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Iberville Parish emergency response notification system sends false alerts due to technical issue
Posted 10:13 AM 9/7/2026 by WBRZ Staff
PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Government announced that its emergency response notification system experienced a technical issue on Monday morning that resulted in multiple alerts being sent.
According to parish officials, the parish originally planned to conduct a routine (More)
Yesterday
Louisiana Art and Science Museum makes visits more accessible in Baton Rouge
Posted 10:31 PM 9/6/2026 by Levy Brunette
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Art and Science Museum has launched a sensory-friendly program aimed at making the museum more accessible to people who experience lights, sounds and crowds differently.
Museum leaders say the goal is to open the space to visitors who may be on the autism (More)
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Iberville Parish woman finishes as first runner-up at 99th Miss America Pageant
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Lane Kiffin's high-powered offense makes grand introduction in LSU debut
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Southern University loses power as crews repair transformer, second outage in a week
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BRPD officer shot man threatening people with rifle, police chief says
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LSU, Southern home openers bring economic boost the city
Posted 9:50 AM 9/7/2026 by Leah Williams
BATON ROUGE - Home openers at LSU and Southern University drew tens of thousands of fans to Baton Rouge on a rainy Saturday and officials said the crowds gave the city's economy a significant boost.
More than 102,000 fans packed Tiger Stadium for LSU's sold-out home opener. Across town (More)
Yesterday
Three museums team up for history event at Old Governor's Mansion
Posted 6:08 PM 9/6/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The Old Governor's Mansion hosted its "Fall Into History" event, giving attendees a look at pieces from other museum's collections that aren't normally on display.
The event was held in partnership with the West Baton Rouge Museum, the Baton Rouge African American (More)
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Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
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FBI investigates data breach possibly linked to New Orleans cybersecurity firm
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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
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Southern University tailgates showcase a tradition built on family and culture
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FINAL: Southern beats Kentucky State 34-15 for Marshall Faulk's first win
Posted 8:43 AM 9/6/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - The Southern Jaguars beat Kentucky State 34-15 in their home opener, giving them their first win in the Marshall Faulk era.
Southern opened the scoring in the second quarter with a pick six by defensive back Tay James. Kentucky State scored a safety after running back Mike (More)
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FINAL: LSU beats Clemson 51-10 to start the Lane Kiffin era
Posted 8:38 AM 9/6/2026 by Hunter McCann
BATON ROUGE - The "Lane Kiffin Era" in Baton Rouge started off with a statement victory over the Clemson Tigers.
LSU received the opening kickoff, but the Tigers' first possession ended almost immediately. On the second play from scrimmage, quarterback (More)
9/5/2026
Southern University introduces new tailgate experience to bring alumni and fans together
Posted 9:55 AM 9/7/2026 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Southern University introduced a new tailgate experience designed to bring alumni and Jaguar fans together at the Welcome Center ahead of Saturday's game against Kentucky State.
Lacumba's Lair honors legendary Southern Football Coach Pete Richardson during the (More)
