Ochsner The Grove expands OR suites, OB clinics and new tech in $50M investment
Six years ago, Ochsner Health System expanded its footprint in Baton Rouge to a plot nestled just West of the I-10, 1-12 corridor. The medical complex, The Grove, outgrew its capacity faster than expected. “It filled up in five years in what we thought would happen in 15,” said Stephen...
‘Too low, too loud, too many’: Baton Rouge residents push against Amazon drones in...
Baton Rouge area residents criticized Amazon's drone deliveries, alleging company dishonesty and a threat to quality of life at a community meeting in Broadmoor Thursday evening. The Prime Air drones, which deliver packages up to five pounds from the Cortana Place fulfillment center, have been zooming over Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Police Department receives nearly $1M grant for traffic enforcement
The Baton Rouge Police Department received a $990,975 grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission to fund overtime traffic enforcement starting October 1, 2026.
Baton Rouge residents raise noise concerns over Amazon drone deliveries at community meeting
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents in neighborhoods near Amazon’s Cortana facility met with officials Thursday (Oct. 2) to discuss noise complaints linked to the company’s Prime Air drone delivery service. Amazon’s Prime Air drones have operated in parts of Baton Rouge since this summer. Residents in the...
Protect Your Pumpkins campaign underway at Baton Rouge General
The Pink Pumpkin Patch has returned to Baton Rouge General’s Bluebonnet campus, located at the corner of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Picardy Avenue.
Get fresh fall produce at the Red Stick Farmers Market
Visit breada.org to find out when the next market is and what produce is fresh.
Louisiana Native Jhase Thomas Finding His Place In LSU’s Suffocating Defense
Amid a slew of injuries to the Tiger defense, Jhase Thomas has just kicked things up a notch, and preparing for McNeese is just the next step
Louisiana State Police involved in vehicle pursuit that ended around Goodwood Boulevard, Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended around Goodwood Boulevard and Airline Highway, officials said. LSP and Baton Rouge Police Department vehicles were seen along those streets and the Tara subdivision Thursday afternoon. No other information was given regarding th
Time to break out the rain gear
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Rain chances will be elevated the next few days, and then a wetter weather weekend is shaping up, as Gulf moisture and a cold front move in. October kicks off on the hot and muggy side. Temperatures will climb near 90 degrees this afternoon. Gulf...
La. Highway 431 and Summerfield Road intersection shut down after two-car crash
PRAIRIEVILLE — A two-vehicle crash has shut down the intersection of La. Highway 431 and Summerfield Road while emergency crews work the scene. The intersection is fully closed as responders handle the situation. Drivers are asked to find an alternate route and stay clear of the area. WBRZ will...
