachary-fire-department-mayor-announces
Councilman Dwight Hudson files measure to remove Cleve Dunn from airport board following indictment
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/councilman-dwight-hudson-files-measure-to-remove-cleve-dunn-from-airport-board-following-indictment
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February 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Councilman Dwight Hudson files measure to remove Cleve Dunn from airport board following indictment
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/councilman-dwight-hudson-files-measure-to-remove-cleve-dunn-from-airport-board-following-indictment
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/councilman-dwight-hudson-files-measure-to-remove-cleve-dunn-from-airport-board-following-indictment
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who starved to death pleaded not guilty to murder charges, District Attorney Ricky Babin said Thursday.
Parents plead not guilty to murder charges in starving death of 5-year-old son
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who starved to death pleaded not guilty to murder charges, District Attorney Ricky Babin said Thursday.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who starved to death pleaded not guilty to murder charges, District Attorney Ricky Babin said Thursday.
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge has been sold to a Florida-based company.
Florida-real estate company buys downtown Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
Florida-real estate company buys downtown Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
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February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in downtown Baton Rouge has been sold to a Florida-based company.
A Lafayette man and his daughters were sentenced to prison time for stealing $500,000 from a federal nutrition assistance program.
Lafayette man, daughters sentenced to prison time for stealing $500k from federal assistance program
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette man and his daughters were sentenced to prison time for stealing $500,000 from a federal nutrition assistance program.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A Lafayette man and his daughters were sentenced to prison time for stealing $500,000 from a federal nutrition assistance program.
Attorney General Liz Murrill says that she is planning to sue the states of New York and California to have doctors who mailed abortion drugs across state lines extradited to Louisiana.
AG says she is suing California, NY after states refuse to extradite doctors prescribing abortion pills
AG says she is suing California, NY after states refuse to extradite doctors prescribing abortion pills
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Attorney General Liz Murrill says that she is planning to sue the states of New York and California to have doctors who mailed abortion drugs across state lines extradited to Louisiana.
BREC said it is asking for community feedback regarding recommendations for developments at City Park, which they say will build upon ongoing work around the park and the nearby University Lakes.
BREC asks for public input as progress continues on ongoing work in, around University Lakes, City Park
BREC asks for public input as progress continues on ongoing work in, around University Lakes, City Park
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February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
BREC said it is asking for community feedback regarding recommendations for developments at City Park, which they say will build upon ongoing work around the park and the nearby University Lakes.
Baton Rouge Police conducted two raids along Wenonah Street and arrested Levi Black, a suspected drug dealer.
BRPD arrests alleged drug dealer after raids of two address on Wenonah Street
BRPD arrests alleged drug dealer after raids of two address on Wenonah Street
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February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Baton Rouge Police conducted two raids along Wenonah Street and arrested Levi Black, a suspected drug dealer.
Five LSU baseball players were recognized as Preseason All-SEC selections, with the Tigers also being named the favorites to finish in first place in the conference.
Five LSU baseball players named to Preseason All-SEC teams; Tigers also favorites to finish first in SEC
Five LSU baseball players named to Preseason All-SEC teams; Tigers also favorites to finish first in SEC
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February 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Five LSU baseball players were recognized as Preseason All-SEC selections, with the Tigers also being named the favorites to finish in first place in the conference.
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the November 2025 death of Darrell McBride along Lorraine Street.
Learn more about the arrests of Eric Byrd and James Williams:
Learn more about the arrests of Eric Byrd and James Williams:
2 more suspects arrested in connection with November fatal beating, shooting; total of 5 arrested
2 more suspects arrested in connection with November fatal beating, shooting; total of 5arrested
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February 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the November 2025 death of Darrell McBride along Lorraine Street.
Learn more about the arrests of Eric Byrd and James Williams:
Learn more about the arrests of Eric Byrd and James Williams:
For more than 50 years, Southern University's Dancing Dolls have represented the university, dancing to the music of the Human Jukebox.
2 Your Town Southern: The Legacy of the Fabulous Dancing Dolls
2 Your Town Southern: The Legacy of the Fabulous Dancing Dolls
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February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
For more than 50 years, Southern University's Dancing Dolls have represented the university, dancing to the music of the Human Jukebox.
A Lacombe woman, Maricia Casnave, died in a fatal crash in a Hammond traffic circle, Tangipahoa Parish deputies said.
Lacombe woman dead, several others injured after crash at Hammond traffic circle
Lacombe woman dead, several others injured after crash at Hammond traffic circle
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February 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
A Lacombe woman, Maricia Casnave, died in a fatal crash in a Hammond traffic circle, Tangipahoa Parish deputies said.
As WBRZ goes 2 Your Town at Southern University, JP takes a look back at the legacy of Isaac 'Doc' Greggs, the architect of the Human Jukebox.
2 Your Town Southern: Inside the legacy of Isaac 'Doc' Greggs, the architect of the Human Jukebox
2 Your Town Southern: Inside the legacy of Isaac 'Doc' Greggs, the architect of the Human Jukebox
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February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
As WBRZ goes 2 Your Town at Southern University, JP takes a look back at the legacy of Isaac 'Doc' Greggs, the architect of the Human Jukebox.
Eastbound traffic on U.S. 90 on the Atchafalaya River Bridge in Morgan City will be reduced to one lane TODAY as crews work to perform repairs on the bridge deck. https://www.wbrz.com/news/team-2-traffic-u-s-90-eb-on-atchafalaya-river-bridge-in-morgan-city-reduced-to-one-lane-on-thursday
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: U.S. 90 EB on Atchafalaya River Bridge in Morgan City reduced to one lane on Thursday
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: U.S. 90 EB on Atchafalaya River Bridge in Morgan City reduced to one lane on Thursday
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February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Eastbound traffic on U.S. 90 on the Atchafalaya River Bridge in Morgan City will be reduced to one lane TODAY as crews work to perform repairs on the bridge deck. https://www.wbrz.com/news/team-2-traffic-u-s-90-eb-on-atchafalaya-river-bridge-in-morgan-city-reduced-to-one-lane-on-thursday
In the heart of Southern University's campus, the word "caring" isn't just a concept; it is literally written on the wall of the school and practiced every day.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-southern-university-s-school-of-nursing-celebrates-40th-anniversary
https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-southern-university-s-school-of-nursing-celebrates-40th-anniversary
2 Your Town Southern: Southern University's School of Nursing celebrates 40th anniversary
2 Your Town Southern: Southern University's School of Nursing celebrates 40th anniversary
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February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In the heart of Southern University's campus, the word "caring" isn't just a concept; it is literally written on the wall of the school and practiced every day.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-southern-university-s-school-of-nursing-celebrates-40th-anniversary
https://www.wbrz.com/news/2-your-town-southern-southern-university-s-school-of-nursing-celebrates-40th-anniversary
On Saturday, Livingston deputies responded to a shooting call. Jasmine Newhouse was found shot in the neck; her boyfriend told investigators the couple was arguing and wrestling over a gun when it fired.
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/family-reacts-after-domestic-abuse-shooting-in-denham-springs
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/family-reacts-after-domestic-abuse-shooting-in-denham-springs
February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
On Saturday, Livingston deputies responded to a shooting call. Jasmine Newhouse was found shot in the neck; her boyfriend told investigators the couple was arguing and wrestling over a gun when it fired.
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/family-reacts-after-domestic-abuse-shooting-in-denham-springs
More: https://www.wbrz.com/news/family-reacts-after-domestic-abuse-shooting-in-denham-springs