A Feb. 15 special primary election was called to fill the two vacancies in the Legislature after Cleo Fields, a Baton Rouge ...

Clifton Earl, 43, considered a large-scale polydrug trafficker in the Baton Rouge area, is still being sought by the ...

Five people face charges after East Baton Rouge deputies seized over 3,000 lethal doses of fentanyl and other illegal drugs ...

A man's body was found on the Old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday night, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. The ...

The name stuck, and today, Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital, enjoying a blend of sophistication and joie di vivre wrapped up in a rich cultural history.

Early voting opened Saturday for a special election to fill a vacant seat representing Baton Rouge in the Louisiana Senate, and three hopefuls are campaigning to finish out the term of Cleo Fields, a ...

Here are stories from Louisiana First News’ “Honoring Black History” special highlighting Black business, culture and history.

Southern Louisiana can expect a winter weather event ... Pearl" rivers and "extend from the coast to Alexandria" with Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans and Lake Charles in harm's way as snow ...

Deputies are investigating after a man was found dead on the Huey P. Long Bridge Thursday evening. The East Baton Rouge ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Air travel is picking back up at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport after the winter weather caused several flight disruptions. According to airport officials ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s a winter wonderland in south Louisiana. The WAFB news team is live across the Capital Region with the latest on how this winter weather storm is impacting the area.

A months-long investigation ended with the arrest of four people and the seizure of drugs, guns and cash. The East Baton ...