A rural Louisiana fire department chief caught the attention of a state commission after setting a fire during a statewide burn ban and allegedly fighting with his town’s police chief during an August 2023 incident, WAFB has learned.
A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at police just days earlier during a chase, authorities said.
A proposal that could reshape portions of one of Baton Rouge’s oldest golf courses is drawing strong reactions from residents, with many golfers urging city leaders to leave the course untouched.
Southern senior Tashina Alase won her heat in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships, advancing to Saturday’s final.
The Diocese of Baton Rouge confirmed a Vatican-authorized investigation is underway into its handling of sexual misconduct allegations against a local priest.
Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal would dip into the Minimum Foundation Program to pay for $168 million in one-time teacher stipends, excluding administrators. The plan would amount to a 5% cut from each school district.
Former LSU Tiger and Baltimore Ravens player Emery Jones will host the free Built In The Boot Football Camp on June 13 at Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge.
Sean Fazende from WVUE-TV in New Orleans visited with us to discuss year two of head coach Kellen Moore and quarterback Tyler Shough with the franchise, along with other team storylines.
LSU’s 2026 football schedule is taking shape after kickoff times and TV windows were announced for several games, including matchups against Clemson, Ole Miss, McNeese and Auburn.
Hammond police are waiting on autopsy results to determine whether additional or more serious charges are warranted against a Gonzales woman accused in a shooting that left a Baton Rouge man dead.
