‘He got his arm because of the Baton Rouge community,’ capital area raises money...
BATON ROUGE - A 15-year-old is thanking the Baton Rouge community for raising the money needed to purchase him a bionic arm. John Francis is like many teens his age. He likes video games like Minecraft and Guild Wars, activities like Taekwondo and riding bikes and playing instruments like the xylophone and snare...
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit while trying to cross LA 1, officials say
The Louisiana State Police is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian and truck in West Baton Rouge Parish.
LPSO: 3 arrested for attempted trafficking of a minor
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Three men were arrested this week after the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted proactive investigations into the attempted exploitation of minors, according to Sheriff Jason Ard. LPSO said the investigation targeted individuals seeking to sexually exploit underage children in...
This LSU Colorguard member spends her free time upcycling and designing unique clothing items
When the Tiger Stadium lights dim and game day comes to a close, she steps off the field not only as a colorguard athlete, but as a fashion designer who looks to tell a different kind of story. Sophie Rangel, a senior textiles, apparel and merchandising major at LSU, creates...
Baton Rouge church made people feel at home this Thanksgiving
Inside Encounter Church, the sound of forks and laughter filled the space, making sure no one in Baton Rouge spent Thanksgiving alone.
Curious Christmas Memories: Exploring The Mandela Effect
Get ready for a holiday twist: the memories we cherish might not be quite what they seem. This time of year, nostalgia can be a tricky thing.
Structure fire reported on Mariner Drive
ST. GEORGE, La. (WAFB) - The St. George Fire Department is responding to a working structure fire in the 1900 block of Mariner Drive. Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area while crews work to contain the fire. No further details have been released at this time. Watch the...
EBR Coroner’s Office called to pedestrian crash on Florida Street
Authorities are investigating a pedestrian struck on Florida Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Intense Debate: Man Detained for Murder Following Discovery of Body Behind Triangle Food Market...
wbrz.com - 11/22/2025 09:27:00 PM. Three days ago, a 36-year-old man named DeAndre Swayzer was arrested for second-degree murder in Baton Rouge. He admitted to shooting 25-year-old James Lee Critney behind the Triangle Food Market, following a verbal altercation that was captured on video. Swayzer is also facing...
1 person extricated after vehicle drive into Family Dollar in Baton Rouge, officials say
The St. George Fire Department responded to the Family Dollar, 4848 O’Neal Lane after a vehicle drove into the building.
