Local non-profit brings joy for grieving Baker mother
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - For LaWanda Young, today means everything. A new addition has been made to her Baker home. Young said it feels like a home now, versus what happened before. It has been a tough year. Since this summer, the house has felt empty. “He died in a...
Crime Stoppers asks for help finding man who allegedly stole 3-year-old’s Christmas present
BATON ROUGE - Capital Region Crime Stoppers is asking for help finding a man who allegedly stole a 3-year-old girl's Christmas present. According to Crime Stoppers, on Wednesday, a camera in Old Goodwood captured the man allegedly stealing a large Amazon box containing a bike meant as a Christmas gift for a...
Missing 1-year-old from Florida found in Baton Rouge amid federal operation
A missing baby from Florida was found in Baton Rouge during a federal missing child investigation.
Man arrested, accused of threatening to kill a family outside of Baton Rouge courthouse
A man was arrested after threatening a Baton Rouge family leaving the courthouse.
Suspected gang member out on three bonds among four arrested by EBRSO deputies after...
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge deputies arrested suspected gang members following a drug bust at multiple Baton Rouge locations, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. Deputies said the men were "known members" of a street gang known as the Vultures; deputies previously arrested members in June. Deputies said...
Former St. Gabriel police officer pleads guilty to malfeasance
PLAQUEMINE - Former police officer Stacy Paul will no longer be allowed to work in law enforcement in the state of Louisiana after pleading guilty to malfeasance in office. The 26-year-old was arrested twice in May for seven counts of malfeasance. Paul worked as an officer in White Castle, New...
Trinidad Chambliss Transfers to LSU, and 4 Other Options After QB Creates Transfer Speculation
Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss have a tough task ahead of them on Saturday night when they take on AAC […]
Following Challenger theft, battle with insurance continues over customized wheelchair
ST. GABRIEL - Kristie Mascarella's Hellcat was stolen from her Iberville Parish home in May. Inside that car was her custom wheelchair. Ever since, she has been in a battle with insurance, trying to replace the chair. "It seems like I just keep getting the run around," Mascarella said. It...
Man sentenced to 15 years in Hanks Drive shooting that left one dead
Tyrus Watson, 21, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being charged with second-degree murder for a domestic-related shooting on Hanks Drive in August 2024, which was reduced to manslaughter.
Baton Rouge fire causes $40K in damage, no injuries reported
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Baton Rouge early Friday morning, containing the blaze within seven minutes of arrival and estimating $40,000 in damage with no injuries reported.
