1 person injured in overnight shooting, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials confirmed one person was taken to the hospital after being shot early Friday morning, Feb. 20. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. on W. Brookstown Drive in Baton Rouge. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim was walking to a friend’s...
Louisiana FedEx Driver Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $62,000 in Packages
A Louisiana FedEx driver has been arrested by the Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office after a storage unit was found with roughly $62,000 in stolen packages.
Early Friday morning shooting along West Brookstown Drive leaves one person hospitalized
BATON ROUGE — A man was shot along West Brookstown Drive and taken to the hospital early Friday morning. Emergency services, including Baton Rouge Police and EMS, were dispatched to the shooting around 2:13 a.m. According to Baton Rouge Police, the man was walking to a friend's house when...
Man shot while walking to friend’s house in Baton Rouge, police say
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured on Friday.
These 2 new road projects aim to alleviate traffic in East Baton Rouge
Two major MOVEBR road projects with goals of easing traffic congestion have broken ground in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Bagels of Baton Rouge: Where to find a good bagel right here in the...
From longtime diners to neighborhood cafés and dedicated bagel shops, Baton Rouge offers a surprisingly wide range of bagel options — from classic cream cheese pairings to hearty sandwiches. While only a few spots specialize in bagels, many bakeries and breakfast cafés incorporate them into their menus.
Deputies trying to identify suspected vehicle burglar
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for help identifying a person accused of trying to burglarize vehicles. According to police, investigators believe the person attempted to burglarize a vehicle in the 3100 block of Myrtle Drive during the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 12.
Lockdown at Central High School lifted after school received threatening phone call
CENTRAL — Central High School was placed on lockdown Thursday after the school received a threatening phone call. The school was immediately placed on lockdown as a precaution, a message sent out by the school said. Within 30 minutes, the lockdown was lifted. "Students and staff are safe and...
Family-owned donut spot in Baton Rouge revamps menu with authentic Cambodian food
Sambath Donuts on Essen Lane will begin serving a new menu on Friday featuring authentic Cambodian cuisine. At 5703 Essen Lane, Sambath Donuts is mostly a one-woman operation that opened in 2014 serving donuts, kolaches, boudin and Thai food. A Cambodian emigre, owner Sambath Lim decided to revamp the menu...
Twin judges reflect on integrating Baton Rouge school as teens
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Twin brothers Donald and Ronald Johnson were 14 years old in 1968 when they helped integrate Westdale Middle School in Baton Rouge. Today, they walk those same corridors as judges who say that pivotal moment shaped their lifelong commitment to justice. The Johnson brothers now...

















