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WATSON — A man was fatally shot at the McDonald's near the corner of La. 16 and Springfield Road in Watson on Wednesday evening. Three people — 25-year-old Kevonta Dennis, 39-year-old Keedrick Jack and 26-year-old Keondra McNeely — were arrested in connection with the shooting of 26-year-old Mitchell Ventress. The...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A crash involving two vehicles was reported Wednesday evening on Burbank Drive near the Wildwood Baton Rouge apartment complex. A resident who lives at the complex told WAFB the vehicles collided head-on and that one of the cars went through a fence and into the apartment complex parking lot.

Smallcakes Baton Rouge is offering unique "original prayer cakes" in the shape of a cross, filled with heavenly creme cheese, paired with scripture, and includes a mini Jesus figure to provide comfort and strength to those in need.

A Zachary teen is found in Oklahoma with a 38-year-old man — and for one Louisiana mom, it hits painfully close to home. The post “They Groomed Her” | Mother warns it can happen to any family as another teen girl is found states away appeared first on Unfiltered with Kiran .

Police are looking for a woman who allegedly dragged her girlfriend’s friend alongside her car on a road near a BREC park until the victim lost consciousness and then drove away from the scene early Wednesday morning. Baton Rouge Police initially responded to a call at Baton Rouge General,...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new food pantry has launched at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center in East Baton Rouge Parish. The new pantry was made possible due to a partnership between the community center and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The goal is to help families across District 10.

Looking for free, family-friendly events in Baton Rouge this week? From storytimes and live music to outdoor markets and colorful spring celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy March 22–28! Sunday, March 22. Children’s Storytime. Settle in for a cozy afternoon of reading at Barnes & Noble...

A heavy law enforcement presence was reported in Watson, LA on Wednesday evening after a shooting in the parking lot of a McDonald’s prompted an active investigation. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the location following reports of gunfire. When authorities arrived,...

CENTRAL - A grand jury decided not to formally charge a former Central Police Officer with payroll fraud and malfeasance in office at this time. Huey Haley was arrested back in October 2024 for allegedly stealing more than $24,000 in time from his former department. The grand jury finally got...

The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire in the early morning hours of Thursday, Mar. 19.