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Former CATS leader and a contractor indicted on theft charges
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (193+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The former Chief Administrative Officer at the Capital Area Transit System, Pearlina Thomas, was indicted today on serious felony charges through the Attorney General's Office. Court filings show she was charged with criminal conspiracy, theft over…...
1 person injured in early morning shooting, officials say
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (108+ words) 1 person injured in early morning shooting, officials say'WAFB BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials said one person was taken to the hospital after someone shot at a house on Thursday morning, Jan. 8. EMS responded to the shooting around 1:30 a.m. in the…...
Man shot, arrested after alleged robbery outside Baton Rouge business
1+ week, 3+ day ago (125+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department says a man was arrested after a robbery and shootout outside a Baton Rouge business earlier this month. According to arrest documents, 29-year-old Jackie Jackson Jr. was outside the Neighborhood Snack…...
Suspect arrested following shooting that left 2-year-old injured in Baton Rouge
1+ week, 5+ day ago (88+ words) Suspect arrested following shooting that left 2-year-old injured in Baton Rouge'WAFB Suspect arrested following shooting that left 2-year-old injured in Baton Rouge Firefighters investigate cause of flames at vacant home in Baton Rouge BRPD chief urges public to consider careers…...
Father stops attempted kidnapping at Cornelius Walmart; suspect indicted
1+ week, 5+ day ago (56+ words) Father stops attempted kidnapping at Cornelius Walmart; suspect indicted'WAFB Father stops attempted kidnapping at Cornelius Walmart; suspect indicted First Alert weather on The Breakfast Show 1/3/2026 This Day in History for Saturday, January 3 January 3, 1996- Wisconsinites begin funding construction for Miller Park…...
Enforcement begins for Louisiana hands-free driving law
1+ week, 6+ day ago (375+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana's expanded hands-free driving law, known as the "touch law," is now fully enforced after a grace period ended Thursday. The law makes it illegal to use a phone while driving, except for hands-free voice calls…...
4th suspect arrested months after barbershop fight led to deadly shooting
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (231+ words) 4th suspect arrested after fight leads to deadly shooting at barbershop'WAFB BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced the arrest of a fourth suspect in a fatal October shooting that left one man dead. Reginald Grimes Jr, 19, was…...
Man turned off power to building before stealing package, deputies say
2+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Your help is needed to identify a man who deputies said allegedly stole from a business in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to investigators, the theft happened around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, at a business…...
$20 to $30 more per month: Duke Energy customers could see another rate increase
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (81+ words) Duke Energy is seeking a 15% rate increase over the next two years, which would see customers paying an additional $20 to $30 per month by 2028. $20 to $30 more per month: Duke Energy customers could see another rate increase VIDEO: Group holds peace walk…...
Person hit, killed while walking on interstate, troopers say
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (158+ words) HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - A person was hit and killed while walking on I-12 in Tangipahoa Parish, troopers said. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 1:20 a.m. on Monday, October 13, and claimed the life of Dentreal A. Mouton, 24, of Lafayette. Just before…...