Baton Rouge Police, LSU alumni and students discuss shooting on campus Saturday night

BATON ROUGE - Police are still investigating a Saturday night shooting that happened on LSU's campus during their homecoming game. Officials said the shooting happened along Highland Road near Dalrymple Drive around 8:30 p.m. Two people were taken...

Thai peanut shrimp, avocado toast and more best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge

Thai peanut shrimp salad from Overpass Merchant Not only was this dish the best thing I had this week, but it was the best thing I had two weeks in a row because I loved it so much that I ordered it twice. The Thai peanut shrimp salad is made with...

Gov. Landry orders agencies to beef up security at LSU after shooting

Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered state police to assist in the investigation into Saturday’s shooting near LSU’s campus that left two people injured. BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said Monday that the state police are now involved in...

IFHE president urges global discussion on shared healthcare facilities challenges

Kevin Poggenpoel, president of The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering (IFHE). Image courtesy IFHE October 13, 2025 — Healthcare facilities managers (FMs) grapple each day to address issues that shape patient experience and safety....

Minden Medical Center hosts organ donor drive to save lives

49 Minden, Louisiana – Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – In an effort to raise awareness and increase the number of registered organ and tissue donors, Minden Medical Center is hosting a Community Organ Donor Drive on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in...

Improperly stored food, use of washing sink among health inspection findings

Four restaurants in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, had three or more critical health violations in September 2025. Critical violations are those most likely to contribute to food contamination or illness, according to the health department. The...

Some in Louisiana Could Lose SNAP Benefits November 1, 2025

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) - Louisiana is putting out a warning to SNAP recipients due to changes in eligibility requirements being implementing beginning November 1, 2025. The upcoming changes are expected to force out some current SNAP recipients...

Healthcare: It’s worth fighting for

Bill Sims Contributing columnist Healthcare is the fulcrum issue of the government shutdown. Yet, ironically, healthcare doesn’t exhibit its essence in red or blue attire. Affordable and attainable healthcare is something we all want for ourselves...

GOP senator compares Senate to 'mental hospital' as Schumer caves to far-left wing

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., on his new book, 'How to Test Negative for Stupid,' the government shutdown stalemate and why he sees no end in sight for the impasse. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican lawmakers continue to blame...

32 things we learned in NFL Week 6: Best teams, top 2nd-year QB might stir healthy debates

The 32 things we learned from Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season: 0. Still the number of wins the New York Jets have since Jan. 5, former QB Aaron Rodgers’ final game with the organization. Rookie coach Aaron Glenn, now 0-6, was already the first head...

Senate Republicans face states' health care concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff

WASHINGTON — A handful of U.S. Senate Republicans are wrestling with the impending expiration of health insurance subsidies that are the primary sticking point in the government shutdown standoff that entered its 13th day on Monday. The lawmakers...

On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP’s Steve Scalise gives away the game

As the ongoing government shutdown nears the two-week mark, the basic elements of the partisan dispute haven’t changed at all. Democrats are still fighting to protect the existing Affordable Care Act subsidies that are poised to expire, and...

13 most haunted places in Louisiana where spirit encounters are likely

Many residents and visitors alike believe Louisiana to be a place where hauntings are common, as New Orleans is often considered the most haunted city in the U.S. Perhaps the deep history, tragic stories, conflict, disease, slavery and cultural...

Increasing Threat of Wildfires Leads Louisiana Ag Commissioner to Issue Warning

It’s been a dry fall so far, and the forecast is calling for little chance of rain over the next week. Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says the dry weather is helping farmers harvest their crops. But as the Louisiana Radio Network...

This Baton Rouge nonprofit is an oasis in a strained juvenile system

Javoni Fortner didn’t have a plan when she ran away from home. At 12, Hurricane Katrina forced her family out of New Orleans. While they split time between Houston and Baton Rouge, Fortner was forced to spend most of it inside, babysitting her two...

Workers Brace For AI’s Impact On Louisiana Job Market

You'd think after all those sci-fi movies we grew up with, we'd have seen this coming a mile away. You would think we’d be ready. But you would be dead wrong. This whole Artificial Intelligence, or AI, thing isn't some future fantasy anymore. It's...

Baton Rouge Police, LSU alum and student discuss shooting on campus Saturday night

BATON ROUGE - Police are still investigating a Saturday night shooting that happened on LSU's campus during their homecoming game. Officials said the shooting happened along Highland Road near Dalrymple Drive around 8:30 p.m. Two people were taken...

8 Best Airbnb Stays in New Orleans for Music and Culture

There are some exquisite Airbnb stays in New Orleans for a memorable and fun retreat. New Orleans is a vibrant destination known for its rich culture, lively music, and historic charm. Tourists are drawn to its French and Spanish-inspired...

BRG Survivor Series: Baton Rouge General 'Patient Navigator' becomes the patient, shares story of breast cancer survival

BATON ROUGE- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WBRZ is sharing stories of survival, including that of Alfredia Turner, a dedicated healthcare professional at Baton Rouge General. For over 20 years, Alfredia has helped patients navigate...

Republicans face states’ healthcare concerns in high-stakes shutdown standoff

A handful of U.S. Senate Republicans are wrestling with the impending expiration of health insurance subsidies that are the primary sticking point in the government shutdown standoff that entered its 13th day on Monday. The lawmakers have not...