Trash pick-up repeatedly missed on narrow street lined with cars in new build area
BATON ROUGE - There are some upset people living in the new subdivision of Pelican Lakes off of Burbank Drive. Some people living along Renova Drive didn't have their trash picked up on Tuesday. "This is going to be an ongoing issue," said Ana, who is visiting her granddaughter. Ana...
Iberville Parish celebrates Veterans Day; dedicates ceremony to fallen deputy
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Iberville Parish dedicated this year’s Veterans Day celebration to fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Riley, who was killed in the line of duty last month. Riley served as an airman in the Navy before working with the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Brett Stassi said Riley...
KOK Wings & Things provides free meals to families, college students who use SNAP
Louisiana families are still feeling the sting from the SNAP benefit disruption, but one local restaurant is stepping up in a big way.
Baton Rouge Area Donut Shop Adding Second Location
Holey Good Donuts has built its brand on creativity, quality, consistency and community engagement
USS Kidd back in the water after needed repairs
HOUMA - This Veterans Day marks a historic achievement for the USS Kidd: the ship is finally back in the water. For the past 14 months, the USS Kidd sat in drydock at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors. In November, USS Kidd Veterans Museum Executive Director Parks Stephenson said the once-in-a-generation overhaul...
Second arrest made in barbershop shooting that killed 29-year-old bystander
Baton Rouge Police have arrested a second suspect involved in a fight over a tattoo appointment that led to the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old barber in October. Travis Kenny Jr., 21, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 4, and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on one count of second-degree murder.
This Louisiana Café Serves Bread Pudding So Good Locals Say It Counts As A...
If Baton Rouge had a state dessert holiday, Parrain’s bread pudding would be the parade marshal. Tucked along Perkins Road, this Gulf Coast haven has locals whispering that dessert here deserves its own day off. With porch seating, down-home charm, and seafood that draws lines, Parrain’s hides a not-so-secret finale:...
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits Baton Rouge for series of ‘Meat-Up’ events
BATON ROUGE — The Weinermobile is in Louisiana!. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is stopping by several events in and around the capital region through this weekend. The hot dog-shaped truck will be at two Shoppers Value locations in Baton Rouge on Thursday — 5355 Government Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and...
Baton Rouge Mom Arrested After Toddler Found in Pool
Authorities say a Baton Rouge mom faces multiple charges after her toddler was found unresponsive in a pool.
Convicted killer out on bond sentenced to 10 years after fatal 2022 crash in...
BATON ROUGE — A convicted killer out on bond whose driving led to a 2022 fatal crash at Acadian Thruway and Winbourne Avenue in a school zone has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars. On Nov. 4, 27-year-old Derian Bailey was sentenced to five years for negligent homicide,...
