After-school activities canceled Wednesday at Baton Rouge area schools, officials say
After-school activities have been canceled at all East Baton Rouge Parish public schools due to severe weather, the district said Wednesday shortly after 1...
Baker police locate missing man
BAKER - Detectives are searching for a man last seen Tuesday afternoon. Baker Police officers are searching for Benjamin Tyler, who they say is...
Ted James preparing run for Baton Rouge mayor-president, sources say; he’s leaving federal job
East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome may soon have her first challenger for re-election, sources said. Former State Rep. Ted James announced his...
When, where Atomic Burger will open in Ascension Parish
PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) - Atomic Burger, a hamburger restaurant that sells liquid nitrogen-chilled shakes, will open a new spot in Ascension Parish. Nick Spitale,...
Photos: Flash flooding reported in Pointe Coupee Parish
POINTE COUPEE - Pointe Coupee Parish is currently experiencing flash flooding as storms dump several inches of rain on the area. Reports indicate that...
Baker man found shot, killed in car in LaPlace
LAPLACE, La. ( WGNO ) — A Baker man was found shot in a car in LaPlace and died at the...
Road closures in, near Baton Rouge due to heavy rainfall
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - A threat of heavy rain and flash flooding this week is causing road closures in Baton Rouge. Flood watches...
Military veteran from La. charged in Capitol riot ordered released from custody
A military veteran charged with attacking police officers with a baton during a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was...
Tornado Risk Update: 3:30pm Wednesday
The atmosphere ahead of the line of thunderstorms departing Mississippi is not particularly conducive to tornado development. Below is the 3:27pm radar. I have...
Deadly overdose leads to major drug bust in BR; fentanyl, cocaine, and guns seized
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A deadly overdose led to a drug bust in Baton Rouge, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office...
