Baton Rouge LA

Music, food, family fun, and a celebration of freedom will take center stage as the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Festival returns to Baton Rouge this weekend.

The Central Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying two individuals who allegedly left an Aldi grocery store without paying for nearly $200 worth of items.

ST. GABRIEL — The Elayn Hunt Correctional Center has ramped up its crackdown on illegal contraband and employee misconduct since a new warden took over and the Department of Corrections held a press conference at the start of the year. "I do recall at the press conference stating at...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A delay in shower and t-storm arrival today will cause high heat and humidity to trigger a Heat Advisory. We expect a late arrival in shower and t-storm chances today. The best rain opportunity may occur during the evening hours and confined mainly to areas north of the interstate corridor.

BATON ROUGE — Over 2,300 people are without power as storms make their way across the Capital area, according to Entergy. According to Entergy's outage map, 2399 people are without power as of 9:10 p.m.

Benny's Car Wash and Oil Change has opened its tenth car wash in the Baton Rouge area, located at 938 Main Street in Baker.

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is working a fire off of North Sherwood Forest Drive, officials told WBRZ. The fire took place at 11000 East Black Oak Drive. According to officials, a shed caught fire at a vacant home in the area. A cause is unknown at...

BATON ROUGE- Dolly Parton is launching a new signature coffee brand called Cup of Ambition, created in partnership with Baton Rouge-based Community Coffee. The brand is inspired by Parton's "9 to 5" song and launches with Light, Medium and Dark roast options. Parton worked with the Saurage family, Community Coffee's fo

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department rescued three people from a car stuck in water near Havenwood Drive and Goodwood Boulevard. Details are limited at this time, including whether anyone was injured. Drivers are urged to avoid the area while emergency crews remain on scene. Watch...

BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge mother is wanted by the police after her 14-month-old child was brought into a hospital with a blood-alcohol content of 0.305%, according to an arrest warrant. Genesis Harrell, 27, is wanted by the Baton Rouge Police Department for second-degree cruelty to juveniles. Harrell...