Amazon is increasing its Baton Rouge area presence with a new facility. See where...
Tech giant Amazon is expanding its Louisiana footprint with its latest Baton Rouge facility. 61 North Logistics Center, a 240,000-square-foot building at 8800 Tom Drive, will be home to an Amazon operations center, just over a mile away from the company’s fulfillment center at Cortana Place. Amazon spokesperson Allie P
Zachary police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – The Zachary Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing teen. Police say Marlin Vanessa Garcia Rodriguez is a 15-year-old. She’s 5’0” tall and weighs 90lbs. Rodriguez was last seen on Wednesday, August 19, wearing a black shirt and black pants. Rodriguez was last in th
RealBleeda Stays Locked Up After Judge Denies Bond
RealBleeda is going to stay locked up after a judge shut down his bond request in the 2024 murder case that’s been building since September. The 24-year-old rapper, whose legal name is David Catherine, faces first-degree murder and obstruction of justice charges connected to the death of Teressa Calligan, a youth advoc
2 injured following Friday afternoon crash on Walker South Road
WALKER — Two people were transported to a local hospital following a crash on Walker South Road on Friday afternoon. According to emergency officials, the crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. The conditions of those injured are not known at this time.
EMS: Juvenile hospitalized in serious condition after possible drowning
A juvenile was hospitalized in serious condition following a possible drowning incident in the Long Farm Village neighborhood.
The power of a smile: Baton Rouge restaurant owner shares his American Dream
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - People who work in downtown Baton Rouge have likely stopped into Serop’s Express for lunch. However, customers keep coming back for a reason beyond the food. From strangers to regulars. Serop’s owner Luis Torres said he treats everyone who walks through the door the...
Man arrested after interstate shooting in East Baton Rouge Parish, deputies say
A man has been arrested following a shooting on the interstate in East Baton Rouge Parish, deputies said.
Juvenile shot on Mohican-Prescott Crossover
A juvenile was shot on Mohican-Prescott Crossover in Baton Rouge, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.
Auburn’s Tray Taylor and Keyshawn Hall may have to pay the price for LSU’s...
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.
From a 2,550-Square-Foot Storefront to a $8.8 Million Community Hub: Scotlandville Library Opens a...
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

















