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Fans are gearing up for tonight's matchup against Texas A&M
September 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Fans are gearing up for tonight's matchup against Texas A&M
Are you ready Tiger fans?
September 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Are you ready Tiger fans?
The "Funnel of Death" has entered the tailgate. 😳🍻
Looks fun. Looks wild. Also looks like something you should probably not try at home 😂
Looks fun. Looks wild. Also looks like something you should probably not try at home 😂
September 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The "Funnel of Death" has entered the tailgate. 😳🍻
Looks fun. Looks wild. Also looks like something you should probably not try at home 😂
Looks fun. Looks wild. Also looks like something you should probably not try at home 😂
Bodycam footage released after BRPD officer shot man threatening people at Harding apartment complex
https://www.wbrz.com/news/bodycam-footage-released-after-brpd-officer-shot-man-threatening-people-at-harding-apartment-complex
https://www.wbrz.com/news/bodycam-footage-released-after-brpd-officer-shot-man-threatening-people-at-harding-apartment-complex
September 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Bodycam footage released after BRPD officer shot man threatening people at Harding apartment complex
https://www.wbrz.com/news/bodycam-footage-released-after-brpd-officer-shot-man-threatening-people-at-harding-apartment-complex
https://www.wbrz.com/news/bodycam-footage-released-after-brpd-officer-shot-man-threatening-people-at-harding-apartment-complex
Fans react to LSU's 32-24 loss to Ole Miss following Kiffin's return to Oxford
September 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Fans react to LSU's 32-24 loss to Ole Miss following Kiffin's return to Oxford
HAPPENING NOW: Large police presence at N. Ardenwood Drive and Renoir Avenue for reported shooting
Click here for the latest: https://www.wbrz.com/news/happening-now-large-police-presence-at-n-ardenwood-drive-and-renoir-avenue-for-reported-shooting
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September 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
HAPPENING NOW: Large police presence at N. Ardenwood Drive and Renoir Avenue for reported shooting
Click here for the latest: https://www.wbrz.com/news/happening-now-large-police-presence-at-n-ardenwood-drive-and-renoir-avenue-for-reported-shooting
Click here for the latest: https://www.wbrz.com/news/happening-now-large-police-presence-at-n-ardenwood-drive-and-renoir-avenue-for-reported-shooting
Kiffin expresses excitement over TE Trey'Dez Green's performance against Louisiana Tech
September 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Kiffin expresses excitement over TE Trey'Dez Green's performance against Louisiana Tech
Tigers coach Lane Kiffin discusses keeping QB Sam Leavitt focused during difficult situations following victory over Louisiana Tech
September 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Tigers coach Lane Kiffin discusses keeping QB Sam Leavitt focused during difficult situations following victory over Louisiana Tech
LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin discusses why the Tigers struggled in the red zone against Louisiana Tech
September 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin discusses why the Tigers struggled in the red zone against Louisiana Tech
Kiffin explains the Tigers' struggles playing against Louisiana Tech
September 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Kiffin explains the Tigers' struggles playing against Louisiana Tech
LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin celebrates the Tigers' defensive performance against Louisiana Tech following their 45-14 victory
September 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin celebrates the Tigers' defensive performance against Louisiana Tech following their 45-14 victory
Are you ready, Tiger fans?
https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-faces-louisiana-tech-in-death-valley-on-saturday-night
https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-faces-louisiana-tech-in-death-valley-on-saturday-night
September 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Are you ready, Tiger fans?
https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-faces-louisiana-tech-in-death-valley-on-saturday-night
https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsu-faces-louisiana-tech-in-death-valley-on-saturday-night
One person is dead after being shot by Baton Rouge Police inside an abandoned apartment building along Titian Avenue on Tuesday morning.
Stay updated: https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-fatally-shoots-suspect-believed-to-have-stabbed-another-person-several-times
Stay updated: https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-fatally-shoots-suspect-believed-to-have-stabbed-another-person-several-times
September 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM
One person is dead after being shot by Baton Rouge Police inside an abandoned apartment building along Titian Avenue on Tuesday morning.
Stay updated: https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-fatally-shoots-suspect-believed-to-have-stabbed-another-person-several-times
Stay updated: https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-fatally-shoots-suspect-believed-to-have-stabbed-another-person-several-times
Lane Kiffin expresses appreciation for fans' encouragement despite game delays
September 6, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Lane Kiffin expresses appreciation for fans' encouragement despite game delays
Chance of rain?
