North Baton Rouge leader seeks to restore community center’s glory days from her youth
In the heart of a community long overlooked, Dina Johnson is leading a transformation that is not just structural, but also deeply personal. As the new executive director for the Jewel J. Newman Community Center in North Baton Rouge, she is cleaning up a neglected facility and reviving a legacy.
Historic Hotel Lincoln undergoing major renovation for affordable housing
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Major upgrades are underway at the historic Hotel Lincoln. The Baton Rouge landmark, which has been abandoned for years, is being renovated to provide affordable housing. Kelly LeDuff, the mayor’s Director of Community Development, said the building will have 12 units with three commercial...
Baton Rouge Residents Invited to Drive-Thru Food Distribution on November 15 at St. Vincent...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge will hold a drive-thru food distribution event on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The event will take place at 1628 Florida Street in Baton Rouge. It will start at 9 a.m. and continue until supplies are gone. The event is intended to help people affected by food...
Man accused in Baton Rouge summer gunfight killing 1, injuring 6 indicted
A man accused of killing one woman and leaving six others injured after a fight between two groups during a trail ride after party in Baton Rouge was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
Baton Rouge hospital receives ‘A’ rating for patient safety
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge earned an "A" grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that assesses hospitals on patient safety and care quality.
Louisiana father accused of soliciting explicit videos from his child
A Louisiana man was arrested on Monday after being accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
Baton Rouge Stabbing Ends in Fiery Suicide
A deadly Baton Rouge domestic-violence attack ended with a stabbing, intentional crash, and the suspect setting himself on fire.
Baton Rouge Police arrests suspect after pursuit; police say truck was tied to earlier...
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man after a pursuit of a truck police believed was tied to an earlier shooting. Garren Jordan, 22, was arrested last Friday on Government Street. Officers recovered marijuana, two digital scales, cash and a rifle from his vehicle. He was...
Chase caught on camera while following BRPD officers for ‘On Patrol LIVE’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -Baton Rouge Police gave tv producers and viewers some action on their latest show for ‘On Patrol LIVE.’. BRPD shared part of a chase used in the show on the department’s official Facebook page. Officers were following a truck that was believed to have...
BROC to end hospital privileges at Baton Rouge General in December
Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic (BROC) will no longer have hospital privileges at Baton Rouge General after December 11, 2025, due to months of unsuccessful negotiations between the two organizations.
