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Livingston Parish, La. – A Baton Rouge man has been arrested in connection with an early morning armed robbery at a Circle K convenience store in Livingston Parish. Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody following a coordinated investigation. According...

One person was killed in a shooting in Baton Rouge on Sunday afternoon, according to Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person is dead after a reported shooting on Sharp Lane, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The shooting took place on Sunday afternoon. No further details are available at this time. Check back for updates. Watch the latest WAFB news and weather now.

BATON ROUGE - One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting along Goodwood Boulevard on Sunday evening. Sources said the shooting happened around 7 p.m. along Goodwood near South Flannery Road. One person died at the scene and another was taken to a hospital. The Baton Rouge...

You’ll want to know how a year of encrypted messages and casual encounters could precede a teenager’s death—and what missed signals allowed those interactions to continue. This piece shows which behaviors, institutional gaps, and oversight failures commonly appear in similar cases so you can spot warning signs...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested following a shooting and armed robbery in Baton Rouge. According to an arrest report, Shun Beardon, 23, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. Police said they begin looking into what happened after responding to a business on...

People living in Baton Rouge have an exciting opportunity coming up to share their love of comic books with others.

In the past decade, the number of students applying to LSU has nearly tripled — and the number of applicants from out of state has soared. Over 62,000 potential incoming freshmen have applied this cycle, university officials say, compared to 29,000 in 2020. While the pool of applicants swells,...

First National Bank of Louisiana has purchased property on Perkins Road for a planned flagship location in Baton Rouge. The bank acquired 2.9 acres divided into two parcels adjacent to an office building owned by Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. The property at 6955 Perkins Road was purchased from the Bayhi family for...

If you’re looking for more fuel to throw on the budding Ole Miss–LSU rivalry, Braylon Calais just handed you one. The four‑star athlete from Cecilia has been one of the most heavily trafficked prospects in Louisiana this winter. Coaches from all over have come through his high...