Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on forgery, bank fraud, exploitation and theft charges after he forged signatures on several checks from a disabled woman to steal hundreds of dollars, Baton Rouge Police said. The woman, who has cerebral palsy and mental disabilities that significantly impair her ability...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person is hurt following a shooting in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, April 7. The gunfire broke out around 5 p.m. on Sherwood Street near North Foster Drive. Officials said the person who was shot has serious injuries. This is a developing story. Check back...

Nathan Ray, a Class of 2027 TE/DE out of Walker High School, is a 6’4, 210-pound athlete with a 3.5 GPA who brings size, versatility, and a strong mindset to the field. Known for his work ethic and energy on both sides of the ball, Ray takes pride in making every rep count and proving himself every time he steps out there. His dedication shows through...

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from March 26-31: Kristopher Anderson: 30; 5190 Linden St., Baton Rouge; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants. Antonio Gilmore: 26; 9780 Jones Vaughn Creek Road, St. Francisville, illegal possession...

BATON ROUGE — The Southern University Board of Supervisors voted to grant preliminary approval to fund more student housing at a special meeting on Tuesday. The financing for new housing at Southern University from the Southern University System Foundation and the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority was the only item voted on during the brief meeting.

A powerful piece of American history is coming to Baton Rouge. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will bring its Steel Across America Tour to LSU Memorial Hall on Thursday, May 28 at 11 a.m. The event will give the public a chance to see a steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

One of the few remaining tracts of undeveloped land near Towne Center shopping complex has been sold for just under $1 million to a local multifamily development and management company, which plans to build an office building there. B2 Investments – Commerce Circle LLC bought the 1.2-acre tract at 6959...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Clear skies overnight and cooler air filtering in will allow for a chilly morning start, but temperatures rebound and trend warmer in the days ahead. Clear skies and cooler air will allow temperatures to fall into the upper 40s area-wide. TUESDAY FORECAST. After a chilly...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Companion Animal Alliance (CAA) is hosting its annual Furball, an event raising money for the Baton Rouge animal shelter’s services. CAA is the only open intake shelter in the city, housing thousands of animals each year. Plenty of work is done year-round to feed the animals, clean them, clean their enclosures and take care of their medical needs...

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - An emergency board meeting is scheduled Tuesday evening after a recording was leaked to the WAFB I-TEAM that appears to capture Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 5 Fire Chief Joe Koczrowski using the N-word during a recent meeting. A high-ranking member of Livingston Parish District...