Baton Rouge master plan receives approval from Planning Commission. Here’s what’s next.
A plan to increase the downtown population and draw visitors to the Mississippi Riverfront received its first in a set of approvals needed to set the plan into motion. The East Baton Rouge Planning Commission on Monday unanimously approved Plan Baton Rouge III, the third iteration of a downtown master plan. Sasaki Prin
Baton Rouge addiction treatment center offers residential, outpatient programs
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Men and women who may be struggling with addiction can get the important help they need in Baton Rouge. During Mental Health Awareness Month, doctors at the Baton Rouge General are highlighting the resources available at the Baton Rouge Recovery Health Residential Treatment Center. There...
Southern University Gospel Choir nominated for ‘HBCU Choir of the Year’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Southern University Gospel Choir has received a huge honor. The musicians have been nominated for a Steller Award in the category of “HBCU Choir of the Year.”. The Steller Awards are in their 41st year and are considered the highest honor in Black...
Audit uncovers alleged fraud by former town clerk in White Castle
A former town clerk of White Castle was allegedly depositing over $19,000 into personal accounts, leading to her termination and arrest.
BR man arrested on attempted murder charges after I-10 shooting near Iberville/West Baton Rouge...
GROSSE TETE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting along I-10 near the Iberville and West Baton Rouge parish line. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies and Louisiana State Police troopers responded to the shooting around 5 p.m. on Monday, where they learned that a person was dri
GXO Logistics hosting hiring fair Tuesday in Port Allen for 30-plus warehouse jobs
PORT ALLEN — GXO Logistics and Spherion Staffing are looking to fill more than 30 warehouse positions at a hiring fair Tuesday, May 19, at the company's Sugarhouse Road facility in Port Allen. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2850 Sugarhouse Road. The positions are...
New Orleans Clerk Chelsey Napoleon appears in court after suing city leaders over her...
The Orleans Parish clerk of court appeared in a Baton Rouge court Monday after she sued New Orleans city leaders over resolutions regarding her position within the clerk of court. Chelsey Napoleon appeared with her attorney in Baton Rouge regarding her lawsuit against members of the New Orleans City Council,...
1 in serious condition after crash involving motorcycle, officials say
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car Monday morning, according to emergency medical services officials.
Iberville Parish voters reject all five state amendments
Iberville Parish followed suit Saturday, May 16, with the statewide vote that shot down all five proposed state constitutional amendments on the ballot. “To authorize the addition or removal of positions in the unclassified state clivi service by law." Iberville:. Yes: 982 (15%) No: 5,551 (85%) Statewide:. Yes: 173,487
Sandbag pickup locations for Iberville Parish residents
The Iberville Parish Government released a list of places where residents can pick up sandbags ahead of rain this week.

















