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ST. GEORGE - A firefighter was taken to the hospital after experiencing a "medical emergency" while working a house fie on Mendocino Way, the St. George Fire Department said. Officials said the fire took place Wednesday at around 5:37 p.m.; firefighters arrived and say heavy fire showing from the front of the home and

Dearman’s Diner first opened in 1958 at 7633 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge serving burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and more, but now patrons can get a taste of something new: Dearman’s South, a second, experimental location. Currently soft-opened, the new location on the patio at Brickyard South...

Southern University’s Human Jukebox has transformed a pop hit and its signature band uniforms for a starring role in Gap’s latest national denim campaign. The post HBCU Marching Band Stars in Major National Denim Campaign appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Episcopal School of Baton Rouge sophomore Kadie Sumbler has been crowned Miss Louisiana Teen USA. Sumbler will represent Louisiana at the Miss Teen USA competition, set for Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Miami, Florida. The pageant will air nationally on The CW. The Episcopal community is...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi as thunderstorms become increasingly likely this afternoon. The watch includes areas north of Interstate 12, including Baton Rouge, as well as portions of the Northshore and south Mississippi. The

BATON ROUGE — A judge denied bond for a Baton Rouge rapper accused of killing an educator along Airline Highway. Judge Louise Hines on Thursday ruled against granting bond for David Catherine, now 24, also known as "RealBleeda." Court records from a case in Monroe connect Catherine to the "Bleedas" gang.

Baton Rouge is getting a new place to shop for premium meats, with 3Ts Meat Market preparing to open its doors this weekend.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Yards across Baton Rouge are showing patches of dead grass as extreme heat and drought-like conditions take a toll on lawns, according to Dan Weintritt, horticultural manager for Treppendahl Landscape. Weintritt said soil compaction around tree roots is contributing to the damage. He compared

BATON ROUGE — A joint investigation between the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration led to the arrest of a man identified as a kilogram-level drug trafficker in the Valley Park area. During August, agents spent extensive hours watching Lashalln Lagarde, also known as "Yoda,"...

BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of people flooded West Chimes Street near LSU early Tuesday morning, drawing loud music, yelling and police sirens. This left nearby businesses and residents with concerns about safety and noise. The Baton Rouge Police Department is still working to figure out what caused a mass panic...