Man arrested in Brusly after fleeing from Addis Police
BRUSLY — A man was arrested by officers with the Brusly Police Department on Friday after originally fleeing from officers with the Addis Police Department. According to officers, an arrest warrant was issued for Torray Claypole after he fled from Addis Police on foot in connection with multiple felonies.
1 in critical condition after shooting Friday night in Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a reported shooting on Friday evening.
Man dies after being found with gunshot wounds in Baton Rouge roadway, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police are investigating after a man was found in a roadway suffering from gunshot wounds in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Jermaine Clark, 42, was found on North 13th Street near North Boulevard around 8:15 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27). Police said...
Local woman says contractor took insurance money, left fire-damaged home unfinished
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge woman says a local contractor accepted insurance funds to repair her fire-damaged home but left the job unfinished after 18 months. Nicole Ross said she arrived home in 2023 to find her house on fire. Her son sustained serious injuries in the blaze while attempting to put out...
Troopers investigate 4-vehicle crash on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
Troopers are investigating a four-vehicle crash that happened on I-10 West on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.
Baton Rouge woman seeks help to buy wheelchair-accessible van
Baton Rouge woman seeks community support to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van. Facing mobility challenges, she needs $60,000 for the van.
Victim identified in shooting at ‘Lil Blue House’ club on Osage Street
BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting at Lil Blue House club off Plank Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 6 a.m. and Demarcus Variste, 27, died on the scene from gunshot wounds. Preliminary reports said a fight led to the...
A New Bar is Slated to Open Right Off North Boulevard Town Square in...
The upcoming bar is located right off North Boulevard Town Square on 151 3rd St.
Killing outside Baton Rouge club similar to 2025 homicide at club run by same...
A 27-year-old man was shot and killed just before dawn Friday outside the Lil Blue House, a nightclub on Osage Street in Baton Rouge, according to police. The business is operated by the same promoter as the Big Blue House, where a woman was killed during a large shootout outside the club in June 2025.
Gun Goes Off in Louisiana Classroom
Authorities responded to a high school Wednesday morning after a gun went off in a classroom.
