Green Devils topple neighboring foe Port Allen in pre-district action
The Plaquemine Green Devils prepared themselves for the upcoming district race with a battle against a longtime state title contender, and they aced the test. Port Allen has been at the forefront in state title contention in recent years and may do the same this year, but strong showings in the second and third...
Baton Rouge Restaurant Week returns
More than 40 restaurants are participating this year in bringing three-course meal menus to customers at a great price for the entire family.
2026 Krewe of Orion: Things to know about parade route, parking
The Krewe of Orion parade is set to roll in downtown Baton Rouge on Feb. 7.
Woman loses family home to city demolition after blight complaint
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Baton Rouge woman lost her family home of more than 60 years to demolition after the city-parish said she failed to make required repairs following a blight complaint. Carolyn Williams had lived in the home on North 29th Street since 1960, when her mother...
Two women rescue elderly mother, son from Baton Rouge house fire
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two women rescued an elderly woman and her son from a house fire after spotting smoke while driving home from work. The fire happened Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, on North 46th Street in Baton Rouge. Valarie Hollins Johnson was riding home with her friend Bianca...
Southern University System gets $163K from unclaimed property
Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming hand-delivered an unclaimed property check for $163K to Southern University.
Baker City Court to waive some bench warrant fees in February
The Baker City Court is offering an amnesty period from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 for defendants with outstanding bench warrants issued before Feb. 1, 2026, allowing them to have some warrants recalled and more time to pay any fees owed.
Below freezing temperatures returning to Baton Rouge this weekend
Baton Rouge will finish out January with another severe cold front starting Friday evening and continuing until Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The arctic cold front will start with a 20% chance of rain Friday morning and a high temperature of 50. Once Friday evening rolls around, the...
Two arrested in Iberville Parish on narcotics charges
Two people were arrested in Iberville Parish on narcotics charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Father accused of raping juvenile multiple times in West Baton Rouge Parish
A mother, father, and stepfather were charged in connection with rape of a juvenile in West Baton Rouge Parish.
