Man accused of stealing generator in Prairieville arrested in Ascension Parish, released on bond
PRAIRIEVILLE — A Baton Rouge man accused of stealing a generator in Prairieville has been arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail. Shawn Wessinger, 37, was arrested on Jan. 9 on two counts of theft over $5,000 but below $25,000, as well as two counts of simple criminal damage to property. He was later...
Plaquemine man charged with attempted second-degree murder
A Plaquemine man is in custody at Iberville Parish Jail after he allegedly shot a man Jan. 26 on Jetson Avenue. Tyran Andrew Walker, 19, was charged with attempted second-degree murder following the shooting in Seymourville. The shooting occurred about 10:20 p.m. The victim — a 20-year-old whose name was...
Post Malone and Jelly Roll Bringing Big Stadium Tour to Louisiana
Post Malone and Jelly Roll are bringing their massive stadium tour to Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge in May 2026.
LSU signs agreement with ARCYBER in effort to support university research, national security
LSU and Army and Cyber Command (ARCYBER) have entered into a formal agreement to cooperate on advanced research, prototype development, education and training and technology transfer. ARCYBER is subcomponent of the U.S. Cyber Command and is the military’s top hub for data processing and data-related research. It is...
VIDEO: BRPD investigating attempted break-in at Lululemon store
Video from the scene appears to show glass on the ground in front of the Lululemon on Perkins Road.
Louisiana High School Trumpet Ensemble earns national recognition, headed to competition in Iowa
Six local high school musicians are ranked top 10 in the nation and heading to the National Trumpet Competition in Iowa. They’re the only group from Louisiana to earn the honor The post Louisiana High School Trumpet Ensemble earns national recognition, headed to competition in Iowa appeared first on Unfiltered with...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of January 22-29
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of January 22-29: Darrell Jackson, 64, 39459 W Worthey Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Entry on or Remaining after being Forbidden;. Ashley Aurand, 43, 6026 Comite Dr, Baker was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Bab Babin, 70, 434 S...
Cardiologist Dr. Steven Kelley shares tips on maintaining a healthy heart
BATON ROUGE — In celebration of American Heart Health Month, Cardiologist Dr. Steven Kelley from Baton Rouge Cardiology Center joined WBRZ to share tips on maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease can present itself in many different ways, including severe tightness in the chest and shortness of breath, which...
Firefighter hurt as blaze tears through home, garage, vehicles, dumpster, shed in Baton Rouge
A firefighter was transported to a medical facility from the scene of a house fire in Baton Rouge.
Man charged with first-degree rape of juvenile, deputies say
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man has been locked up for alleged sex crimes involving juveniles, authorities said. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Brian Weaver, 41, is charged with first-degree rape of a victim under the age of 13, oral sexual battery, and indecent behavior with juveniles.
