I-TEAM: BRPD identifies teen in photo, believes he’s out of state
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police announced a major update in the Mall of Louisiana shooting case after asking for the public’s help identifying a teen seen on mall surveillance video. When contacted Monday, a Baton Rouge police spokesman would only say the individual has been identified...
Man sentenced to 80 years for 2023 murder on Alliquipa Street off Plank Road
BATON ROUGE — A man arrested for the murder of a 35-year-old man in 2023 was sentenced to 80 years on Monday. Rashawn Alexander was accused of killing 35-year-old Nicholas Williams on Alliquipa Street off Plank Road on March 5, 2023. More than two weeks later, on March 22,...
Alabama softball fans couldn’t have asked for better Super Regional start times
Alabama's Super Regional matchup with LSU was given the perfect start time.
3-year-old boy dead after being found unconscious in pool in Prairieville
PRAIRIEVILLE — A three-year-old boy died after being found unconscious in a pool, according to deputies from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a call around 3:50 p.m. to reports of a child being found unconscious in a pool on Roy Rodgers Road in Prairieville. According to...
Baton Rouge Graduation Marred By Brawl At Southern University
A graduation ceremony in Baton Rouge turned chaotic when a brawl broke out among guests, overshadowing the celebration for Istrouma High School's graduates and disappointing many attendees.
LSU faces Oklahoma at SEC Tournament on Tuesday night
DATE/TIME (TV) Tuesday, May 19 @ approx. 8 p.m. CT (SEC Network) Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Ala. (16,000) · Live audio at www.LSUsports.net/live; Live stats at www.LSUstats.com. PITCHING MATCHUP. LSU – So. RH William Schmidt (5-4, 4.22 ERA, 64.0 IP, 31 BB, 85 SO) OU – LH...
AG Liz Murrill to discuss ‘major operation’ that included multiple law enforcement agencies
Multiple law enforcement agencies will be joining Attorney General Liz Murrill on Monday to discuss the outcome of a "major operation."
1 person seriously injured in motorcycle crash Monday morning, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was rushed to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Monday morning, May 18, according to emergency officials. The crash happened around 8:52 a.m. near the intersection of Blount Road and Scotland Avenue. Officials said the person taken to the hospital suffered serious...
District 2 awards $1,000 scholarships to four North Baton Rouge students
Baton Rouge, La. — Four graduating seniors from Scotlandville High School and Baker High School have been awarded $1,000 scholarships through the 2026 “Pass the Torch” Scholarship Initiative, recognizing academic achievement and community leadership in District 2. The initiative highlights students who have demonstrate
23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office reports guilty pleas for May 11-15
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office, which includes the parishes of Ascension, Assumption and St. James, reported guilty pleas during the week of May 11-15. The information has been obtained through the office of 23rd Judicial District Attorney Ricky Babin. Ascension Parish. 1. Roberto Escobar, 10732 S Mall Dr

















