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Saturday PM Forecast: Cold front to bring storms, then a big cooldown A cold front rolling through Sunday night will bring a line of showers and storms. After it passes, temperatures will quickly drop, with some even seeing freezing conditions early next week.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/saturday-pm-forecast-cold-front-to-bring-storms-then-a-big-cooldown

Baton Rouge man killed following fatal shooting in LaPlace LAPLACE — A Baton Rouge man was shot to death following a Friday night shooting in LaPlace.

Baton Rouge man killed following fatal shooting in LaPlace
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-man-killed-following-fatal-shooting-in-laplace

Vehicle fire causes damage to mechanic shop on South Choctaw Drive in Baton Rouge BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Saturday morning structure fire on South Choctaw Drive.

Vehicle fire causes damage to mechanic shop on South Choctaw Drive in Baton Rouge
https://www.wbrz.com/news/vehicle-fire-causes-damage-to-mechanic-shop-on-south-choctaw-drive-in-baton-rouge

Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war KAPIKOY BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — After bombs exploded near her home in the eastern Iranian city of Golestan, hairdresser Merve Pourkaz decided to leave.

Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war
https://www.wbrz.com/news/iranians-grapple-with-whether-to-flee-the-country-because-of-the-war

Mother reacts to man convicted of son's murder being arrested while on probation Man arrested on robbery charges after being sentenced to probation for guilty plea in 2021 killing

Mother reacts to man convicted of son's murder being arrested while on probation
https://www.wbrz.com/news/mother-reacts-to-man-convicted-of-son-s-murder-being-arrested-while-on-probation

Drew Brees visits Saints fan in hospice care in Southern California, fulfilling final wishes MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — A New Orleans Saints fan in hospice care in Southern California got the surprise of a lifetime this week when former Saints quarterback Drew Brees paid him a visit.

Drew Brees visits Saints fan in hospice care in Southern California, fulfilling final wishes
https://www.wbrz.com/news/drew-brees-visits-saints-fan-in-hospice-care-in-southern-california-fulfilling-final-wishes

Southwest to discontinue services to two major U.S. airports in June BATON ROUGE — Southwest announced that it will be discontinuing services to two major U.S. airports in June.

Southwest to discontinue services to two major U.S. airports in June
https://www.wbrz.com/news/southwest-to-discontinue-services-to-two-major-u-s-airports-in-june

1,376 bills filed for this legislative session, researchers weigh in BATON ROUGE - Year after year, hundreds to nearly a thousand bills are filed during the regular legislative session, and just over half of them actually become law.

1,376 bills filed for this legislative session, researchers weigh in
https://www.wbrz.com/news/1-376-bills-filed-for-this-legislative-session-researchers-weigh-in

Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested, according to jail records NEW ROADS — A first responder in Pointe Coupee Parish who was previously suspended following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police for inappropriate behavior with teenagers was arrested on Fr...

Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested, according to jail records
https://www.wbrz.com/news/suspended-new-roads-firefighter-arrested-following-investigation-for-inappropriate-behavior-with-teens

Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested following investigation for inappropriate behavior with teens NEW ROADS — A first responder in Pointe Coupee Parish who was previously suspended following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police for inappropriate behavior with teenagers was arrested on Fr...

Suspended New Roads firefighter arrested following investigation for inappropriate behavior with teens
https://www.wbrz.com/news/suspended-new-roads-firefighter-arrested-following-investigation-for-inappropriate-behavior-with-teens

WATCH LIVE: WBRZ covers the Wearin' of the Green Parade BATON ROUGE — WBRZ will be participating in the annual Wearin' of the Green Parade on Saturday.

WATCH LIVE: Wearin' of the Green Parade rolls through Baton Rouge
https://www.wbrz.com/news/watch-live-wbrz-covers-the-wearin-of-the-green-parade

Friday night vehicle pursuit causes two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish PORT ALLEN — A Friday night vehicle pursuit caused a two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish.

Friday night vehicle pursuit causes two-vehicle crash on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish
https://www.wbrz.com/news/friday-night-vehicle-pursuit-causes-two-vehicle-crash-on-i-10-in-west-baton-rouge-parish

WATCH LIVE: WBRZ covers the Wearin' of the Green Parade BATON ROUGE — WBRZ will be participating in the annual Wearin' of the Green Parade on Saturday.

