Two injured after reported Saturday night shooting on Louise Street
Two people were taken to a hospital after a reported shooting on Louise Street late Saturday night.
Recycling sites in place throughout Iberville Parish
Recycling continues to grow in Iberville Parish through efforts from a grant partnership. Recycling sites are now in place at all parish locations designated for goods that can be reused or repurposed. The updated containers will provide additional capacity and make it easier for residents to participate in the...
L’Auberge Baton Rouge announces spring, summer entertainment
L’Auberge Casino Hotel in Baton Rouge is launching its spring and summer entertainment schedule. The rooftop pool reopens in April, with daily operations starting on Memorial Day. Upcoming events include a live MMA fight, a Kentucky Derby party, and several concerts. The concert lineup features acts such as...
Amazon driver leaves packages in street of neighborhood in Walker
WALKER — Typically, when you order a package from Amazon, it comes to your doorstep. But a resident in Walker found a bag full of packages on the side of the road Sunday night. Video footage shows an Amazon delivery truck pulling into the Easterly Heights subdivision off Highway...
BREC Plans Park Closures, Security Upgrades, and Zoo Expansion in Baton Rouge
BREC is moving on several fronts across East Baton Rouge Parish. Leaders are tackling park safety, reviewing underused spaces, and highlighting major improvements at the Baton Rouge Zoo. Security Push Gains Momentum. BREC plans to expand surveillance across multiple parks. Leaders say safety concerns continue to...
Funding options explored for new Mississippi River Bridge in Plaquemine
The saga into the new Mississippi River Bridge South, set to connect Plaquemine and St. Gabriel, continues.
Driver crashes after speeding, ignoring stop signs in Addis, police say
ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - A driver crashed after speeding and ignoring stop signs in Addis Monday night, police said. The crash happened on the LA 1 service road near Benedetto’s Market. According to the Addis Police Department, the driver was in a truck that slammed into an SUV. Authorities...
Zachary honored as one of sate safest workplaces
The city of Zachary was named to Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp.’s Safest 70 list, recognizing the top safest businesses across Louisiana. “This achievement highlights our continued commitment to injury prevention and creating a safe, secure workplace for every employee,” a news release from the city said....
13-year-old who ran away from home found safe
ADDIS - Deputies in West Baton Rouge Parish found a 13-year-old girl who ran away from her home. WBRSO said the teen was located safe.
Yakamein, seafood manicotti and more best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge...
Seafood manicotti from La Contea Italiano Ristorante. This was my first time at La Contea, and I was overwhelmingly surprised. I can't believe I hadn't been before. I opted for the seafood manicotti as an entree, which features noodles filled with cream cheese, ricotta, spinach, shrimp and crab then baked in a vodka...
