Smoke detectors inside William Bell Apartments fire which left 2 dead were not working

Emergency officials responded Wednesday morning, March 29, to the Port Allen area where a train derailed off its track near Highway 1.

Law enforcement officers from across the region joined a solemn procession as the bodies of two fallen BRPD officers were taken to funeral homes.

The City of Gonzales Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for two people accused of theft.

Southern University welcomed a new head coach to its men’s basketball team Wednesday, March 29.

Matt Williams provides your Wednesday morning top stories.

A possible motive and suspect are unknown.