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A convicted felon from Baton Rouge remained in custody one week after a shooting at a Plaquemine lounge. John Weldon Green, 52, was accused of illegally carrying a firearm when he caused it to discharge inside the bar, striking a female patron at the bar. She was shot in the lower leg.

LORMAN, Miss. — Southern allowed 21 points in the third quarter after trailing 14-10 at halftime. That slide, spurred by self-inflicted issues, was at the root of the Jaguars' 35-17 defeat to Alcorn State on Saturday afternoon at Spinks-Casem Stadium. Getting the ball to open the second half, Southern...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are multiple events planned to mark Veterans Day 2025 in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. Below is a list of some of the events taking place:. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9. Gonzales Veterans Day Parade: Gonzales is hosting its Veterans Parade at 2 p.m. The...

The owners of Nottoway Plantation and Resort have confirmed that the estate is not for sale and that plans are moving forward to rebuild the mansion that was damaged by fire earlier this year, while the Randolph Restaurant at Nottoway is open and accepting bookings for holiday events.

BATON ROUGE— Belaire High School ProStart Culinary Program is hosting a mock trial and recruitment for its students on Friday. ProStart is a nationwide two-year culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students reaching more than 200,000 students across the country. The school's ProStart...

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - A road is closed in White Castle because of an overturned 18-wheeler. According to Iberville Parish government officials, LA 1 is shut down in both directions. The 18-wheeler is overturned at the intersection of LA 1 and Bowie Street. The incident happened Sunday morning, November...

The MOVEBR program has broken ground on the Mall of Louisiana Boulevard project, a $38 million traffic improvement project designed to reduce congestion and enhance flood control in the area.

Two weeks after LSU fired head coach Brian Kelly, DeAnthony Lafayette became the program’s first commitment to reopen his recruiting process. Lafayette, a Florida native, committed to the Tigers on July 10. Lafayette’s recruitment has been spearheaded by LSU defensive ends and pass rushers coach Kevin Peoples. With...

A social media user recently shared their experience of being unexpectedly fired and is seeking advice on how to file for unemployment benefits. The user, who was let go on Friday, is currently updating their resume and is curious about the process of filing for unemployment. They have reached out to the online...

wbrz.com - 11/06/2025 12:40:00 AM. In recent news, Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal street racing, following an incident where an officer was shot at during a meetup. The incident resulted in the arrest of four individuals, including 17-year-old Hazel Munoz. This...