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BATON ROUGE — After a deadly motorcycle crash on Feb. 28th claimed the life of their loved one, a family is preparing to say goodbye to a brother, son, dad and grandfather. Samuel Wright’s youngest daughter is wanting everyone to remember him as a loyal man who put others first even when he was struggling […] The...

An Emmy Award-winning news anchor is leaving WDSU in New Orleans for a new gig at WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge. Morgan Lentes will start in her job on March 11, WAFB confirmed. Her last day at WDSU was last Friday. Lentes, who started at WDSU in 2020, was promoted to...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Identical twin brothers from Livingston Parish are celebrating a rare family milestone after both welcoming baby boys on the exact same day at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge. Auston and Ashton Tureaud, lifelong residents of the town of Livingston, have shared nearly every major...

In Baton Rouge, a day took a terrifying turn for a worker when flames engulfed his bucket truck, leaving everyone on edge.

Police have identified and issued arrest warrants for a Baton Rouge couple who allegedly shot a restaurant owner after their food order was messed up. Daylin Woods, 18, is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property and illegal use of weapons. Savannah Spears, 21, is wanted for...

What salary do I need to afford a house in Baton Rouge in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and...

A multi-parish police chase ended Monday night after a car crashed into a Kenner canal, according to the Louisiana State Police. David Freeman, 38, of Baker, was arrested on several driving-related counts and aggravated flight from an officer, according to state police. At around 9 p.m., a state trooper attempted...

The Justice & Accountability Center of Louisiana (JAC) is officially opening its Baton Rouge office with a ribbon-cutting and community celebration.

Machu Kroeng from Sambath’s Donuts & Khmer Cuisine. It was lunchtime, and I was holding onto the last cold-weather day until high 70s took over. At Sambath’s Donuts & Khmer Cuisine, the owner recommended I try the Machu Kroeung, which is a lemongrass soup with beef and vegetables.

ST. GEORGE — Lipsey's is opening a new office and distribution center in St. George. The new facility broke ground along Highland Road next to Ruffino's on Friday. Lipsey's was founded in 1953 as S&S Wholesale, a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor. By 1993, it changed its name to Lipsey's. According to its...