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Freezing temperatures in the capital city created headaches for drivers, as dead car batteries left vehicles stranded and slowed down morning commutes.
Cold weather leaves Baton Rouge drivers stranded, dead batteries blamed
Freezing temperatures in the capital city created headaches for drivers, as dead car batteries left vehicles stranded and slowed down morning commutes.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Freezing temperatures in the capital city created headaches for drivers, as dead car batteries left vehicles stranded and slowed down morning commutes.
Francesca's, a national women's clothing retailer with five stores in south Louisiana, will close all its locations this month.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/report-national-clothing-retailer-francesca-s-closing-both-baton-rouge-stores
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/report-national-clothing-retailer-francesca-s-closing-both-baton-rouge-stores
January 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Francesca's, a national women's clothing retailer with five stores in south Louisiana, will close all its locations this month.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/report-national-clothing-retailer-francesca-s-closing-both-baton-rouge-stores
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/report-national-clothing-retailer-francesca-s-closing-both-baton-rouge-stores
Although it's more accustomed to operating in hurricanes and flood waters, the United Cajun Navy has refused to let ice and snow stop it from delivering supplies and meals to communities hit hard by recent cold weather.
United Cajun Navy hits the road, helping neighboring states in freezing temperatures
Although it's more accustomed to operating in hurricanes and flood waters, the United Cajun Navy has refused to let ice and snow stop it from delivering supplies and meals to communities hit hard by recent cold weather.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Although it's more accustomed to operating in hurricanes and flood waters, the United Cajun Navy has refused to let ice and snow stop it from delivering supplies and meals to communities hit hard by recent cold weather.
The Donaldsonville warming shelter will be open through Feb. 2, Mayor Leroy Sullivan announced.
Donaldsonville warming shelter to be open additional days, mayor announces
The Donaldsonville warming shelter will be open for longer than originally planned, Mayor Leroy Sullivan announced.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The Donaldsonville warming shelter will be open through Feb. 2, Mayor Leroy Sullivan announced.
This is not puppy love. Humane Society receives dozens of complaints about abandoned pets during the freeze.
Humane Society says it received more than 100 complaints about abandoned pets during freeze
ALBANY — The Humane Society of Louisiana says it received more than 100 complaints about animals being left outside during the recent cold weather, including a black-and-white standard poodle left outside a supermarket in Albany.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
This is not puppy love. Humane Society receives dozens of complaints about abandoned pets during the freeze.
A man has been arrested in connection with the deadly beating and shooting of a man on Lorraine Street, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.
READ MORE: https://www.wbrz.com/news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-beating-shooting-incident-in-november
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January 27, 2026 at 9:14 PM
A man has been arrested in connection with the deadly beating and shooting of a man on Lorraine Street, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.
READ MORE: https://www.wbrz.com/news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-beating-shooting-incident-in-november
READ MORE: https://www.wbrz.com/news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-deadly-beating-shooting-incident-in-november
This weekend, Southern University's Ag Center will host its 4th annual Boots and Bling Affair.
Southern University Ag Center hosting 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair
Southern University Ag Center hosting 4th Annual Boots and Bling Affair
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January 27, 2026 at 8:57 PM
This weekend, Southern University's Ag Center will host its 4th annual Boots and Bling Affair.
Patty Haley, a woman accused of threatening Zachary Mayor David McDavid in 2024, was arrested after she was detained in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Police arrest woman in Biloxi accused of making threatening phone calls to Zachary mayor in 2024
Police arrest woman in Biloxi accused of making threatening phone calls to Zachary mayor in 2024
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January 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Patty Haley, a woman accused of threatening Zachary Mayor David McDavid in 2024, was arrested after she was detained in Biloxi, Mississippi.
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, attorneys confirmed.
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
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January 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM
TikTok has agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, attorneys confirmed.
Early voting for the special election to decide the new District 60 legislator resumes after the winter weather postponed it yesterday.
Early voting for special election to decide new District 60 legislator resumes after weather postponed it
Early voting for special election to decide new District 60 legislator resumes after weather postponed it
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January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Early voting for the special election to decide the new District 60 legislator resumes after the winter weather postponed it yesterday.
HAPPENING NOW: Baton Rouge Fire crews are working to put out a fire at a home along North 46th Street near Gus Young Avenue.
BRFD working house fire along North 46th Street
BRFD working house fire along North 46th Street
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January 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Baton Rouge Fire crews are working to put out a fire at a home along North 46th Street near Gus Young Avenue.
Frank Pitts, a Southern University graduate who went on to play in the first Super Bowl, has died. He was 82 years old.
Frank Pitts, Southern University graduate who played in first Super Bowl, dies at 82
Frank Pitts, Southern University graduate who played in first Super Bowl, dies at 82
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January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Frank Pitts, a Southern University graduate who went on to play in the first Super Bowl, has died. He was 82 years old.
LDH says they have learned about five additional winter weather-related deaths, bringing the total to eight.
LDH reports five additional winter weather-related deaths; total rises to eight
LDH reports five additional winter weather-related deaths; total rises to eight
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January 27, 2026 at 4:22 PM
LDH says they have learned about five additional winter weather-related deaths, bringing the total to eight.
