BRFD investigating abandoned apartment building fire along Florida Boulevard as arson
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating an abandoned apartment building fire along Florida Boulevard as arson. According to fire officials, crews responded to the fire at the Summer Grove Apartments, which are boarded up and unoccupied, around 9:25 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the back of one of the buildings.
March calling for answers in Nolan Wells’ death to be held in Baton Rouge
A call for answers in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells is bringing communities together across the country, including Baton Rouge.
7 arrested, 3 wanted in West Baton Rouge Parish drug investigations
Deputies arrested seven people in connection with illegal drug activity in West Baton Rouge Parish. Three are wanted.
Giant brewery, restaurant and farm estate sale in St. Gabriel: See where and when
The former Istrouma at Sugar Farms, 5990 Bayou Paul Road in St. Gabriel, is for sale. The owners, the Haynes family, posted on Instagram that they are moving to Nashville and selling everything from decor to tractors to antique sugar kettles. An estate sale is scheduled for 8 a.m. to...
Red carpet of bones: More than 200 ‘skelebrities’ take over Baton Rouge front yard
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Move over, Hollywood. The biggest red carpet in town this Halloween is right along Bocage Boulevard in Baton Rouge, where more than 200 pop stars, athletes, and cultural icons have risen from the grave. Dubbed the “Skelebrity Graveyard,” the massive front-yard display is the work...
Pediatric EMT credited with saving woman left for dead after hit and run
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A pediatric EMT on his way to work is being credited with saving a woman’s life after she was left on the side of a Baton Rouge road in a hit-and-run. Police are asking for the public’s help finding the driver. Brennan Medlock,...
St. John-Southern Lab winner leans on quarterback’s big game for dominant win
PLAQUEMINE — Southern Lab quarterback Brice Preston knew he had the potential to be special after an offseason filled with training. He flashed his greatness against St. John on Thursday, torching the Eagles through the air and on the ground. Preston racked up five total touchdowns in Southern Lab’s...
Historic Lincoln Theatre hosts 77th anniversary ribbon cutting following years of renovations
BATON ROUGE — Community members gathered Thursday evening to mark the 77th anniversary of the historic Lincoln Theatre, celebrating decades of cultural heritage following years of dedicated restoration efforts. First opened in 1949, the landmark venue welcomed dozens of attendees who toured the newly completed upgrades and explored the...
West Baton Rouge: One dead in parking lot shooting
ADDIS — Police officers are investigating after a Friday morning shooting in the parking lot of the YMCA in Addis. It was around 8:45 a.m. on Oct. 30 when Addis officers responded to reports of a shooting at the YMCA on Sugar Plantation Parkway. Upon arrival, officials learned the shooting happened inside a vehicle in […] The post West Baton Rouge: One dead in parking lot shooting appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .
Erwinville drag track up for sale after lease negotiations stall
ERWINVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Drag racing is coming to an end at State Capitol Raceway after 50 years. The track’s doors closed earlier this year when lease negotiations stalled. The property is now for sale. Drivers describe the draw of drag racing. Micah Peavy, who ran racing events at...
