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BATON ROUGE — The Outstanding Mature Girlz Organization returned to Southern University on Saturday for its 13th annual conference at the Smith-Brown Memorial Student Union. The free event was open to girls ages nine and up and featured this year's theme, "Main Character Energy," which focuses on confidence, leadership

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, “We The People” takes you on a coast-to-coast journey to explore the enduring spirit that defines our nation. The special show aired on WAFB at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. “We The People” spotlights...

Earlier this week, Jaiden Bryant flipped his commitment from LSU to the Miami Hurricanes. The 5-star edge rusher had reaffirmed his commitment to the Tigers just hours before publicly announcing his decision to flip. Theories surrounding the influence of NIL immediately began circulating across social media, especially

A babysitter in Louisiana let a 3-year-old boy drown in a backyard pool and lay unconscious in the water for 20 minutes before she did anything, authorities say. The post Babysitter let 20 minutes pass before checking on unconscious 3-year-old in backyard pool: Deputies first appeared on Law & Crime .

LOUISIANA — Louisiana is poised to become the next state to join the growing Buc-ee’s footprint, with the company moving forward on plans for its first location in Ruston. As construction plans advance, the question is no longer whether Buc-ee’s is coming to Louisiana, but whether additional locations could eventually

A man was shot to death Friday night during a prearranged custody exchange at an apartment complex along Tiger Bend Road, and the boyfriend of his ex-wife has been arrested in the killing. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 15200...

SLAUGHTER - Along Highway 19 in Slaughter is an East Feliciana Parish staple: the Tri-Parish Co-op. Alton Boone is the fifth general manager of the place. While he's been at the helm since 2021, he started working at the co-op in 2008. The stories within the walls of the co-op...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - June 8, 2026, will mark the 30-year anniversary of arguably the greatest moment in LSU athletics history. Warren Morris’ two-run, two-out home run to defeat Miami 9-8 in the 1996 College World Series championship game is truly a “where were you moment” for LSU fans and sports fans across the g

The City of St. George has installed new welcome signs on Bluebonnet Boulevard, Nicholson Drive, Hyacinth Avenue, and Perkins Road East to establish a recognizable gateway to the community for both residents and visitors.

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of May 28-June 4:. Shaun Harvey, 28, 172 Mimosa Ln, Sulpher was charged w/ Domestic Abuse Battery (Child Endangerment), and Criminal Neglect of Family;. Chasity Gaines, 17, Address Unknown, Donaldsonville was charged w/ Criminal Mischief;. Renelle Batiste, 34, 231