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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After the rush of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a day to give back. But before you open your wallet, how can you be sure your money is really helping those in need? Consumer Reports shows you how to find charities that truly make a difference...

Southern took on a challenging 2025 non-conference schedule and came away with some big wins. But that's only half the battle. The post HBCU strong: Southern is made for March, but the SWAC awaits appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

BATON ROUGE — Bevo, the University of Texas' longhorn mascot, stopped at Zippy's in Baton Rouge on Friday during his more than 1,000-mile trek back to Austin following a 41-27 win over Michigan in the Cheese-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Bevo's handlers said that they stopped in Baton...

Arquel Carter, 23, was arrested and charged with theft, resisting an officer, and criminal damage to property after attempting to break into an ATM at Regions Bank on Plank Road.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Documents obtained by the I-TEAM show license plate readers, surveillance video, and a witness statement led to Landrick Ruffin’s arrest following the shooting of a two-year-old girl in Baton Rouge. Ruffin is accused of opening fire on a vehicle that left a two-year-old injured on New Year’s...

Lane Kiffin collects a $500,000 bonus after Ole Miss' Sugar Bowl win over Georgia despite leaving for LSU before the playoffs. The post Lane Kiffin Becomes Laughing Stock After $500K Payday Following Ole Miss Win Over Georgia originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Brew Ha-Ha, 711 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, debuted a new menu item: a sausage, egg and cheese griddle sandwich. Start out 2026 strong at Sonny's BBQ, 12475 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, with new power plates — protein-packed meals:. Pork Power Plate: half-pound pulled or sliced pork (54 grams of...

Ready to let the good times roll? Here's what to know about when Mardi Gras parades start in the Baton Rouge region.

BATON ROUGE - Tax professionals are urging people not to rush to file their income taxes this year, warning that new deductions and reporting changes could affect returns. That's because several new deductions passed under the one big beautiful bill that is being incorporated into tax forms, according to local tax...

BATON ROUGE - According to the CDC, five states in the US have the highest numbers of flu cases, including New York, New Jersey, South Carolina, Colorado, and Louisiana. "Since the last week of October, every week it seems like it's doubling, tripling, and this is no different. So, we are having a large number of...