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Two people were injured with non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting that occurred Saturday evening on Fairchild Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple has issued Emergency Rule 50 to temporarily delay certain insurance deadlines for people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur in seven Louisiana parishes.

PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - Police said they’ve arrested a man following a brief law enforcement pursuit in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to the Port Allen Police Department, Ali X. Jones faces multiple charges. Police said the pursuit happened on Thursday, July 2, after they attempted to pull...

BATON ROUGE — The Kenilworth neighborhood held its 54 annual Independence Day Parade along Boone Avenue this evening. Several floats, dance troops and luxury cars made their way through the neighborhood for this year's event, which carried the theme "Celebrating America's 250." The parade is described as the oldest...

Days before the United States celebrated its 250th birthday, two Army veterans celebrated their own milestone: becoming the second-ever class to graduate from the 19th Judicial District Court's Veterans' Treatment Court. Standing in white robes before an assembly of family, supporters, court staff and fellow veterans,

DONALDSONVILLE — Hundreds of people packed Crescent Park in Donaldsonville for an Independence Day celebration. The event had food, vendors and live music for attendees. Mayor Leroy Sullivan told WBRZ he is grateful to bring the community together for the holiday. "We just had our Juneteenth celebration last month,...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after being accused of recording a juvenile. The investigation led to Jose Cruz, 47, being charged with video voyeurism. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office was contacted about this accusation on June 9. Deputies spoke with the victim, who said she l

Zeeland Street owner Stephanie Phares was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer in 2024, the same year The New York Times recognized her Baton Rouge restaurant in its “Restaurants List 2024.”. She started out hosting potluck dinners, which transitioned to a deli, which led to her opening the restaurant...

BATON ROUGE - Kenilworth neighborhood residents will hold their 54th annual Fourth of July parade on Friday at 6:30 p.m. The parade route starts at Boone Avenue and runs along Kenilworth Parkway. The parade will then make its way back to Boone Avenue via Bromley Drive. Dayla Galmore went out...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Families who have lost loved ones to gun violence gathered Friday, July 3, in north Baton Rouge to honor victims and encourage the community to take action against violence. The crime prevention march began at Howell Park and ended at Istrouma High School. Participants carried...