BRPD: One person dead after shooting at barbershop on Greenwell Springs Road
BATON ROUGE - One person is dead after a shooting on Greenwell Springs Road, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. BRPD officials said they received a call about a shooting in the 9000 block of Greenwell Springs Road around 6:33 p.m. The shooting happened at Fade District barbershop off Greenwell...
3 teens arrested in Baton Rouge shooting death of victim they attempted to rob,...
Three teens have been arrested in connection with the Oct. 4 shooting death of a 17-year-old after attempting to rob the victim, Baton Rouge police said. Kaleb Raffety, 18; Kobe Grandberry, 17, and a 16-year-old male were each arrested on counts of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed robbery and...
Black Louisianans Finally Got a Fair Map. It May Be Gone Soon.
WASHINGTON — Living in North Baton Rouge is like being on the wrong side of the tracks, Martha Davis said. There are potholes everywhere that make you feel as if you’re driving on a washboard, southeastern Louisiana residents are still reeling from the loss of medical facilities, and the area has some of the...
Gov. Jeff Landry hopes to have National Guard deployed in Louisiana by November
BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry said he wants the National Guard to be deployed in Louisiana cities in less than a month. "I'm hoping that we get them in by November," Landry said. In September, Landry officially requested the deployment of 1,000 Guardsmen in a letter to U.S....
Fear grows that ‘Green Fentanyl’ could make its way to EBR Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s a new drug on the street that’s raising concern. It’s called green fentanyl, and it’s showing up across the Northshore and in New Orleans. Now, there’s growing fear it could make its way to Baton Rouge. “It’s a fight....
Iberville Parish man charged in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries
The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Rodderick Jackson Jr. of Sunshine on six counts of simple burglary of a motor vehicle in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in the St. Gabriel area.
Walker Police, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office searching for man wanted on multiple warrants
WALKER — Livingston Parish deputies and Walker Police officers are searching for a man wanted on multiple warrants. The search is being conducted in the area near Walker North Road and Lester Hodges Road with Walker Police units and a Livingston Parish helicopter. WBRZ has sent a news crew...
Southern University making safety a priority during homecoming week
BATON ROUGE — Security is a main priority for Southern University as homecoming events take place throughout the week leading up to the homecoming game after the recent shootings near LSU after the past two home games. Southern Freshman Kamyri Tinsley told WBRZ she's looking forward to having fun...
Fulfilling God’s calling by pulling teeth: A team of dentists serve by healing those...
Faith abounds in many different ways. For some, it takes shape in mentorship to the lost and broken, while others are inspired to donate to the poor and misfortunate. One of the ways faith shows its face at St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge is through a team of medical professionals that work to provide free dental...
Large Drones Being Used in Baton Rouge Alongside Busy Interstate
Picture this: a team of drones soaring high above the Interstate, bringing a fresh look to those tired sound walls. Exciting changes are in the air!