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Some arrive in clutched hands held close to the chest, and others in long-forgotten dusty boxes. No matter how a donation arrives at the Book Barn, it is welcomed by a team of volunteers who hand-sort each treasure into one of 54 categories, then group the books by size and carefully pack them into boxes. This...

BATON ROUGE — The Port Allen exit ramp on I-10 West was temporarily blocked on Friday after a semi stalled on the ramp. The closure caused congestion to reach the I-10 and I-12 split. Drivers in the area should use caution or seek an alternate route.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new plan from BREC could change how parks across East Baton Rouge Parish are monitored, with leaders aiming for a 24/7 surveillance system intended to improve safety. The plan would convert nearly 1,500 cameras across more than 70 parks into a live, around-the-clock monitoring...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Organizers of the Red Stick Farmers Market will soon open two seasonal markets that will welcome visitors on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The seasonal markets will be located at the Main Library at Goodwood and the ExxonMobil YMCA between the months of April and June. Year-round markets will...

A routine repossession took a surprising turn in Port Allen, leaving the tow truck driver stunned and the community buzzing. What happened next?

Baton Rouge parents know all too well the stress of white-knuckling a cross-town commute, but Brody and Katie Thompson are making the city feel a bit smaller—and way more fun. Five years after opening Tumbles South Baton Rouge on Bluebonnet Boulevard, the couple has expanded with a second facility.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a train in Baton Rouge. It happened around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, at a track near the North Foster and Choctaw. Baton Rouge Police responded to the accident. According to EMS, which...

LOUISIANA — Multiple school districts across Louisiana will be closed during the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as spring break and Easter holiday periods take place in parts of the state. Among those with confirmed closures: These closures reflect Louisiana’s district-based calendar system, where spring...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Something special sits on the campus of Louisiana State University. It’s served creamy, cold treats for almost 70 years and is called the LSU Dairy Store. In the year 2026, the store is so much more than ice cream. “We are about to start...

ST. GEORGE - City leaders announced safety improvements to Burbank Drive near the soccer complex. A new project will change the turn lanes surrounding the complex. Officials say the $2 million improvement project will also add better lighting and improve the sight line. Mayor Dustin Yates says it is a...