Louisiana Breaks Ground on Largest BEAD-Funded Fiber Build
WASHINGTON,Oct. 8, 2026 — A new fiber project in Louisiana is making history while bringing faster internet to thousands of residents, giving communities in East Baton Rouge Parish a new broadband option. Louisiana has broken ground on what state officials describe as the country’s largest Broadband Equity, Access, and...
Woman wanted for alleged attempted meat heist at Baton Rouge Sam’s Club
A Baton Rouge woman is wanted for attempting to steal more than $1,000 worth of various cuts of meat by concealing them in water-filled cases and tote bags, police said. The 63-year-old, Pamela Johnson, tried to steal 11 racks of lamb, two beef briskets, six steaks, three ribeyes and six bathrobes from the Sam’s Club on 10444 North Mall Drive on September 26.
Baton Rouge teen pleads guilty to manslaughter midtrial
BATON ROUGE — Nineteen-year-old Tyler Hoggan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting outside a North Acadian Thruway convenience store in 2024. Hoggan, previously indicted for second-degree murder, was accused of shooting 29-year-old Patrick White in November 2024 after an argument. Per the plea deal...
Baton Rouge meat market clerk shot dead while on the job Wednesday morning
A store clerk at Ragusa’s Meat Market on Beechwood Drive was found fatally shot in the store early Wednesday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Abdallahi Baba, 25, was found with multiple gunshot wounds at the store on 4850 Beechwood Drive. Police responded to the location at 5:09 a.m., and the coroner’s office arrived shortly after at 5:30 a.m.
Tonight’s game former Cowboys coach’s gesture of appreciation
The prodigal son returns. Will Wade rides back into town in a gesture of thanks to McNeese State, the school that took a chance on the disgraced men’s basketball coach, […]
First Look: Prince St. Pizza provides a slice of NYC in BR
Capital Region pizza lovers no longer have to hop on a plane to the Empire State for an authentic slice, thanks to NYC-born pizza chain Prince St. Pizza’s first Louisiana location. Whole pies and slices in varying styles are up for grabs at the new pizza joint, located at...
Former Wisconsin RB has five touchdowns in first five games at LSU
Under Luke Fickell, the Wisconsin Badgers will always be a team that leans towards a strong passing attack. So far, through five games of the 2026 season, the Badgers have tallied the nation’s 53rd-best passing attack at 239.8 yards per game, but the country’s 81st-best rushing offense at 133 yards per game. For players like Iowa State transfer Abu Sama III , until his recent injury, this is okay, as he is still chomping 6.8 yards per carry and is up to 190 yards so far this season. However, for
BRPD says ex-officer kept a gun instead of turning it in as evidence
BATON ROUGE — A now-fired Baton Rouge Police officer already investigated five separate times during his tenure at the department has been arrested again, this time accused of stealing a gun that was once seized as evidence. Stefan Jones, 32, was arrested Wednesday on theft of a firearm and...
Louisiana faith leaders urged to help support children, families through foster care
State leaders and religious figures gathered in Baton Rouge for an event hosted by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services to discuss how faith communities can support families and increase foster care involvement.
Proposed restaurant rezoning on Greenwell Springs Road draws mixed reaction
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A proposed restaurant along Greenwell Springs Road is drawing mixed reactions from neighbors and city leaders. Some say the business could bring new investment to the area, while others worry that alcohol service could bring problems back to the neighborhood. District 5 Councilman Darryl Hurst
