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A man wanted in connection with a June shooting that left one man dead in downtown Pine Bluff has been captured in Louisiana following a months-long search involving local and federal law enforcement agencies. Jimmy Ruff was taken into custody in Baton Rouge after Pine Bluff police detectives developed information...

Gov. Jeff Landry highlighted the new criminal penalties for the use or possession of marijuana near school campuses in a letter to the LHSAA.

The Louisiana girl, who was 14 when her newborn was found dead with extensive neck injuries, will remain in juvenile custody until she turns 21

A Baton Rouge woman was arrested in connection with the rubbing of food on a crucifix, thefts, and throwing hot liquid on individuals.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police say one man is dead and three others are injured following an overnight shooting on Sunday, Aug. 30. According to authorities, they responded to the shooting in the 2200 block of N. Foster Drive shortly before 3 a.m. Upon arrival, officers say they found two male victims suffering from

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Tropical Depression Five will bypass the local area giving only indirect impacts. The National Hurricane Center has begun tracking Tropical Depression Five as of the 1 PM advisory. Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued near the Louisiana / Texas border. T.D. #5 will be a lopsided system wit

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 38th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents at a ceremony in Baton Rouge on Aug. 26. After months of training at the academy, 23 newly commissioned agents are ready to begin serving...

Former LSU DT Breiden Fehoko claims he helped get Brian Kelly fired, but Tigers fans quickly pushed back and mocked his bold declaration.

An upcoming course will provide participants a greater knowledge of safety and rules pertaining to concealed weapons. Registration is underway for the Conceal Carry Class set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Iberville Parish Firing Range facility on La. 1 South in Plaquemine. Required training...

BATON ROUGE — An LSU student was arrested in connection with an illegal gambling operation. According to the outlet, authorities with the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division responded to a complaint regarding illegal gambling on Jan. 16. The man who filed the complaint allegedly told troopers that he...