Cuban sandwich, bao buns and more best things we ate this week in Baton...
Cuban sandwich and empanada from Sazon Latin Grill. When people ask me about good restaurants in Baton Rouge, I’m quick to name Sazon Latin Grill, a family-owned spot on O’Neal Lane. When I had a hankering for a Cuban sandwich, I knew just the place. The Cuban empanada...
St. George Fire: Kinglet Drive closed after malfunctioning hydrant creates ‘dangerous situation’
ST. GEORGE — Kinglet Drive in St. George was closed Monday afternoon after a malfunctioning hydrant created a "dangerous situation." The St. George Fire Department and the Baton Rouge Water Company were notified of the incident around 12:30 p.m. Kinglet Drive was closed as emergency responders arrived at the...
Acadian Ambulance reminds you to make sure your address is visible to emergency responders
BATON ROUGE- When you dial 911, the expectation is simple: help should arrive fast. But, according to local emergency responders, a missing or obscured house number could be the one thing standing between a patient and life-saving care. Acadian Ambulance is issuing a vital reminder to residents that in a...
Fire contained at warehouse at Port of Greater Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge on Saturday morning. According to the West Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews were called to the port around 11:30 a.m. after a fire broke out involving a conveyor system used to load materials from a...
Man wanted by Baker Police arrested in drug investigation by Baton Rouge PD
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man after executing a search of the home he was in and finding a variety of narcotics and stolen weapons. The man has an active warrant through Baker Police, as well. As part of an ongoing investigation, on March 3rd, the BRPD Special Investigations Unit along with […] The...
RV fire reported on I-12 eastbound; all lanes blocked near I-55
BATON ROUGE — An RV is currently on fire on I-12 eastbound, right before I-55. Fire crews are currently responding to the fire. All lanes of traffic are blocked, with traffic being delayed at least one mile.
East Baton Rouge DA issues statement on rape case involving 94-year-old woman
East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore issued a statement on Monday addressing a case involving the rape of a 94-year-old woman in Baton Rouge.
Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive
BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's...
Highland Road-Chimes Street intersection closed as crews conduct repairs on roadway near LSU
BATON ROUGE — The intersection of Highland Road and Chimes Street just off LSU's campus is closed for the week as crews conduct repairs on the street. The closure started Saturday, March 7, at 6 a.m. The full closure will be in effect through Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m.
8-year-old child dies in shootout in Baton Rouge Sunday night, officials say
An 8-year-old child died at the hospital Sunday night, after being injured in an exchange of gunfire on San Juan Drive, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said. According to preliminary information, at least one vehicle was reportedly firing shots in the 5700 block of San Juan, while people on foot were returning...

















