Baton Rouge LA

Baton Rouge moms now have a new way to connect, get moving, and build community with the arrival of The Mom Walk Collective in Baton Rouge. Founded locally by Miranda Dunnam, a mother of two and former child life specialist, the initiative aims to create a supportive space for mothers at every stage of motherhood.

Children: Caroline, 11, Michael, 8, and Matthew, 5. Hobbies: Working out, running, golfing, hanging out with family, and deer hunting. Between a busy orthopaedic practice, serving as LSU’s consulting foot and ankle surgeon, and keeping up with three active kids, Dr. Brian Perry knows a thing or two about balance. The...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge man is facing multiple drug and weapons charges after police say he led officers on a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers were conducting a proactive patrol detail when they attempted to stop a vehicle near Perkins...

South Louisiana businesses have recently announced the following promotions and new hires. Renita Ward Williams has been named vice chancellor of institutional affairs and strategic planning for Baton Rouge Community College. She will oversee human resources, governance, policy development and institutional strategy...

In the Information Age, even cows aren’t safe from data collection. Researchers at the Southern University Agricultural Research Station monitor calves using a hard plastic pill containing sensors, which sits in the animal's stomach, tracking heart rate, temperature and the amount of time it takes for the bovine to...

Rain is spreading across the Baton Rouge area this morning as a front pushes through the region. Showers will taper off later today, but another, more widespread round of rain is expected Monday afternoon and night. Today and tonight: Light to moderate rain is already moving into the Capital Region...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At first glance, Stir looks much like any other coffee house with a menu filled with lattes, espressos, and all of the usual favorites. The sound of milk steaming fills the air as customers look for a quick pick-me-up. But what sets it apart is its people.

A recent resident of mid city has raised a question that has caught the attention of many. The individual, who recently relocated to the area, has noticed an unusually high frequency of train horns. Having lived near railroad tracks before, they found this to be out of the ordinary and took to social media to inquire...

In recent social media discussions, the topic of wait times at a popular local establishment has been a hot topic. Users have been expressing their concerns and experiences regarding the wait times, with some hesitant to visit due to potential long waits.

WAFB.com - 11/26/2025 07:54:00 PM. The recent news concerning the botched hiring of Christel Slaughter as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards has sparked significant discussion among the public. Slaughter was initially appointed as CAO, but due to city-parish employee...