LA Ambulance Crash Injures Five, Raises Questions About Road Safety
A crash involving an ambulance and another vehicle in Baton Rouge left five people injured Tuesday night. Police say the collision occurred around 10:30 p.m. near Winbourne Avenue and Elm Drive as the ambulance was responding to a call. Two paramedics and three others were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the crash, WBRZ reports.
8 downtown Baton Rouge dishes Viola Davis and crew should try
Downtown Baton Rouge streets are preparing for the filming of the thriller “Ally Clark,” starring four-time Oscar winner Viola Davis. Audiences have seen Davis star in “The Help” and produce films like “The Woman King,” and now her next project comes from Australian director Phillip Noyce in a story about investigator Ally Clark, who digs into a conspiracy following the death of a...
Monitoring system downgraded for Istrouma High student in gun case
A student arrested in connection with a gun firing in a high school classroom in February appeared in court Tuesday morning.
Louisiana bank buys site for flagship Baton Rouge location in $2.1 million deal
Houma-based Synergy Bank bought a 1.6 acre lot on Corporate Boulevard for $2.1 million and plans to build its flagship Baton Rouge location on the site. The bank purchased the land at 6849 Corporate Blvd. from Summa Professional Office Park LLC in a deal that was filed last week with the East Baton Rouge Clerk of Court’s office.
About 125 lethal doses of fentanyl seized, suspect arrested, authorities say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Authorities said they’ve arrested a suspect after seizing about 125 lethal doses of fentanyl and other drugs during the execution of two search warrants. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Marvin Batiste, 42, is facing multiple charges. The investigation into Batiste...
Mike Echols Outlines Energy Plan, Job Growth, and Baton Rouge Bridge Push
State Representative Mike Echols shared a clear plan during his interview. He wants to move from local problem-solving to action in Washington. He started with his background. Echols built his career in community service. First at the local level. Then at the state level. Now, he wants to take that same approach to Congress. His focus stays simple. Solve real problems that affect...
Electrical malfunction causes house fire in Baton Rouge
A house fire in Baton Rouge was caused by an electrical malfunction and resulted in a total loss of the home, though all residents were safely outside and no injuries were reported.
Winnsboro mayor arrested in Baton Rouge for alleged Medicaid fraud
BATON ROUGE — Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace, the first woman elected to lead the north Louisiana town, was arrested in Baton Rouge on Tuesday and accused of stealing healthcare benefits. Wallace, 50, allegedly received fraudulent Medicaid benefits totaling more than $75,000 since 2021. She became mayor in 2022, defeating...
Break in Devin Page Jr. case: 2 arrested for first-degree murder
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police announced two arrests in a high-profile case that shocked the community — the 2022 shooting death of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. Police announced the arrests during a press conference at 1 p.m. The arrests come four years and nine days after...
Man sitting on his porch at night suddenly shot dead by minor who was...
A man was sitting on the porch of his home in Louisiana when suddenly someone approached and shot and killed him, authorities say. The post Man sitting on his porch at night suddenly shot dead by minor who was driven to his home: Police first appeared on Law & Crime .
