Data shows the city has seen 43 homicides in the first half of 2025 — a 19% drop compared to the same period last year.

Kaden Prevost said he had been waiting at the door for his mom to come home. He described the instant as a "red flash" that ...

Thousands came from near and far to pay their respects to Reverend Jimmy Swaggart. His ministry said a final goodbye with a celebration of life here in Baton Rouge, inviting all who have been touched ...

Expect the typical Louisiana afternoon thunderstorm pattern to continue for the first half of the week. A heat advisory is in ...

Frey, a junior from Rosepine, La., batted .331 this season with 15 doubles, one triple, 13 homers, 50 RBI and 43 runs. He ...

LSU outfielder/designated hitter Ethan Frey was selected No. 119 overall Sunday night in the third round of the MLB Draft by ...

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers landed a commitment from Baton Rouge (La.) University Lab five-star athlete Lamar Brown on Thursday after going public with a dec ...

Rick Shermerhorn can spend hours slicing and shaping pieces of rocks. When he is finished, those rocks turn into shiny gemstones that become jewelry, wine, bottle stoppers, and even bookmarks.

Ed Orgeron is appealing the recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision awarding his ex-wife $8 million, according to the Baton ...

As LA struggles with an ongoing teacher shortage, advocates say better parental leave for educators is needed to compete with ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On the Fourth of July, Baton Rouge was celebrating with fireworks. For 33-year-old Jonathan Doyle, ...