Public can see Relic of St. John Paul II in Louisiana. See when, where
Four churches in three parishes will host the relic of St. John Paul II this month. See when, where.
St. George man wanted by deputies after allegedly falling on woman using a slot...
A St. George man allegedly knocked over an elderly woman sitting at a slot machine while brawling with another man on the L’Auberge Casino floor, sheriff's deputies said. Joshua Guillot, 38, is wanted by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office for a count each of disturbing the peace by fistic encounter and negligent inj
Exonerated man, wife return from trip funded by community donations
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After nearly 46 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Wilbert Jones and his wife have returned from California, a trip funded by a generous community. Wilbert and Mary Jones said the time spent was a blessing in more ways than one.
Two area high schools reported fights this week, sending students to the hospital
WATSON — Two fights at area high schools in the same week led to arrests and at least one student being sent to the hospital, even as national data shows school violence is on a decline. A viewer shared a fight video with WBRZ after a brawl at East...
One man shot near N. 19th and Walnut streets
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police responded to a shooting near the intersection of N. 19th and Walnut streets on Thursday afternoon. A police spokesman says there is one male victim with a gunshot wound to the neck. At this time, his injuries appear non-life threatening, he says. This...
Emeril’s Chop House Arrives at L’Auberge Baton Rouge
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge is elevating its dining scene. The popular venue 18 Steak is officially transforming into Emeril’s Chop House. Head Chef Brendan Rufty recently shared exciting details about this high-end culinary update. Bold Gulf Flavors Meet Prime Steaks. Emeril’s Chop House combines steakhouse t
Bank teller accused of stealing thousands of dollars from account in West Baton Rouge...
The Brusly Police Department is looking for other possible victims in a theft case involving a bank teller.
Letters: EBR School Board member needs a firm, fair, character-building ‘F’
On the one hand, one has to assume that East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Patrick Martin is feeling the repercussions of failing to file his tax returns and subsequently throwing his wife under the bus for that error. Like Bill Clinton in 1998, I imagine Martin will be spending a bit of time sleeping on the c
Editorial: EBR School Board right to ensure contract transparency
It was wise for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to implement some contract safeguards while the criminal charges against Superintendent Lamont Cole play out in court. Even if Cole is never convicted — and he is presumed innocent, of course — the specter of the public corruption accusations that he faces would
The Opioid Crisis That Hit Acadiana Hard May Be Turning Around, According to New...
New LDH data: Louisiana opioid deaths down 59% since 2022, beating the national decline of 46.2%. But the state still ranks 51st for opioid misuse.
