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Two people were transported after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Monday afternoon, officials said.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – The Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) is bringing its first Baton Rouge Expungement Clinic to the capital city, offering free legal assistance to residents seeking to clear their criminal records and access new opportunities in employment, housing, and education....

In September 2025, Sheriff Jason Ard and Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office ICAC Task Force - along with the assistance of the Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Louisiana Bureau of Investigations - began an investigation into a Cyber-tip received from the National Center for Missing &...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police said they are asking for the public’s help to identify some people accused of stealing from vending machines in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the people allegedly used a key to open the vending machines. Authorities said the alleged...

Judge Gail Horne Ray recused from Madison Brooks trial after defendant texted father claiming judge "knows to help us" due to her son's rape conviction.

A Baton Rouge man was charged in connection with a hit-and-run.

ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies have arrested a 20-year-old on drunk driving charges after a woman was killed in a car crash on Halloween night. The crash happened Friday night at the intersection of Jones Creek and George O'Neal roads around 10:40 p.m. when Hector Munoz, 19, ran a red light while...

BATON ROUGE - Three people were injured in a shooting along Wyandotte Street on Monday evening. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. along Wyandotte near Alliquippa streets. Police said two victims were shot and one person was injured when his car crashed into...

ST. GEORGE — A man was arrested for aggravated arson Tuesday after he allegedly set a home on fire in an attempt to commit insurance fraud. According to the St. George Fire Department, Stan Granier intentionally set fire to a Pecue Lane home on August 11. Granier's alleged goal was to get insurance money.

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – The effect of SNAP benefits cuts during November in the Baton Rouge area community continues as families find different ways to put dinner on the table. Some restaurants are stepping up and filling the need. At Jabby’s Pizza, when you show your EBT card, you will receive a free […]