Baton Rouge man arrested for attempted murder. Second individual on the run.
Charles E. Jones Jr. was arrested today and charged with attempted second-degree murder of a woman from Jan. 5 at 5649 St Gerard Cir., according to an arrest warrant from the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police are looking for a second individual, accused of the same. Both individuals live together...
$150K Reward Offered in Louisiana Mail Carrier Attempted Robbery
The U.S. Postal Service is offering a $150,000 reward if you can help them find the person responsible for an attempted robbery of a Baton Rouge mail carrier.
LPSO: 2 arrested in burglary investigation at La. Highway 16 near Hillon Hood Road
DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies arrested two people in a "burglary in progress investigation" in Denham Springs on Thursday afternoon, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. A "number of" Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office vehicles were seen at La. Highway 16 near Hillon Hood Road earlier in the afternoon, which LPSO...
Car crashes into Marlies Restaurant, popular spot to reopen Friday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A car crashed into Marlies Restaurant late Wednesday night, but the popular steak and seafood spot will reopen Friday thanks to an outpouring of support. Surveillance video shows the driver missing a turn. The car flew off the road through fences and into the corner...
Delta Airlines cancelling flights in Louisiana due to incoming winter storm
BATON ROUGE - Delta Airlines announced it will be cancelling flights in five states, including Louisiana, due to an incoming winter storm. According to Delta, "flight cancelations are necessary at select airports in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee to ensure the safety of our customers and...
Main Street Market in Baton Rouge returns with new vendors
The Main Street Market in downtown Baton Rouge is celebrating its grand reopening with a week of events, featuring new vendors, cooking demos, live music, and activities for kids.
Resident saves unconscious man from burning bedroom in Baton Rouge, officials say
The District Six Fire Department helped put a house fire out and detailed how one man saved an unconscious person by pulling them out of the home early Thursday morning.
Meet the Baton Rouge artist behind the viral song ‘Boo’ taking over TikTok and...
The viral song “Boo” is everywhere right now, and behind it is a Baton Rouge artist who’s watching his life change in real time. Meet Jordan Randall, known as "H3adband Shawty."
‘I’m Going to F–king Kill You!’: Black Man Held at Gunpoint by Louisiana Cops...
Twice since 2018, Raheem Howard has been accused by Louisiana police of threatening people with a firearm, including shooting at a police officer who had […] ‘I’m Going to F–king Kill You!’: Black Man Held at Gunpoint by Louisiana Cops After He Was Falsely Accused of Shooting Cop — Then It Happens Again
Mississippi River Delta sinking faster than any other delta worldwide, study finds
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The Mississippi River Delta is sinking faster than any other delta in the world, according to a new study from the University of California. The study aims to better guide coastal restoration and advise leaders, scientists and people living and working in coastal...

















