Saturday PM Forecast: Daily rain chances arrive for the Capital Region
The long stretch of bone-dry weather is officially coming to an end. While we aren't looking at any total washouts, you will want to keep the umbrella close as we transition into a week of daily "pop-up" showers and thunderstorms. Sunday & Monday: After a cool morning in the lower...
High speed, multi-parish chase ends with arrest of convicted felon, seizure of drugs
A shots fired call led to a high-speed chase through two parishes and the seizure of a gun, and drugs.
Investigation underway into man’s shooting death off St. Gerard Ave.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A shooting investigation is underway after a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound Friday night. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting happened around 7:44 p.m., in the 5900 block of St. Gerard Ave. The victim, identified as Terry Huggins, 45,...
Hundreds Attend No Kings Rally in Baton Rouge
About 300 people gathered at A.Z. Young Park in Baton Rouge on Saturday for another No Kings rally. More information. This content is adapted from materials provided by The Advocate.
5 juveniles arrested in Lutcher killing of Denham Springs 19-year-old
LUTCHER, La. (WVUE) - Five juveniles have been arrested in connection with a Lutcher shooting that killed a 19-year-old Denham Springs man and injured another teen, according to St. James Parish Sheriff Claude Louis Jr. The sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026,...
Violent weekend shootings raise alarm as summer approaches
BATON ROUGE - A string of shootings over the weekend has community members and advocates on edge as the city heads into summer. Police are investigating several incidents that occurred Saturday night, including a shooting on Louise Street near Hickory Street that left two people injured. Shortly after, a separate...
Public split on BREC possibly implementing surveillance system across many parks
BATON ROUGE - A plan by the East Baton Rouge Parish Recreation and Park Commission to utilize cameras at many area parks for a surveillance system has drawn praise and fire from the public. While some Baton Rouge residents told WBRZ they support the move, others say it could be...
Woman found dead in canal on Tom Drive, officials say
Officials identified the woman who was found face down in a canal on Tom Drive over the weekend.
🎓 Multiple Tutoring Openings in East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish has a wave of flexible online tutoring jobs right now — perfect for anyone who loves teaching and wants to work from home. All roles are with Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, offering up to $40/hour and the freedom to set your own schedule.
Pediatrician gives advice about preparing for summer camp
A pediatrician at the Baton Rouge Clinic shared advice about preparing young people for summer camp.
