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inNewsSource: WBRZBATON ROUGE - A bear traipsing around the Baton Rouge area was sedated and relocated by officials after being sighted near Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Friday. The bear was driven away in a trap around 8:30 p.m. and relocated to a wildlife management area. According to the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, biologists tagged the male bear before taking blood and fur samples.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Destiny Beasley |Sarah Lawrence

inNewsSource: WBRZBATON ROUGE - Broadmoor United Methodist Church is on lockdown after a bear traipsing around the Baton Rouge area was sighted near the church campus. Law enforcement responded to the scene, where they said the bear was seen in a tree nearby. Sources confirmed the campus was placed on lockdown for the safety of faculty and the summer camp students there. Around 7:30 p.m., the bear descended from the tree. Officials are working to make sure the bear is contained.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

inNewsSource: WBRZBATON ROUGE - With Sunday marking the official start of the 2025 meteorological hurricane season, the Storm Station is here to remind you that we have your back through any weather events. Sunday, Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus will have a special set to air covering hurricane preparations, past hurricanes and tips and tricks for staying safe, informed and connected during severe weather.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

inNewsSource: WBRZBATON ROUGE - Broadmoor United Methodist Church is on lockdown after a bear traipsing around the Baton Rouge area was sighted near the church campus. Law enforcement responded to the scene, where they said the bear was seen in a tree nearby. Sources confirmed the campus was placed on lockdown for the safety of faculty and the summer camp students there. Thursday, wildlife agents placed a trap down filled with donuts to try and lure the bear for a possible relocation.

1 week ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

BATON ROUGE - Since BREC superintendent Corey Wilson announced he would not be seeking a contract renewal with the park system, the commission announced its new interim superintendent is set to take office in June. BREC selected Janet Simmons to serve as the interim superintendent for the park system. Simmons' leadership will go into effect on June 1.