The House Resolution commends WBRZ-TV reporter Bess Casserleigh for winning the 2024 Region 9 Edward R. Murrow Investigative Reporting Award. Casserleigh, who has been with WBRZ since 2017 and holds a degree in broadcast journalism from Louisiana State University, has a diverse background in reporting, having previously worked at WLOX in Biloxi, Mississippi. Her investigative work has taken her around the world, but she is now happy to be close to her family in Bush, Louisiana.

Casserleigh received the prestigious award for her in-depth investigation into the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, where she highlighted significant issues related to drug problems within the facility through interviews with employees, prisoners, and family members, as well as the presentation of leaked documents and videos. The resolution expresses appreciation for her impactful contributions to journalism in Louisiana, recognizing her dedication and the importance of her work in bringing critical issues to light.