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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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/cats-to-waive-all-fairs-on-election-day-for-poll-access
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/cats-to-waive-all-fairs-on-election-day-for-poll-access
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/trial-scheduled-for-defendant-in-madison-brooks-rape-case
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/trial-scheduled-for-defendant-in-madison-brooks-rape-case
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/veterans-active-duty-members-to-get-free-admission-to-all-audubon-attractions-this-weekend
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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
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
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
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/msy-airport-not-expected-to-be-affected-by-faa-cutting-flights
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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.
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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
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
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
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November 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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
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
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/brian-kelly-issues-first-statement-after-lsu-firing
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
JUST IN: Brian Kelly issues first statement after LSU firing
https://www.wbrz.com/news/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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/three-injured-in-west-baton-rouge-parish-crash
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/morgan-city-police-searching-for-person-of-interest-connected-to-fire-set-along-brashear-avenue
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/office-of-motor-vehicles-presents-135-000-in-donated-funds-to-support-veterans-their-families
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/office-of-motor-vehicles-presents-135-000-in-donated-funds-to-support-veterans-their-families
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
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
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November 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/ldwf-agents-cite-two-people-for-hunting-deer-with-illegal-methods-during-illegal-hours-in-sorrento
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/capt-brett-stassi-jr-released-from-hospital-one-month-after-shooting-at-iberville-parish-courthouse
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/dallas-cowboys-defensive-end-marshawn-kneeland-dies-at-24-team-says
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-additional-tke-fraternity-brothers-cited-in-ongoing-hazing-investigation-at-lsu
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/nancy-pelosi-won-t-seek-reelection-ending-her-storied-career-in-the-us-house
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
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
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/wbrz-flashback-lsu-beat-the-odds-during-2002-s-bluegrass-miracle-against-kentucky
November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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
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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November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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.
More details--->
More details--->
Southern University breaks ground on new law clinic.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/southern-university-breaks-ground-on-new-law-clinic
https://www.wbrz.com/news/southern-university-breaks-ground-on-new-law-clinic
Southern University breaks ground on new law clinic
BATON ROUGE - Southern University broke ground on a new law clinic Wednesday afternoon.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Southern University breaks ground on new law clinic.
https://www.wbrz.com/news/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
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-philanthropist-cary-saurage-passes-away-at-81/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-philanthropist-cary-saurage-passes-away-at-81/
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Baton Rouge philanthropist Cary Saurage passes away at 81
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-philanthropist-cary-saurage-passes-away-at-81/
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-philanthropist-cary-saurage-passes-away-at-81/