Two shot, 1 hurt in shooting near Plank Road, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Two people were shot and a third was hurt in a shooting that happened around 10 p.m. on Thursday,...
One injured in early-morning shooting off Government Street
BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a reported shooting near Government Street early Friday morning. Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department...
It Takes a Long Time to Bridge the Mississippi River
Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development is working to build a new bridge across the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, meant to alleviate congestion...
Southern University, local artists showcase Black culture through ‘Culturally Appropriate’ exhibit
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - The Black History Month celebration is in full effect in the Bluff, bringing in a new exhibit that's exciting...
3 people injured in shooting Thursday night
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Three people are injured after a shooting Thursday night. According to officials, the shooting happened just before 10 p.m.,...
Black Heritage Banquet invites all students to share in positive message, good food
The Black Student Union will be hosting its 37th annual Black Heritage Banquet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the Paul L. Foster...
Spotty Showers Tomorrow, Stronger Storms Sunday
Clouds have spread across the region this afternoon, and a few spotty showers have developed as well. We're going to hold onto the limited...
LSU Black Student Union hosts first ever pop-up shop on campus
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - The LSU Black Student Union (BLSU) hosted their first ever pop-up shop today on campus. This year's theme was,...
‘A living hell’: Blakeleigh Weems’ parents searching for truth about deadly New Year’s Day...
WALKER - A tragedy struck the Walker High community as it entered the New Year, leaving two parents still searching for the truth of...
5 found guilty in Louisiana’s first RICO trial involving alleged gang members
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Five people have been found guilty in one of Louisiana's first Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) trial...
