A final farewell for Spanky’s Daiquiris’ Prairieville location
PRARIEVILLE, La. (WAFB) - The popular Prairieville daiquiri shop called Spanky’s closed its doors for the final time after more than two decades in business, owners announced in a post shared on social media. “This was not an easy decision. Spanky’s has been a huge part of our lives...
LIST: Summer camps, programs in Baton Rouge area for 2026
Parents looking to sign up their kids for summer camps or reading programs can find multiple options in the Baton Rouge region.
Parents voice concerns one month away from St. George school district vote
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Families in East Baton Rouge Parish have questions about the future of their children’s education as the city of St. George moves closer to creating its own school district, with a vote set for one month away. D’Andra Odom’s children attend Mayfair Lab and...
Delta Utilities holds third resource fair in Baton Rouge after customer billing complaints
BATON ROUGE — Delta Utilities held another resource fair to answer customer questions about billing, service needs and energy assistance. The meeting at Forest Heights Academy was the third of five sessions. Delta launched the meetings after customers complained about expensive bills. "This is a great way for us...
5 people injured in crash involving ambulance, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Five people were rushed to the hospital after a crash involving an ambulance overnight, emergency officials confirmed. The two-vehicle crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, on Winbourne Avenue near Elm Drive. Officials said the five people hurt in the crash are stable,...
Baker-area veteran visits Vietnam Memorial Wall nearly 60 years after husband’s death
BATON ROUGE — Louise "Gidget" McIntyre has dedicated her life to serving her community and her country. McIntyre, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1968, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Louisiana. She visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall to find the name of John F. Pender, a U.S. Army soldier killed in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam in 1967.
Zachary city council revokes go-kart track permit
ZACHARY - The Zachary City Council voted in favor of revoking the conditional use permit for a go-kart track on W.J. Wicker Road. People living near the go-kart track claim 593 Motorsports Kart Club violated the terms of the permit by operating past the time allowed, with loud noise coming from the track.
Two right lanes of I-110 North at Florida Street are blocked due to a...
BATON ROUGE — The two right lanes of I-110 North at Florida Street and the exit ramp to North Street are blocked due to a crash, authorities said. Video sent to WBRZ shows an overturned car in the road. Congestion is approaching the I-10/I-110 split. Any information on injuries...
Minnesota man formally charged for sending Central teen explicit videos
BATON ROUGE - A Minnesota man was formally charged in East Baton Rouge Parish for allegedly sending multiple explicit videos and photos of himself to a 13-year-old in Central. Court documents say 32-year-old Jeffrey Ronnei was communicating with a teen from Central through Snapchat from Sept. 3, 2025, to Sept. 11, 2025.
Baton Rouge police request public’s help in armed robbery case
The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a man suspected of armed robbery, who forced the victim to withdraw money from multiple ATMs.
