New arrest documents explain the alleged roles that eight people reportedly played in a fight inside of the 19th Judicial ...

“State law requires that all school bus drivers thoroughly check their buses at the end of each route to ensure no students ...

Two of former Mayor-President Kip Holden’s closest confidants remember his legacy through tangible things citizens of Baton Rouge use daily.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person is in critical condition following a shooting in Baton Rouge. The shooting happened a little after 3 p.m. on North 24th Street and Main Street. Emergency officials ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials are on the scene of a shooting in Baton Rouge. The shooting happened a little after 3 p.m. on North 24th Street and Main Street. There are no words yet on ...

Dixie Landin’ is getting ready to open for the summer, but the adjacent water park will reportedly remain closed.

First Street in Addis will be closed on Wednesday afternoon for parade honoring American Idol contestant John Foster.

803 Fresh, the man behind the #1 Southern Soul song in America, “Boots on the Ground,” will be in Gonzales along with King George and special guest N’Tune. Doors open at 6 p.m., with VIP tables and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A privilege and an opportunity—that’s exactly how Melvin “Kip” Holden looked at public service.

Officials confirmed f Melvin “Kip” Holden died on Wednesday morning, May 14. He was 72. Raffle tickets are $50 each, giving you a chance to win one of five 2025 Lexus vehicles. Multiple municipalities ...

Former East Baton Rouge Parish Wednesday morning, May 14, at 72. Officials confirmed former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden died on Wednesday morning, May 14. He was 72.

Addis native John Foster is heading home to celebrate his Top 3 spot in American Idol, and both Addis and Plaquemine city ...