An update from Tiger Stadium ahead of LSU-Clemson
An update from Tiger Stadium ahead of LSU-Clemson
September 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Chance of rain?
An update from Tiger Stadium ahead of LSU-Clemson
An update from Tiger Stadium ahead of LSU-Clemson
During LSU's lightning delay, the Tigers' student section sang “Purple Rain” by Prince under the purple glow of Tiger Stadium
September 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM
During LSU's lightning delay, the Tigers' student section sang “Purple Rain” by Prince under the purple glow of Tiger Stadium
Less than an hour away from the start of the Faulk era.
Southern University vs Alabama State kicks off at 2 p.m.
Southern University vs Alabama State kicks off at 2 p.m.
August 29, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Less than an hour away from the start of the Faulk era.
Southern University vs Alabama State kicks off at 2 p.m.
Southern University vs Alabama State kicks off at 2 p.m.
Country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton died, her family said Tuesday. She was 80 years old.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/country-music-star-philanthropist-dolly-parton-dies-at-80
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/country-music-star-philanthropist-dolly-parton-dies-at-80
August 25, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Country music superstar and philanthropist Dolly Parton died, her family said Tuesday. She was 80 years old.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/country-music-star-philanthropist-dolly-parton-dies-at-80
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/country-music-star-philanthropist-dolly-parton-dies-at-80
Two women from Iberville Parish have been crowned state titleholders, and now there is a sign in East Iberville honoring both of them. https://www.wbrz.com/news/iberville-parish-installs-signs-for-two-2026-louisiana-title-holders-from-the-area
August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Two women from Iberville Parish have been crowned state titleholders, and now there is a sign in East Iberville honoring both of them. https://www.wbrz.com/news/iberville-parish-installs-signs-for-two-2026-louisiana-title-holders-from-the-area
UPDATE: Morgan City Police say Whitney Billiot IV is responsible for the death of 65-year-old Brenda F. Bernucho. https://www.wbrz.com/news/police-identify-woman-killed-in-morgan-city-suspect-arrested
August 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM
UPDATE: Morgan City Police say Whitney Billiot IV is responsible for the death of 65-year-old Brenda F. Bernucho. https://www.wbrz.com/news/police-identify-woman-killed-in-morgan-city-suspect-arrested
A sign has been put up by LSU Athletics at Alex Box Stadium for people to sign and pay their respects to Skip Bertman
August 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
A sign has been put up by LSU Athletics at Alex Box Stadium for people to sign and pay their respects to Skip Bertman
Baton Rouge Police seek help in July fatal crash along Greenwell Springs Road.
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August 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Baton Rouge Police seek help in July fatal crash along Greenwell Springs Road.
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Nice catch! Jennings Police Officers were called to a scene where they found an approximately 7-foot alligator swimming in a residential pool!🤯
August 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Nice catch! Jennings Police Officers were called to a scene where they found an approximately 7-foot alligator swimming in a residential pool!🤯
A husband and wife in Pointe Coupee Parish were running against each other for Constable Justice of the Peace in the November 3 election.
The husband later told WBRZ that he had withdrawn, ending the race.
The husband later told WBRZ that he had withdrawn, ending the race.
August 8, 2026 at 6:23 PM
A husband and wife in Pointe Coupee Parish were running against each other for Constable Justice of the Peace in the November 3 election.
The husband later told WBRZ that he had withdrawn, ending the race.
The husband later told WBRZ that he had withdrawn, ending the race.
BREAKING: Former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Pro Tempore LaMont Cole turned himself in to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ebr-superintendent-lamont-cole-turns-himself-over-to-authorities-on-first-day-of-school-after-indictment
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ebr-superintendent-lamont-cole-turns-himself-over-to-authorities-on-first-day-of-school-after-indictment
August 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
BREAKING: Former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Pro Tempore LaMont Cole turned himself in to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ebr-superintendent-lamont-cole-turns-himself-over-to-authorities-on-first-day-of-school-after-indictment
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/ebr-superintendent-lamont-cole-turns-himself-over-to-authorities-on-first-day-of-school-after-indictment