LATEST NEWS
Photos: Kite Fest Louisiane’ 2024
Mermaids, dragons, flags, and a giant octopus took to the skies in the form of kites, big and small, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, during the annual Kite Fest Louisiane’ in Port Allen. Hundreds gathered at West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex to fly kites and view the spectacle of the giant kites flown by expert pilots.
Woman reported missing last seen in Zachary area, police say
ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - The Zachary Police Department is asking for help locating a missing woman. Police said 32-year-old Madison Re’nea Allen was last known to be in the Zachary area. Authorities report Allen is 5′2″ and weighs 115 lbs. She has tattoos on both wrists, angel wings on...
Complete results from the Class 4A, Region 2 track and field meet
TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Lafayette Christian 78, 2. Teurlings Catholic 53, 3. Westgate 53, 4. Cecilia 48, 5. Northside 47, 6. St. Thomas More 37, 7. West Feliciana 33.5, 8. Belaire 32, 9. St. Michael 28, 10. Breaux Bridge 25, 11. Opelousas 20, (tie) David Thibodaux 20, 13. Istrouma 18, 14. South Lafourche 16.5, 15. Ellender 14, 16. Vandebilt Catholic 12, 17. Lutcher 10, 18. South Terrebonne 8, 19. North Vermilion 7, (tie) Beau Chene 7, 21. Morgan City 6, 22. Brusly 7, (tie) Morgan City 6, 22. Brusly 5, (tie) Plaquemine 5, 24. McKinley 4, 25. Assumption 1, (tie) Broadmoor 1.
Louisiana coal-fired power plants will face major carbon emission cuts under new EPA rule
Louisiana coal-fired power plants, including units in Lake Charles, New Roads and Lena, could be forced to reduce carbon emissions by 90% as well as reduce other pollutants under new rules announced by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The carbon emission rules announced Thursday will also apply to new natural...
2 WBRSO employees on paid administrative leave during criminal investigation, deputies say
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Two West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office employees are on paid administrative while authorities conduct a criminal investigation, authorities said. According to a WBRSO spokesman, the criminal investigation is being conducted by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office and the Livingston Parish...
New brewery working to open this summer in St. Francisville, aims to be community hub
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new brewery is coming to St. Francisville. Bayou Sara Brewing Co., 11943 Ferdinand St., is aiming to open in late summer, according to co-founder, Steve McKinney. He said the brewery “is named after Bayou Sara, which runs through West Feliciana Parish and empties...
GBRFB giving away free food in Pointe Coupee Parish
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank is giving away free food to residents on Wednesday, April 24. Starting at 10 a.m. until 11:30, you can stop by the old Morganza High School to participate in the mobile food distribution event. You’ll need to bring...
Baker mayor re-elected as chairman of Capital Region Planning Commission
BAKER - The mayor of Baker has been re-elected for his second term as the chairman of the Capital Region Planning Commission, a group designed to provide planning for facets of the region such as transportation and drainage. Mayor Darnell Waites was elected by a majority of the commissioners, who...
LCA's boys claim regional championship behind typical, surprise performances
Two years ago, when the Lafayette Christian Knights’ boys track and field team won the Class 2A state championship, it did so despite not winning their regional meet. So while there isn’t necessarily a correlation between regional and winning state, Knights head coach Brad Sievers hopes that will be the case this year after LCA won the Region II-4A track meet held at Cecilia High on Wednesday.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.