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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.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A weekslong investigation ended with the arrest of Amber Rose Johnson, 26. The investigation centered around a possible “fentanyl and heroin trafficking operation,” according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. EBRSO believed that Johnson was leading this operation. Johnson reportedly sold fentanyl to agents.

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...

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. (WAFB) - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested on Friday, May 26, in connection with a shootout that left two people dead. Deputies said Tyrece Rollins, 21, is charged with principles to second-degree murder. The shooting happened on Denova...

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 Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. The entire […]

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.

Baton Rouge police are investigating two separate, unrelated homicides that took place about 20 minutes apart Friday night, according to a BRPD spokesperson. Police say a fatal shooting occurred about 11:34 p.m. on the 3400 block of Main Street. Ennis Abraham, 26, died at the scene, while another victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, an 18-year-old Louisiana boy has gone missing after a dare took a dangerous turn during a celebratory sunset cruise in the Bahamas. Cameron Robbins, who had recently graduated from University Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, was enjoying a trip to the Bahamas with fellow students when he decided to take a plunge off the boat, never to be seen again. The incident has triggered a large-scale search effort, leaving friends, family, and the community hoping for his safe return.

Experts said going part-time at work is becoming more popular, but working part-time also comes with several disadvantages. What a day for LSU and the Lady Tigers, as they were hosted at the White House to celebrate their championship season. Police discuss recent rash of violence in Baton Rouge. Updated:...

BATON ROUGE- What was meant to be an announcement about a recent drop in homicides on Friday, became something else. "42-44% reduction in homicides, year to date, on top of last year's 20% decrease," Deputy Chief Myron Daniels said. Police were making plans to tout that decrease in homicides when...

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...

Dallas LeBlanc never considered himself an addict. In his mind, it was normal to use drugs to take the edge off. But when his addiction consumed him, it took everything. LeBlanc, 44, lost his friends and family, his house, truck, business and health. In 2019, he lost his girlfriend to a drug overdose. Two years later, he was arrested for theft and kidnapping, court records indicate.

Earlier this month, we began looking at the best games in the history of LSU football. Part 1 included LSU’s upset over Florida in 1997, the 2008 comeback against Troy and some old thrillers against Ole Miss. Part 2 was headlined by recent show-stoppers, like LSU’s win over Alabama...

BATON ROUGE – Due to the Monaco Grand Prix telecast on ABC, WBRZ News 2 at 9 a.m. will air only on WBRZ Plus and our livestream and digital properties. Cox 11 (1011 HD); Eatel 2; Streaming here; antenna 2.2; Streaming TV apps.

With the advent of the transfer portal, signing a quarterback in every recruiting class is beginning to feel like a necessity. LSU added Rickie Collins in 2023, and Colin Hurley’s commitment in the 2024 class seems to be rock-solid. Hurley was a 2025 prospect who reclassified, and now it seems the Tigers may be looking to target another prospect in that class.

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...

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...

Law enforcement officials said the goal of the campaign is to enforce seat belt laws, increase seat belt use, and educate the public about seat belt safety. Catholic Diocese of BR providing free summer meals for some students. Updated: 7 hours ago. The program will provide free summer meals to...