Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Three deteriorating homes in Spanish Town have sparked neighborhood complaints about blight and concerns over potential declining property values. The houses show cracking stucco, old and rotting wood, and crumbling trim. Gregg Bailey, a member of the Historic Spanish Town Civic Association,...

Sometimes the most legendary dessert in Louisiana comes from a place you’d never expect to find in tiny Brusly. Louisiana Bayou Bistro has earned a reputation that extends far beyond its West Baton Rouge Parish location, and it’s all because of one magnificent dessert. We’re talking about bread...

BATON ROUGE - Residents of the 5 East Apartments along Lee Drive received water disconnect notices on their doors Wednesday. The Baton Rouge Water Co. would not talk about the specific case, but said generally, it's up to the complex to pay the bill. "In general, disconnect notices are posted...

Ariel Sible, 28, was arrested and charged with simple arson for intentionally setting a vehicle fire that caused approximately $2,800 in damage.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The five suspects facing hazing-related charges in the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson entered not-guilty pleas in court on Thursday, Jan. 15. Caleb McCray, Kyle Thurman, Isaiah Smith, Winston Sanders, and Jaydn Landrum were indicted in December 2025 on charges ranging from...

On an unusually cold morning in September, tucked away in the outside courtyard of Highland Coffees, Ivor van Heerden recounted his experience working as a scientist in the lead-up to hurricane Katrina. Van Heerden was the main scientist who ran storm models and suggested what the city of New Orleans...

While walking to a neighboring apartment to pick up a gift on Christmas morning, Tyler Sensley was jumped by three men who’d been waiting in a car in the parking lot. The men, who East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s detectives believe are part of the North Baton Rouge “448” criminal gang, allegedly shot Sensley...

GEISMAR — Dutchtown High School was placed on lockdown Thursday morning after officials say a student brought a gun to campus. That lockdown has since been lifted, but there is still a large presence of Ascension Parish deputies on campus. It was just around 9 a.m. on Jan. 15th when officials were alerted that a […] ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A 29-year-old Baton Rouge man has been charged with theft over $25,000, bank fraud, and illegal transmission of monetary funds in connection with a scheme that defrauded Neighbors Federal Credit Union of $158,444, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Kerington Jermani Briscoe was...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The former Chief Administrative Officer at the Capital Area Transit System, Pearlina Thomas, was indicted on felony charges through the Attorney General’s Office. Court filings show she was charged with criminal conspiracy, theft over $500, and malfeasance in office. The offense date was...