Ellender track and field athlete Markus Thomas uses his father’s memory as inspiration
Ellender Memorial High School senior state champion track and field athlete Markus Thomas was 10 years old when his father, Quentin Thomas, died in a car accident in March 2018. While his father’s physical form is gone, the now 18-year-old Markus said he feels his spirit with him every time...
Start times changing at Belaire High, feeder schools based on sleep pattern research
Belaire is on the verge of becoming the third Baton Rouge public high school to shift its start times to better align with when children learn, based on research on their sleep patterns. The high school and nearby Park Forest Middle would start school 80 minutes later than current times,...
Report: Vatican investigating Diocese of Baton Rouge for handling of allegations against local priest
BATON ROUGE - According to The Pillar, the Vatican ordered an investigation in the Diocese of Baton Rouge after Bishop Michael Duca allegedly discouraged a whistleblower from calling police after a local priest allegedly admitted to sexual contact with minors. The diocese confirmed to WBRZ that in October 2025, it...
Rosedale residents say I-10 backups are pushing heavy traffic through their town
ROSEDALE — Residents in the community of Rosedale say Interstate 10 Eastbound backups are turning their town into an unofficial detour route, and they want it to stop. When traffic stacks up on the interstate, drivers pour onto Highway 76 and Rosedale Road, cutting through town to avoid the slowdown. Residents say it can become nearly impossible to leave their own driveways.
‘Ineligible bachelor’: Prairieville billboard bachelor announces engagement with new sign
In April 2025, Prairieville entrepreneur decided to take a unique direction with his next billboard: he decided to advertise himself. In the last year, Seeger's bold bachelor bet has paid off. He is now engaged to Robin Caronna — however, the couple did not meet via the billboard. They...
Severe weather prompts multiple road closures across East Baton Rouge, Livingston
A series of severe rainstorms across Baton Rouge Friday afternoon has prompted several major road closures due to flooding, said the Louisiana Department of Transportation. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area until 4:30 p.m. They advise people to not travel unless leaving from a flood.
Baton Rouge bakery turns Mother’s Day messages into sweet surprises
Mother’s Day weekend is getting a little sweeter in Baton Rouge as families stop by Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery to create personalized treats and heartfelt cookie cake messages for mom.
Grandmother of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. to hand out yard signs as part of...
Cathy Toliver, grandmother of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr., is launching a campaign called "Save Our Kids" to advocate against gun violence and bullying in the Baton Rouge community.
Louisiana State Police arrest former Elayn Hunt sergeant
A former Elayn Hunt Correctional Center sergeant was arrested by Louisiana State Police Wednesday — the ninth arrest of a current or former employee at the St. Gabriel prison so far this year. Louisiana State Police confirmed that Alayshia Brothers, a former employee at the prison was arrested Wednesday....
BRFD: Zachary house fire intentionally set, suspect arrested
Nicholas Noel Spann, 30, was arrested by the Baton Rouge Fire Department on one count of simple arson in connection with a house fire in Zachary that was intentionally set on May 5.
