Southern University System gets $163K from unclaimed property
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming hand-delivered an unclaimed property check for $163K to Southern University.
Baker City Court to waive some bench warrant fees in February
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.
Below freezing temperatures returning to Baton Rouge this weekend
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 arrested in Iberville Parish on narcotics charges
Two people were arrested in Iberville Parish on narcotics charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Father accused of raping juvenile multiple times in West Baton Rouge Parish
A mother, father, and stepfather were charged in connection with rape of a juvenile in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Police officer suffers minor injuries during crash in Denham Springs
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...
Baton Rouge police confirm 19-year-old wanted in 2 homicides was ‘Flip Side Youngins’ gang...
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...
Man shot near spine in Plaquemine, deputies say
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 in Baton Rouge has closed following the death of its founder and...
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...
Bail set for mother charged in connection with death of 2-year-old Navaeh Allen
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...

















