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BRPD: "Medical personnel feared that if the victim was left alone for an additional day, she would die."

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A woman has been locked up after she broke into an apartment in Baton Rouge and pointed a gun at a victim, authorities said. The woman, Joi Tillotson, 35, is charged with home invasion and aggravated assault with a firearm. Detectives said they began their...

LOUISIANA — Three people were killed early Monday morning in a crash along Interstate 10 eastbound in West Baton Rouge Parish, according to a spokesperson for Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened around 4 a.m. when a car left the roadway, traveled into a wooded area, and struck a tree between the...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On Monday, Jan. 19, people from across the country will be honoring the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Several events are scheduled in the area to allow members to come together and serve their community. Monday, Jan. 19. MLK...

A middle school counselor in Baton Rouge has been placed on leave amid viral social media posts accusing him of inappropriately messaging a minor. A Baton Rouge middle school counselor has been placed on administrative leave after allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a 14-year-old girl. A social media...

BATON ROUGE — The 15th annual Louisiana Marathon took place Sunday morning, offering runners the chance to run through iconic city landmarks and LSU's campus. The race, held annually on Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, featured a marathon, a half-marathon, a quarter-marathon, a 5k race and a kids' marathon.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters are looking into the cause of a fire at AAA Cooper Transportation in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews responded to the scene of the flames on Saturday night, January 17, on Kiowa Drive. When firefighters arrived, they found black...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was taken to a hospital after a reported stabbing on Iberville Street, according to the Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services. EMS confirmed they responded to the scene and transported one person to the hospital. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - We’re in for another light freeze tonight. Protect the three Ps: People, plants, and pets. Get ready for another round of cold weather. Clear skies will allow temperatures to fall below freezing tonight into Monday morning. Lows will range from the upper 20s to the lower 30s.

Residents, community leaders, and young volunteers came together in north Baton Rouge to honor Dr. King's legacy through a district-wide community cleanup, marking the 50th anniversary of the Jewel J. Newman Community Center and kicking off a year of service projects.