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The Assistant Police Chief in Wilson, Louisiana was stabbed in his home by a former or current girlfriend, and is expected to recover from his injuries.

BATON ROUGE — Mamas Who Pray Doula Care Services hosted the Black Maternal Health Roundtable in honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day on Friday. The event aimed to honor the legacy of Dr. Janelle Green-Smith, 31, a midwife and advocate for maternal health who died due to childbirth on Jan. 1.

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions and new hires. Joe Ann Lawrence, the deputy district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration Louisiana, is retiring. Lawrence worked for the SBA for 51 years, including more than a decade as deputy district...

In the heart of Baton Rouge sits a wonderland where budget-conscious decorators, DIY enthusiasts, and treasure hunters converge – a place where shopping feels like an adventure and every purchase helps build a better community. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore isn’t just another thrift shop – it’s a sprawling...

Look — I’m not a therapist. I’m not a psychologist or psychiatrist or anything of the like. But I am a human being, and though young, I’ve been through some hard things in my life. I’ve been bullied, I’ve grieved, I’ve loved, I’ve lost, etc.,. I’ve been in some really deep ruts, and there have been times when I’ve...

BATON ROUGE - With the temperatures dropping this weekend, it's important to know how to use a generator safely and properly. Experts say that during the snow event last year, they were called to address plenty of power outages. This time of year, William David says he gets a lot...

WATSON, La. (WAFB) - People in Watson are preparing to hold their annual Bird and Sausage Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds. “This started 14 years ago,” said founder Bobbi Jo Guerin. “My husband and I had a party in our yard and it’s just grown exponentially. We did have to...

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Baton Rouge area until 6 p.m. Sunday, with freezing rain now expected. Ice could accumulate on overpasses and bridges, making travel more dangerous. The ice could also stick to elevated surfaces like tree branches and power lines, according to the...

The City of St. George is taking business into its own hands. St. George business leaders are developing a chamber of commerce in hopes of enriching the local economy, which they say is the next step in the city’s overall growth. Travis Thornton, the chamber’s chairman, said the chamber will mobilize and empower the...

BATON ROUGE — Four men were arrested in connection with a Christmas day shooting in Central after the victim died of his injuries. The victim was walking to get a Christmas present when he was gunned down in the parking lot of an apartment complex, with sources telling UWK the suspects were allegedly waiting in […] ...