Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE - A judge presiding over a high-profile murder case involving a Baton Rouge gang was recused due to her prosecution of another gang member as an assistant district attorney. Judge Louise Hines was recused from Gervea Ferguson's second-degree murder case. Ferguson was indicted along with three other...

The Geismar home where 5-year-old Marley Perilloux was living before his death has been described as "something from an episode of 'Hoarders’" with old food and trash piled throughout the residence. It appeared the child had been spending most of his time living on a small section of a...

The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire caused by discarded leaves that had reignited in a trash can, resulting in limited damage to the back of the home and no injuries.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted robbery of a postal worker in Baton Rouge. The attempted robbery occurred on Monday, January 12, in the 1200 block of Audubon Avenue. Officials say a...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Kiro Seafood Buffet has moved up its soft opening to Friday, Jan. 23, four days earlier than originally planned. The restaurant announced the change on social media after receiving messages from customers asking to open sooner. The soft opening was previously scheduled for Jan. 27.

An estimated 90 to 100 employees are being laid off across BREC as the organization undergoes restructuring, interim Superintendent Janet Simmons said this week. The layoffs, announced Friday, are part of a larger plan to revamp the organization, privatize certain areas of BREC and possibly adjust the retirement...

Expect fewer showers and mild temperatures for the rest of the week. A large winter storm will send cold rain to the Capital Area over the weekend, possibly bringing ice to some. Tonight, Tomorrow & Friday: Afternoon showers will gradually taper in coverage through the evening. Still, spotty showers will...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band will perform at the Panini Senior Bowl on Jan. 31 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. The band announced the performance on social media on Wednesday. The 1:30 p.m. CT kickoff will feature the Human Jukebox throughout the game.

We are in critical need of type O negative blood donors. One donation can save up to three lives. No matter your blood type, please consider donating to help us save lives within our community. Donate at one of our Blood Donor Centers today — walk-ins welcome:. Our Lady...

BATON ROUGE — The popular King Cake Drive-Thru is headed back to Baton Rouge, bringing popular New Orleans king cakes to the capital city. On Saturday, Jan. 31, Baton Rouge residents will have a chance to get their hands on Mardi Gras treats from bakeries all over New Orleans, including famous favorites and...