51-year-old Albany man dies in early morning crash on I-10 near Port Allen
PORT ALLEN --- On March 3, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 east near milepost 147 in West Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of 51-year-old Phillip Scott of Albany. The preliminary investigation revealed...
Major Country Concerts Coming to South Louisiana This Spring
From Lafayette to Baton Rouge and New Orleans, major country concerts are coming this spring — and you can win free tickets.
I-TEAM: Three EBR employees put on leave after gun discharged at Istrouma High
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Three employees were placed on leave at Istrouma High School after a gun discharged inside a classroom last week, the WAFB I-TEAM learned. Istrouma High School has metal detectors that kids pass through. Sources said it’s unclear how he managed to get through with a gun.
LSU Board of Supervisors Approves LSUA to Advance Louisiana’s First Three-Year Accelerated Bachelor’s STEM...
Baton Rouge, La. - The LSU Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) to move forward with the development and implementation of two innovative 90-credit-hour accelerated bachelor’s degrees in high-demand STEM fields. The new programs in Information Technology and...
Zaxby’s closes three restaurants in and around the Baton Rouge area
One Zaxby's location remains in Louisiana after a business decision led to the closure of three restaurants in the state.
I-TEAM: Murder suspect linked to former mayor’s anti-violence initiative; officials deny paying him
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Constable Terrica Williams and Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst say they had nothing to do with any taxpayer money going to a man who was out on bond for a murder charge while he spoke to children about gun safety in Baton Rouge in 2022.
One person dead following vehicle crash on I-10 in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — An Albany man was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash involving a box truck and an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 eastbound near Grosse Tete, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the victim as 51-year-old Phillip Scott. State Police said the crash occurred around 4 a.m. near the...
This Famous Louisiana Buffet Is Worth The Trip If You Love Big Plates
This Louisiana buffet hits harder than a jazz trumpet in the French Quarter. Crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, and cornbread didn’t just sit on my plate. They staged a full-on flavor takeover, daring me to survive the delicious chaos. Every bite made me question all the sad, tiny meals I’d ever settled for, like my...
Bill proposes evaluations for Baton Rouge police chief
A Louisiana bill proposes new requirements for evaluating the performance of the Baton Rouge police chief.
STARCAST: First and only total lunar eclipse of 2026 to occur in March
You're going to have to wake up early if you want to see this total lunar eclipse in Louisiana.
