One man arrested in Friday evening drive-by shooting, Iberville sheriff says
PLAQUEMINE — Deputies arrested a man in connection with a drive-by shooting that sent one man to a hospital in Plaquemine on Friday evening, according to Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi. Donald Ray Vondo Jr. faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted...
Eight arrested in Baton Rouge drug bust; 1.7 lbs. of fentanyl seized
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested eight suspects in two major drug operations.
East Baton Rouge Drug Bust Nets Record Fentanyl Haul
East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies seized 7,802 lethal doses of fentanyl and 8 illegal firearms in coordinated raids targeting suspected distributor Malchai Tillman Jr.'s operation.
Free school supply giveaway for teachers at Raising Cane’s River Center
Sen. Regina Barrow is hosting a free school supply giveaway event for educators in the Baton Rouge area.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Fred’s Bar and Grill could go to trial
The case of the family of a man who was killed in a brawl outside of a Baton Rouge bar will be heard by a jury.
Iberville Sheriff’s Office investigating Friday evening shooting
PLAQUEMINE —- The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Friday evening. It was around 6 p.m. on August 29th on Barrow St. when a man was shot multiple times. That’s off Railroad Ave. near Belleview Rd. UWK has learned the man was shot...
Baton Rouge candlelight vigil honors Katrina victims, heroes
Baton Rouge held a service to mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, lighting candles to honor the groups of people who helped during the disaster.
Severe weather causes flooding at LSU’s Tiger Stadium ground floor: see photos
Severe weather in Baton Rouge has caused the ground floor of Tiger Stadium at LSU to flood. LSU Athletics Operations said the situation was under control. The weather has also left over 2,000 in East Baton Rouge without power, according to Entergy maps. Water has also flooded roadways around campus,...
Former BRPD police chief interviewed in new Netflix documentary on Hurricane Katrina
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul (2018-2024) sat down with renowned director Spike Lee for his latest project, a three-part documentary, ‘Katrina: Come Hell and High Water.’. The three-part Netflix documentary revisits Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, survivors’ stories, and the...
Inside look at new $160 million women’s prison facility
Doctors at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center say throat and tongue cancer cases have shifted in the last 30 years, with fewer tied to smoking and alcohol. Baton Rouge community recalls memories from Hurricane Katrina at interfaith service. Updated: 2 hours ago. Friday marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina, and...
