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Baton Rouge police respond to 2 shootings; 1 person killed, another injured
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to two shootings Saturday morning, April 27, including one that left a person dead. The first shooting happened around 3:15 a.m. on Longfellow Drive near Riley Street, police said. They added that a victim was killed. That person’s identity has not been released.
Two face drug, gun charges after East Baton Rouge Parish deputies seize marijuana, cocaine
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Two people are facing gun and drug charges after an investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The investigation happened in April. It focused on what EBRSO called “a poly-narcotics distributor.” They identified the accused distributor as K-Shon Ringo, 27.
Warm, windy weekend
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for our entire viewing area from 9AM to 9PM today for wind gusts at or above 30mph. Today will be partly cloudy, warm and windy with highs near 90. Breezy conditions will persist through...
Louisiana Pirate Festival Pageant sashes and crown stolen, organizers say
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Pirate Festival Pageant's crown and sashes were stolen from a car around East State Street and the Lakeview Apartment area, according to the organizers' Facebook. The post says that the items were locked in the trunk of a vehicle and that a scanner was used...
EBR Library has multiple events coming up
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Library system has multiple events coming up for members of the public to enjoy. The following information was provided by the library:. STEM Faire: Kick off Summer Reading on Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Main Library at...
She was on crack when she caused a crash that killed 1, injured 3. Now she's admitted guilt.
A Baton Rouge woman who caused a deadly crash while she was high on crack cocaine pleaded guilty Wednesday to negligent homicide and first-degree vehicular negligence causing injuries, according to 19th Judicial District Court records. Linda Chase, 68, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai Elantra when she lost consciousness...
The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy's annual Mercy Fair this weekend
BATON ROUGE — The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church this weekend for its annual Mercy Fair. The fair, running from Friday to Sunday, will feature games, carnival rides, food, a Sunday crawfish boil and even a talent show. The festivities start Friday from 5...
I-TEAM: Potential body camera loophole could allow officers to hide evidence
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The WAFB I-TEAM has uncovered a potential loophole in the Baton Rouge Police Department’s body camera system that could allow officers to review their video and possibly hide evidence. It’s a loophole a whistleblower claims his fellow officers exploited to allegedly hide evidence in a use of force case.
LSU baseball live score updates vs Auburn: Can Tigers win back-to-back SEC series?
For the team's postseason aspirations, it has no choice as LSU (26-16, 5-13 SEC) is not currently projected to make the NCAA Tournament field with one month remaining before Selection Monday. And LSU is still not currently in line to make the SEC Tournament field, sitting at No. 13 in the conference.
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