Walker Gas Department employee injured in crash while responding to reported gas leak
WALKER — A Walker city employee was involved in a car crash on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to a news release from the city of Walker, a Gas Department employee was on call early Wednesday morning when he got into a wreck while responding to a reported gas leak. This crash happened outside of city...
Louisiana Locals Keep Coming Back to This Baton Rouge Seafood Institution
If you ask a Baton Rouge local where to find Gulf Coast comfort on a plate, Parrain’s Seafood Restaurant comes up fast. Tucked on Perkins Road, this rustic spot delivers old school Louisiana flavors with a porch swing vibe and big city polish. From gumbo steam to sizzling platters,...
Woman arrested for threatening mayor served time for previous threats
ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - A 61-year-old Zachary woman accused of threatening Mayor David McDavid, previously served time for other threats. During a court appearance on Tuesday, lawyers noted Patty Haley served three years in federal prison for threatening a judge. WAFB also learned Haley has a rap sheet in Arizona.
Baton Rouge Police investigating fatal shooting of 36-year-old man along North Street
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man along North Street. According to police, Timothy Elbert was shot around 5:48 p.m. on Tuesday along North Street near North 25th Street. When police arrived, they found him lying in the roadway with at...
Five people connected to capital region heroin, cocaine trafficking network sentenced by federal judge
BATON ROUGE — Five people connected to a large-scale cocaine and heroin trafficking network based in East Baton Rouge Parish have each been sentenced by a federal judge, a release from Wednesday says. One of the men, 49-year-old Francisco Palma, was initially arrested in 2019 after he was accused...
Baton Rouge mother accused of abuse in case of slain toddler prepares for trial
The mother of a Baton Rouge toddler who was killed violently is set to have her day in court soon after more than four years of waiting. Lanaya Brittany Cardwell, 28, has maintained her innocence in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Liyla Allen, since she was arrested in September 2021. On Monday, her...
Tractor Supply sets grand opening for Prairieville store
Tractor Supply Company has planned its grand opening for Thursday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Feb. 1 for its Prairieville store, the company announced in a news release. According to the store, the weekend will include deals storewide and daily giveaways. The new Ascension Parish location includes a garden center and...
Dana Territo, Advocate columnist and champion for those with Alzheimer’s, dies at 67
Dana Territo, a champion of people with Alzheimer’s and a longtime Advocate columnist, died Jan. 25 at 67 after lengthy treatment for cancer. Each week for the last 13 years, Territo, dubbed "The Memory Whisperer," has shared her knowledge of all aspects of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in her "Alzheimer's Q&A"...
Green Devils topple neighboring foe Port Allen in pre-district action
The Plaquemine Green Devils prepared themselves for the upcoming district race with a battle against a longtime state title contender, and they aced the test. Port Allen has been at the forefront in state title contention in recent years and may do the same this year, but strong showings in the second and third...
Baton Rouge Restaurant Week returns
More than 40 restaurants are participating this year in bringing three-course meal menus to customers at a great price for the entire family.
