Cop Hits Black Man While Distracted on Phone—Then Brags About Nearly Killing Him Online
An ex-Baton Rouge police officer, Stefan Jones, almost escaped punishment. He had bragged about nearly killing an innocent Black man. Around March 2025, bicyclist Dwayne ‘Dede’ Washington was hit by Jones’ car. The ex-cop was said to be speeding at 83 mph in a 25 mph zone. The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD)...
Walker residents say ongoing drainage issues worsen flooding after storms
WALKER - Some residents in Livingston Parish are dealing with flooding after storms moved through the area Saturday night. Neighbors in Walker say the water left behind is part of a problem they have been facing for years. According to Entergy, more than 2,000 customers in Livingston Parish lost power...
Four-day work week now in effect for City of Plaquemine
New schedules have taken effect in the City of Plaquemine as it transitions to a four-day work week. The new hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. City Light and Water offices will remain open on Fridays through March 13 to accept payments from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. through Friday, March 13, as customers...
Crack cocaine, stolen guns found in Baton Rouge drug bust
Baton Rouge police arrest man after finding drugs, cash, and stolen guns during a search at a home. Investigation ongoing.
Immaculate Conception Church volunteers keep St. Joseph’s Altar tradition going
The aroma of fresh-baked cookies hovered like a sweetened halo in the main hall at Immaculate Conception Church in Denham Springs on a recent March morning. Meanwhile, a small army of more than 70 volunteers bustled between the hall and kitchen, turning more than 250 pounds of flour, 250 pounds of sugar, 100 pounds...
Conflicts of interest, duplicate payments: Baton Rouge program flagged before corruption charges
Years before criminal charges came down, a compliance firm hired by the city-parish raised alarms that a taxpayer-funded Baton Rouge health and violence-prevention initiative was marred by conflicts of interest, duplicate payments, improperly used credit cards and no proof that the work was being done. Leaders of the...
Public tips lead to arrest of man accused of raping 94-year-old woman
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Police in Louisiana say a 22-year-old man was arrested and booked on several charges after he allegedly raped a 94-year-old woman. Baton Rouge Police arrested 22-year-old Jeremiah Taylor on Friday in connection with the rape of a 94-year-old woman. He was taken into custody after...
Department of Corrections: Another inmate dead at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
ST. GABRIEL — An inmate at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center died on Friday, according to officials from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The inmate was identified as 42-year-old David Closson. The cause of death is undetermined at this time, and an autopsy has been requested. This...
Crawfête 2026: Food festival returns to Baton Rouge with crawfish, local restaurants and live...
Crawfête, a crawfish festival in Baton Rouge, supports childhood nutrition programs. Enjoy crawfish, local restaurant tastings, and live music.
Students from across Acadiana compete in 2026 Kiwanis Regional Spelling Bee
The 2026 Kiwanis Regional Spelling Bee drew in students from across eight Acadiana parishes on Friday. These young spellers earned their spots by winning their respective school competitions, advancing to this annual event organized by the local Kiwanis Club.
