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2:15 p.m. – The Military Concert Band, performing patriotic favorites and honoring the nation’s military heritage through a stirring musical tribute. 3:30 p.m. – Amanda Shaw, Louisiana’s celebrated fiddler, singer, and songwriter whose unique blend of Cajun, rock, country and pop music has made her a favorite across th

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced they’ve made an arrest in a fatal double shooting that happened in 2021. In a news release, police confirmed that Dexter Reed, 28, was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. His charges include two counts of first-degree murder,

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State Representative C. Denise Marcelle, organizer of the annual Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day event, has announced the final official schedule and a major community giveaway for this weekend’s festivities. To ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees in light of anticipated incleme

ST. GEORGE — A new lawsuit is asking the state to declare that St. George was never legally incorporated, the Baton Rouge Business Report writes. The lawsuit, filed by LRK LLC in the 19th JDC on Monday, says that, even if the city was legally incorporated, it unlawfully targeted the group's property during the creation

A 17-year-old accused of a Baton Rouge shooting killing a man was apprehended in Mississippi.

DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish coroner identified a 74-year-old woman who died in a house fire on Sunday. The fire occurred on Conrad Avenue off Acadiana Avenue around 2:30 a.m., when neighbors said they noticed a small fire in the garage of an elderly couple. Officials said Rita Reulet died as a result of the

CENTRAL, La. (WAFB)— A vehicle inspection shop owner said his business of more than 20 years is in danger of closing after a new state law eliminated inspection stickers. David Norris, who operates a small vehicle inspection shop off Hooper Road in Central, said his business has slowed dramatically since Gov. Jeff Land

BATON ROUGE — Meta is launching a new skilled trades training program called America's Workforce Academy, with Baton Rouge listed as one of four pilot locations across the country. The other pilot cities are Indianapolis, Houston and Columbus, Ohio. The program is built on the momentum of Meta's earlier...

The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department from May 28-June 3:. Darrell Cain: 24; 4643 Avenue F, Zachary; failure to appear on five outstanding bench warrants, general speed law, driving under suspension. Charles Clark: 25; 1125 Sunshine...

The program will offer a five-week-long, fully funded training for fiber technicians, welders, plumbers, electricians and skilled trade workers in Texas and three other states.