Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Reimagined: See renderings for the new restaurant design
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux will debut a new restaurant design at a Baton Rouge location slated to open in early 2027.
Mobile dosing unit proposed to combat opioid epidemic in EBR Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A treatment center on wheels could soon be rolling through East Baton Rouge Parish as part of a new effort to reduce overdose deaths. The parish coroner’s office says overdose deaths fell from 289 in 2023 to roughly 70 so far this year. Dr. Leah Cullins, chief health officer for the city-parish, said that number is still too high.
Suspect sought in deadly Baton Rouge meat market shooting
The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying an individual authorities believe may be tied to a deadly shooting at a meat market.
Deer euthanized after making ‘forced entry’ into Livingston Parish home, officials say
A whitetail deer buck was put down after sustaining serious injuries early Monday morning.
Suspicious white powder found at Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A suspicious white powder discovered inside a package at the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office in Baton Rouge prompted an evacuation of part of the building Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 13). Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said an Elections Division employee opened a package...
Prairieville Resident Wins $2 Million Powerball Prize
BATON ROUGE – A Prairieville resident won a total of $2,000,014 during the October 5 Powerball drawing after purchasing their ticket from Delaunes Supermarket located at 12516 Highway 431 in Saint Amant. Charles Moore matched all five white ball numbers and purchased the Power Play option for an extra $1, doubling his winnings.
Baton Rouge murder case challenges Flock camera evidence from 2024 Tams Drive shooting
BATON ROUGE — A man charged in a 2024 killing is asking a judge to throw out Flock camera evidence in the case. Arrest records show 21-year-old Tahj Carter was arrested in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Jarvion Johnson, who police found shot multiple times in a car outside his home on Tams Drive on March 17, 2024.
Increased insurance rates impact East Baton Rouge city-parish retirees
BATON ROUGE — The city-parish is proposing another increase in health insurance rates in 2027 as the Metro Council prepares to vote on the changes Wednesday. The proposal comes as 80-year-old Herbert "Bill" Billingsley worries about rising health care costs, especially under Mayor-President Sid Edwards' plan to give raises to all police officers and city-parish employees.
Third Street nightclub Violet is closing doors at start of 2027, the owner announces
BATON ROUGE — A Third Street nightclub is closing its doors at the start of 2027, the owner announced Tuesday. Violet, which is in the former location of Boudreaux and Thibodeaux's, will close on Jan. 1, David Facey said in an Instagram post. Facey said that he is "tired...
Louisiana I-10 Crash Update: Woman, 22, Still Missing After 13 Days
Louisiana State Police continue searching for Christin Munn-Holliday following a Sept. 30 crash on I-10.
