Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted robbery of a postal worker in Baton Rouge. The attempted robbery occurred on Monday, January 12, in the 1200 block of Audubon Avenue. Officials say a...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Kiro Seafood Buffet has moved up its soft opening to Friday, Jan. 23, four days earlier than originally planned. The restaurant announced the change on social media after receiving messages from customers asking to open sooner. The soft opening was previously scheduled for Jan. 27.

An estimated 90 to 100 employees are being laid off across BREC as the organization undergoes restructuring, interim Superintendent Janet Simmons said this week. The layoffs, announced Friday, are part of a larger plan to revamp the organization, privatize certain areas of BREC and possibly adjust the retirement...

Expect fewer showers and mild temperatures for the rest of the week. A large winter storm will send cold rain to the Capital Area over the weekend, possibly bringing ice to some. Tonight, Tomorrow & Friday: Afternoon showers will gradually taper in coverage through the evening. Still, spotty showers will...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band will perform at the Panini Senior Bowl on Jan. 31 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The band announced the performance on social media on Wednesday. The 1:30 p.m. CT kickoff will feature the Human Jukebox throughout the game.

We are in critical need of type O negative blood donors. One donation can save up to three lives. No matter your blood type, please consider donating to help us save lives within our community. Donate at one of our Blood Donor Centers today — walk-ins welcome:. Our Lady...

BATON ROUGE — The popular King Cake Drive-Thru is headed back to Baton Rouge, bringing popular New Orleans king cakes to the capital city. On Saturday, Jan. 31, Baton Rouge residents will have a chance to get their hands on Mardi Gras treats from bakeries all over New Orleans, including famous favorites and...

The LSU Tiger Girls finished in second place in a national cheerleading and dance team competition.

Jim Breuer returns to Baton Rouge with a mission: unite people through laughter. The longtime comedian and former Saturday Night Live star brings his “Find the Funny Tour” to L’Auberge Casino on February 21, delivering a high-energy show focused on family, faith, and shared everyday experiences. Breuer says his...

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction on a mixed-use development project in North Baton Rouge.