Car crashes into fire hydrant at O’Reilly Auto Parts along Staring Lane, flooding parking...
BATON ROUGE — A car crashed into a fire hydrant in the parking lot of O'Reilly Auto Parts along Staring Lane on Tuesday morning, causing flooding in the parking lot and into the roadway. WBRZ first observed the busted fire hydrant just before 7 a.m. Sources near the crash...
Louisiana’s beloved restaurants are disappearing – here are the major closures shaking the state
Louisiana’s famed culinary landscape has seen a wave of notable restaurant closures in recent months, as local dining institutions and national chains alike shutter operations amid shifting market pressures. From…
15 Louisiana All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants That Deliver Serious Value
You came hungry, and Louisiana is ready to deliver. From Baton Rouge to Lafayette, these all-you-can-eat spots stack plates high with seafood boils, sizzling grills, and soul-warming classics. Whether you want sushi on repeat or Cajun comfort by the spoonful, the value is real and the flavors run deep. Use...
Deputies, communities mourn passing of Deputy Harry “Gil” Banta
Longtime Iberville Parish Deputy Harry “Gil” Banta is being remembered for years of dedicated service, Sheriff Brett Stassi said. Deputy Banta died last week. He was 61. Deputy Banta served residents of Iberville Parish with integrity, dedication and honor as a dispatcher during his 30-plus years with the Iberville...
Lunch or Dinner? Nino’s Has You Covered
Restaurant Week is about more than a good deal. It is a celebration of local restaurants, the people behind them, and the stories they tell through vibrant dishes. For Nino’s on Bluebonnet, this is a chance to do what they have been doing for over 15 years — welcome diners, chefs, and visitors in with care,...
Fire crews respond to house fire on Paige Street in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire on Paige Street. The fire happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday night. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the back of the house. Fire officials say that no one was at the house at...
BRPD: Woman stabbed during domestic incident on Wooddale Boulevard
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left one person hurt on Monday.
National retail chain closing its clothing stores across LA, including at the Riverwalk outlets
A national women’s clothing retailer with five stores in south Louisiana will close all of its locations this month. Francesca’s, which has has locations in the Mall of Louisiana and Perkins Rowe in Baton Rouge, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk in New Orleans, Acadiana Mall in Lafayette and Southland Mall in Houma,...
See what schools are reopening Tuesday as freezing weather persists in the Baton Rouge...
Some Baton Rouge area schools, including East Baton Rouge Parish public schools, have announced plans to reopen Tuesday after being closed due to freezing weather. While temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing for much of Tuesday, the worst weather concerns — widespread power outages and road closing —...
Restaurant Week Spots That Work for the Whole Family
Restaurant Week is not just about date nights and celebrations. It is also the perfect excuse for families to get out, try new menus, and enjoy a sit-down meal that does not feel stressful. These restaurants keep things easy with familiar favorites, flexible menus, and welcoming atmospheres that make dining with kids...
