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Will legal fallout upend the SEC? Find out why Tray Taylor and Keyshawn Hall face sudden uncertainty following the NCAA's pushback on the latest eligibility rulings.

BATON ROUGE, La. — More than five decades ago, Scotlandville's library operated from a 2,550-square-foot leased storefront. On Thursday, residents walked through the doors of something dramatically different. The Scotlandville Branch Library has reopened following an $8.8 million expansion and renovation, giving one of

Two people were killed in a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales, according to the Gonzales Police Department.

LSU looks completely different after Lane Kiffin’s massive roster rebuild, and local fans are already talking about a national championship run. In Baton Rouge, people expect instant results. Many supporters act like anything short of a title in 2026 is a total failure. But legendary coach Nick Saban sees a major probl

Severe thunderstorms moved through much of Acadiana, bringing high winds, hail, and lightning that left more than 20,000 homes without power. Most parishes in the area experienced at least one Severe Thunderstorm Warning, with some parishes seeing multiple warnings as the storms moved through the region.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A woman was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 20, to 25 years in prison for manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting in the Tigerland area in 2024. Angelique Chatman was sentenced by Judge Donald Johnson in the 19th Judicial District Court in the death of Sirena Franklin, 39.

Two weeks after he was indicted on corruption charges, former Baton Rouge Metro Council member and current school superintendent LaMont Cole argued in court filings Friday that Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office was misrepresenting his text messages to make it seem he was taking bribes. “The attorney general’s offic

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued until 8:00 PM Friday for parishes and counties north of I-12, including the city of Baton Rouge. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Be alert to threatening weather conditions and listen for later

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A 23-year-old Baton Rouge man has died after spending several days in the ICU following a hit-and-run. Police say the woman accused of hitting Destin Pickett had never had a driver’s license. Family says he was headed to work. Destin Pickett was on his...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) — Southern University’s Human Jukebox Marching Band can add another role to its extensive resume: Gap models. Gap posted YouTube and Instagram ads featuring the Human Jukebox in dark Gap denim playing “Dancing on My Own” by Robyn, putting a new lens on the track.