Baton Rouge LA

The LHSCA Annual Coaches Clinic kicks off this week in Baton Rouge, with the Crowne Plaza serving as headquarters for the hundreds of coaches who gather each year to share their professional experiences and expertise. Clinic activities begin Monday, July 20, with the traditional golf tournament. A new addition this...

Some restaurants become synonymous with Restaurant Week, and Proverbial Wine Bistro has earned that distinction year after year. As one of Restaurant Week's longtime participating restaurants, Proverbial Wine Bistro has consistently delivered the kind of elevated dining experience that guests look forward to every summ

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking approval to create a Police Support Specialist Program that would allow former members of law enforcement to assist in operational duties. The program would employ part-time civilians to perform administrative duties as contract workers with the police departme

Intense heat remains the main story early in the week as highs climb into the upper 90s, with humidity driving the heat index up to 110°. Around midweek, the soon-to-be Tropical Storm Bertha will parallel the northern Gulf Coast. While local impacts appear minimal, the system warrants a close watch. Skip ahead to The T

As students return to classrooms Aug. 7, the Zachary Community School District is entering the new school year with a continued focus on supporting teachers, maintaining safe campuses and expanding opportunities for students.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse is seeking to launch a Police Support Specialist Program that would allow former sworn personnel to return to the Baton Rouge Police Department as contract workers performing civilian duties. The proposal, outlined in a document filed with the city...

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department provided a small update Sunday on the search efforts for the body of missing 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather at the Baton Rouge landfill. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, over 2,000 hours of manpower have been invested into the search, with...

ST. GEORGE — Downed power lines left part of Highland Road blocked on Sunday near Airline Highway. According to the St. George Fire Department, power lines are currently down across Highland Road just before the intersection of Airline Highway by McDonald's and Walgreens. The area is blocked as crews...

BATON ROUGE - Two people were injured in two separate shootings in Baton Rouge on Sunday. One person was seriously injured in a shooting along Gus Young Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Sources said the shooting happened around 2:45 p.m. near the Ragusa's Meat Market. One person was taken to a...

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Three boats were involved in a crash on the Amite River Saturday night, according to information confirmed by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said eight people were total across the boats involved. Multiple people were ejected during the incident. One person was transpo