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MONROE — A new Miss Louisiana was crowned on Saturday night after 30 young women from across the state gathered in Monroe this week to compete for the crown. Shelby Bordelon from Sunshine in Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 after winning the pageant, where competitors competed in talent, fitness, evenin

Willie Chapman is targeting an October opening for the new Baton Rouge restaurant

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was injured in a stabbing on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard, Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services confirmed. Details remain limited, including the victim’s condition and what led up to the stabbing. Authorities have not released information about a possible suspect or whether any

Maurice Parms beat 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather to death during an altercation and then went to great lengths to hide the evidence, according to Baton Rouge Police Department documents. Parms, 51, was arrested Saturday on a count of first-degree murder in connection with Minnieweather's disappearance. The teen'

BATON ROUGE — As the country celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, several events are planned to commemorate the special 4th of July holiday in Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas. CENTRAL'S FREEDOM AND FIREWORKS. July 1, 4 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Settlement...

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GEISMAR, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office have obtained an arrest warrant for a Geismar man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation, Sheriff Bobby Webre said. Marquell Green, 21, is wanted for second-degree murder. Deputies responded to a home on Kerry Road in Geismar...

BATON ROUGE — Local cooks, food lovers, influencers and families gathered for a celebration centered around culture, competition and Louisiana flavor. Smoke Bayou hosted its inaugural Juneteenth Cook-Off on Saturday, where contestants competed in four categories, including jambalaya, crawfish, ribs and fried fish. Calv

ST. GEORGE, La. (WAFB) - A three-vehicle crash closed part of Highland Road near Highland Road Community Park, according to the St. George Fire Department. Officials confirmed the crash happened on Highland Road between Woodleigh Drive and Amiss Road. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate...

LSU’s latest 4-star offensive line commit Terrance Smith brings elite upside, but his high school coach has pointed out a lingering concern from a sophomore-year injury that slowed his development. The post Lansdale Catholic HC Has Warning for Lane Kiffin After 4-Star Commits to LSU originally published on Total Pro Sp