Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police said they are seeking the public’s help to find a missing man who hasn’t been seen in about a year. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, no one has seen Jarvis Morton, 46, since November 22, 2024. Police said Morton’s family...

Four staff members from Mayor Sid Edwards’ office have been laid off as the city-parish begins implementing budget cuts following the failure of the Thrive tax initiative.

The Southern University Human Jukebox was named a finalist in the ESPN HBCU Band of the Year.

Deputy Dunaway was killed in a crash while riding his motorcycle late Friday night, November 14.

B-Unlimited will close its Baton Rouge location by the end of the year, the store announced on social media. The storefront, at 3033 Perkins Road, is set to close by December 31. B-Unlimited specializes in gameday and Greek life apparel, according to the company website, and has other locations in...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing or is kidnapped in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. For retired sheriff’s deputy Dr. Willie Brooks, that statistic is more than a number. It’s personal. Brooks lives not far from where...

BATON ROUGE - A mother is searching for answers after her son was found beaten and shot in Baton Rouge last week. "He gave me a hug and a kiss Thursday night about 11:30. I would've never thought that he would be dead," Lori Patterson said. Lori Patterson says her...

Lane Kiffin continues to keep fans guessing with his latest social media post.

Baton Rouge is feeling the pinch, with budget cuts hitting hard. What does this mean for nearby Shreveport as leaders look to avoid a similar fate?

A new survey ranks Louisiana’s top butcher shops, highlighting Cochon Butcher, Iverstine, and Took’s as go-to spots for Thanksgiving meats and local favorites.