Suspects in hazing death of Southern University student formally charged
A Baton Rouge man was arrested after a reported shooting in October.
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for child endangerment, simple criminal damage to property
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for Leron Anderson. Anderson is wanted on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery - Child Endangerment and Simple Criminal Damage to Property. Officials describe Anderson as 5 feet 9 inches, 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Car crashes into bayou off Burbank Drive, one person taken to hospital
BATON ROUGE — One person was injured after a car crashed into a bayou at the corner of Lee Drive and Burbank Drive, officials told WBRZ. The car went down a steep bank into Fountain Bayou in front of Surge Entertainment. Sources said one person was taken to the hospital.
Man who allegedly killed BRPD officer found competent to assist his counsel
BATON ROUGE - A man who was arrested for allegedly killing Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth has been found competent to assist his counsel, District Attorney Hillar Moore confirmed. Gad Black, 41, was arrested after hitting Sgt. Eisworth with his pickup truck in a targeted attack along Joor Road...
Facing opposition from homeowners, St. George council delays vote that could raise energy bills
Some St. George residents are voicing frustration over a proposed city ordinance that could raise their energy bills. In response, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to postpone a decision on the measure — which would levy a 5% fee on the electric utility company DEMCO — until its January meeting.
Lane Kiffin Stands Strong For His Kids As Career-Threatening Struggles Hit Hard
Lane Kiffin subtly expressed that despite all career threatning struggles, and criticisms, he'll stand strong for his kids, and stay graceful and calm. The post Lane Kiffin Stands Strong For His Kids As Career-Threatening Struggles Hit Hard originally published on Total Pro Sports .
Funeral arrangements set for Southern University student killed in Baton Rouge
Funeral arrangements have been set for a Southern University student who was killed during a possible home invasion in Baton Rouge.
Man arrested in June Choctaw Drive shooting that left one dead
The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a deadly shooting on Choctaw Drive in June, including a 15 year old male suspect and Derrick Scott, 24.
Man sentenced to life for killing woman while streaming live on social media
BATON ROUGE — On Dec. 9, Earl Lee Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder after killing a woman while live-streaming it on social media in 2022, according to District Attorney Hillar Moore. Johnson was found guilty of first-degree murder in September by a jury. It took around an hour of...
Sanity hearing scheduled for man accused of killing Baton Rouge police sergeant in targeted...
A sanity hearing is scheduled to take place Thursday, Dec. 11, for a Baton Rouge man who is accused of killing a Baton Rouge Police Sergeant.

















