EMTs in high demand, new training class starting in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A new nationwide study ranks EMTs as the most AI-resistant job in the United States, thanks to their hands-on work, split-second decision making, and constant public interaction. “It’s the human component, just being able to go and visit with people, talk to them, access them, and...
Denham Springs council denies liquor license renewal for business that allegedly holds church services
DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs City Council members are denying a liquor license renewal for a business because it allegedly holds church services in the same building. Council members denied Mustard Seed Creamery the renewal, citing a Louisiana law that prohibits alcohol sales within 300 feet of a building that is...
Attorneys signal next step in fight over recording in BRPD corruption case
Over $221,000 is going towards new resources like vape detectors and telehealth therapy to improve the safety and well-being of middle and high schoolers. EBRSO is investigating after a local title company wired nearly $1M to what investigators now believe was a scammer. Repeat domestic violence offender arrested in...
BRPD: 55-year-old woman killed in shooting; investigation underway
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A homicide investigation is underway after a 55-year-old woman was shot and killed early Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around 5:46 a.m. off of Florida Avenue. Responding officers said they found a victim, later identified as Mirtalarellana Ramire, unresponsive. She was transported...
Former Port Allen Mayor Arrested for Juvenile Misconduct
Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with juvenile. Police say he gave alcohol and acted indecently. Investigation ongoing.
Man allegedly struck telephone pole, fled police after leading law enforcement on multi-parish chase
BATON ROUGE - Police and state troopers arrested a man who allegedly led them on a multi-parish chase before crashing into a telephone pole in a neighborhood early Thursday morning. State troopers said they tried to perform a traffic stop with the driver, later identified as 38-year-old Eric Coleman, on...
Letters: Grateful for show of respect to officer by Our Lady of the Lake...
Monday, as I followed the procession escorting Sgt. Caleb Eisworth through the halls of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, I witnessed something truly moving. Hundreds of hospital employees — doctors, nurses, clerical staff, maintenance workers, cafeteria personnel and others — lined the corridors to pay their respects....
Police unveil memorial for Shawn Kelly, second officer in Denham Springs history to die...
DENHAM SPRINGS — A monument for Cpl. Shawn Kelly, a Denham Springs Police officer fatally shot in the line of duty in 2023, was installed at his gravesite earlier this week. Kelly's memorial was unveiled on Wednesday by Denham Springs Police, who visited the site with Kelly's widow, Megan.
Seafood Boil Chain Coming to Central Business District
The New Orleans location for Juicy Seafood will be similar to the Baton Rouge location
New Horizons breaks ground on Phase 1 of Starlight Development for affordable housing
Linda Johnson has spent a significant portion of her life helping families fulfill a dream, and she paved the way last week to make it happen again. A groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 5for Starlight Development, Phase 1 set the wheels in motion for construction on a third set of duplexes geared toward low- to...