Police searching for missing person in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen earlier this week. According to deputies, 51-year-old Travis Millet was last seen around noon on Wednesday, June 10. Authorities said he was walking on Bayou Jacob Road toward Highway 1 when he
Baton Rouge Metro Council accepts grant from federal law enforcement, despite community concerns
The Baton Rouge Metro Council accepted a $1.16 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday to renovate a space in Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) headquarters to better facilitate cooperation on a gang task force with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). BRPD works with HSI to crac
Southern University’s teacher preparation program gets top marks
Southern University and A&M College's School of Education has been recognized for its excellent preparation of elementary education graduates in teaching reading to students.
Man accused of killing BRPD sergeant found mentally unfit to stand trial, reports say
BATON ROUGE — A man accused of deliberately running over a police sergeant last year was found mentally incompetent to stand trial on Thursday, The Advocate reports. Gad Black was arrested after a June 2025 crash killed Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth. WBRZ previously reported that prosecutors were seeking the d
Baton Rouge public schoolteachers win long-sought raises, averaging $8,500 a year
Salaries for public schoolteachers in East Baton Rouge Parish are increasing by an average of $8,500 a year thanks to big raises approved Thursday for the vast majority of employees of the state’s second-largest traditional school district. The pay increases are part of a sweeping overhaul of how East...
Maybe dressing alike wasn’t such a good idea after all. It landed these families...
Somewhere along the way, you have to stop and ask, "Who thought that would be a good idea?" That's after passing photo after photo of families wearing matching tie-dye, plaids and skin-tight wetsuits in their family portraits. You laugh, then realize you have to give these families a break. Remember...
Baton Rouge police warn residents of scam calls
The Baton Rouge Police Department has warned residents of scam calls from someone posing as an officer demanding payment for fake warrants related to missed jury duty or unpaid tickets.
Woman working at Elayn Hunt arrested after marijuana is found in her car, Iberville...
ST. GABRIEL — A woman working at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center was arrested after marijuana was found in her car on prison grounds. On June 5, 25-year-old Denyshia Williams' car was searched after deputies received a tip about possible contraband at Elayn Hunt. According to Iberville Parish deputies, 1.7 grams of mari
Baton Rouge mother sentenced to 14 years in prison after daughter’s death
A mother who was arrested in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Allen, was sentenced on Thursday.
Federal records outline beatings and attempted cover-up by former EBRSO guards
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Federal court documents obtained by WAFB detail an alleged plot by four former guards at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to hide inmate beatings. Federal authorities announced the arrests of Aaron Johnson, Darius Powell, Kenyaki Domino and Lionel James. All four were former employees of the
