News
Yesterday
St. George Fire: Vehicle stuck in water on South Tiger Bend Road, Riverside Drive
Posted 7:07 PM 1/24/2026 by Adam Burruss
ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department said crews are working a vehicle stuck in water on South Tiger Bend Road near Riverside Drive.
Officials said there is at least 10 inches of water on the roadway and barricades have been deployed.
Libraries, Salvation Army, others open warming centers and shelters as freezing temperatures hit Capital Area
President Donald Trump approves emergency declaration for Louisiana during winter storm
BRPD: 32-year-old man dead after Friday night shooting on Virginia Street
Saint Vincent De Paul opens emergency center ahead of winter storm
More Stories from Yesterday
1/23/2026
2 Make a Difference: Woman who worked with St. Vincent de Paul retires after decade of service
Posted 10:06 PM 1/23/2026 by Sylvia Weatherspoon
BATON ROUGE — In this week's 2 Make a Difference, Sylvia Weatherspoon covers Deshay Martin, a recent retiree who dedicated a decade of her life to leading the charge at St. Vincent de Paul.
If you know someone who makes a difference, send their name, contact information and a brief summary of their story to sylvia@wbrz.com.