Baton Rouge Metro Council Introduces Five Adjudicated Lots Starting at $100—But Real Costs Can...
Baton Rouge Metro Council listed five lots with $100 starting bids, but buyers could owe $7,000+ in costs and taxes; hearing Aug. 26.
Iberville Parish deputies make arrest related to camp burglary
An investigation by the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office led to one arrest on allegations of burglary at a camp. John Kelley, 45, was arrested on multiple charges after an investigation, according to Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi. The investigation began after the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office received a c
Geismar man arrested after allegedly messaging 13-year-old girl
GEISMAR — A Geismar man was arrested for online solicitation of a minor on Monday following an investigation by the Juvenile Unit, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation began after deputies received information that Ferguson was allegedly communicating online with what he believed to be
Police seeking information on deadly Greenwell Springs Road hit-and-run
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Police are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help in the investigation of a deadly Baton Rouge hit-and-run. The fatal crash happened on July 25 shortly before 11:40 p.m. in the 7700 block of Greenwell Springs Road. Investigators say John...
Baker High student hospitalized after eating suspected laced edible
BAKER — A Baker High School student was taken to the hospital on Friday after the student ate what they feared was a laced edible. According to the Baker Police Department, a juvenile at Baker High School called 911 on Friday after consuming an edible that the student said was laced.
Dearman’s to Open New Downtown Baton Rouge Burger Spot on August 29
The longtime Baton Rouge burger institution will launch Dearman’s South at Brickyard South, bringing classic burgers and new specialty creations downtown. Baton Rouge burger fans will soon have a new place to grab a Dearman’s burger. Dearman’s Diner, a local staple since 1958, will open Dearman’s South at...
‘Struggling’ teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after being paid $2,000 cash to carry out...
Anthony Torregano Hayes was 18 when police say he accepted $2,000 cash to carry out an afternoon hit on a 44-year-old man because the teen was "struggling." Hayes, now 20, pleaded guilty Wednesday to reduced charges of manslaughter and possession of a stolen firearm. His sentencing is scheduled for later this month.
Contractor injured at ExxonMobil Baton Rouge complex, officials say
A contractor was injured and transported to a local hospital in stable condition during routine operations at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge complex on Friday.
Baton Rouge teenager arrested after investigators say house fire was intentionally set
BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested after investigators determined a house fire on East Brock Place was intentionally set, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Investigators were called to a residence on E. Brock Place at around 10:45 p.m. on Monday after the fire was reported. After...
An Iconic Baton Rouge Diner is Stepping Out, Spinning Off Modern Satellite Concept
An upcoming permanent pop-up is just one step the iconic Dearman's Diner is taking on an expanded track

















