Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE — Several areas in the capital region are experiencing flooding following a storm. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported that Eden Church Road near North Park in Denham Springs is impassible due to high water. The sheriff's office said that it has received several high-water reports across...

BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Tuesday house fire on New Weis Road in Zachary. The department arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Spann following an investigation conducted in conjunction with the Zachary Fire Department. Investigators said the fire began from...

Jefferson Parish just lined up against a statewide push for fully paid parental leave, with the School Board voting unanimously to oppose a bill that would give public school employees six weeks of paid time off after the birth or adoption of a child. Board members said the proposal could drain an already thin substitute teacher pool and tangle the district in federal compliance...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A strong line of storms led to flash flooding across several portions of metro Baton Rouge Friday afternoon. High water on multiple roadways led to treacherous driving conditions. At least one vehicle was stranded in high water on Burbank Drive near Nicholson, with the occupants...

In some areas, rainfall rates were as high as 3 inches per hour, prompting the urgent warnings.

BATON ROUGE — A car crashed into a train on Friday afternoon along Scenic Highway in Baton Rouge. The crash occurred around 12:50 p.m. near Scotland Avenue. There is currently no further information.

A Baton Rouge mother admitted to abusing her son because he was being "very rebellious."

A new vision for downtown Baton Rouge could bring major changes to the capital city over the coming years.

Patrick Ryan Yomtob, 46, a coach at Parkview Baptist School in Baton Rouge, was arrested Thursday on one count of indecent behavior with juveniles.

Southern Lab's girls 1,600-relay team knew the task at hand. The Kittens trailed Highland Baptist by two points heading into the final event of the Class 1A state outdoor track and meet on Tuesday at LSU's Bernie More Stadium. A first-place finish would be needed. The team prayed before their...