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Last month, headlines across the country announced the end of a longtime brew, Schlitz beer, and it took some of its last breaths in Baton Rouge at Pelican to Mars. The last cases had already been distributed to Pelican to Mars, 2678 Government St., when co-owner Remi DeMatteo saw the headlines. He ran to the back, gra

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Almost a week after his alleged killer was arrested on a murder charge, Baton Rouge teen Ja’Derrius Minnieweather’s body remains missing. City officials will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 26, to give an update on the continuing search. Mayor Sid Edwards announced the briefi

Former Southern University head band director announces he is taking a new job at Alabama A&M.

Drivers traveling on I-10 in Baton Rouge should expect overnight lane and ramp closures this weekend due to construction work on the widening project.

The Florida Gators landed a former LSU All-American in the transfer portal, strengthening their roster with a proven veteran.

BATON ROUGE — Potholes are appearing more frequently on local roads following last week's rain, and city crews are working to keep up with repairs. Experts say this kind of increase is common during the summer. For Baton Rouge resident Stephen Nichols, the potholes have become a regular part...

A man zipped down Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge on a GoCart, stirring up concern for safety as witnesses captured the unusual sight and shared it online.

The LSU Tigers made a handful of offseason roster moves under first-year head coach Lane Kiffin. They were one of the busiest schools in the transfer portal. Bringing in a total of 41 commitments, the Tigers' group ranks first in the nation. Some of their most notable additions include quarterback ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University has begun construction on a $50 million student housing development that university leaders describe as transformative for the campus. The new residence hall will add 500 beds in its first phase, with plans to eventually bring that number to 850. Kellen Anthony, the...

The pastoral position at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge didn't initially interest the Rev. Merrick Nunn. A Louisiana native, Nunn was content serving his church in Kentucky, even as several trusted mentors encouraged him to consider applying at Istrouma, one of the state's respected congregations, which dates b