Baton Rouge police seek funds to honor fallen sergeant at National Police Week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Union of Police is working to help honor a fallen officer in Washington, D.C., this spring. The Union posted on Facebook that the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation is asking for support to assist the Baton Rouge Police Department as they prepare to honor Sgt....
Community meeting in Baton Rouge focusing on reducing utility costs. See when, where
Do you live in District 5 and need help with your utility bills? There is a meeting Wednesday where you could get assistance with free weatherization services and more.
Jury reaches verdict in trial for Baton Rouge mother accused in daughter’s death
A jury found a Baton Rouge mother guilty of attempted second-degree cruelty of a juvenile in connection with the 2021 death of her 2-year-old.
WBR Deputy Fire Chief appeals termination, former colleague alleges firing was retaliatory
PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Parish Deputy Fire Chief is appealing his termination after the parish fire civil service board said he violated sick leave policies. The West Baton Rouge Fire Civil Service Board says that James Hartley was terminated in January. It and the parish declined to tell WBRZ how he violated...
Third in command at Iberville sheriff’s office retires ahead of planned run for sheriff...
PLAQUEMINE — The third-highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Iberville Parish is leaving the sheriff's office and tells WBRZ's Investigative Unit he intends to run for sheriff next year. Chief Deputy Ronnie Hebert, a 31-year veteran, abruptly retired Monday. Sheriff Brett Stassi had appointed Hebert as chief...
LSP: 21-year-old Mexican national arrested, booked for indecent behavior with a juvenile
BATON ROUGE - A 21-year-old Mexican national living in Baton Rouge was arrested Monday for allegedly having inappropriate conversations online with a person he believed to be a juvenile. Louisiana State Police said a joint investigation with the Baton Rouge FBI and Pointe Coupee Sheriff's deputies ended with the...
3 arrested after shooting outside convenience store in Zachary
Three men are facing multiple charges after a shooting incident outside of the Gate City Food Mart in Zachary.
Walmart employee arrested after allegedly stealing thousands in Visa gift cards from Baton Rouge...
BATON ROUGE — A Walmart employee was arrested after he stole $2,500 worth of gift cards, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. Deputies said that 18-year-old Morris Grayer was loading money onto Visa gift cards starting on Jan. 9 while he worked at the register of the Walmart on Sullivan Road. According to an...
Baton Rouge Catholic school closes Monday after flu spike
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School in Baton Rouge closed its campus Monday thanks to a spike in flu cases among students and staff but plans to reopen Tuesday. The elementary school announced the news in an email to parents sent out Sunday afternoon. “Unfortunately, we currently have over 40%...
Kolaches, pizza and more best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and...
The restaurant's move to a new, larger location gave us a perfect reason to dine in rather than order the usual takeout. Although we knew we were going for the pizza, the meatball marinara appetizer caught my eye. Three meatballs, slightly smaller than tennis balls, were covered in a well-seasoned marinara sauce and...