Iberville Parish officials ask residents limit water only to essential uses.
Iberville Parish officials ask residents limit water only to essential uses
Iberville Parish officials ask residents limit water only to essential uses
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January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Iberville Parish officials ask residents limit water only to essential uses.
This weekend, Mardi Gras comes to Denham Springs!
2une In Previews: 46th annual Krewe of Denham Springs rolls this weekend
2une In Previews: 46th annual Krewe of Denham Springs rolls this weekend
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January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
This weekend, Mardi Gras comes to Denham Springs!
A 20-year-old man was shot in the back in Plaquemine and airlifted to a hospital in Baton Rouge, Sheriff Brett Stassi told WBRZ.
20-year-old man airlifted to hospital after being shot in back along Jetson Avenue in Plaquemine
20-year-old man airlifted to hospital after being shot in back along Jetson Avenue in Plaquemine
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January 27, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A 20-year-old man was shot in the back in Plaquemine and airlifted to a hospital in Baton Rouge, Sheriff Brett Stassi told WBRZ.
Denham Springs Fire Department officials provided safety reminders as freezing weather continues.
Denham Springs Fire Department officials provide safety reminders as freezing weather continues
Denham Springs Fire Department officials provide safety reminders as freezing weather continues
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Denham Springs Fire Department officials provided safety reminders as freezing weather continues.
A car crashed into a fire hydrant in the parking lot of O'Reilly's Auto Parts along Staring Lane this morning, causing flooding in the parking lot and into the roadway.
Car crashes into fire hydrant at O'Reilly's Auto Parts along Staring Lane, flooding parking lot, street
Car crashes into fire hydrant at O'Reilly's Auto Parts along Staring Lane, flooding parking lot, street
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January 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
A car crashed into a fire hydrant in the parking lot of O'Reilly's Auto Parts along Staring Lane this morning, causing flooding in the parking lot and into the roadway.
LSU has had at least one former player in every Super Bowl for the last quarter-century.
Super Bowl LX marks 25th consecutive year at least one former LSU player competes for Lombardi Trophy
Super Bowl LX marks 25th consecutive year at least one former LSU player competes for Lombardi Trophy
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January 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
LSU has had at least one former player in every Super Bowl for the last quarter-century.
Christopher Joe, an 18-year-old who was shot in an argument during a Baton Rouge basketball game at a church, died in the hospital.
Learn more about the shooting, in which 51-year-old Lee Andrew Johnson was arrested for ⬇️
Learn more about the shooting, in which 51-year-old Lee Andrew Johnson was arrested for ⬇️
18-year-old shot in argument over basketball game dies in hospital, charges upgraded for man arrested
ST. GEORGE - An 18-year-old who was shot in an argument during a basketball game died, sources confirmed to WBRZ.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner said Christopher Joe, 18, passed away from his injuries.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Christopher Joe, an 18-year-old who was shot in an argument during a Baton Rouge basketball game at a church, died in the hospital.
Learn more about the shooting, in which 51-year-old Lee Andrew Johnson was arrested for ⬇️
Learn more about the shooting, in which 51-year-old Lee Andrew Johnson was arrested for ⬇️
The start of qualifying for Congressional party primaries in the May election in Louisiana is just sixteen days away, and new polling looks at the two races getting the most attention.
Congressional polling gives insight into future of races
The start of qualifying for Congressional party primaries in the May election in Louisiana is just sixteen days away, and new polling looks at the two races getting the most attention.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The start of qualifying for Congressional party primaries in the May election in Louisiana is just sixteen days away, and new polling looks at the two races getting the most attention.
Nearly 100 schools in the Baton Rouge area will host events and activities later this month as part of the 16th National School Choice Week.
National School Choice Week taking place next week at capitol region schools
National School Choice Week taking place next week at capitol region schools
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January 27, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Nearly 100 schools in the Baton Rouge area will host events and activities later this month as part of the 16th National School Choice Week.
Juvenile injured in crash near Hollywood Street and North Foster Drive
Juvenile injured in crash near Hollywood Street and North Foster Drive
BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a Monday night crash involving a juvenile near Hollywood Street and North Foster Drive.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Juvenile injured in crash near Hollywood Street and North Foster Drive
Winter storm turns deadly in Louisiana, shelters rush to get people out of the cold. Read more from WBRZ's Jordan Ponzio
Winter storm turns deadly in Louisiana, shelters rush to get people out of the cold
BATON ROUGE - Governor Landry said Louisiana’s winter storm has already turned deadly, with three confirmed deaths and two more under investigation.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Winter storm turns deadly in Louisiana, shelters rush to get people out of the cold. Read more from WBRZ's Jordan Ponzio
Capital-area government and organizations announce plans to reopen on Tuesday
Capital-area government and organizations announce plans to reopen on Tuesday
BATON ROUGE — Local governments and organizations began announcing plans to reopen on Tuesday following Monday's closures due to weather concerns.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Capital-area government and organizations announce plans to reopen on Tuesday