Baton Rouge LA

Fourteen incarcerated women in Louisiana earned college degrees from a bible college, proving education can change lives even behind bars.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has made a major move to upgrade the state's infrastructure, revealing an apparent low bid of $113.8 million across 24 projects in December. Bridge repair and replacement is a significant focus, with a bid of over $2.9 million set for the Bayou Queue de...

A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection to a stalking investigation involving a Morgan City resident, with additional charges of burglary and video voyeurism added after a search warrant was executed.

For Gen Z, social media isn’t a separate reality; it’s often the heartbeat of their social existence. Shady posts, a “block” or an unread DM typically aren’t tech glitches, it could be received as a profound social dismissal. Over in Louisiana, after an 18-year-old woman allegedly blocked the 19-year-old she had been...

A funeral home in South Louisiana has a message for parents and it comes in the form of a discount when burying kids.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Magnet High School Principal Nanette McCann has been named the Magnet Schools of America Region V Principal of the Year, an honor recognizing exceptional leadership in magnet education. Region V includes Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas....

Former LSU and Ole Miss quarterback Walker Howard is back in the transfer portal as he enters his final year of eligibility. Howard, a 2022 recruit who initially signed with LSU before transferring to Ole Miss and then Louisiana, entered the portal on Tuesday, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer. He...

GREENWELL SPRINGS — Deputies arrested a man for murder in connection with a fatal Christmas Day shooting. According to an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit, Dorien Johnson allegedly shot and killed a man at an apartment complex along Morgan Road on Dec. 25, 2025. Documents say Johnson...

Searching for hidden pizza treasures in Louisiana that serve up mind-blowing pies without the fancy atmosphere?. These 10 hole-in-the-wall spots offer incredible pizza creations and casual vibes that locals treasure like family recipes!. 1. Deano’s Pizza (Lafayette) Deano’s looks like your typical neighborhood pizza...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Grand Gallery, an independent Ethan Allen retailer, is closing after more than nine decades in business as its owners are retiring. Founded in 1934, the business has been family-owned and operated for 91 years, serving generations of customers and becoming a trusted part of the Baton Rouge...