James Van Der Beek dies at age 48
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - James Van Der Beek, the beloved actor who captured the hearts of millions as Dawson Leery on the cultural phenomenon “Dawson’s Creek,” has passed away, TMZ reports. He was 48 years old. The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death was...
BRPD officers looking for two who robbed convenience store at gunpoint
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police officers are searching for two people who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint in January. BRPD said the two robbers went into a store along Choctaw Drive near North Acadian Thruway on the night of Jan. 19. The pair approached the employee with a...
Whataburger’s fish sandwich, platter returns for Lent in Baton Rouge
Whataburger is bringing back its fish sandwich and platter for a limited time.
‘Almost like a set-up:’ New details in Denham Springs teen death in Lutcher
LUTCHER - Law enforcement and the family of the Denham Springs 19-year-old killed in Lutcher on Saturday called for justice in the teenager's death and for anyone with information to come forward. St. James Parish Sheriff Claude Louis, Jr., told WBRZ on Saturday, Feb. 7, 19-year-old Damon Summerlin and another...
From heartbreak to the crown: Miss Wheelchair Louisiana’s journey of independence and purpose
Nine months ago, her car and custom wheelchair were stolen from her driveway. Tonight, she wears a crown. Kristie Mascerella's story. The post From heartbreak to the crown: Miss Wheelchair Louisiana’s journey of independence and purpose appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .
New Businesses Bring Jobs and Energy to Scotlandville’s District 2
SCOTLANDVILLE, La. — Scotlandville is seeing a surge in local investment as two new businesses officially opened their doors this week, offering jobs, services, and dining options to the community. May’s Beauty Supply and Southern Style Bar & Restaurant, both locally owned, mark a growing corridor of opportunity...
More fog tonight; Tracking weekend storm chances
Morning fog will give way to patchy afternoon sunshine Tuesday. However, we're also tracking a storm system that has the potential of bringing widespread rain and thunder to Acadiana this weekend.
Top-Performing 2026 Construction Companies Named by ABC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9—Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project excellence, ranked by number of hours worked. The No. 1 2026 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group,...
Tracking isolated showers Wednesday, thunder chances Saturday
We're tracking a pair of storm systems that will increase the rain chances two separate times over the course of the next several days. The first could bring a few showers to Acadiana by Wednesday, with the latter storm system creating a higher risk of widespread rain and thunder late Saturday.
At town hall on blight, EBR residents voice concerns about blight demolition process
Members of East Baton Rouge City Parish government walked through the complete blight process Tuesday night.
