‘These people went through a lot:’ Capital area groups gather 2016 flood firsthand accounts
BATON ROUGE - Archivists and documentarians in the capital region are currently working to record accounts of the Flood of 2016 before the memories are forgotten. Groups like the East Baton Rouge Public Library and Louisiana Public Broadcasting are among several organizations working to get firsthand accounts of the on
Court delays hearing for man accused of killing 18-year-old as evidence review continues
BATON ROUGE — A court hearing for the man accused of killing 18-year-old Jasmine Newhouse was pushed back after his public defender said there is still a significant amount of texts and phone records to work through. Dexter Boutte appeared in court and faces charges of second-degree murder, obstruction...
Man arrested following copper wire theft investigation in EBR, deputies say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of copper wire in East Baton Rouge Parish, deputies said. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Adam Kelley, 42, faces charges of theft, criminal trespass, and possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
Moreno says indictment of Murrill not helping city’s relations with Baton Rouge
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno say she wants to cool tempers between New Orleans and state government.
Louisiana rapper Mystikal transferred to Angola prison to serve 20-year sentence
New Orleans recording artist Mystikal was transferred to the Louisiana State Penitentiary.
Emerge School for Autism revamped through volunteer efforts
More than 200 volunteers from businesses across the greater Baton Rouge area are coming together to make a difference at The Emerge School for Autism.
Our Lady of the Lake warns of critical Type O blood shortage
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is reporting a critical shortage of Type O blood, with less than half a day’s supply on hand. Blood Donor Services Manager Jay Thomas said the shortage is being driven by summer vacations, camps, and the Fourth of July holiday weekend — and that pat
Legal custodian and mother from Baton Rouge charged after child found with bruises
A mother and legal custodian were arrested after a child was found with bruising on his body.
Baton Rouge man killed in shootout with police
The man shot and killed Sunday morning in the alleyway behind Spring Street in downtown Shreveport has been identified. Shreveport Police Department was dispatched about 4:30 a.m. July 5 to reports of a fight. Upon arrival, an officer attempted to intervene and stop the fight. During the encounter, Timothy Terrell Ch
West Baton Rouge: Four inmates exhibited a “narcotic event” forcing Narcan to be administered
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — UWK has learned that multiple inmates at the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center were listed as being possibly “unresponsive” on Tuesday afternoon. It’s why multiple people responded to the detention center around 6 p.m. on July 7. UWK is learning that four inmates were unresponsive from
