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In April 2025, Prairieville entrepreneur decided to take a unique direction with his next billboard: he decided to advertise himself. In the last year, Seeger's bold bachelor bet has paid off. He is now engaged to Robin Caronna — however, the couple did not meet via the billboard. They...

A series of severe rainstorms across Baton Rouge Friday afternoon has prompted several major road closures due to flooding, said the Louisiana Department of Transportation. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area until 4:30 p.m. They advise people to not travel unless leaving from a flood.

Mother’s Day weekend is getting a little sweeter in Baton Rouge as families stop by Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery to create personalized treats and heartfelt cookie cake messages for mom.

Cathy Toliver, grandmother of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr., is launching a campaign called "Save Our Kids" to advocate against gun violence and bullying in the Baton Rouge community.

A former Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was arrested by Louisiana State Police Wednesday — the ninth arrest of a current or former employee at the St. Gabriel prison so far this year. Louisiana State Police confirmed that Alayshia Brothers, a former employee at the prison was arrested Wednesday....

Nicholas Noel Spann, 30, was arrested by the Baton Rouge Fire Department on one count of simple arson in connection with a house fire in Zachary that was intentionally set on May 5.

BATON ROUGE — Several areas in the capital region are experiencing flooding following a storm. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported that Eden Church Road near North Park in Denham Springs is impassible due to high water. The sheriff's office said that it has received several high-water reports across...

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Tuesday house fire on New Weis Road in Zachary. The department arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Spann following an investigation conducted in conjunction with the Zachary Fire Department. Investigators said the fire began from...

Jefferson Parish just lined up against a statewide push for fully paid parental leave, with the School Board voting unanimously to oppose a bill that would give public school employees six weeks of paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child. Board members said the proposal could drain an already thin substitute teacher pool and tangle the district in federal compliance...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A strong line of storms led to flash flooding across several portions of metro Baton Rouge Friday afternoon. High water on multiple roadways led to treacherous driving conditions. At least one vehicle was stranded in high water on Burbank Drive near Nicholson, with the occupants...