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Louisiana Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on LA 10 After Exiting the Roadway and Colliding with a Tree. East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana – A Louisiana man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on LA 10 after exiting the roadway and colliding with a tree. On March 23, 2023, Louisiana...

Louisiana State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Baton Rouge man late Thursday night in Ascension Parish. Officials say 26-year-old Kelvin Ortega was driving a Chevrolet sedan headed north on at a high speed on Boudreaux Road. For reasons being investigated, police say Ortega disregarded a stop...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Former WAFB anchor and investigative reporter Paul Gates was inducted into the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame Friday, March 24, 2023. Paul Gates, a fixture on Baton Rouge television for decades, passed away in 2016 at the age of 69. His widow, Michele...

Hall of Fame coach Kim Mulkey and her Lady Tigers are finalizing their game plan for Utah in the Sweet 16. Another study or committee is probably not what a lot of you want to hear about on the subject of flooding. But officials promise this time will be different.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana State Police arrested three individuals for drug related crimes on Wednesday, March 22, after conducting a two-month long investigation. Juan Adrian Banks, 42, Lois Johnson, 41, and William Dolly, Jr., 23, is charged with various felony narcotics related charges, officials said. According to...

Update: Police identified the arrested woman as Tiffany Ann Guidry. One of the women wanted for questioning in the death of a Georgia man who died of a drug overdose while on a business trip to Baton Rouge last month has been arrested, police said Friday. Authorities on Thursday issued...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Had a long day at the office and looking to have a drink and relax? It’s a good thing March 24 is recognized as National Cocktail Day. Cocktails are considered alcoholic mixed drinks. The event was reportedly dubbed a national holiday by Jace Shoemaker-Galloway as a fun day to celebrate and drink. According to a Nielsen study, margaritas are the nation’s favorite cocktail after work.

CLINTON, La. (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an elderly man on Thursday morning, March 23. Officials identified the victim as Robert Wall, 76, of Kentwood. According to LSP, the crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on LA 10...

Since the Zachary school district was formed in 2003, the compensation for School Board members has been the same: $500 a month. Board members are now considering whether it’s time to give themselves a pay raise. The issue came up during a work session preceding Tuesday’s board meeting, which...

CLINTON, La. (BRPROUD) — A 76-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in East Feliciana Parish Thursday morning, officials say. According to the Louisiana State Police, after 8 a.m., troopers were called to investigate a crash that killed Robert Wall, 76, of Kentwood. During an investigation, investigators learned Wall was headed east and for unknown reasons, he drifted off the roadway to the right and hit a tree.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPOUD) – The Miss LSU Pageant is this weekend. The reigning queen is Jillian Elliott and she is passing the crown. Proceeds from ticket sales go towards local and national charities that Delta Zeta supports. During the 2021 pageant, Miss LSU-USA raised nearly $100,000. There’s no...

Though no washouts are expected, rain will certainly be a part of the forecast into early next week. Temperatures will generally remain above average until a cold moves well southeast of the area by Wednesday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Into Saturday, a frontal system will push into the area with isolated...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The amount of people experiencing housing insecurity is rising at an alarming rate in Baton Rouge. “There are hundreds of people who are in and out of homelessness every single day,” said Interim Director of Community Development Marlee Pittman. “It’s an unsettling number. Last year, 814 people experienced housing, insecurity and homelessness for the first time in their lives.”

Two Suspects Arrested in Louisiana After Allegedly Stealing the Catalytic Converter From the Same Vehicle...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man was arrested after he allegedly started a fire at an apartment complex once he got evicted, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Russell Vonaa, 41, is facing one count of aggravated arson, a felony. On Tuesday, March 21, firefighters responded to apartments...

ZACHARY, La. (BRPROUD) — Through a grant from Louisiana Commission Law Enforcement (LCLF) and a partnership with Zachary Police Department, over 60 law enforcement officers were able to have an all-day training session on Thursday. The ‘Protecting Louisiana Families Training’ (PLFT) program, was a two-day training from the Louisiana...

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A Louisiana government employee has been terminated and arrested after allegedly relieving himself in the water supply at a Donaldsonville water plant. WAFB reports Michael Mastin, 57, of Baton Rouge, is charged with two counts of contaminating water supplies, and two counts of criminal damage...

BATON ROUGE - Game three of LSU and Arkansas' series at Alex Box Stadium has been moved from Sunday to Saturday due to weather concerns. Read the full announcement from LSU Athletics below. Game 3 of the LSU-Arkansas baseball series will start at 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday as part of...

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and some of her players spoke with members of the media before their Sweet 16 game against Utah. Police arrest 1 of 2 women wanted in connection with Nathan Millard case. Updated: 3 hours ago. One of the two women wanted in connection with the...

Istrouma High School Class of 1973 is having its 50th Reunion in August. For further information, contact Danny Wellman at 225-301-3161. Baton Rouge Area Association of Black Journalists hosts workshop. The Baton Rouge Area Association of Black Journalists will host a "Secrets to Accessing the Media” workshop to help community...