Workers were busy setting a Ferris wheel and other carnival rides around Port Allen City Hall Thursday, Dec. 12 as the city gets set for this weekend’s Christmas celebration.
In this edition of Showcasing Louisiana, go behind the scenes of local jewelry line, Mimosa Handcrafted, to learn the stories behind their Louisiana-inspired pieces.
The incredibly talented teenage fiddler, James Linden Hogg, will be performing in honor of Donna Britt's service to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign.
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for one Gonzales family, the holiday season is a reminder of one of the darkest moments of their lives. It has been a year to the day since their loved one, Caleb Loots, was killed by an alleged drunk driver.
As the search for candidates to replace Warren Drake continues, EBR School Board President Michael Gaudet is reminding residents in the parish that conversations about the search should include everyone, not just parents of students.
Residents of East Baton Rouge Parish are encouraged to attend one of three upcoming meetings related to the search for the next superintendent for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
A spokesman for the United Cajun Navy (UCN) anticipates Facebook will be pulled into hearings about a group on the platform in which several members are alleged to have posted potentially stolen and falsified information to make claims against UCN.
On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Tigers will be in the middle of their battle with the Bulldogs for the SEC Championship, but before that happens, WAFB has to know: Who has the best tailgate? And who has the best fan base?
It’s now officially Christmas in the Capital City after the annual Festival of Lights was held in downtown Baton Rouge, along with the ceremonial lighting of the tree.
What was intended to only be an informational conversation on changes coming to ACT scoring quickly became a debate about privilege at LSU’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
It’s a tradition for children to sit on Santa’s lap and tell them what they’d like for Christmas, but for children who are hearing impaired, it can be very challenging.
Plantation homes are known for their beautiful grounds, but also for a history of atrocities. Now, the promotion of these relics for weddings is being targeted for glorifying times of slavery.
Lights strewn around windows, lining the garage doors, and a tree in the front dance in synchronization to southeastern Louisiana’s favorite Garth Brooks song.
While the search for a new superintendent of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPSS) began Tuesday, Dec. 3, a huge challenge is already awaiting whoever takes up the office.
Army troops began arriving at Gerstner Field in late 1917 to train above the marshes of southwest Louisiana at an airbase that was taken out of service 100 years ago this month.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Sevices launched a program Tuesday, Dec. 3 which expands free access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is a “highly effective” medication that significantly lowers a person’s chance of a person getting HIV if used daily.
Each year, the St. George Fire Department gives Santa a ride on one of its firetrucks to parade him through the subdivisions of the St. George Fire Protection District.
John Philson, 71, of Scotlandville, La., is retired and is trying to get back into the workforce. With the help of his pastor, he applied to several jobs but has not back from prospective employers.
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is all set to open its annual holiday lights display event, ZooLights. The festive trail through the zoo features more than 50 light displays of animals and traditional holiday icons.
Many people may have waited until Wednesday night to do some last-minute grocery shopping right before the big meal Thursday. WAFB’s Lester Duhé visited a few hot spots.
As it has done for the last nine years, St. Vincent de Paul is set to host its 10th Annual Turkey Carving Contest. The organization will also host its special Thanksgiving meal Thursday.
It’s hard not to give our cute furry friends a treat while at the Thanksgiving table. However, it is important to double-check our foods are safe before sharing them. Here are 5 pet-friendly foods to share with your pets!
The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge is set to host its Thanksgiving Community Outreach Dinner Wednesday, Nov. 27, at which about 3,000 meals will be served in Ascension Parish, as well as multiple locations in East Baton Rouge Parish.
The Central location of Sammy’s Grill is closed temporarily. The owner tells WAFB’s Scottie Hunter the closure comes as a pipe burst two weeks ago. Management posted to their Facebook page alerting customers to the inconvenience.
The 18th annual Kid’s Christmas event is scheduled for Saturday, December 15, and located at the West Feliciana Middle School gym, according to a Monday media release from the West Feliciana Parish. The event starts at 10 a.m.
Some kids in Denham Srpings are working hard raising money so every child can play on a new inclusive playground at Gray’s Creek Elementary in Denham Springs.
Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Derek Hudnall takes on WAFB 9News This Morning Reporter Liz Koh for a grand prize of $100,000 in the False River Fishing Championship in beautiful New Roads.
