Addis native named Children’s Miracle Network national champion
ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - An 11-year-old from Addis has been named a national champion by the Children’s Miracle Network, joining 19 other children selected from across the country as patient ambassadors for their local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Jensen LeBlanc was diagnosed with croup and stridor — a...
Sewage nightmare: Baton Rouge woman battles repeated backups in new home
BATON ROUGE - Sewage is backing up into one woman's home off of Mickens Road. She sat down to speak with 2 On Your Side after a plumber told her the problem is under her slab. At Judy Moore's home in Copper Oaks, the cleaning supplies are propped up against the kitchen counter, and a shop vac is nearby.
Central councilwoman claims the city attempted to use grant money improperly, mayor responds
CENTRAL - A councilwoman in Central claims the city attempted to use federal grant money improperly, but Central Mayor Wade Evans is pushing back, calling this wildly inaccurate. On Saturday, Central Councilwoman D'Ann Wells made a post on social media claiming the city was cited for a major discrepancy in...
225 Fest returns downtown as celebration of local pride keeps growing
This Saturday, Feb. 28, downtown Baton Rouge will hum with the sound of its own area code as the annual 225 Fest unfolds from noon to 6 p.m. at Rhorer Plaza. The free festival has become one of the Capital Region’s most anticipated cultural gatherings, celebrating music, food, art and community resources across the...
Baton Rouge police officer on paid leave amid federal investigation
A Baton Rouge police officer was placed on paid administrative leave in February.
Louisiana Weather Alert: March 1-5 Rain/Snow Chance With Warmer Temps in Shreveport, Lafayette
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baton Rouge, La. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is expected across Louisiana, with mild Gulf air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day...
23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office reports guilty pleas for Feb. 16-20
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office, which includes the parishes of Ascension, Assumption and St. James, reported guilty pleas during the week of Feb. 16-20. The information has been obtained through the office of 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin. Ascension Parish:. 1. Deandre McDaniels, Baton...
Victim’s Voice: A ‘friend’ doused my son in gasoline near a fire
UPDATE —- One person has now been arrested after a man was doused in gasoline last week, according to his mother. James Page, 40, was booked into Livingston Parish jail Tuesday morning on second-degree battery in the alleged attack on Brandon Duncan. WALKER — An investigation in Livingston Parish is underway after a...
Investigation underway after shooting outside Walmart in Port Allen
PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - Deputies are investigating a shooting that happened outside of Walmart on Highway 1 in Port Allen on Monday night, Feb. 23. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, one person was hit by gunfire around 10 p.m. and taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered...
Baton Rouge radio station owner buys land on Burbank for $1.65 million
The real estate arm of Guaranty Corporation bought a 4.8-acre parcel of land on Burbank Drive for $1.65 million, a site that could eventually become the headquarters for the radio and marketing business. Guaranty Real Estate Management Co. LLC bought the land at 7611 Burbank, next to the Court to...
