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BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Art and Science Museum invited residents to a day full of exploration, creativity and discovery during Free First Sunday. Guests had the opportunity to engage with art exhibitions, science galleries and interactive areas through the monthly program, which supports the museum's mission to mak

Since 2002, Baton Rouge's Main Street Market has been a pillar of the downtown community, serving as a gathering space and a way for local businesses to gain exposure. Last year, the market, operated by Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance, underwent a $1.5 million renovation that included new floors,

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters are battling a fire at the Baton Rouge veterans center on South Sherwood Forest Boulevard. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews got a call about the flames just after 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 5. Pictures from the scene show smoke pouring...

DENHAM SPRINGS — A man was arrested in Denham Springs after a projectile entered a home on Lexington Drive on the Fourth of July, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Just after 9 p.m., deputies were notified that a projectile entered through the window of a residence before...

BATON ROUGE - More than 16,000 Entergy customers in East and West Baton Rouge parishes were in the dark Sunday when an afternoon thunderstorm swept through the area. At 5 p.m., the Entergy outage map showed 9,195 customers out of power on the east side of the Mississippi River and 7,359 on the west. According to Storm

BATON ROUGE - One person was shot along Interstate 110 near Harding Boulevard on Sunday afternoon, officials said. First responders said that the shooting was reported around 4:15 p.m. along the interstate, but the injured person drove more than three miles away to Avenue J, where they were taken to a hospital in stabl

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A woman has been arrested following a deadly shooting on Calumet Street in Baton Rouge, police said. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Precious Holliday, 25, is facing a charge of negligent homicide. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, on...

A 24-year-old man was arrested after firing a gun during a Fourth of July party, sending a projectile through a neighboring home and causing damage to property.

South Louisiana businesses and nonprofit groups recently announced the following promotions, new hires and resignations. Robby Travis has been hired as the communications director for KID smART, a nonprofit that brings arts education to public schools in the New Orleans area. Travis previously led communications and cr

ST. GEORGE - New street signs are going up across St. George as city leaders work to build a distinct identity for one of Louisiana's newest cities. The signs can be seen on major roads including Airline Highway, Jefferson Highway, and Bluebonnet Boulevard, mounted on traffic signal mast arms. Councilman...