Baton Rouge LA

If Baton Rouge had a state dessert holiday, Parrain’s bread pudding would be the parade marshal. Tucked along Perkins Road, this Gulf Coast haven has locals whispering that dessert here deserves its own day off. With porch seating, down-home charm, and seafood that draws lines, Parrain’s hides a not-so-secret finale:...

BATON ROUGE — The Weinermobile is in Louisiana!. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is stopping by several events in and around the capital region through this weekend. The hot dog-shaped truck will be at two Shoppers Value locations in Baton Rouge on Thursday — 5355 Government Street from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and...

Authorities say a Baton Rouge mom faces multiple charges after her toddler was found unresponsive in a pool.

BATON ROUGE — A convicted killer out on bond whose driving led to a 2022 fatal crash at Acadian Thruway and Winbourne Avenue in a school zone has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars. On Nov. 4, 27-year-old Derian Bailey was sentenced to five years for negligent homicide,...

BATON ROUGE - Firefighters worked to put out a house fire on Iberia Street in Baton Rouge on Monday, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. The fire, which started around noon, could be seen coming through the home's roof by the time the department arrived. The home's occupant reportedly...

At least one person was injured in connection with a reported shooting in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - One person was taken to a hospital following a shooting on Tuesday afternoon, November 11. Officials said the shooting happened around 4:45 p.m. on Grayson Avenue near Benson Drive in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office,...

ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish flames at a home in Addis on Tuesday night, November 11. According to the West Baton Rouge Fire Department, the home is located in the Sugar Mill subdivision of Addis. Pictures from the scene show a fire truck and multiple...

BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge mom was arrested after her one-year-old son was found unresponsive in the family's backyard pool, according to an arrest affidavit. Kelly Briscoe, 33, faces charges of cruelty to juveniles, child desertion and improper supervision of a minor by a parent. East Baton Rouge...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for help identifying someone as part of a card skimmer investigation. According to BRPD, investigators believe the person in the photo is responsible for placing a card skimmer device on a gas pump at a gas station along Airline Highway within the...