Former Louisiana House speaker enters plea in rare state artifact theft case
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of felony theft over $25,000 and malfeasance in office, stemming from the disappearance of a rare Louisiana state artifact. Schexnayder entered the plea during a court appearance on Jan. 8. He is...
He met with Mexican drug kingpins. He ran a ring from his LSU Lakes...
Francisco Palma had a natural-born knack for earning money. The El Paso, Texas, native moved to Baton Rouge at the age of 19 and started his first business. It helped spur a long run of entrepreneurial endeavors that saw Palma prosper. He became ensconced in the local business community, helping...
Avid runner killed in mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day
Friends are mourning the death of a Colorado woman who was attacked by a mountain lion on New Year’s Day. (Source: KUSA, HANDOUT PHOTO, CNN)
Man shot over scooter on Staring Lane survives, now struggling to pay bills
BATON ROUGE - One man is recovering after being shot in the head three months ago. The incident has turned Ronnie Weaver's life upside down, he is now unable to work. "Things have been a lot different for me," said Weaver. Weaver was picking up a pack of cigarettes for...
The Gigantic Vintage Store In Louisiana With Rare Collectibles At Rock-Bottom Prices
Louisiana hides its treasures in the most unassuming places, and none more delightfully than in the heart of Livingston Parish where vintage dreams come true without emptying your wallet. The Denham Springs Antique Village stands as a testament to the fact that sometimes the best adventures happen when you veer...
Girl Scouts Introduce New Flavor to Iconic Cookie Selection
If you love the Girl Scout cookies sold every year, you will lbe excited to know that there's a new flavor for you to sample in 2026.
BRPD: Man leads police on high-speed chase, hits two vehicles in reported stolen car
A Baton Rouge man led police on a high-speed chase during which two vehicles were struck, officials said.
Student accountability changes in effect for Louisiana schools
The current school year will mark a change in student accountability for Iberville Parish and all other public school systems statewide in 2026. Seniors for the Class of 2026 will be the first to graduate under the new program. Louisiana’s new “Grow. Achieve. Thrive” accountability system, which went into effect...
Popular Baton Rouge bar, Uncle Earl’s, to shut down
A popular bar in Baton Rouge announced its upcoming closure Wednesday.
Families of victims react to A.M. Food Mart’s closure
BATON ROUGE - After a judge on Tuesday declared the A.M. Food Mart on Highland Road a nuisance, the families of some victims connected to the convenience store expressed relief at the business' future. In November, 73-year-old Woodrow Vaughn was last seen at the A.M. Food Mart. "They were like,...
