Shooting on Jefferson Highway in East Baton Rouge leaves one critically injured
One person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition following a shooting in East Baton Rouge Parish on Monday afternoon.
New bubble tea shop opening in former Jabby’s Pizza on Perkins
BATON ROUGE — A new bubble tea shop is looking to move into the former Jabby's Pizza spot on Perkins Road, according to East Baton Rouge Parish permits. The restaurant space—at the corner of Perkins Road and S. Acadian Thruway—is being remodeled into a Tsaocaa, a specialty bubble tea business founded in 2018 that also
Sheriff urges residents to avoid suspicious people at storefronts
Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi issued a statement Friday regarding posts on social media from females stating they have been approached by people outside a local store. He urged people to remain alert and aware of surroundings while shopping and — most of all — report suspicious activity when it happens.
7 Baton Rouge area restaurants cited for multiple critical health violations in July
Several Baton Rouge area eateries received critical violations from the Louisiana Health Department during routine restaurant inspections from July 1-13, with many businesses still dealing with gnat infestations in the warming summer months, and one Chinese restaurant cited for having decomposing food present. The heal
Central Police Department searching for vehicle involved in hit-and-run
CENTRAL — The Central Police Department asked the public for help on Monday with identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run. Officers said they would like to speak to the driver about a hit-and-run that occurred on July 9 around 11 p.m. The vehicle officers are searching for has...
Two arrested in Iberville Parish drug investigations
Two people were arrested in separate drug investigations conducted by the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, with one charged with possession of Adderall and intent to distribute methamphetamine, and the other charged with possession of marijuana and intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Dietitcian warns about dangers of eating too many hot dogs
CLEVELAND — July is National Hot Dog Month, and while Americans eat roughly 20 billion hot dogs every year, a registered dietitian says they should not be a regular part of anyone's diet. Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian at Cleveland Clinic, said research points to some real health concerns...
Jury selection begins for parents in juvenile murder case
Jury selection has begun for the case involving the Jeff Davis parents charged with second degree murder of a 13-year-old male juvenile, who died on October 17, 2022 due to complications from malnutrition.
Louisiana convenience store employee charged with skimming of lottery proceeds
A woman who worked at a convenience store in Baton Rouge is accused of not paying for several Fast Play lottery tickets after scanning them and then taking the winnings from the register.
Jury selection for Lake Arthur couple accused of starving adopted son begins
Jury selection began Monday in the 31st Judicial District Court in the case of a Lake Arthur couple accused of starving their adopted 12-year-old, whose death nearly four years ago […]
