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Police arrest Baton Rouge bank robbery suspect
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A man accused of robbing a Baton Rouge bank was arrested by detectives Friday, May 10. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of Byron Harris, 46. Investigators developed a suspect after the Wednesday, May 8 Chase Bank robbery on Airline Highway.
Man accused of rape, indecent behavior with juveniles arrested in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a man accused of first-degree rape and indecent behavior with juveniles. On Friday, May 10, the BRPD Special Victims Unit arrested Christopher Francis, 51, in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile that happened in July 2023.
One of Baton Rouge’s oldest restaurants honored as 2024 Soul Food Pioneer
Round the corner on Fairchild Street, and there it is: a crimson-and-white building that’s been open for decades. The sign over the door reads Ethel’s Snack Shack. Here, “snack” is code for soul food. And these days, that means smothered chicken and cornbread dressing on Mondays, and smoked baby back ribs and seafood-stuffed potatoes on Fridays. Red beans and rice, an Ethel’s mainstay, are on the menu daily, while pig tails, chitterlings and other vestiges of the soul food canon—catnip for diehards—make occasional appearances.
Thursday's heat broke an almost century-old record in Baton Rouge. What's the forecast?
At 80 F, the low temperature in Baton Rouge on Thursday night broke an almost century-old record — but that doesn't mean a record-breaking summer of high heat like last year's is coming, a National Weather Service meteorologist said. Before Thursday, the record high minimum temperature for Baton Rouge...
Friday is the LAST day to enter to win a dream home and a car to go with it!
BATON ROUGE - The deadline to buy a ticket for the St. Jude Dream House Giveaway to qualify for the Early Bird Prize of a new car is today. If participants buy their tickets before Friday's end, they will be entered into a drawing for a 2023 Genesis G70 on top of the house itself.
Mixed bag for Mother’s Day weekend, heavy rain possible next week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: A cool front slowly sinking south into the Gulf of Mexico will gradually usher in less humid and modestly cooler air. It will still be quite warm today, with highs near 90 degrees, but lower humidity should take some sting out of the heat. And after some overnight storms near the state line, we should stay dry through the remainder of the day.
Baton Rouge severe weather: A cold front may bring strong to severe storms
2:30 AM UPDATE: The complex of showers and storms has moved off to the east and we will be drying out through the morning. The severe thunderstorm watch for the entire viewing area has been cancelled. Overview:. At the surface, a cold front will be moving southward toward the Gulf...
Thursday PM Forecast: gusty thunderstorms possible tonight before break in humidity
A few strong, gusty thunderstorms will be possible as a cold front moves into the area tonight. Behind it, enjoy some lower humidity warmth as June and the steam machine get ever closer. Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, a cold front is expected to bring a batch of showers and thunderstorms....
See how crews plan to demolish I-10 overpass in one night
BATON ROUGE - Crews working on the College Flyover Project have quite an ambitious goal set for Friday night; they're planning to demolish the I-10 WB overpass in just a few hours. Starting Friday at 10 p.m., all lanes of I-12 east will be shut down at the I-10/I-12 split...
Rain and Thunder Arriving for Mother's Day
It's been a warm end to the week, but breezy north winds have ushered in drier air that has made it feel roughly 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. We're going to maintain comfortable conditions through the start of the weekend, but a storm system will bring rain and thunder to the region by Mother's Day.
Crash data shows spike in crashes at Highland/Terrace intersection after new design
BATON ROUGE - A project to make an intersection safer appears to be backfiring as crash data shows accidents appear to occur more frequently at the corner of Highland Road and Terrace Street. The new configuration forces drivers coming off of the Mississippi River Bridge from I-10 East to merge...
Experts give advice during termite season
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Termites are small and can cause a lot of damage if left untreated. They are the flying bugs you may have noticed around lately, but there are some ways to keep them away. Experts with Arrow Pest Control say swarming termites does not mean you...
LSU softball falls 2-1 in 7th inning, out at SEC tournament in semi's
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The LSU Tiger softball teams upset run at the SEC Tournament comes to a close after a late game sac-fly drives in the game winning run for Missouri as those Tigers win it 2-1 in the semi-final match-up. LSU will now wait until Sunday to hear their name called for a potential NCAA host-site for Regional play which will start late next week.
Woman wanted by FBI in connection to Baton Rouge bank robbery
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is searching for a woman wanted in connection to an October 2023 Baton Rouge bank robbery. Federal investigators said Jazmine Johnnie, 22, was accused of robbing a bank on Oct. 10, 2023. The FBI’s wanted notice said, “After entering the bank, she allegedly demanded cash from the tellers while threatening that she had a bomb in her purse and her boyfriend had an AK-47.”
LSUPD arrests man for allegedly breaking into, stealing from multiple cars parked on campus
BATON ROUGE - After six similar vehicle burglaries earlier this week, police have arrested a man accused of breaking into multiple vehicles parked on LSU's campus. On Monday, campus police were called after a woman reported her purse and credit card missing from her car. Surveillance footage showed a man driving a silver Honda up to her car and breaking her rear passenger side window before taking multiple things from the victim's car.
Is your family ready for hurricane season? Weather expert shares tips, what you need to know
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Hurricane season is approaching, and it’s important to know the proper steps to stay weather-ready when and if a hurricane comes. June 1 begins the official cycle for hurricane season every year. But in May, Hurricane Preparedness Week reminds everyone to plan ahead.
Thursday AM Forecast: Cold front tonight brings isolated storms, Cooler and drier air arrives behind it
The highly anticipated cold front that will end the streak of very muggy and warm days arrives late tonight. A cooler and drier air mass will move in just in time for the Mother's Day weekend!. Today & Tonight: Thursday begins with more warm weather, early morning low's around the...
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