Baton Rouge furniture store closing after 91 years in business
Grand Gallery, a Baton Rouge furniture store that has been in business for 91 years, will close in 2026 after the retirement of its third generation owner, Todd Grand.
Enjoy fresh Louisiana king cakes with new shipping options
The Ambrosia Bakery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana now offers two shipping options for their king cakes, allowing customers across the US to enjoy a traditional Louisiana king cake at an affordable price.
Guide to Mardi Gras 2026 parades and parties in the Baton Rouge area
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge area is preparing for another year of Mardi Gras parades and parties. Mardi Gras 2026 is set for Tuesday, February 17. Below is a list of events that are planned in the Baton Rouge area:. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. EventEvent TypeLocationStart Time.
Free haircuts offered for students ahead of new school semester
Ahead of the new school semester, free haircuts are being offered to some students in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Fire damages vacant Baton Rouge home
The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire Friday night and contained the fire to the kitchen and attic, with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation.
STARCAST: See the first Supermoon of 2026
The first full moon of 2026 is here, and it's a Supermoon!
Toddler Critically Injured in Baton Rouge Shooting During Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
A Desperate Chase Turns Deadly (Image Credits: Pixabay) Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A harrowing confrontation over a stolen car escalated into violence on a local street, leaving a 2-year-old girl with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the head. A Desperate Chase Turns Deadly The incident began when a woman spotted...
Three people taken to hospital following crash, vehicle fire on interstate
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A crash and vehicle fire left three people hurt on the interstate in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the crash happened early Thursday morning, January 1, on I-10 West near Terrace Avenue. Investigators said that when crews arrived at the scene...
Restaurant with award-winning fried chicken aiming to open in Denham Springs
Guests can try fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fish, seasoned fries, mashed potatoes, and more at Red Bird Fried Chicken. See where it is aiming to open in Livingston Parish.
Baton Rouge has its first baby born in the new year. See her name...
On a clear and brisk New Year’s Eve, the first baby of 2026 in Baton Rouge was born at 12:01 a.m. Thursday to loving parents Gabrielle and Gerard at Woman’s Hospital. They named her Blossom for “becoming something new.”. “It's crazy because it's the new year, so...
