Baton Rouge prosecutor avoids being held in contempt after judge rescinds misconduct order
A Baton Rouge judge Tuesday rescinded a contempt order she placed on a state prosecutor after reviewing notes and transcripts from a recent murder trial. District Judge Louise Hines Myers held three attorneys in contempt of court and kicked one of them out of the courtroom midway through the retrial of Brian...
West Baton Rouge sheriff warns residents of gold scam threat
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a financially devastating scam that can cost victims their life savings.
Baton Rouge area ranks among top 10 for economic growth
Baton Rouge has been recognized as one of the top 10 U.S. metros for job creation and capital investment, according to Site Selection magazine.
‘I won’t do it ever again’: Assumption parent responds to recent arrest, allegedly assaulted...
BAYOU L'OURSE - After a mother was arrested for allegedly assaulting a teacher at her child’s school, she says there’s more to the story. Nicole Rulf, 27, said she was shocked when a Department of Children and Family Services employee knocked on her door Friday with allegations against her. Upset by the visit, she...
Louisiana lottery winner claims $150,000 Powerball prize
John Stokes of DeRidder, Louisiana won $150,000 after matching four of the white ball numbers and the red Powerball number in the Sept. 1 Powerball drawing.
Man Called 911 After Murder, Then Lied to Police
Police say the suspect reported the crime, then misled investigators, until video footage exposed the truth.
Bakery selling gourmet cinnamon rolls opens at Mall of Louisiana
House of Deaux, a bakery selling large sweet cinnamon rolls in various flavors, is now open at the Mall of Louisiana.
BRFD: House fire displaces four people on Dalton Street
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department says four people are displaced after a house fire on Dalton Street on Wednesday evening, September 3. Firefighters were called to the home on the 3900 block of Dalton Street around 7:08 p.m. Crews arrived minutes later and found the residents safely outside....
Livingston deputy fired, another demoted after review of graphic arrest with K-9
DENHAM SPRINGS - A Livingston Parish deputy has been fired and another has been demoted following an internal affairs review of a graphic arrest video that was posted to social media. WBRZ first reported that the video showed an arrest in the parking lot of Locals Bar, where a detainee...
Officers looking for escaped Ruston man
A Ruston man escaped from a work release program in East Feliciana Parish, according to the local sheriff. Sheriff Jeff Travis said, “Unfortunately, one of our work releases inmates has fled custody. Inmate Christopher Truemaine Samuel left his assigned work detail on foot at approximately 8:40 a.m. Tuesday. Samuel...
