Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Icing on WAFB’s tower is causing signal issues for many viewers. Because of the ice, WAFB’s signal power has been reduced. The station is aware of the issue and is hoping to have it resolved as soon as possible. Viewers can stream WAFB’s...

Veganish Vibes BR, a vegan restaurant in Baton Rouge, has permanently closed following the untimely passing of its owner and CEO, NaQuellar Martin-Thompson.

The Assistant Police Chief in Wilson, Louisiana was stabbed in his home by a former or current girlfriend, and is expected to recover from his injuries.

BATON ROUGE — Mamas Who Pray Doula Care Services hosted the Black Maternal Health Roundtable in honor of Maternal Health Awareness Day on Friday. The event aimed to honor the legacy of Dr. Janelle Green-Smith, 31, a midwife and advocate for maternal health who died due to childbirth on Jan. 1.

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions and new hires. Joe Ann Lawrence, the deputy district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration Louisiana, is retiring. Lawrence worked for the SBA for 51 years, including more than a decade as deputy district...

In the heart of Baton Rouge sits a wonderland where budget-conscious decorators, DIY enthusiasts, and treasure hunters converge – a place where shopping feels like an adventure and every purchase helps build a better community. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore isn’t just another thrift shop – it’s a sprawling...

Look — I’m not a therapist. I’m not a psychologist or psychiatrist or anything of the like. But I am a human being, and though young, I’ve been through some hard things in my life. I’ve been bullied, I’ve grieved, I’ve loved, I’ve lost, etc.,. I’ve been in some really deep ruts, and there have been times when I’ve...

BATON ROUGE - With the temperatures dropping this weekend, it's important to know how to use a generator safely and properly. Experts say that during the snow event last year, they were called to address plenty of power outages. This time of year, William David says he gets a lot...

WATSON, La. (WAFB) - People in Watson are preparing to hold their annual Bird and Sausage Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds. “This started 14 years ago,” said founder Bobbi Jo Guerin. “My husband and I had a party in our yard and it’s just grown exponentially. We did have to...

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Baton Rouge area until 6 p.m. Sunday, with freezing rain now expected. Ice could accumulate on overpasses and bridges, making travel more dangerous. The ice could also stick to elevated surfaces like tree branches and power lines, according to the...