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Updated: 10 hours ago
|By WXIX staff and Gray News staff
The shooting happened outside of Mr. Pitiful’s bar at 13th and Main Streets, WXIX reported.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Michael Simoneaux and Breanne Bizette
Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge is putting out a renewed call for people to adopt or foster pets.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Josh Auzenne
The Baton Rouge Police Department said a woman died in a hit and run crash involving a truck and a sport utility vehicle on Monday, Aug. 1.
Updated: 4 hours ago
|By Miranda Thomas
Class is back in session, tomorrow, for many students here in Baton Rouge and that means getting back into their well-known routines.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Lester Duhé
School is back in session and the Red Stick Mom blog has a few tips for families.
Updated: 3 hours ago
|By Dave McNamara
It was a log jam hundreds of years in the making, that blocked any boat traffic on Louisiana’s Red River.
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Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:31 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
A shooting in the area of Coursey Boulevard and Cedarcrest Avenue is under investigation, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
The Ascension Parish Council introduced an ordinance during a meeting on Aug. 4 to regulate the sale and use of the controversial drug Kratom.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Four Mississippi escapees are back in the custody of law enforcement. The last escapee was captured earlier Saturday morning.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Perry Robinson
A non-profit is aiming to unite the community through prayer and service amid recent acts of violence around the community and across the country.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Kamren Phillips
The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on Saturday night, August 6.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:41 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
With the start of a new school year right around the corner, parents and students will have a chance to attend several back-to-school events and giveaways happening in the Baton Rouge area.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Scottie Hunter and Kevin Foster
Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services has been called to answer questions from lawmakers over its handling of cases of abuse and deadly drug exposure.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
|By Raley Pellittieri
A Zachary man with a history of child sexual abuse allegations has been arrested on charges of rape and molestation.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Josh Auzenne
Catholic High five-star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr. announced his college football commitment on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari will be the next player to have the honor of wearing the No. 18 jersey for the Tigers.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 7:43 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The process takes about 90 minutes and is designed to prevent a wanted suspect from being released prior to the return of traditional DNA results.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 9:59 AM CDT
|By Michael Simoneaux
The LSU athletic department has announced several game day changes in a letter to football fans.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By WAFB staff
A police chase ended in a crash around North Street on Thursday afternoon, the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
Mystikal, who grew up in New Orleans and now lives in Prairieville, is accused of attacking a woman, taking her keys and holding her against her will, according to an arrest warrant.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Many of you may remember the big day when Woman’s Hospital moved to its new home at Airline near Pecue. That big move happened 10 years ago on Friday, Aug. 5.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
As some of you get ready to send your kids back to school on Monday, many are wondering if anything has been done to make them safer.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Kevin Batiste
The Southern Jaguars are expecting to have a good mix of veteran and rookie ball carriers in 2022.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:52 PM CDT
|By Jacques Doucet
Junior wide receiver Kayshon Boutte says he’s 100% healthy and ready for the season after he and new head coach Brian Kelly didn’t get off to the best start.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By WAFB STAFF
Ward two water district is currently making repairs in Arbor Walk subdivision causing water pressure to drop below Louisiana Department of Health standard, reported LDH .
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 3:22 PM CDT
|By Deon Guillory
You may have to toss out some frozen foods and some bottles may not be safe for your baby.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Kellie Sanchez
Chip Robert is running Mike Anderson's like any other day but in these times that's getting harder to do.