A coroner's van, red crime scene tape and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office vehicles were observed at the scene of a crash on Exchequer Drive.

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 ...

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.

Six months ago, the name Sid Edwards was barely a blip on the radar for Baton Rouge's political insiders and City Hall staff. Fast forward to Saturday night, and the high school football coach ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Until the 1970s, perhaps the ultimate option was the US presidential yacht, a ship maintained for their exclusive use and known as the "floating White House." On board, presidents hosted foreign ...

Palm Beach Motor Yachts has completed significant renovations to its manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia. Over the past year, the facility has added 31,000 square metres to the existing ...