BRPD: Group sought for alleged theft on Plank Road
Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are asking for help identifying people for theft.
Missing Louisiana Teen Found Alive in Pittsburgh Basement
Authorities say the missing Baker girl was found hidden in a Pittsburgh basement box during a nationwide search that led to multiple arrests.
St. George Fire Department responds to apartment fire on Ridge Pecan Drive
ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a fire at the 9100 block of Ridge Pecan Drive on Sunday. The fire originally began in an apartment building around 9:30 a.m. There are currently no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Family still seeking answers 30 years after father’s unsolved murder in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a decades-old cold case that’s left investigators stumped and one family desperate for answers. It’s been 30 years since Lee Jackson Sr. was shot and killed in a Baton Rouge parking lot,...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of October 23-30
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of October 23-30: Jadavian Serf, 29, 744 11th St, Baton Rouge was charged w/ Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, Parole Violation, and arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Courtney Archie, 41, 2824 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales was charged w/ Terrorism...
Baton Rouge man accused of shooting victim in the face arrested
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after allegedly shooting another man in the face, with the victim suffering a gunshot wound to the mouth and the suspect claiming self-defense after the victim allegedly stole his car keys.
Missing teenager found in basement more than 1,000 miles away from home, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A missing Louisiana teenager was found in a basement more than 1,000 miles away from home. The teen girl was first reported missing by law enforcement in October. Officials received information from the State of Louisiana’s Attorney General’s Office Cyber Crime Unit, revealing the...
USS Kidd ship set to return to Baton Rouge in 2026
The USS Kidd is expected to return to Baton Rouge by Spring 2026.
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: Donate and make three times the impact
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank donors have the chance to make three times the impact this week.
Guest column: Federal support is a lifeline for many students. Let’s keep it that...
For my entire life, getting to school felt like a race against the clock, accompanied by constant worry. My journey from being a kid in Detroit to a student at Louisiana State University is one of hard work and a crucial support system that ensured I had a safe and reliable way to get to class. My experience serves...
