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The McLindon Family Foundation has a mission to provide adaptive bikes to children with special needs so they can build critical core strength, boost confidence and nurture friendships. The Baton Rouge-based foundation, started in 2008 by Andrew McLindon, has given away hundreds of bikes to children and young adults wi

BATON ROUGE — Companion Animal Alliance invited the community to take to the courts on Saturday for Paws for Pickleball, the organization's first charity pickleball tournament. The tournament, held in partnership with Electric Pickle and Red Stick Social, brought together pickleball enthusiasts, animal lovers and local

PORT ALLEN — The smell of barbecue filled the air in Port Allen today as cooks put their best recipes to the test at the Oldies But Goodies Fest barbecue competition. Organizers say the competition brings cooks together from across Louisiana and neighboring states. Competitors say winning starts with...

In his nearly 30 years as a minister, the Rev. Fred Devall has taken comfort in an overriding tenet of his faith — “The Episcopal Church welcomes you!” he said, opening his arms. So it felt odd, said Devall, the pastor of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in...

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) — A Zachary foster mom is turning her garage into a resource for other foster families after seeing a need for easier access to free clothing for children in foster care. With the help of volunteers from Healing Place Church, Latoya Johnson transformed her garage Saturday...

"Swamp People" star Willie Edwards Jr. was one of two men arrested this week on theft-related charges in Louisiana. ABC News 2 reported that Edwards Jr., 44, was charged with felony theft and illegal possession of stolen things and booked into the Iberville Parish Jail. Edwards Jr. was a regular...

The Clemson Tigers will look to turn the page when they welcome the Georgia Southern Eagles to Death Valley for their home opener. Here is the latest injury update for the team, as well as right tackle Collin Sadler's status for the game in question.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two people were arrested after the Baton Rouge Police Department detectives executed a search warrant at a business in the 9500 block of South Choctaw Drive, police said. The warrant was executed Sept. 9 as part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Baton Rouge...

Friday was not the first time Allison Jones and younger brother Matt Jones took to outdoor media to make a statement about where things stand with LSU. “The two of us were left unsupervised,” she said. Her husband is hunting this weekend. Matt Jones’ wife is in Chicago.

The Zachary Police Department investigated an incident involving an officer and a homeowner's dog on Saturday morning after neighbors reported hearing gunshots in the Live Oak Trace neighborhood.