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A Zachary man was booked with attempted second-degree murder and other charges following the May 23 shooting of a Plaquemine man in what is believed to have been a crime of jealousy. Adam Orellano allegedly used a .22-caliber pistol to fire two or three rounds to the head and wrist...

The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is known for being one of the most haunted places in the world. A new photo has emerged that makes sure that reputation is still firmly intact. Throughout the years, we've shared quite a few terrifying paranormal photos with you that were taken...

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Chinese restaurants in Baton Rouge from Tripadvisor.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As the search continues for a man last seen in the Scotlandville area on May 15, family and friends will gather on Monday, May 29, to pray for his safe return. Councilwoman Chauna Banks said the prayer service will be held for Ronald Christopher Bates,...

The teen fell overboard Wednesday night, according to authorities.

"Re-Election" is filming in and around Baton Rouge, starting Tuesday, May 30. The movie stars Tony Danza, Bex Taylor-Klaus and Adam Saunders. A casting company is looking for extras between the ages of 18 and 20 for high school scenes.

Duck carving began out of necessity as a way to make wooden decoys for hunting. But in the last couple of generations, it has turned into works of fine art. Just like every year, residents of New Roads gathered on Sunday, May 28, for the annual Blessing of the Boats to kick off the long Memorial Day weekend.

BATON ROUGE - The Original Ms. V's snowball stand is back open for business, just in time to beat the summer heat. "This is our season. When the weather is like this, people want cool treats," owner Elisha Wood said. The iconic snowball stand was forced to close its doors...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials responded to a shooting on Saturday, May 27. The shooting happened off Cypress and Hooper Road around 4 p.m. According to emergency officials, the victim was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. No other details were given at this time.

CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - One person had to be airlifted to a hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Central early Friday morning. The accident happened in the 18000 block of Greenwell Springs Road near Magnolia Bend Road, according to the Central Fire Department. Officials said a single vehicle overturned and...

CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - The Central Police Department needs help identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on Saturday, May 27. Police said around 4 p.m. in the 14600 block of Joor Rd., a 2019 silver Chevy Silverado headed northbound was forced off the road and sideswiped. The vehicle...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Ninety-five Louisiana churches split from the global denomination on Saturday over theological differences over how the denomination views homosexuality and whether gay people can be ordained or married. A special session of the Louisiana Annual Conference was held Saturday, May, 27 at First United...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday night. According to BRPD, around 11:34 p.m., detectives responded to a reported shooting in the 3400 block of Main Street. The victim has been identified as Ennis Abraham, 26. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It's official: LSU baseball will host an NCAA Regional, the NCAA announced on Sunday. The Tigers (43-15) will play the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge starting on Friday. LSU's regional opponents and national seed will be announced on Monday (11 a.m.,...

BATON ROUGE —- Two people were killed late Friday night into Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. The first shooting was in the 3400 block of Main St. around 11:30pm on May 26th where someone opened fire while driving by the area. Two people were hit by the bullets. One...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season is just days away. NOAA is predicting near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA is also predicting 12 to 17 total named storms in 2023. At least five of those could become hurricanes, leading to at least one reaching category three or higher.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There are multiple events set to take place in the Baton Rouge area and across Louisiana for Memorial Day 2023. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Louisiana National Cemetery ceremony. The Louisiana...

A woman is accused of breaching security at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison by pretending to be a lawyer. Investigators say Joy Johnson told guards at the prison she wanted to speak to a particular inmate. Johnson told the guards she was an attorney and had left her ID with...

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Anna Mae Dipuma Welborn, passed away at age 90 on May 5, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Central. She joined her husband, Capt. John C. Welborn, Sr., who passed away June 17, 2022, and her sons Billy Welborn who passed away March 13, 2021, and Wade Welborn, who passed away Sept. 13, 2022.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — One man died after a fatal shooting late Friday night near Prescott Road. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of West Brookstown Drive around midnight. The victim has been identified as Robert Lee Lavallias Jr., 29. He died at the scene.