HBCU Marching Band Stars in Major National Denim Campaign
Southern University’s Human Jukebox has transformed a pop hit and its signature band uniforms for a starring role in Gap’s latest national denim campaign. The post HBCU Marching Band Stars in Major National Denim Campaign appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Episcopal sophomore crowned Miss Louisiana Teen USA
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Episcopal School of Baton Rouge sophomore Kadie Sumbler has been crowned Miss Louisiana Teen USA. Sumbler will represent Louisiana at the Miss Teen USA competition, set for Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Miami, Florida. The pageant will air nationally on The CW. The Episcopal community is...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8PM Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi as thunderstorms become increasingly likely this afternoon. The watch includes areas north of Interstate 12, including Baton Rouge, as well as portions of the Northshore and south Mississippi. The
Bond denied for rapper accused of killing educator along Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE — A judge denied bond for a Baton Rouge rapper accused of killing an educator along Airline Highway. Judge Louise Hines on Thursday ruled against granting bond for David Catherine, now 24, also known as "RealBleeda." Court records from a case in Monroe connect Catherine to the "Bleedas" gang.
Family-owned wholesale meat market opening in Baton Rouge Saturday
Baton Rouge is getting a new place to shop for premium meats, with 3Ts Meat Market preparing to open its doors this weekend.
Why your lawn looks patchy right now — and what to do about it
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Yards across Baton Rouge are showing patches of dead grass as extreme heat and drought-like conditions take a toll on lawns, according to Dan Weintritt, horticultural manager for Treppendahl Landscape. Weintritt said soil compaction around tree roots is contributing to the damage. He compared
EBRSO: Baton Rouge polydrug operation dismantled as agents seize 1,820 lethal fentanyl doses
BATON ROUGE — A joint investigation between the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration led to the arrest of a man identified as a kilogram-level drug trafficker in the Valley Park area. During August, agents spent extensive hours watching Lashalln Lagarde, also known as "Yoda,"...
Large West Chimes Street crowd near LSU raises safety and noise concerns for neighbors
BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of people flooded West Chimes Street near LSU early Tuesday morning, drawing loud music, yelling and police sirens. This left nearby businesses and residents with concerns about safety and noise. The Baton Rouge Police Department is still working to figure out what caused a mass panic...
“We have to get more involved”: Baker community comes together to address recent violence
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Less than a week after another teenager was killed in Baker, community members, city leaders, and elected officials gathered Thursday, Aug. 20, to discuss ways to address violence and keep young people safe. The meeting, at the Baker Municipal Auditorium, brought residents together to brainstorm pot
RealBleeda’s ex testified he was with her the night of a fatal drive-by shooting....
A Baton Rouge judge ruled Thursday against granting a bond for 24-year-old David Catherine, also known as the rapper RealBleeda, in his first-degree murder case in the 2024 drive-by shooting death of youth advocate Teressa Calligan. Makenzy Roach testified on Catherine’s behalf Thursday, stating that the two of them we
