New vice chancellor at BRCC, board members at Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities appointed
South Louisiana businesses have recently announced the following promotions and new hires. Renita Ward Williams has been named vice chancellor of institutional affairs and strategic planning for Baton Rouge Community College. She will oversee human resources, governance, policy development and institutional strategy...
‘Smart ranching’: Southern Ag uses deep health data for better calf nutrition, tastier beef
In the Information Age, even cows aren’t safe from data collection. Researchers at the Southern University Agricultural Research Station monitor calves using a hard plastic pill containing sensors, which sits in the animal's stomach, tracking heart rate, temperature and the amount of time it takes for the bovine to...
Sunday AM forecast: Rain likely early Sunday, with additional rounds of rain this week
Rain is spreading across the Baton Rouge area this morning as a front pushes through the region. Showers will taper off later today, but another, more widespread round of rain is expected Monday afternoon and night. Today and tonight: Light to moderate rain is already moving into the Capital Region...
Baton Rouge coffee shop creates opportunities for workers with special needs
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - At first glance, Stir looks much like any other coffee house with a menu filled with lattes, espressos, and all of the usual favorites. The sound of milk steaming fills the air as customers look for a quick pick-me-up. But what sets it apart is its people.
Is it Just Me, or Does the Train Always Blow Its Horn?
A recent resident of mid city has raised a question that has caught the attention of many. The individual, who recently relocated to the area, has noticed an unusually high frequency of train horns. Having lived near railroad tracks before, they found this to be out of the ordinary and took to social media to inquire...
Debating the Wait Times at Kpot: A Restaurant Review Discussion
In recent social media discussions, the topic of wait times at a popular local establishment has been a hot topic. Users have been expressing their concerns and experiences regarding the wait times, with some hesitant to visit due to potential long waits.
I-TEAM Controversy: EBR Mayor’s Office Acknowledges Flawed CAO Hiring, Proposes $180,000 Contract for Her...
WAFB.com - 11/26/2025 07:54:00 PM. The recent news concerning the botched hiring of Christel Slaughter as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) by East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor Sid Edwards has sparked significant discussion among the public. Slaughter was initially appointed as CAO, but due to city-parish employee...
Restaurant owner says theft of flowers showed the best and worst in the community
WATSON - A Denham Springs restaurant owner says his surveillance cameras captured both the worst and the best of people this Thanksgiving. Fahim Jamil is the owner of Casa Maria, and staff noticed something wasn't right when several flowers were missing outside the restaurant. Jamil reviewed the security footage from...
Man dies after being found shot multiple times, Baton Rouge police say
A 22-year-old man died after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a vehicle early Saturday, Baton Rouge police report. Officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Divincenti Drive about 12:15 a.m. They found Kyland Hamilton inside a vehicle suffering from a several gunshot wounds, according to a BRPD news...
ESPN on ABC viewers receive apology after tuning in to watch LSU-Oklahoma
Oklahoma sealed a 17-13 win over LSU on Saturday, but the first half was a drab offensive showing that even led Booger McFarland to warn viewers just tuning into the contest at halftime
