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BATON ROUGE — Families in Baton Rouge got access to free health screenings and back-to-school resources at the Family Care and Health Expo held at United Believers Baptist Church. The event was hosted in partnership with Ochsner Baton Rouge and Southern University. Attendees could get screened for blood pressure,...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge educator has been named Louisiana’s new Teacher of the Year. Alisha Butler, a teacher at the Louisiana Special School District in Baton Rouge, received the honor during the annual Dream Teachers Gala hosted by the Louisiana Department of Education. Butler will...

ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish leaders have committed to improving communication at City Hall after conflicting statements were released involving a lawsuit over St. George's incorporation date. A design firm, LRK LLC, is suing after the city revamped its zoning ordinances earlier this year. The firm argues...

BATON ROUGE — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire around 7 p.m. on Deer Lake Avenue this evening. Units from Baton Rouge Fire Department and St. George Fire Department responded alongside local crews to the working fire, which had flames visible from a window on the side of the residence. Conditions

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BATON ROUGE — A man died after being struck by a car along Greenwell Springs Road late Saturday night. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office, 39-year-old John Nguyen was struck by a vehicle around 11:55 p.m. The crash happened along Greenwell Springs Road near Lanier Drive.

BATON ROUGE, LA — Louisiana investigators say eight men were arrested after an undercover internet operation focused on people accused of trying to solicit minors for sexual purposes. The arrests happened June 17 and 18, according to Attorney General Liz Murrill. The Charges. Officials said the suspects were booked...

BATON ROUGE — Families gathered at McKowen Baptist Church for a Back to School Bash that offered free services and community resources ahead of the new school year. The event featured a live DJ, a kids zone and a food truck. Free community health resources and screenings were also available on site.

BATON ROUGE — Students in Baton Rouge got a head start on the new school year at Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr.'s annual back-to-school giveaway. The event was held at the District 6 Council Office and provided free backpacks and school supplies to students while supplies lasted. Community sponsors...

Warm drift of seasoned seafood and simmering spices, the kind of smell that makes you forget whatever you were in a hurry to do. That is what hit me at this Louisiana spot the moment I pulled into the parking lot. It has been feeding locals and curious travelers for...