Spring has sprung: test your green thumb with plants, supplies from these local nurseries
Spring is on the way, bringing with it a burst of greenery. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or looking to get into the hobby, there are many places in and around Baton Rouge that can help you delve further into the hobby of plant care. The Plant Barn Baton...
REPORT: Baton Rouge nonprofit allegedly paid for man awaiting murder trial to speak to...
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge nonprofit part of a corruption investigation allegedly paid for a man awaiting trial for murder to speak to children about gun safety and violence, according to a report by The Advocate. According to city-parish records, Safe, Hopeful, Healthy paid 36-year-old Marvin Payne to...
Coroner called to fatal shooting at the intersection of Plank Road and Osage Street
BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting on Plank Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 6 a.m. at the intersection of Plank Road and Osage Street. Officials said the coroner has been called to the scene of the shooting. There is...
The Hondo Rodeo Fest brings three days of action to Louisiana
The Hondo Rodeo Fest is bringing three days of high-energy rodeo action, concerts, and a street festival to New Orleans.
Jaymie Thomas sanity hearing delayed as doctors cite caseload
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The sanity hearing for Jaymie Thomas has been delayed after two doctors said they were unable to complete their written reports due to their current caseloads. He is accused of killing Marcus Spears, in October of 2024. Both doctors told the court they had conducted...
Plans March Forward at BLDG 5’s New Location in Baton Rouge
BLDG 5 is set to open on 7515 Guy Dr., the former kingdom of a Burger King
Religion Briefs: Ramadan dinner, bishop visit and 13-week grief support course
The Atlas Foundation will hold its Ramadan Dialogue Iftar dinner from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at 862 O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge. The evening celebrates the spirit of Ramadan through community, conversation and connection. As the sun sets and the fast is broken, guests will share a meal, experience...
Ochsner Health adds physicians, providers to Baton Rouge locations
Ochsner Baton Rouge announced it is expanding specialty physicians and providers across the greater Baton Rouge area.
LHSAA voted on whether to give transfer athletes immediate eligibility. Here’s how things went.
With the vote result displayed on the projector screen, many in the room applauded. At the annual LHSAA convention meeting of statewide principals and athletic directors Thursday in Baton Rouge, a proposal that would have granted a one-time option for students to have immediate athletic eligibility after transferring...
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Friday Morning Commute
Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day. The Plaquemine ferry is out of service due to the weather. 4:15a: Disabled vehicle. Left...
