When school is out, food scarcity grows. So Baton Rouge figures teamed at the...
After the community fridge on Government Street was completely redone in June, a new campaign calls on everyone in Baton Rouge to beat the summer’s food scarcity. Located at 2303 Government St., the community fridge was knocked down and replaced with two new fridges, a pantry, roof and walls. The fridge is located next
Date set in Baton Rouge corruption case recusal fight
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A date has been set in Attorney General Liz Murrill’s fight to have Baton Rouge District Judge Gail Horne Ray recused from overseeing ongoing corruption cases involving East Baton Rouge Parish officials. Judge Marilyn Castle ordered that arguments be brought before her on Tuesday,...
Defense attorney says murder convictions without a body are rare but possible
BATON ROUGE — Police have charged a man with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of a 15-year-old, even though the teenager's body has not been found. Maurice Parms was arrested Saturday and charged in the case of Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who has been missing for three weeks. Search crews are stil
Zachary native opens The Spicy Nacho on Plank Road
ZACHARY — A new restaurant called The Spicy Nacho has opened on Plank Road in Zachary. The menu includes loaded nachos, hot dogs, snowballs and other sweet treats. Family, friends and community members gathered for the grand opening to celebrate the new business and show their support for the Zachary native behind it.
19th JDC chief judge responds to Gov. Landry’s criticism of court system
BATON ROUGE — The chief judge of the 19th Judicial District Court is pushing back against what he calls a misconception that his court is soft on crime. It is rare for a judge to speak to the media, but Chief Judge Donald Johnson sat down with the WBRZ Investigative Unit for an hour-long interview to address the critic
Gov. Jeff Landry quietly makes new LSU Board appointments
Gov. Jeff Landry increased his control of the LSU Board of Supervisors by quietly appointing two donors to the university oversight board. Chad Moody and Jennifer Settoon were named to the board earlier this month though neither appointment was publicly announced, which is typical when Landry makes higher education bo
Central pastor charged after allegedly beating 20-year-old man who told him “F— you”
CENTRAL — A Central pastor was arrested on June 23 after allegedly running across the highway to physically beat a young man. The incident was all caught on camera, according to family. He’s charged with one count of second-degree battery. Pastor Mark Anthony “Tony” Spell, who’s been the pastor at Life Tabernacle Churc
Houston man indicted in Louisiana after healthcare fraud scheme
A Houston man was formally charged after being accused of conspiring to fraudulently obtain prescription drugs in Louisiana.
West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office to offer women’s self-defense course
PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that it's offering a women's self-defense course. Women ages 16 and older are invited to a hands-on self-defense class designed to build confidence, awareness and practical safety skills. Participants at the event will learn how to...
‘I beg to differ’: Exchanges turn tense during Gonzales council meeting
The June 22 meeting of the Gonzales City Council included some tense exchanges between the administration and a council member. The discussion began when council member Terri Lambert said $680,000 should have been taken out of the budgeted salaries following a previous vote. "I don't know why this wasn't taken...
