Baton Rouge LA

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Hunters for the Hungry donated about 120 pounds of meat to the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. The organization works to turn donated game into food for families in need. Food bank officials said they are taking donations year-round, though hogs are not accepted. Jayne Wright-Valez,...

BATON ROUGE, LA. (Sept. 3, 2026) – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Lester Duhé as the agency’s new Public Affairs Director. Duhé joins DCFS with a strong background in media relations and public communications. He most recently...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Southern University is giving fans a new way to tailgate this fall while raising money to help current and future Jaguars pay for their education. The university is launching Lacumba’s Lair, a new tailgating experience located underneath the scoreboard at A.W. Mumford Stadium and inside Southe

For a half, the middle matchup in the three-game Stars and Stripes Border Classic at Independence Stadium appeared as if it may actually be a classic. Dunham took a 20-15 lead to the break against Parkway. After halftime, the Tigers quickly put the game away. Superstar quarterback Elijah Haven proved...

Judge denies bond; imposes 60-day sentence for former Gov. Matt Bevin.

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 27-September 3:. John Ruiz, III, 44, 27850 Intracoastal, Plaquemine was charged w/ Theft, (2 counts) Criminal Trespass, and (3 counts) Simple Criminal Damage to Property;. Anthony Street, 27, 1215 St. Vincent St, Donaldsonville was charged w/ Manufacture

A good life does not always come from fancy stores or big spending. In Prairieville, The Flea Market of Louisiana shows how a simple weekend stop can stretch a dollar and still feel fun. People come here to browse, snack, and hunt for useful finds without making the day feel...

Louisiana deputies arrested a Texas man accused of stealing from Ulta Beauty stores in different states, resulting in $100,00 in losses to the business.

After taking a year off to regroup, Flower Fest is back in Baton Rouge for 2027. The floral experience will take place April 9 and 10 at Pointe-Marie, 14200 River Road. The nonprofit organization has raised over $500,000 for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital since 2021. In addition to raising money for St. Jude,

PLAQUEMINE, La. (WAFB) - The widow of a fallen Iberville Parish Deputy who is suing Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, his son and the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office asked a judge for a change of venue Friday. Last week, she filed a motion to have all of the judges recused.