Denham Springs, LA

DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs High School held a ribbon cutting for a new athletic field house.The $6.7 million facility includes a weight room, locker room, equipment and an indoor and outdoor suite.The ribbon cutting took place ahead of the school's first home football game.The new field house is part of an improvement plan that has been in the works since 2021.Permalink| Comments

DENHAM SPRINGS — One person was injured after a crash along Brown Road in Denham Springs on Friday morning. According to Livingston Parish deputies, the crash happened around 6 a.m. near Oak Hill Road. The crash caused a road blockage. First responders were called to the scene. An Acadian Ambulance spokesman told WBRZ that the injuries sustained in the crash were minor and are believed to include a broken hand.Permalink| Comments

BATON ROUGE — Geaux Automotive Group has acquired four former Hudson Automotive dealerships in the Baton Rouge area, the Baton Rouge Business Report reported. According to Lee Carney, CEO of Geaux Automotive Group, the deal closed Wednesday afternoon.The company picked up the Volvo dealership and the pre-owned Super Center at the corner of Coursey Boulevard and Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, along with the Ford and Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealerships in Denham Springs. Huds

BATON ROUGE — A Venezuelan man who pleaded guilty to the attempted coercion and enticement of a minor into sexual activity has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a federal judge. Kleider Enrique Garcia Ochoa, 31, also faces deportation from the United States upon completion of his sentence. The U.S. Attorney's office said Ochoa used social media apps and attempted to convince a 15-year-old boy in Denham Springs to have an illegal sexual relationship with him, t

DENHAM SPRINGS — Ward Two Water District customers in the Magnolia Estates neighborhood of Denham Springs have been placed under a water boil advisory as crews work to repair a water main east of La. 16.The notice was issued Wednesday after repairs began on the water main at the intersection of Violet Street and Highland Drive. While the repairs are being made, the water pressure will drop below the Louisiana Department of Health minimum standard, requiring water to be boiled to kill

DENHAM SPRINGS — A man accused of aggravated assault in Denham Springs was arrested over the weekend after leading a pursuit in Mississippi, authorities said.Medhat Alhashimi was wanted for a strangulation incident that happened at the Parc Apartments in Denham Springs on Saturday, Aug. 29, Livingston Parish deputies said.Later that day, deputies in Pike County, Mississippi, worked with the McComb Police Department to apprehend Alhashimi following a pursuit. The pursuit continued int

DENHAM SPRINGS — Two candidates running for mayor of Denham Springs made their case to voters at a recent forum.John Cavalier and Jim Gilbert covered several topics including traffic, flooding and master plans. A third candidate, Ben Harris, chose not to attend.The two are among those vying to replace Gerard Landry, who is retiring.Permalink| Comments

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day.The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15- 9am and 3:15- 7pm4:15a: Disabled vehicle. Right lane blocked in Baton Rouge on I 10 EB at College Dr/Exit 1584:48a: Blocked due to fallen tree in Denham Springs on Lockhart Rd NB/SB between Cockerham Rd and Dave Clark Rd5:35a:

BATON ROUGE — A man who was previously arrested in Denham Springs for secretly filming women in public locations was arrested again in Baton Rouge on Wednesday for video voyeurism.According to arrest records, 23-year-old Tyler Washington was arrested after the security office at the Mall of Louisiana received a complaint that Washington was seen walking around Sephora, allegedly secretly filming women before leaving and going into the mall. Security followed Washington aroun

DENHAM SPRINGS — Residents in Denham Springs welcomed a new restaurant along Bass Pro Boulevard on Saturday.Empire Wingz opened its newest location in Livingston Parish on Saturday morning, bringing the company's total to nine locations overall. The new restaurant is located at 120 Bass Pro Boulevard.Permalink| Comments