Man drove five blocks with fatally wounded passenger in front seat after shooting, police...
A shooting Friday that left one man dead and another injured when someone fired multiple rounds into an SUV happened around 1:15 p.m. in the 4800 block of Annette Street, according to Baton Rouge police. The driver of the vehicle managed to reach a gas station at 6556 Airline Highway,...
Louisiana Gov. signs Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act
The Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act has been signed into law by Gov. Jeff Landry, redefining hazing, mandating annual prevention training, and strengthening penalties for student organizations involved in hazing.
Southern University mourns loss of beloved emotional support husky Skye
The Southern University community is saddened by the loss of a four-legged member of the Southern University Police Department.
Baton Rouge nonprofit working to change lives for teenage mothers
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - More than 30 years after becoming a teen mother herself, Anitra Monroe is turning her personal experience into a mission to help young women facing similar challenges. Monroe and her daughter, Hikita Foster, operate Blooming Butterflies Maternity Home, a Baton Rouge-based nonprofit that provid
New testing reveals prevalence of Baton Rouge restaurants mixing farm-raised and wild-caught seafood
New testing conducted by SeaD Consulting reveals many restaurants across the state are either ignoring mislabeling laws or skirting them through a process called commingling.
EBR Superintendent considers task force to address dancing at graduations
BATON ROUGE - A conversation about student dancing at graduation ceremonies is gaining attention, just one week after McKinley High School's graduation was cut short over the issue. Videos showing high school students in Baton Rouge dancing across the stage at graduation have gone viral, racking up millions of views...
Suspect who allegedly fired at officers in Slidell in custody after pursuit that ended...
PORT ALLEN - One person is in custody following a pursuit that ended at the Red Roof Inn, officials confirmed to WBRZ. Vehicles from Louisiana State Police and the Baton Rouge Police Department were on the scene. BRPD officials said one person is in custody. According to officials, the man...
Baton Rouge man sentenced to 15 years on gun possession charges
A Baton Rouge man was sentenced to 180 months in prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm.
Domestic violence advocate speaks out after Baton Rouge murder-suicide
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge community is still reeling from a murder-suicide this week that investigators say stemmed from a domestic violence situation. “Domestic violence it’s happening a lot more often than not,” Lt. L’Jean McKneely said. Patti Freeman, executive director of the Iris...
Crash on I-10 Basin Bridge cleared
According to an alert from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, all lanes of eastbound I-10 are blocked due to a crash near La. 975.
