Sheriff Stassi discusses son’s condition, sacrifice by Deputy Charles Riley in shooting
Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi said his son has shown progress following two surgeries he underwear after being critically wounded in a shooting Oct. 6 at the Iberville Parish Courthouse. Doctors removed Det. Brett Stassi Jr. from the ventilator Oct. 9 for the first time since the shooting. “It’s a big...
Changes to Louisiana’s children and family services led to gaps in resources, advocates say
Changes in Louisiana's system to help families and children under state supervision — including the closure of several centers and ending provider contracts — have left gaps in services and confusion on how to get them, some child welfare advocates say. Former service providers say that after centers...
Gov. Landry orders flags at half-staff to honor Deputy Riley
United States and Louisiana flags were ordered to be at half-staff in honor of Deputy Charles Riley.
Unstoppable force: LSU continues historical dominance of South Carolina
The Tigers continue to rack up wins against the Gamecocks.
Southern 2025 Homecoming Week kicking off with parade
Southern University is kicking off its homecoming week with a big parade on Sunday, October 12.
Five kilograms of cocaine seized in Baton Rouge traffic stop, 2 arrested
Two men, Chad Evans and Vernon White, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics after Baton Rouge Police seized five kilograms of cocaine from their vehicle during a traffic stop.
Two teenagers arrested for murder, armed robbery after shooting that left a 17-year-old dead
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two teenagers, who investigators believe were involved in the death of a 17-year-old last Saturday. Micah Booker, 17 was shot and killed on Oct. 4. According to police records, Booker was seen on video with a group of four others during an armed robbery as was...
Former nursing assistant indicted in death of patient who fell out of hydraulic lift
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A former nursing assistant has been indicted by a grand jury for negligent homicide after the death of a patient, according to the Louisiana attorney general. Authorities say the indictment of Diamond Johnson, of Zachary, came following an investigation by Louisiana Attorney...
Can elbows sit on the dinner table? I took an etiquette class in Baton...
At our home in Covington, my Cuban mother taught me to chew with my mouth closed. And that was the extent of my table manners. My mom cooked every night, mostly American or Cuban food, and we only went to restaurants for special occasions. Now don’t get me wrong —...
Louisiana Man Accidentally Shoots Self After Breaking Into Home
Picture this: a quiet night in St. George disrupted by a break-in gone wrong. This story has all the twists you wouldn't expect.
