BRPD: 2 injured after shooting at Scenic Highway gas station
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two people were injured in a shooting at a gas station along Scenic Highway, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police have not released details about what led to the shooting, the conditions of the victims, or whether anyone has been arrested. This is...
1 hurt in shooting following argument in Baton Rouge, police say
One person was hurt in a shooting that stemmed from a verbal argument between two males in Baton Rouge, police said.
Lawn treatment leaves woman’s yard in worse shape, sparks frustration
DENHAM SPRINGS — One woman says a treatment meant to improve root rot in her yard instead made it worse; she reached out to 2 On Your Side after the treatment went wrong. Jeana Richard is the first owner of the home in Denham Springs. She had the backyard sodded in 2023 with St. Augustine. According to her, the grass t
Business owners discuss how Southern Homecoming impacts business
BATON ROUGE — Homecoming has excited Southern University students and alums all week, and with the homecoming game kicking off tomorrow, area businesses say they're already feeling like winners. During homecoming, you can guarantee three things: good fun, good friends and good food. Some of the restaurant owners right.
The winner of the Plaquemine-Brusly game had to stave off a late comeback
Plaquemine quarterback Jermaine Robinson accounted for 355 yards and four touchdowns, and the Green Devils survived a last-gasp Brusly rally in a 42-36 win over the Panthers in a District 6-4A thriller Friday night at Green Devil Stadium. Plaquemine (3-2, 2-0) led 42-30 after three quarters and maintained that margin..
Baton Rouge student attendance ‘has collapsed’: Pediatrician says community is key to fixing it
Partway through her slideshow, Dr. Heidi Schumacher displayed a bar chart of eight high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. It showed the percentages of students who have missed so much school that they are considered chronically absent. The numbers ranged from 60.2% to 81.9%. “That effectively...
Paul’s Plate: Joelle’s Soul and Savour balances bold Caribbean cuisine with elevated soul food
Joelle’s Soul & Savour, located at 3015 Westfork Drive, employs former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey as co-executive chef to bring Baton Rouge classic southern cuisine with a Caribbean flare. Last month, Baton Rouge welcomed one of its newest restaurants in Joelle’s Soul & Savour. This new spot is looking...
Southern University ‘Break the Stage’ step show draws hundreds to F.G. Clark Activity Center
BATON ROUGE — Southern University held a step show to get fans ready for its homecoming game coming up tomorrow. Hundreds of students cheered on fraternities and sororities as they performed at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Members say they look forward to this tradition every year. The Jags...
Baton Rouge police to move Second District headquarters to downtown Baton Rouge
The Baton Rouge Police Department is preparing to move its Second District headquarters from Highland Road to Third Street after the Metro Council approved a 10-year sublease agreement at its latest meeting.
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of September 24-October 1
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of September 24-October 1:. Dontrell Washington, 40, 443 Frederick St, Thibodeaux was charged w/ Principal to Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Parole Violation, Probation Violation, and arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Melinda Poole, 56, 224 W Roosevel
