3 killed in River Road crash, 2 identified by East Baton Rouge coroner’s office
Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on River Road in East Baton Rouge Parish Monday night, officials said. Two of the crash victims have been identified as Zacariah Johnson, 20, and Marqies Duncan Jr., 15. The identity of the third victim, also a male, will be released once...
Under-the-Overpass Restaurant in Baton Rouge, LA Is Secretly Serving the City’s Best Boards
Hidden under a Baton Rouge overpass, BLDG5 quietly turned a forgotten warehouse into one of the city’s most buzzed‑about hangouts. Locals first wandered in for the “market + kitchen + patio” vibe and shareable boards, then started telling everyone about the twinkling lights, lush patio, and plates piled high with color.
Baton Rouge Tapas Spot to Become New American Concept
Southdowns Grille will offer dishes like baked lasagna and steak frites
Woman shoots, injures brother during argument, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office says
A woman was arrested on a count of attempted second-degree murder Tuesday, accused of shooting her brother during an argument, according to East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s arrest records. Kaylan Perry, 27, admitted to detectives that she shot him, the Sheriff’s Office said. The argument between Perry and her...
Baton Rouge officials address blight with events, legislation
The first initiative is a tour of residential and commercial properties that have been revitalized.
Red Stick Farmers Market to open seasonal markets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Organizers of the Red Stick Farmers Market will soon open two seasonal markets that will welcome visitors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
16-year-old accused of killing woman during vape pen robbery in Baton Rouge, sheriff says
A 16-year-old male is accused of fatally shooting a 19-year-old woman after robbing her of vape pens, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office officials said Tuesday morning. The 16-year-old, whose name has not been released, met with Darby Marmillion, 19, around 8 p.m. on Thursday at an apartment complex on Coursey Boulevard. The two talked online and planned to meet for the sale...
Livingston Parish home sold for nearly $5 million, new local record for residential sale
A home in a gated Denham Springs community sold for nearly $5 million dollars last week, setting a record for the most expensive residential home sale in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish residents David and Chantal Ratcliff bought the estate in the gated Harrell’s Ferry Landing community on Ferry Landing Drive, according to Pino & Associates Real Estate.
Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly raping woman after she declined his previous advances
BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a Baton Rouge man for allegedly raping a woman after she denied his previous advances on multiple occasions. An arrest affidavit says Charles Anderson, 46, was repeatedly texting and calling the woman throughout late February and early March, despite her blocking his number and asking him not to contact her.
Video shows giant flames shooting from roof of Baton Rouge home
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters released video of a house consumed by flames, which they say threatened a neighboring home early Tuesday morning, April 7. The scene unfolded around 4:45 a.m. on Convention Street near the CATS terminal in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews...
