Ascension investigating fentanyl smuggled into jail following inmate overdose
ASCENSION PARISH- The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation to determine how fentanyl was smuggled into the parish jail that resulted in...
Man hit and killed by train near Perkins Road overpass
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man is dead after being hit by a train near the Perkins overpass Thursday afternoon, Feb. 15. The...
Pedestrian dead after being hit by train at Acadian Thruway
BATON ROUGE - The coroner has been called to the scene after a pedestrian was hit by a train at Acadian Thruway, according to...
EBR Schools expands child nutrition program. See how students can get free food
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - A new initiative expands EBR Schools' nutritional program at a time when the state has opted out of the...
LSU running back arrested for shooting in Union Parish
UNION PARISH, La. - LSU running back Trey Holly was arrested for a shooting in Union Parish that left two people injured, according to...
Drones deployed during vehicle burglary; juvenile arrested
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department caught a suspected vehicle burglar with a little help from above. According to BRPD,...
Local court offers amnesty period for defendants with outstanding bench warrants
BAKER, La. (BRPROUD) - The City Court of Baker is offering an amnesty period through February for defendants who have an outstanding bench warrant...
Rain and near freezing temps coming to Louisiana this weekend. See the forecast in...
It's likely to be a cold and rainy post-Mardi Gras weekend throughout much of southeast Louisiana, perfect for curling up on the couch and...
Brusly police officer reflects on ‘gut-wrenching’ emotional toll of gun violence after family tragedy
BRUSLY - Sgt. Jordan Zachary, an officer with the Brusly Police Department, has witnessed violent crime scenes for the past decade in his role...
CRIME STOPPERS: Identities sought for 2 people suspected of involvement in homicide
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is trying to identify two people who are suspected of being involved in a...
