Legends & Legacies: Black history auction brings rare cultural treasures to New Orleans
The Amistad Research Center (ARC), in partnership with the River Road African American Museum (RRAAM), is set to host a groundbreaking cultural event honoring Black history, achievement, and preservation.
Large hotel left ransacked, visible from interstate
BATON ROUGE - This year, the City-Parish has torn down at least 160 blighted properties compared to the 46 demolished in 2024. Even by tripling the number, the city continues to work through a list of blight complaints and properties that qualify for condemnation. One such property is the OYO...
Future LSU stars tell exactly how they feel about former Tigers HC Brian Kelly...
The opinions of former LSU head coach Brian Kelly have become painfully obvious.
THANKSGIVING: Turkey giveaways happening in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Community members are coming together to host turkey giveaways and other events to help families in need celebrate Thanksgiving. The following events are happening in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas:. Thursday, Nov. 20. TURKEY GIVEAWAY: Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. is hosting a Thanksgiving...
Baton Rouge police arrest man after chase of truck linked to shooting
Garren Jordan, 22, was arrested after Baton Rouge police pursued a truck believed to be connected to a shooting and found marijuana, two digital scales, cash and a rifle in the truck.
Police: Armed robbery suspect accused of taking $500 from restaurant worker
Police said a suspect is accused of taking $500 in cash during an armed robbery Friday.
Truck fire on I-10 closes right two lanes near Louise Street exit
BATON ROUGE - A box truck fire caused two lanes on I-10 Westbound near the Louise Street exit to close, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The right two lanes on the interstate are blocked off due to the fire, causing traffic to be backed up all the way to College Drive.
Investigative Unit: Stabbing victim had asked for protective order against alleged killer once before
The WBRZ Investigative Unit has obtained more documents showing the rocky relationship history that led to two deaths last week. According to Baton Rouge Police, 28-year-old Steven Heinrich stabbed 23-year-old Stasy Charles to death before crashing his car and setting himself on fire. Court documents show Charles had...
I-TEAM: New report outlines Southern University fraternity hazing allegations
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - New documents outline the reason Southern University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was issued a cease and desist following hazing allegations. According to a report obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM women trying out for the fraternity’s “Miss Black and Gold” pageant were reportedly forced to...
23-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed on Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge; Suspect Later Sets...
BATON ROUGE, La. — A 23-year-old woman was killed early Thursday morning in a violent domestic stabbing on Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge. Authorities say the suspect — who allegedly rammed her car, dragged her out, and attacked her — later set himself on fire after crashing into another vehicle while trying to...
