Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s been quite the journey for Baton Rouge native and Tara High School alum Azariah Pierce. Pierce served eight years for our country in the Marine Corps before becoming a powerlifting phenom. Pierce holds seven state records, two national records, and two world records in the sport, as he on

A multi-agency law enforcement operation launched in response to a deadly shooting at the Mall of Louisiana has resulted in more than 150 arrests.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University is hosting its first summer camp focused on construction management, giving nearly 20 middle school students a week-long, hands-on introduction to the field. The camp is tied to Southern’s construction management degree program, which the university has offered for just ove

Graduates of River Parishes Community College's process technology program earn six-figure salaries within five years and remain in Louisiana, providing strong returns on investment for both graduates and the state's economy.

Small businesses along Plank Road are now eligible for up to $10,000 in grant funding for exterior improvements through a new initiative from Build EBR.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - WAFB and St. Vincent de Paul are partnering again for the “Uniforms for Kids” campaign, with the school year weeks away and donations still being accepted. The campaign runs from July 7 through Aug. 3. Nearly 9,700 uniforms distributed last year. St. Vincent...

BATON ROUGE — Members of the Baton Rouge Fire Department and West Feliciana Fire District 1 left Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning to assist with search-and-rescue efforts following flooding in Texas Hill Country. The firefighters left Louisiana for Bryan, Texas, where they will stage before being assigned to areas...

A set of office buildings is going up on Stumberg Lane, between Jefferson Highway and Coursey Boulevard. The project, titled The Bloc @ Stumberg, will span 12,000 square feet and will consist of four 3,000-square-foot garden office buildings. The development, at 5636 Stumberg, headed by Stirling Properties, is currentl

ZACHARY — True Beauty Salon has opened a second location on High Street in Zachary. A ribbon cutting was held this afternoon at the new spot, which offers a wide range of hair care services. The original location is on Eastgate Drive, near South Sherwood and I-12 and has...

BATON ROUGE — After his arraignment was postponed multiple times, Councilman Cleve Dunn appeared before a 19th JDC judge Wednesday morning and pleaded not guilty to several fraud charges tied to a corruption investigation into Capital Area Transportation System contracts. Dunn is being charged with two counts of briber