Local toy store The Modern Munchkin Co. settles into its new digs on Government...
When Govenrment Street’s beloved shop Victoria’s Toy Station closed down after nearly 40 years in the magical business of children’s toys, it seemed only fitting for another toy store to take its place. That’s exactly why Whitney Tiemann decided to bring her toy and open play concept The Modern Munchkin Co. to the...
Funeral arrangements announced for 73-year-old man found dead in a car
BATON ROUGE - The family of a 73-year-old man who was found dead in a car near BREC Lafitte Street Park announced funeral arrangements on Saturday. Woodrow Vaughn was found dead in a car with multiple stab wounds after being reported missing in November. Vaugn was allegedly attacked at the...
Local Cadets Graduate from Louisiana State Police Academy, Ready to Serve Our Communities
On December 5, 2025, the Louisiana State Police graduated 44 cadets from its 107th Cadet Class. The ceremony was held at the First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. The cadets completed a 24-week training program at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. They began their training on June 22, 2025, and came from...
Ex-substitute teacher arrested again, allegedly contacted teen she is linked to in scandal
A former substitute teacher in the East Baton Rouge Parish school district has been arrested again after contacting a 16-year-old student she had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with, including exchanging nude photos, according to police. In new texts between the teacher and the minor, she allegedly told him...
Lane Kiffin has already avoided making the mistakes that cost Brian Kelly
Lane Kiffin has retained the key staff members that Brian Kelly once fired at LSU, proving he's a far better fit for the job.
Jingle Jeepin’ Parade and Market taking over Port Allen this weekend
PORT ALLEN — The fourth annual Jingle Jeepin’ Parade will hit the streets of Port Allen this weekend. This year’s festival includes the parade, craft market, pictures with Santa, and live music from Tuxedo Speedo. This is the third year that the parade has morphed into a full-day event with craft vendors, pictures...
EBR parish officials discuss sewer systems filling with rainwater Thursday
BATON ROUGE -- People across Baton Rouge have been experiencing problems with their toilets and showers due to the recent heavy rain. The city said that the sewer systems were filling with rainwater, which is not supposed to happen. The WBRZ Storm Station reported that Baton Rouge saw nearly five...
Deputy disciplined for not checking records before releasing man who later killed girlfriend
An East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputy is being disciplined for failing to check a national criminal database before releasing a domestic battery suspect on bail. Less than a week later, the suspect, 28-year-old Steven Heinrich, went on to stab his girlfriend to death and set himself on fire, according to...
Crime at Baton Rouge apartment complex causing concerns
BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge police database, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to 58 crime incidents, ranging from battery and assault to burglary, at the Cadence at Southern University apartments since January of this year. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker was shot and killed at the...
Lawsuit against Baton Rouge zoo after exotic pigeon bit a child dismissed by judge
When an exotic pigeon nearly bit off a toddler’s finger in an aviary at the Baton Rouge Zoo in 2022, BREC had no way of knowing the bird was dangerous, because it had never exhibited signs of aggression before, a judge determined on Thursday. Baton Rouge District Judge Will...
