Delta Utilities customers see dramatic bill increases amid cold weather, uptick in natural gas...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Willie Sanders couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw his most recent bill from Delta Utilities. “This is ridiculous, I’m looking at the charges now,” Sanders said. “Well, I didn’t see it at first. My wife opened it. She said, babe you know they charging you $105? It says your gas bill is...
Plant World closing its doors after nearly 50 years after deadly crash involving owners
BATON ROUGE - For years, Plant World has been a staple in Baton Rouge, but soon the doors will be closed for good. Gary Chapman Jr. says his parents, Gary and Anne Chapman started Plant World at a location along Florida Boulevard for several years before moving to Greenwell Springs Road in 1977.
Bond denied for man accused of shooting 2-year-old
BATON ROUGE — At a hearing today, a 19th JDC commissioner denied bond for Landrick Ruffin, the man accused of a shooting that landed a 2-year-old child in the hospital on New Year’s eve. District Attorney Hillar Moore confirmed that Ruffin’s bond was denied on Jan. 6 by Commissioner Kory Tauzin. According to BRPD, a...
Baton Rouge Police looking for a man in connection with 15-year-old trafficking victim
Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man in connection with the trafficking of a 15-year-old girl this fall at a South Sherwood Forest Boulevard hotel. Allen R. Commoder, 45, of New Orleans, faces a felony charge of human trafficking. His girlfriend was arrested the night of the incident on a count of human...
Firefly populations decline across Louisiana. Experts share ways to help them make a comeback
Entomologists in Louisiana said the firefly population in the state is decreasing.
Louisiana man involved in head-on crash that sent 1 to hospital had 4 DWIs
A Greenwell Springs man was charged with operating while intoxicated; first offense, vehicular negligent injuring, reckless operation of a vehicle, and insurance required.
Woman arrested, accused of bringing drugs into Dixon Correctional Institute
A visitor at the Dixon Correctional Institute was arrested on Saturday after being accused of bringing drugs into the prison.
Overnight fire at vacant apartment being investigated as arson
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -Fire investigators with the Baton Rouge Fire Department is asking for any information regarding an overnight fire that was found to be intentionally set. Crews responded to the scene at the Concord Condominiums in the 3000 block of Congress Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Judge orders AM Mart shut down for five years after nuisance ruling
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A convenience store with a history of being a hotspot for criminal activity can no longer operate following a court ruling, effective immediately. Judge Louise Hines ruled that AM Mart on Highland Road was a nuisance during a permanent injunction hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The judge issued...
11 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Fried Catfish Joints Locals Can’t Quit
Chasing fried catfish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is not a hobby so much as a weekly rhythm, the kind that makes you drive across town because you know the crunch you want. I idled in drive-thru lines, leaned on warm hoods, and burned my tongue once because that first bite begged for no patience.
