As 2024 draws to a close, we looked back at some of the biggest events and storylines that captured the attention of Baton Rouge readers this year. There's plenty to pick from, but these 10 ...

A Baton Rouge father of two was among 14 victims killed early New Year's Day during a suspected terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, family members said. Reggie Hunter, 37, had gotten off work and ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Jaguars, like Tigers, are an important part of Baton Rouge, which makes the city zoo’s historic baby news all that more exciting for the community. BREC’s Baton Rouge ...

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers saw former five-star defensive end Dashawn Womack elect to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons in Baton Rouge. Womack, one of the top edge rushers in ...

One person was shot on the levee Saturday night as the Baton Rouge Christmas parade was ending below on the streets of downtown, police said. Baton Rouge Police Lt. L’Jean McKneely said the ...

Elrick J. Gallow, 52, of Baton Rouge, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the case of Keabreonna “Keke” Doucet. Police said Gallow was romantically involved with Doucet.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The WAFB First Alert Weather Team has declared Saturday, Dec. 28, a First Alert Weather Day and is forecasting the chance for severe storms throughout the WAFB viewing area.

Louisiana's capital city Baton Rouge will be governed by a Republican mayor for the first time in a generation after political novice and high school football Coach Sid Edwards pulled off a ...

LSU defensive lineman Da'Shawn Womack will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons in Baton Rouge, On3 Sports reported on Tuesday. Womack, a former five-star prospect in the 2023 ...

BATON ROUGE – The transfer portal officially opened ... including 1.5 tackles-for-loss. Womack couldn't crack the starting lineup in his two seasons at LSU as he played behind veterans Sai ...

OXFORD – Former LSU edge rusher Da’Shawn Womack – a five-star recruit in 2023 and a four-star transfer – has committed to Ole Miss, he announced on social media Thursday morning.