Building catches fire after person falls asleep while smoking, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Huge flames broke out at a building after someone fell asleep while smoking, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the scene of the fire on Monte Sano Avenue in Baton Rouge around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17. Crews arrived to...
New restaurant in Baton Rouge to serve ‘80s and ‘90s nostalgia from Vietnam, Hong...
A local restaurateur is opening a new business at the intersection of Highland Road and Staring Lane. Nammìi Asian Kitchen will serve Vietnamese and Hong Kong food with a taste of nostalgia. Nammìi Asian Kitchen is located inside the former China Taste at 8905 Highland Road, and it will...
WBRZ INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: New Roads officer who shot Iberville Parish assessor’s son resigns again
NEW ROADS - A New Roads police officer who became the de facto head of the department following the chief's resignation has submitted his own resignation and is leaving the department, the New Roads mayor confirmed to WBRZ on Wednesday. Assistant Chief John Chambliss became the top officer after New...
FedEx driver arrested after $62,000 in stolen packages found in storage unit
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A FedEx delivery driver was arrested after East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives found approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise in a storage unit. Property theft detectives were notified Feb. 13 of a theft originally reported Feb. 11 involving a FedEx package that...
WBRZ INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Arrested BRPD officer with multiple disciplinary infractions resigns
BATON ROUGE -- An officer who was arrested for sexual battery last year has resigned from the Baton Rouge Police Department following a series of reports by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Sources say Stefan Jones was supposed to have a pre-disciplinary hearing today, but he instead tendered his resignation. Jones...
BRPD officers ambushed during response to 911 call
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An emergency response nearly turned deadly for law enforcement late Tuesday night when two Baton Rouge police officers were met with gunfire as they arrived at a scene in the 2600 block of Vanderbilt. Police responded to a 911 call just before midnight but were...
Louisiana vinyls plant set for expansion to incinerate hazardous waste. State issues key permits.
Westlake Vinyls plans to start construction by August 2027 on two new furnaces that will burn hazardous leftovers from the production of plastics in Geismar but also boost air pollution in Ascension Parish's Mississippi River corridor. The company recently received key state permits and a conclusion from Louisiana...
White Castle keeps Mardi Gras spirit alive with family parade
WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - Over 6,000 people gathered in White Castle on Mardi Gras Day for the town’s annual parade, celebrating with floats, music and food in what attendees call a family-friendly tradition. The parade featured multiple floats moving through the streets of White Castle, with live music...
These Baton Rouge churches offer Friday Lent fish fry plates. See when, where.
In Louisiana, many churches offer Lent-friendly dinners during the 40-day Lenten period — which begins Feb. 18 on Ash Wednesday and ends April 2 — as the tradition suggests Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays. If you find yourself looking for a meat-free meal or friendly gathering...
Several city council members in Zachary surprised by water bill fee
ZACHARY — Residents in Zachary were surprised to receive a new $2 charge for technology on their water bills for January, according to a report by The Advocate. Zachary Councilwoman Brandy Westmoreland said the city council discussed implementing the fee several months ago, but decided that it was no longer needed.
