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BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a woman who was allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for one of the suspects in the 2022 murder of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr., sources told WBRZ's Investigative Unit. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Errolynn Hilson...

A man was left in stable condition after a drive-by shooting in Baton Rouge on Tuesday night, officials said.

BATON ROUGE — A massive pothole on Interstate 12 near O'Neal Lane damaged more than a half dozen cars before crews could fix it. Drivers say the pothole came out of nowhere. "I hate potholes," Chris Cramer said. John Maher, a Firestone employee, described the size of the damage.

BATON ROUGE - A leaning tree on city property is concerning a homeowner who has previously experienced tree damage to his house. Jim Millikan, who lives on Sevenoaks Avenue, reached out to 2 On Your Side after reporting the tree to his council representative and the city. "This is bad,...

The Walls Project presents REACTIVATE: Earth Day, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. at the Baton Roots Community Farm, 5509 Winbourne Ave. This free, family-friendly community event celebrates environmental awareness, creativity, and local action in Baton Rouge. The day includes hands-on activities, farm volunteer opportunities, local vendors, art experiences, and ways to […] The post REACTIVATE: Earth Day is Saturday, April...

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Body camera video obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM shows a high school student collapsing during a traffic stop in East Baton Rouge Parish after police say he consumed laced drugs. The incident happened March 14, 2026, just after 11 p.m., when Baker police officers pulled over...

Nestled at the bustling intersection of Florida Boulevard and South Flannery Road in Baton Rouge, Flayva has quickly become a culinary landmark. The restaurant exudes an inviting charm, drawing in locals and visitors alike with the promise of bold flavors. As the doors swing open and patrons are greeted with the aroma of sizzling steak and freshly baked bread, there is an undeniable sense...

BATON ROUGE - A proposed bill requiring students to pay back their TOPS scholarship if they lose eligibility for the program with poor grades or by leaving school failed in the state House. House Bill 385, authored by Rep. Dennis Bamburg, would've only applied to students who qualify for the...

A man drove a car through the wall of his garage and into his house in Denham Springs on Tuesday, April 21.

The funds will be earmarked for use in programs for the St. Gabriel community. A donation by St. Gabriel Mayor Lionel Johnson will help enhance early-childhood learning. Johnson presented a $25,000 check donation for the Iberville Parish Ready Start Program. The donation will be matched by the Louisiana Department of Education.