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Rap label leader, others arrested in major drug bust in EBR, deputies say
The leader of a local rap label and many others have been arrested as part of a drug bust in East Baton Rouge Parish, ...
Grand jury not moving forward in child’s death investigation
A grand jury has chosen not to proceed with a murder charge against a 19-year-old mother who was charged in connection with ...
Port Allen PD adds ‘Safe Transaction Zone’ for online exchanges
The leader of a local rap label and many others have been arrested as part of a drug bust in East Baton Rouge Parish, ...
A mother’s heartbreak: Speaking out after son’s life-altering hit-and-run motorcycle crash
It’s been almost two weeks since 33-year-old Jonathan Doyle nearly lost his life in a hit-and-run accident while heading home ...
Undercover operation shuts down illegal vape sales at 2 smoke shops, police say
Illegal vape sales were shut down at two smoke shops in Gonzales following an undercover operation, police said.
1 injured in shooting on Highland Road Tuesday night, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge Tuesday night, July 15. According to officials, ...
Sportsline Summer Camp: Northeast Vikings
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 2025 season is one that Devyn Baker, Northeast High School’s head coach, has anticipated for a ...
Baton Rouge sees drop in crime, police say public’s help remains crucial
According to a six-month trend analysis released by the Baton Rouge Police Department, assaults and batteries are down 8.5%, burglaries have dropped 10.3%, and robberies are down 22%. Homicide numbers ...
Applications open for Louisiana Blue Tarp Program
He’s talking about the Louisiana Blue Tarp Program. Over the last three years, Rodriguez said they’ve been able to use state ...
Baton Rouge General hosting free vein screenings
The Baton Rouge General Medical Center is offering free vein health screenings, with the next one scheduled for Wednesday ...