Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - This time of year, holiday shopping has never been easier online. Deals and special offers make online shopping a necessity to save time and money. However, this method of making sure gifts are under the Christmas tree can come with unforeseen consequences. Package theft or...

When the New Balance Numeric Tom Knox 600 x Krooked dropped last week, I mentioned the simple fact that NB# has had no shortage of bangin' collabs this year, and the hits just keep on coming. Baton Rouge, Louisiana's finest, Ruckus Skateshop joined forces with Numeric on a brand new 'Mallard Duck' ...

BATON ROUGE - A holiday tradition in Baton Rouge is doing more than handing out toys; it’s preserving a legacy. The Montrell Jackson family continues to honor the late Baton Rouge Police Corporal Montrell Jackson, who was killed in a 2016 ambush that also claimed the lives of three other officers.

ZACHARY — A 45-year-old Zachary man was killed in a car crash over the weekend. According to the Louisiana State Police, Calvin Turner was killed after the Sunday night crash along U.S. 61 at Port Hudson Plains Road. State troopers said that around 6 p.m., Turner was driving his...

ERWINVILLE - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Sunday that left two animals dead. According to the department, the fire occurred on Erwin Drive when a mobile home went up in flames around 2:45 a.m. Authorities were notified about the fire after a...

ZACHARY - Two people were taken to hospitals following two separate crashes outside of Zachary on Sunday evening. The first crash happened on Blues Highway near East Flanacher Road and was reported to WBRZ around 6:30 p.m. Sources said one person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The...

BATON ROUGE - An animal shelter in Baton Rouge is asking the public for help as it urgently searches for emergency foster parents and adopters for at least 40 dogs. The Companion Animal Alliance released a message on Friday asking the public to help foster animals as the shelter is over capacity.

A new national study recognized the Ascension Parish Library as a model for how libraries can assist adults in gaining tools to succeed in both their work and personal lives. The Public Library Association published the findings in a white paper, according to an APL news release. Earlier in the...

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of November 26-December 3:. Brant Halker, 50, 2138 S Commerce Ave, Gonzales was charged w/ Probation Violation;. Justin Lane, Sr., 38, 42029 Hwy 941, Gonzales was charged w/ Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Resisting an Officer, and Probation Violation;

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Volunteers are preparing to place wreaths on the graves of fallen service members to ensure they’re remembered and honored during the holidays. The effort will take place as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. More than two million volunteers across the country will participate,...