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Audit sheds light on the treatment of incarcerated women, sheds light on a Baton Rouge mothers claims
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For over 3 years, Mary Nguyen has been fighting for her incarcerated daughter to get proper care.
Fed up with freight; Addis residents tired of the wait
ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - Addis has a long history rooted in the railroad. Way back in the 1880s, Addis was considered a “boomtown” ...
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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Plaquemine crash that left vehicle partially submerged
Officials with the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office say a vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon, May 22, left one person dead ...
National nonprofit stops in Baton Rouge to honor fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day
The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Thursday morning, May 22. A bill that just passed the house would require colleges to ...
William “Bill” Johnson, Zachary’s first Black police officer, remembered as a pioneer
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - William “Bill” Johnson was known for being a man of many words. But to his wife, Gloria Johnson, he ...
1 critically injured in apparent road rage shooting, officials say; suspect arrested
The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
I-TEAM: Shocking audio captures former BRPD chief scolding deputy chief over strip searches
The audio, leaked to the WAFB I-TEAM this week, was recorded in 2023 when Paul was still the city’s police chief.
Increasing rain chances into Memorial Day
Rain chances will slowly increase in the days ahead, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread by early next week.
Mayor “Kip” Holden laid to rest following funeral service Thursday
President Melvin “Kip” Holden on Thursday, May 22.