Baton Rouge LA

When Waste Management’s new state-of-the art landfill in Walker opened in November of 1987 it was touted to be more advanced in terms of construction. But the Jeff Davis Sanitary Landfill being built in Welsh at the time was thought to be “significantly better” in terms of natural geology. Woodside Sanitary Landfill...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Monday’s weather should be dry in the morning, but showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon. This is due to a weak, disturbance over the Gulf that will make its way westward. Afternoon highs will be near normal, mainly in the...

Hot! We received 727 entries in this week’s Cartoon Caption Contest. With so many hilarious punchlines sent in, these were a ton of fun to read through. Luckily, we show lots of finalists each week so you can see for yourselves how funny they are. Great job, everyone!. As...

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Business professionals and community leaders are invited to one of the largest networking events in Ascension Parish. The event is a business expo and is being hosted by the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, August 14. Organizers said it will be at the Lamar Dixon REV...

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Tickets have gone on sale for the popular Brew at the Zoo event at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo. The event is taking place on Friday, September 26, between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Only adults ages 21 and over are allowed to attend.

The LSU freshman running back surrendered to campus police on two felony counts of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder, according to his attorney. LSU freshman running back surrenders to campus police on two felony counts of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder, attorney says. Local...

Banana Ball was back in Baton Rouge this weekend, as the Party Animals brought their 2025 tour to LSU's Alex Box Stadium for two sold out nights. While this was their 2nd year in a row playing at the LSU, this time, the Party Animals are leading their own "world tour." Back in March 2024, they faced off against the...

The longtime police officer who was intentionally hit while on his police unit has passed away in a hospital.

BATON ROUGE — A ‘shots fired’ call in Baton Rouge overnight ended in a police pursuit and a crash that ruptured a gas line just miles from East Feliciana Parish. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, a Baton Rouge police officer working near Airline Highway and Plank Road heard gunfire. When the officer attempted to stop...

BATON ROUGE — Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 153rd anniversary Sunday morning, marking a major milestone in the community. The church was founded in 1872 by its founding pastor, Rev. George Byrd. After 43 years leading the church, Rev. Jack Mitchell succeeded Rev. Byrd. Lifelong member Florence...