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Investigators arrested a man accused of selling fentanyl and cocaine in the Baton Rouge area after a months-long investigation.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Police are calling on Crime Stoppers to help them find a burglary suspect. CHARGES: Simple burglary, Failure to return leased moveable obtained by false representation. HT/WT: 6’2”; 257 lbs. If you have information about Ladarius Porter, you’re asked to contact Crime...

BATON ROUGE, LA – A short phone call meant to test charity practices at churches turned into a viral sermon moment and a social-media firestorm after a Baton Rouge pastor publicly denounced the caller as “a witch” and declared, “I don’t apologize to the devil.”

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department said a 23-year-old woman died due to a stabbing on Old Hammond Highway, with the suspect setting himself on fire afterward. Police said they responded around 2:13 a.m. Thursday to Stasy Charles, 23, lying in the parking lot in the 12000 block of Old Hammond Highway with...

Bally’s Baton Rouge, formerly known as The Belle of Baton Rouge, is closing early Friday to clear the way for the final stages of construction on the landside casino. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved a petition for Bally’s to cease gaming operations at its temporary land operation at 2 a.m. Nov. 14 in...

BATON ROUGE — Fleur de Lis Pizza, a Mid City staple whose doors are expected to open back up in 2026, is asking the public for help finding a sign stolen off the Government Street building. The owners of the revitalized pizzeria are offering a $1,500 reward for the...

The Louisiana Bar Foundation hosted an event at Ruffino's in Downtown Baton Rouge, highlighting the free civil legal aid they're giving to people who need it most.

The former Louisiana House speaker is indicted in connection with the disappearance of a rare state artifact. A Baton Rouge grand jury indicted Clay Schexnayder on a charge of felony theft greater than $25,000 in the disappearance of an ancient cypress board. Tyler Bridges has been covering the story for The Advocate.

Holly Rogers, a C5 incomplete quadriplegic, shares her journey since surviving the fiery crash that claimed the life of her fiance. The post “I Am a Fighter”: Holly Rogers shares her journey of recovery after tragic crash that claimed fiancé’s life appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Multiple food establishments are participating in the effort to help people experiencing hardship due to benefit disruptions. The Charles R. Kelly Community Center has become a central hub for the relief effort, serving hot meals and food boxes. The facility has seen an influx of new...