Tropical Storm Arthur fuels life-threatening flooding, damaging winds along the Gulf Coast
Tropical storm watches and warnings have been issued as Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to bring damaging winds, torrential rainfall and storm surge to parts of Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday.
‘There’s No Excuse for It’: Louisiana Teen Who Shot Father Defending Daughter Against Bullies...
A Louisiana teenager has pleaded guilty after investigators say he tried to kill a father who was defending his daughter from bullies. Jerry Huggins, 19, […] ‘There’s No Excuse for It’: Louisiana Teen Who Shot Father Defending Daughter Against Bullies Learns Fate After Getting Plea Deal
Roux 61 closed one year ago. Now this business is moving into the restaurant’s...
A year after purchasing the former Roux 61 building for $3.05 million, Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic is moving into the former restaurant location. BROC is converting the nearly 10,000-square-foot building at 8832 Bluebonnet Blvd. into a facility offering physical therapy and MRI services. The move will offer patients
Teen shooter laughed at Baton Rouge dad when asked to ‘stop being a coward’...
A Baton Rouge father, shot four times last year while defending his daughter from bullying, told the 19-year-old shooter in court Wednesday that he should "stop being a coward" and accept responsibility. But all Jerry Huggins, 19, did in response was laugh, mumble back and slump down in his chair...
Five injured in shooting at Lobdell Boulevard apartment complex
BATON ROUGE - Five people were injured in a shooting on Lobdell Boulevard, officials said. Emergency officials said four people were taken to the hospital in stable condition from the Pelican Bay apartment complex, with one person refusing transportation. The Baton Rouge Police Department said on scene that at least...
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Elayn Hunt leadership address crackdown on employee misconduct, 14 arrested this year
IBERVILLE PARISH — The WBRZ Investigative Unit has documented 14 employee arrests tied to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center so far this year, with the Iberville Sheriff's Office and state police making the bulk of those arrests. The vast majority of those arrested are women, which reflects the staff makeup...
‘I thought I was going to die:’ Mall of Louisiana shooting victim shares recovery...
BATON ROUGE - One of the five people injured in the Mall of Louisiana shooting is speaking out for the first time about what he experienced that day. Eric Miller says he was at the mall with a friend who was returning an item when shots rang out in the food court, killing one teenager and injuring several others.
Baton Rouge’s Main Street Market to host summer culinary series. Here’s the details.
In response to growing interest in immersive food experiences, the Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance has introduced a new "Summer Culinary Series" at Main Street Market, 501 Main St., Baton Rouge. The series, hosted inside the teaching kitchen at the market, will include chef-led classes, demonst
Baton Rouge drug bust leads to 2 arrests; fentanyl, cocaine, cash and guns seized
A drug bust in Baton Rouge led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of multiple drugs and cash, including fentanyl, promethazine, marijuana and cocaine.
Tenant accuses Baton Rouge apartment complex of neglecting to address falling roof, mold
A Baton Rouge apartment complex is receiving criticism from a tenant who accuses management of neglecting to address a falling roof, mold and general problems in her unit.
