Pastor Tony Spell must stay 50 yards away from home of neighbor he beat...
Weeks after running across Hooper Road in Central to beat his neighbor's 20-year-old son, the Rev. Tony Spell must stay away from their home unless he’s checking his mailbox. Spell was arrested on a count of second-degree battery on June 23 after allegedly beating the 20-year-old for having yelled...
Baton Rouge police to provide update on search for missing teen at landfill
The search for a missing teen is set to start at a landfill in East Baton Rouge Parish on Monday. BRPD will give an update at a news conference scheduled for 3 p.m.
It’s no longer hearsay. A speakeasy hidden in this Baton Rouge antique shop is...
What once was hearsay has become a reality inside Baton Rouge’s newest speakeasy. Slated to open July 17, Hearsay Social Club gives century-old antiques a new life. It’s located at 1857 Government St., inside Circa 1857, an antique store that began in 2000 and changed ownership to Garrett Kemp in 2016 when he was 21.
1 person rushed to hospital with critical injuries following Jefferson Highway shooting
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - One person has been rushed to a hospital following a Monday afternoon shooting in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to officials, the shooting happened around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, July 13, on Jefferson Highway near Pecue Lane. The person taken to a hospital...
Man charged after stabbing victim dies in Baton Rouge
Quinton Johnson, 50, of Baton Rouge was charged with manslaughter.
Funeral services set for State Sen. Larry Selders
Funeral arrangements are set for State Sen. Larry Selders, a legislator who died Tuesday at the age of 44.
Wesley United Methodist Church hosts Social Justice Sunday service
Wesley United Methodist Church brought the community together Sunday for its annual Social Justice Sunday, encouraging worshippers to reflect on the connection between faith and action.
Back to School events planned in Iberville Parish
Fourth of July celebrations are in the rearview mirror, which ushers a transition from summer to “Back to School” events, and several are planned in Iberville Parish. Programs geared toward supply giveaways and pep talks for students will highlight the events before the start of school year in Monday, Aug. 12, in the p
The Baton Rouge Arts Market gives vendors, shoppers the opportunity to connect over creativity
With the monthly Baton Rouge Arts Market, residents can support local creatives and hear the personal stories behind a wide variety of art pieces and styles. For more than 20 years now, the Baton Rouge Arts Market has shared a space with the Red Stick Farmers Market on the first Saturday of each month. This month’s mar
Wetter, cooler weather to start the work week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The unsettled, wet weather pattern will continue through the beginning of the work week, but drier air will move in later this week. There will be a level two slight risk for excessive rainfall today into Tuesday with rain possibly heavy at times. There isn’t a flood watch at this point, but l
