Instant reaction: Mike Elko’s Death Valley embarrassment shows something has to change
Texas A&M has been flat-out embarrassed for two weeks in a row now, and it shows something has got to change.
Iberville concealed carry class gives residents a full day of firearm training
PLAQUEMINE — Residents in Iberville had the opportunity to exercise their Second Amendment rights on Saturday at the Iberville Firing Range. A concealed carry class helped residents strengthen their skills and knowledge through a full-day course. The class gave residents the opportunity to learn about their firearm rig
Istrouma Magnet High School community honors fallen classmates at homecoming parade
BATON ROUGE — Istrouma Magnet High School held its 2026 Homecoming Parade on Saturday, featuring a group of students honoring their fallen classmates. While the event saw students show their school pride as bands, cheerleaders, royal courts and floats made their way from Howell Park to Dalton Elementary School, a secti
Elisa’s brings Cuban flavors to Baton Rouge
Katia Elisa transitioned her food truck into Elisa's Cuban Cuisine, providing the Baton Rouge community with authentic Cuban culinary experiences.
EBRSO: Baton Rouge man arrested for attempted murder after shooting at woman outside hotel
BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder following a verbal argument at a business along Sherwood Forest Court, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Ronald Roberts Jr., 42, and a woman were at the business to reserve a hotel room...
Family, friends come together in memorial walk for slain Baton Rouge teens at homecoming...
On a warm sunny Saturday morning, family and friends of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather and Da’vonte Coleman gathered together before walking in their memory in the Istrouma High School homecoming parade. Both teens suffered violent deaths this year: 17-year-old Coleman was shot in the head when a friend was cleaning...
The History of the St. Amant cannon
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - John Reynolds had no idea what he was getting into when his dad told him there was a cannon for sale at Kenny Gill’s Music Shop over forty years ago. John and his friend Ronnie Paxton drove to Government Street across from Baton Rouge High and purchased a small cannon and brought it back to St
Sister of hit-and-run victim speaks out over bail amount
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A woman is behind bars after a hit-and-run that killed a 35-year-old man in July, and his sister is speaking out about what she calls a low bond. Travis Barconey loved fishing, grilling, and spending time with his family, according to his sister, Dana Barconey. He had two children, ages 5 and
Gulf Coast Social Services launches new early childhood program to support Baton Rouge youth
BATON ROUGE — Gulf Coast Social Services celebrated the launch of its new Early Childhood Support and Services program with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. The new initiative focuses specifically on children from birth to age 5, providing critical early-intervention resources and care. Operations leadership emphasize
Baton Rouge-founded Marucci Sports is returning to private ownership three years after acquisition
BATON ROUGE — Three years after Baton Rouge-founded sports equipment manufacturer Marucci Sports was acquired by publicly-traded Fox Factory Holding Corp, the company announced on Friday afternoon that it will return to private ownership. The recent acquisition of Murucci Sports—including its Marucci, Victus, Baum, Liz

















