Baton Rouge LA

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming hand-delivered an unclaimed property check for $163K to Southern University.

The Baker City Court is offering an amnesty period from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 for defendants with outstanding bench warrants issued before Feb. 1, 2026, allowing them to have some warrants recalled and more time to pay any fees owed.

Baton Rouge will finish out January with another severe cold front starting Friday evening and continuing until Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The arctic cold front will start with a 20% chance of rain Friday morning and a high temperature of 50. Once Friday evening rolls around, the...

Two people were arrested in Iberville Parish on narcotics charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A mother, father, and stepfather were charged in connection with rape of a juvenile in West Baton Rouge Parish.

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - A Denham Springs police officer is recovering after getting into a crash. According to officials, the crash happened Tuesday afternoon, January 27, at the intersection of Range Avenue and Railroad in Denham Springs. The Denham Springs Police Department said the incident involved an SUV...

The 19-year-old arrested by Baton Rouge police on Friday, accused in two homicides and an arson, is also believed to be part of a small criminal gang, police say. Jemile Causey, 19, was booked on multiple counts of first-degree murder, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, simple arson and various weapons...

A 20-year-old man was shot in the back in Plaquemine and airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital, where he is listed in stable but guarded condition, and a suspect has been identified and attempted second-degree murder charges are expected.

Veganish Vibes has closed following the death of its CEO, NaQuellar Martin-Thompson, according to the business' social media accounts. "Veganish Vibes BR thanks you for your continued love and support," the post on Instagram wrote, which went up Sunday morning. "We are permanently closing following the untimely...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A judge set bail for Lanaya Cardwell, the mother whose charges were downgraded following the conviction of her former boyfriend for the 2021 murder of 2-year-old Nevaeh Allen. The judge set Cardwell’s bail at $90,000 during a court appearance on Tuesday, January 27. She became...