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A man is in critical condition after being rescued from a creek in Baton Rouge Thursday afternoon.

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a reported shooting off Scenic Highway, officials said. The shooting happened on the 2500 block of Shada Avenue. Emergency officials said a person took themselves to the hospital. Officials had no information on injuries resulting from the shooting. No...

GEISMAR — A mother says her son was scared for his life this morning when another student allegedly pulled out a weapon while in the bathroom at Dutchtown High School. It was around 8 a.m. when officials were alerted of a possible gun on campus, and school administration made the decision to lockdown the school. […] ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Three deteriorating homes in Spanish Town have sparked neighborhood complaints about blight and concerns over potential declining property values. The houses show cracking stucco, old and rotting wood, and crumbling trim. Gregg Bailey, a member of the Historic Spanish Town Civic Association,...

Sometimes the most legendary dessert in Louisiana comes from a place you’d never expect to find in tiny Brusly. Louisiana Bayou Bistro has earned a reputation that extends far beyond its West Baton Rouge Parish location, and it’s all because of one magnificent dessert. We’re talking about bread...

BATON ROUGE - Residents of the 5 East Apartments along Lee Drive received water disconnect notices on their doors Wednesday. The Baton Rouge Water Co. would not talk about the specific case, but said generally, it's up to the complex to pay the bill. "In general, disconnect notices are posted...

Ariel Sible, 28, was arrested and charged with simple arson for intentionally setting a vehicle fire that caused approximately $2,800 in damage.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The five suspects facing hazing-related charges in the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson entered not-guilty pleas in court on Thursday, Jan. 15. Caleb McCray, Kyle Thurman, Isaiah Smith, Winston Sanders, and Jaydn Landrum were indicted in December 2025 on charges ranging from...

On an unusually cold morning in September, tucked away in the outside courtyard of Highland Coffees, Ivor van Heerden recounted his experience working as a scientist in the lead-up to hurricane Katrina. Van Heerden was the main scientist who ran storm models and suggested what the city of New Orleans...

While walking to a neighboring apartment to pick up a gift on Christmas morning, Tyler Sensley was jumped by three men who’d been waiting in a car in the parking lot. The men, who East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s detectives believe are part of the North Baton Rouge “448” criminal gang, allegedly shot Sensley...