Baton Rouge LA

Dave’s Hot Chicken has been a hit in Baton Rouge since it arrived, and I checked it out to see what all the hype was about. Let’s just say that my feelings weren’t exactly tender. My first impression was that the restaurant itself had a good atmosphere....

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department July 23-29, 2026. Henry Anderson: 23; 552 Hickory St., Gloster, Mississippi; battery of a dating partner and simple criminal damage to property. Chassidy Carter: 25; 6751 Royal Oaks Court, Zachary;.

BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish School District employees reported back to work on Monday morning after summer vacation and kicked off three days of professional development ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Belaire High School spent day one going over the expectations for this school year. The Bengals...

BATON ROUGE — A local barbershop offered free haircuts and school supplies to kids ahead of the new school year on Monday. The event was part of Snip-It Barbershop's annual "Cuttin Out Violence" gathering. Organizers also hosted a conversation about gun violence and its impacts on the Baton Rouge community.

A new state law will strip City Marshal Sonny Massey of his police powers on January 1 unless the Port Allen City Council votes to authorize them. The ordinance request drew pushback from council members over the marshal's ticket-writing program.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash with injuries just before 10 p.m. Monday, August 3. The crash happened on Old Hammond Hwy., near Millerville Road. We’re still working to confirm reports that the crash involved a pedestrian or cyclist hit...

BATON ROUGE — BREC has a new superintendent, and questions are already being raised about his $275,000 salary. Brooks Williams took over the role after his predecessor, Corey Wilson, chose not to renew his contract. Wilson stepped down in March of last year after a series of WBRZ Investigative Unit reports revealed the

ZACHARY — One person died in a two-vehicle crash on La. 67 near Welch Lane in Zachary, according to Louisiana State Police. The crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. on Aug. 3. Dakota Havard, 33, of Slaughter, was driving a truck north on La. 67 when the vehicle crossed...

The Louisiana State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Zachary that killed one person.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid expansion across the United States by opening seven new restaurant locations this August, while also reopening several remodeled stores as the popular chicken finger chain celebrates its 30th anniversary. The latest expansion introduces the brand to two ne