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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Fog will likely impact your Monday morning commute. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday. Widespread fog is forecast to develop tonight and reduce visibility to one mile or less. Fog will linger through early Monday morning and will produce tricky driving...

Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis was issued a DUI citation for driving without headlights in West Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday, Dec. 20.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials are asking for the public’s help to locate a suspect following a deadly beating and shooting on Lorraine Street in Baton Rouge. According to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Damian Drake, 43, is wanted on a charge of second-degree murder. The murder happened...

Work is in place to determine proposed Mississippi River Bridge between Plaquemine and St. Gabriel, but concerns persist among residents regarding the long-term impact of the project. The talks highlighted the fourth and final quarterly meeting of the Capital Area Roads and Bridge District last week at the State...

BATON ROUGE - Over $900 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency grants and loans allegedly await Homeland Security Kristi Noem's approval due to her policy of personally reviewing major spending, according to The Hill. The policy of Noem personally approving expenditures that cost $100,000 or more has...

Even after Christmas passes, Baton Rouge doesn’t flip its switch off. From neighborhood displays to drive-through shows and garden walks, the city keeps glowing through the final week of December. Whether you’re an LSU student staying in town or a local family looking for a festive activity, these are the best places...

Baby names are always a reflection of the times, and the trends we’re seeing in 2025 show parents are balancing creativity with tradition.

The comedy show, scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026, will begin at 7 p.m. inside the Baton Rouge River Center Theater.

The family of Charles Riley, a deputy killed in the line of duty in October, is being honored with a bonfire in south Louisiana, while lawmakers have introduced the Back the Blue Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers.

The Krewe of Dville’s 2026 Mardi Gras parade presented by the City of Donaldsonville and CF Industries will roll through Marchand Drive and Railroad Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. The grand marshal will be Quintin D. Taylor, the chancellor of River Parishes Community College in...