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Baton Rouge police investigating Thursday morning stabbing
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a man was stabbed early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a stabbing that happened before 2:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of La Annie Drive on Thursday, May 2. BRPD said the man had non-life-threatening injuries.
BRPD: 1 person injured in overnight shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in the early hours of Thursday, May 2. According to BRPD, one person was shot around 2 a.m. on West Muriel Drive near Old Hammond Highway. The victim suffered injuries that are not considered...
New wealthy, white city in Louisiana just became one of state's largest towns
A wealthy, white community in Baton Rouge got the OK from Louisiana's highest court to form its own city separate from the state's capital. Why it matters: With its incorporation, St. George becomes one of Louisiana's largest cities, with a population similar to Lake Charles. Catch up quick: The fight...
Scattered Storms Return Today with a Low Risk for Severe Weather
Much warmer and muggy weather in Acadiana this morning as temperatures are in the low to mid-70s. Scattered showers and storms become more likely as we progress through the day as rain chances increase to 50-60%. The afternoon won’t be as hot with highs in the mid-80s. More scattered rain is expected tomorrow. The severe […]
Thursday AM Forecast: Scattered showers to end week, Warm and Humid weekend ahead
After recording the first 90° afternoon of the year on Wednesday, an increase in cloud cover and scattered showers will keep temperatures a bit cooler to conclude the workweek. The weekend, however, will welcome back the very warm conditions. Today & Tonight: Mainly cloudy skies early Thursday will keep...
Red Stick Flavor Festival: When, what to know, how much tickets cost
The Red Stick Flavor Festival will return to Baton Rouge on Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. The festival, which is entering its second year in the capital city, will celebrate food, culture and community.
Two teens arrested in connection to deadly Baton Rouge shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two teenagers in connection to a deadly shooting that took place in the 5200 block of Longfellow Drive on April 28. According to BRPD, Daon Scott, 23, was found with multiple gunshot wounds around 3:18 a.m. Police said...
‘I thought it was over’: Truck driver describes moments after hit-and-run crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - April 19, 2024 will be a day truck driver Brandon Ray remembers for the rest of his life. “First thing I did, I said, God forgive for my sins. I thought it was over with,” said Ray. From his wheelchair, Ray described the evening...
Wealthier and Whiter: Louisiana School District Secession Gets a Major Boost
A recent decision by the Louisiana Supreme Court handed a decisive win to backers of a long-running campaign to create a new, overwhelmingly white Baton Rouge-area school system, further concentrating poverty in the remaining, majority-Black part of the district. When finalized, the secession will likely cost East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools 10,000 students and […]
Showers and storms later today
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today will start out with cloudy and muggy conditions with some areas of light fog. Showers/storms will develop from the west and move eastward across our area later today. There will be a 50% chance of showers/storms, better chance in the afternoon. There is also...
An LSU student just signed with big country label. Now he'll tour with his uncle Tim McGraw.
The fans and the music come first. That's the best advice rising country singer-songwriter Timothy Wayne recalls his uncle giving him — advice that stands among many career nuggets the LSU sophomore has taken to heart after securing his first major record deal. Who's Wayne's wise uncle? Country superstar...
See what restaurant is set to open in former Rite Aid building at Perkins and Staring
The former Rite Aid/Walgreens at the corner of Staring Lane and Perkins Road will soon be a hot pot, Korean barbecue and sushi restaurant. Legend Pot is set to open in early 2025 at 2159 Staring Lane. Ace Landing Investment LLC bought the over 11,000-square-foot building in March for $2.8...
Wednesday PM Forecast: Highs scale back temporarily as rain chances rise
UPDATE - 10 p.m. Wednesday: A narrow cluster of storms has developed this evening to the southwest of Baton Rouge. These storms are not moving very quickly, and appear to be hugging a boundary - likely a remnant lake breeze boundary emanating from Lake Pontchartrain and Maurepas. These storms will likely diminish as we continue to lose daytime heating effects into the night.
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