I-10 near Whiskey Bay shut down in both directions due to crashes
Traffic backups are being reported due crashes on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge near Whiskey Bay.
I-TEAM: Inmate fathered children with prison major, sources say
IBERVILLE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - An Elayn Hunt inmate fathered a set of twins with a high-ranking prison employee, according to sources. Thursday morning, Francis Smith turned herself in and was charged with malfeasance in office, sexual conduct with a person in an institution. Both charges are felonies. Smith, who is...
Major firearms distributor building new headquarters in Baton Rouge
A new headquarters for one of the nation’s largest firearms distributors is coming to Baton Rouge, with construction already under way.
BRPD: Three involved in ’60 Gang’ street gang arrested after search yielded fentanyl
BATON ROUGE - Three members of a street gang known as the "60 Gang" were arrested after detectives were told the group was selling drugs, including fentanyl, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD officials said they searched three residences on Geronimo Street, resulting in the seizure of 45...
Louisiana Clock Spring Forward 2026: Homeowners Alert for New Orleans, Baton Rouge as Clocks...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New Orleans, LA – Clocks across Louisiana will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to complete...
Traffic halted on I-10 east and west due to crashes
Traffic on I-10 East and I-10 West is closed past LA 975 (Whiskey Bay) on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge due to two separate crashes, according to Louisiana DOTD.
Empire Wingz, Baton Rouge-Based Wing Brand, Coming Soon to Lafayette,LA
Empire Wingz, a Baton Rouge-based wing concept, is coming soon to Lafayette, LA, at 1521 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, right next to the recently opened La Chapina & La Catraccha and Mexican Food. Founded in 2012 by Vic Smith, Empire Wingz began when Smith served hot wings at his nightclub, gaining...
Disturbing Video Shows Louisiana Man Falling From Bucket Truck
In Baton Rouge, a day took a terrifying turn for a worker when flames engulfed his bucket truck, leaving everyone on edge.
Man indicted for manslaughter, drug charges after fentanyl overdose
BATON ROUGE - A man was indicted Wednesday for manslaughter alongside drug charges after he allegedly dealt fentanyl that officials say possibly contributed to an overdose, court documents say. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Losand Mansion was selling green fentanyl around the Baton Rouge area; agents...
Baton Rouge police seek suspect accused of stealing car from 80-year-old woman
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Detectives are searching for a man accused of stealing a car from an elderly woman in Baton Rouge on Valentine’s Day. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crime occurred in the 1400 block of N. 27th Street when the suspect approached the 80-year-old victim while she was...
