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Chef Don Bergeron, a Donaldsonville native, has been recognized as Best Local Chef and his business, Bergeron's City Market, has been named Best Caterer for the tenth time in the 2026 Best of 225 Awards. Announced June 25, the recognition marks a milestone for Bergeron, as he received the Best...

ST. GABRIEL — A juvenile was flown to a local hospital following a Saturday night ATV crash along St. Francis Lane in St. Gabriel. According to the St. Gabriel Police Department, officers arrived on the scene of the crash around 8 p.m. to discover a juvenile passenger suffering from head injuries as a result of the cra

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Three people are in custody following indictments connected to the December 2023 fatal shooting in Gonzales. According to police, Craig Haynes Jr. was traveling north on Burnside Highway in a black Chevrolet Malibu on the night of Dec. 8, 2023, when his vehicle was struck by gunfire, causing it t

BATON ROUGE - The family of 49-year-old Randall Holmes, the man killed Saturday afternoon after a fight between teens escalated to violence, shared with WBRZ that Holmes attempted to intervene in the fight that ultimately led to his death. "He was a gentle giant, a humble person," Nadia Holmes, Randall...

Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit have arrested Nicholas Wactor, 18, of Gonzales, on charges of Felony Theft of a Motor Vehicle, two counts of Simple Burglary of a Vehicle, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile, and Misdemeanor Theft. The charges stem from a...

BATON ROUGE - A 35-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex along Cadillac Street early Monday morning, officials said. Baton Rouge Police said 35-year-old Anthony Tyler was found shot at the Zion Terrace apartments, which are near BREC's Fortune Addition Park, shortly after 2 a.m. Tyler died at the scene.

ZACHARY — A reserve officer with the Zachary Police Department has been arrested on domestic violence charges. Troy Viccellio, who is also a part-owner of the gun store Baker Range, was arrested by East Feliciana Parish deputies on Sunday in Ethel. Viccellio was arrested on two counts of domestic...

A string of purchases at multiple fast-food locations over the course of a year led to a Louisiana woman's arrest on felony fraud and identity theft charges.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are experiencing a national resurgence, with many schools reporting record or near-record enrollment in recent years alongside increased federal investment and philanthropic support. The growth points to a renewed interest in Black schools for their cultural legacy,

Jeremy Gautreaux was due Sunday afternoon at Beaver Creek golf course. A local amateur golfer who has finished second to Greg Berthelot in a handful of BREC tournaments, Gautreaux put together a bogey-free round of 7-under 65 to pass up Berthelot and win his first Baton Rouge Open. Gautreaux began...