Baton Rouge LA

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of November 6-13: Kelvin Owens, 46, 10306 Boudreaux Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Probation Violation, and arrested pursuant to a bench warrant;. Xavier Proctor, 20, 4861 Wilmot St, Baton Rouge was arrested pursuant to a bench warrant;. Zachary Johnson, 33,...

Deputies responded to the Good Times Bar (Denham Springs) in reference to a disturbance between patrons around 11:30 p.m. Sheriff Jason Ard says, “A deputy was already in the immediate area and heard the gunshots. He was able to quickly respond. He saw the suspected shooter - gun in hand - flee on foot into the...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An alleged gang member is behind bars, and over 1,000 lethal doses of a fentanyl and cocaine compound are reportedly off the street after a recent drug bust operation spanning four parishes. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, deputies began investigating Rodney “Nunu”...

Two North Baton Rouge streets are at the center of efforts to revitalize the area.

Hundreds of people lined up early Friday morning for a Thanksgiving "Drop and Go" food giveaway event.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Fleur de Lis Pizza will soon be back in business in Baton Rouge, but before reopening, the owners are asking the public for help in finding their vintage sign. According to a post on Facebook, the sign was last seen at the restaurant on Government...

Here's where to find turkey giveaways or holiday food distribution events in the Baton Rouge area.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Inspection reports obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM on Thursday indicate a third party inspected the Ferris wheel that dumped passengers out of a bucket during the Harvest Festival this month. State Fire Marshal Bryan Adams said he is demanding a change. “It’s not safe,” Adams...

BATON ROUGE - A fundraiser is being held Sunday at the Court to Table pickleball court for two Iberville deputies after a shooting left one dead and another hospitalized. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to support the families of Charles Riley and Brett Stassi Jr. after a shooting outside the...

The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that a single ticket matched the numbers needed to claim the Mega Millions jackpot prize of $980 million Friday night's drawing.