WATCH LIVE: WBRZ covers the Wearin' of the Green Parade
https://www.wbrz.com/news/watch-live-wbrz-covers-the-wearin-of-the-green-parade

WBRZ News WEARIN' OF THE GREEN - 2026

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River Road African American Museum celebrates 32 year anniversary DONALDSONVILLE - The River Road African American Museum celebrated a milestone in Ascension Parish.

River Road African American Museum celebrates 32 year anniversary
https://www.wbrz.com/news/river-road-african-american-museum-celebrates-32-year-anniversary

Three Republicans, one Democrat trying to fill vacant state House seat for Baton Rouge area BATON ROUGE - Three Republicans and one Democrat are vying for an open seat for the Louisiana House in Saturday's special primary election in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Three Republicans, one Democrat trying to fill vacant state House seat for Baton Rouge area in Saturday's election

https://www.wbrz.com/news/three-republicans-one-democrat-trying-to-fill-vacant-state-house-seat-for-baton-rouge-area

Saturday AM forecast: Great parade weather. Sunday's front brings storms and a winter chill Warm and Sunny for Wearin’ of the Green Parade. A Strong Cold Front Brings Storms Sunday Night Before Much Colder Air Next Week.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/saturday-am-forecast-great-parade-weather-sunday-s-front-brings-storms-and-a-winter-chill

Wearin' of the Green brings in 1.2 million to local economy, local businesses discuss the impact BATON ROUGE- Just about every year, the Wearin' of the Green parade brings out anywhere between 150,000 and 200,000 people.

Wearin' of the Green brings in 1.2 million to local economy, local businesses discuss the impact

Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/wearin-of-the-green-brings-in-1-2-million-to-local-economy-local-businesses-discuss-the-impact

Fatal I-10 crash renews focus on highway cable barriers in West Baton Rouge Parish

Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/fatal-i-10-crash-renews-focus-on-highway-cable-barriers-in-louisiana

Sweets shop on Perkins Road prepares special treat for the Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade BATON ROUGE — A sweets shop on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge is working on a special treat for the Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Sweets shop on Perkins Road prepares special treat for the Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade  https://www.wbrz.com/news/sweets-shop-on-perkins-road-prepares-special-treat-for-the-wearin-of-the-green-st-patrick-s-day-parade

Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to house fire on Progress Road BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Progress Road on Friday afternoon.

Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to house fire on Progress Road
https://www.wbrz.com/news/baton-rouge-fire-department-responds-to-house-fire-on-progress-road

A man was arrested after deputies found him with 21 stolen catalytic converters at the Mall of Louisiana, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said.

Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent being considered for CEO of Chicago Public Schools

learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/former-east-baton-rouge-parish-school-superintendent-being-considered-for-ceo-of-chicago-public-schools

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools to host community meeting on realignment and school start times

read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/east-baton-rouge-parish-schools-to-host-community-meeting-on-realignment-and-start-times

Adventuresome Eating Club introduces children to new foods

Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/adventuresome-eating-club-introduces-children-to-new-foods

West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of scammers pretending to be deputies

learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/west-baton-rouge-parish-sheriff-s-office-warns-residents-of-scammers-pretending-to-be-deputies

Tangipahoa deputies arrest man accused of holding woman captive for more than 24 hours

read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/tangipahoa-deputies-arrest-man-accused-of-holding-woman-captive-for-more-than-24-hours

Victim testifies against Melanie Curtin on rape accusation, claims not to know who initiated encounter LIVINGSTON — A woman told a Livingston Parish jury on Friday that she was so intoxicated during a videotaped sexual encounter 12 years ago that she has no idea who initiated it.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/victim-testifies-against-melanie-curtin-on-rape-accusation-claims-not-to-know-who-initiated-encounter

The Wearin' of the Green will have spectacular weather on Saturday. You may want to bring some layers for early, but be able to lose them later as temperatures warm from the 40s to the 70s. After the weekend, another strong cold front will bring storms then a chill. Latest from the Storm Station -->

LSP: Woman arrested after exchanging gunfire with a St. Helena Parish deputy during DCFS visit A woman was arrested after exchanging gunfire with St. Helena Parish deputies during a visit from state Department of Children and Family Services officials, Louisiana State Police said Friday.

https://www.wbrz.com/news/lsp-woman-arrested-after-exchanging-gunfire-with-a-st-helena-parish-deputy-during-dcfs-visit