Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana State Police is investigating an overnight deadly crash that happened on Thursday, March 23.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana State Police arrested three individuals for drug related crimes on Wednesday, March 22, after conducting a two-month long investigation.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
An Ascension Parish government employee has been terminated and arrested after allegedly relieving himself in the water supply at a Donaldsonville water plant.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
As part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Week, Ascension Parish is hosting its annual Trash Bash to bring together the community.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Louisiana has been selected by USDA Food and Nutrition Service to test out the new mobile payment technology for EBT cardholders in the next few years.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for exposing himself to two victims at his place of work, officials said.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to incest on March 14, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested five individuals for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the parish jail, Sheriff Stassi said.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 1:46 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman and WAFB STAFF
The LSU Police Department is attempting to identify two individuals accused of vehicle burglaries.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:44 AM CST
|By Rian Chatman
Baton Rouge General (BRG) has teamed up with Rouses Markets to offer free health checks to those in need.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 1:08 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
Bond has been set for a St. Gabriel police officer who was arrested in connection with the murder of a Denham Springs man that happened overnight, officials said.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 4:10 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been convicted for a shooting that left one person dead at a party in White Castle in 2018.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A man was sentenced to 90 years for multiple drug related charges on Feb. 27, 2023, according to officials.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A jury has found a man guilty and sentenced him to 40 years for first degree robbery, officials said.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted on multiple violent charges
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Ascension Parish Sherrif’s Office has arrested a man accused of rape.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 2:08 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man and two juveniles in connection to a horse theft.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 5:02 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The City of Baker has been chosen to receive a national fitness court at the Martin Luther King Park, officials said.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:50 AM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A Denham Springs man was sentenced to 20 years on Friday, Feb. 10, after being arrested for Cruelty to a Juvenile, officials said.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 12:51 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a woman accused of credit card fraud.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 12:25 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A grand jury has officially charged a man accused of multiple sex crimes, including rape and indecent behavior with juveniles.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
With the one-year anniversary approaching of the death of Jacoby Queen, officials are asking for help identifying a vehicle and person connected to his deadly shooting.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 12:12 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The family fun event Wild Day at the Rowe with the Baton Rouge Zoo returns for the first time since 2019.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:15 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has a arrested a second man on Thursday, Jan. 2, in connection with a deadly shooting in September of 2022.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for attempted second-degree murder after he shot at the parent of a juvenile he met through social media, officials said.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on Monday, Jan. 23, for attempted second-degree murder, other charges.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to five counts of child pornography on Monday, Jan. 23.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A temporary cafeteria worker at a high school in Tangipahoa Parish was arrested for allegedly selling homemade baked goods laced with marijuana, also known as edibles, to a student.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:42 AM CST
|By Rian Chatman and Lester Duhé
The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested one of its own officers Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, for domestic violence.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man accused of domestic abuse, other charges.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
Baton Rouge General will host puberty education classes to help reduce anxiety and improve attitudes in pre-teens.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The East Baton Rouge Constable’s office is searching for a man accused of burglary.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:04 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two men accused of distributing fentanyl laced pills.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The LSU Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly stole a food delivery driver’s car on New Year’s Day.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:50 AM CST
|By Rian Chatman, Bria Gremillion and Deon Guillory
A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his father on Tuesday, Jan. 10, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 1:45 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A new Girls Scouts dream lab will be built in Gonzales later this month as part of a grant pilot program with Girl Scouts of the USA.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 12:47 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Knock Knock Children’s Museum will be ringing in the new year by hosting Noon Year’s Eve for the little ones.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) was pleased with two recent decisions that found System Energy Resources, Inc. (“SERI”), an Entergy subsidiary, overcharged customers.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 10:53 AM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A winning Powerball ticket purchased in Saint Amant is still unclaimed and set to expire soon.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 1:25 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
Never Broke Again family, Fredo Bang and TG Kommas will be giving away toys on Christmas Eve at the Unity in the Community Christmas drive.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 12:14 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
Community volunteers will join St. Vincent de Paul to help serve hot meals to those in need and the homeless on Christmas day.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:10 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Baker Police Department is trying to locate the person responsible for a deadly hit and run.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The St. George Fire Department responded to a chimney fire just before 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
Due to the cost-of-living adjustments some Louisiana homes may see a decrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance and other benefits.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:36 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who is accused of theft and other charges.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum will celebrate the holidays by hosting its annual holiday event on Dec. 17, sponsored by Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Company.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
The December Garney Gautreau senior sock hop will be hosted by Sheriff Bobby Webre and the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office on Friday, Dec. 9.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 2:09 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
St. James Parish is ready for bonfire season after putting stakes up on the levee Monday, Nov. 22.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 1:33 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
A benefit event will be hosted today, Friday, Nov. 18, for an aspiring model from Baton Rouge after recovering from a deadly crash that happened in Virginia.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 1:49 PM CST
|By Rian Chatman
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting its annual Zoolights partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank this year!
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