Port Allen Votes Down Rezoning for Used Car Dealership
The Port Allen City Council voted down a rezoning request for the former West Side Journal building after a packed public hearing. Former CAO Lance Joseph's bid failed 3-2.
Suspected crack dealers busted in Livingston
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Narcotics agents with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office seized hundreds of grams of crack, marijuana, and thousands of dollars during a recent bust, landing several suspected dealers in handcuffs. “Our investigation led us to Huey Golmond and Will Williams and to search warrants for...
St. Gabriel Police Department seeking information on theft investigation
ST. GABRIEL - The St. Gabriel Police Department is seeking information on a suspect in a theft, the police department said. Images provided by the police department showed a slim Black man dressed in all black at store registers. No other information was immediately available. Anyone with information is urged...
One person injured in shooting off Florida Boulevard
BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting off Florida Boulevard, emergency officials told WBRZ. The shooting took place near the address of Amigos One Stop, with officials receiving the call around 9:15 p.m. Police vehicles were seen at Shay Drive and Marque Ann Avenue. Officials said one...
BACK-TO-SCHOOL: Events, giveaways in greater Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The new school year is just around the corner. Several community organizations are hosting events and giveaways to help get children ready to go back to school. Saturday, July 25. PBC Youth Department is hosting its Back 2 School Bash on Saturday, July 25. The...
St. Martin Parish authorities search for Baton Rouge man
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office requested public assistance to locate Ryan Ates, a 43-year-old Baton Rouge man wanted on a warrant for aggravated crime against nature
Baton Rouge law enforcement agencies seize over 1,000 guns halfway through 2026
BATON ROUGE — Law enforcement agencies across East Baton Rouge Parish have seized more than 1,000 guns so far this year, according to data obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit through a public records request. In 2025, the Baton Rouge Police Department seized 1,281 guns within city limits. The...
Krispy Kreme’s birthday deal means 89-cent dozens near you — but only for one...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Krispy Kreme is marking its 89th birthday by offering fans an Original Glazed dozen for just 89 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price — and the Baton Rouge location is participating. The deal is available at the Baton Rouge shop...
Suspected fentanyl dealer charged after pills found during transport to EBR Parish Prison
Suspected fentanyl pills were found while a suspect was being transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, according to LSP.
Woman calls threat to blow up DCFS food stamp office in Baton Rouge a...
A woman said frustration over not getting her food stamps led to her making a threat to blow up a DCFS office in Baton Rouge.
