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The LSU freshman running back surrendered to campus police on two felony counts of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder, according to his attorney. LSU freshman running back surrenders to campus police on two felony counts of accessory after the fact to second-degree murder, attorney says. Local...

Banana Ball was back in Baton Rouge this weekend, as the Party Animals brought their 2025 tour to LSU's Alex Box Stadium for two sold out nights. While this was their 2nd year in a row playing at the LSU, this time, the Party Animals are leading their own "world tour." Back in March 2024, they faced off against the...

The longtime police officer who was intentionally hit while on his police unit has passed away in a hospital.

BATON ROUGE — A ‘shots fired’ call in Baton Rouge overnight ended in a police pursuit and a crash that ruptured a gas line just miles from East Feliciana Parish. Around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, a Baton Rouge police officer working near Airline Highway and Plank Road heard gunfire. When the officer attempted to stop...

BATON ROUGE — Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 153rd anniversary Sunday morning, marking a major milestone in the community. The church was founded in 1872 by its founding pastor, Rev. George Byrd. After 43 years leading the church, Rev. Jack Mitchell succeeded Rev. Byrd. Lifelong member Florence...

A Louisiana couple has written a book, "The Hot Mess Handbook: Navigating Perimenopause with Science and a Sense of Humor," to help women better understand and cope with the often stigmatized condition of perimenopause.

BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting at East Brookstown Drive, officials confirmed. The shooting happened around 2:45 p.m., and the person drove themselves to the hospital. Officials said the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Every morning when they get dressed, Jillian Bernard and Hunter Caballero are reminded of what happened on July 28, 2024. Last summer, Bernard and Caballero were two of five people who were injured in a boating collision on the Tickfaw River. Two people were killed: 31-year-old Thuy Gustin,...

BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man confessed to beating his mentally disabled son to death in court today, according to The Advocate. Court records say Ellsworth Hull, 83, beat Derrick Christophe, 40, with a wooden mop handle and metal broomstick in February 2020. Arrest records said BRPD officers found...

ZACHARY — The mayor of Zachary, David McDavid calls himself proactive, and that shows — there's low crime, and business coming. People are moving to Zachary from Baton Rouge and out of state. They're attracted to the good schools and community vibe, where you can find a growing...