Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives are asking for assistance in locating a person who they say was involved in a non-fatal shooting earlier this week. The shooting happened on Wednesday, July 9, at a convenience store in the 1300 block of Florida Boulevard. Emergency officials say they responded to the scene, but...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The new school year is just around the corner. Several organizations in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas are hosting back-to-school events, school supply drives, and giveaways. Saturday, July 12. BAGS 2 SCHOOL: The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and Aetna will give out 1,500 backpacks...

Questions remain over what prompted the stabbing death of a St. Gabriel police officer by his domestic partner, according to Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi. Warren Mitchell III, 25, was charged with second-degree murder in the July 6 stabbing death of St. Gabriel Police Capt. Kevin Boutte at his home on Legion...

An LSU graduate took home $50,000 after catching the largest fish in the Gulf during tournament competition on July 4.

A recently completed community park with a pool, game room and playground, and a new eco-friendly pocket park officially opened in June in north Baton Rouge, bringing new recreational opportunities to Red Stick residents. Howell Community Park and Erie Street Park both saw ribbon cuttings last month, marking the end...

A Baton Rouge, Louisiana woman was left bloody and dazed after being hit by lightning outside her home.

A new restaurant group has emerged in the bayou with a familiar name at the helm. Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based R&R Brands, which launched this week, is a triple threat of franchisor, franchisee and operator with deep industry ties. It’s led by CEO Scott Taylor, a former longtime Walk-On’s executive, and backed by...

The Baton Rouge Police Department provided an update Wednesday on the officer who was injured after being hit by a car near Joor Road and Prescott Road.

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - The Zachary Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. According to police, Carnell Bailey, 15, was last seen on Thursday night, July 10, around 8 p.m. in the area of Rollins Road on foot. He was wearing a blue shirt, blue shorts, and a black book bag.

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - East Baton Rouge Animal Control and Rescue Director Daniel Piakiewicz says even after two decades working in animal rescue work, he hasn’t seen a dog fighting ring as big as the one busted up in the small town of Baker. Two dogs are currently being...