Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome will face Republican Sid Edwards in a runoff election after surviving a fierce challenge from fellow Democrat Ted James. Edwards received 64,862 ...

Two elections for seats on the East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council are headed to run offs while four of the six contested seats in the 2024 election had a final outcome decided Tuesday night.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 2024 Greater Baton Rouge State Fair kicks off this week, and the 58th edition of the fair will feature two new events. Organizers said the fair will begin on Thursday ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Baton Rouge’s faith communities gathered in a powerful display of unity and support to help St. Luke’s Episcopal Church as it rebuilds from a devastating fire that ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A trial for a Baton Rouge man accused of killing two people in a home on Earl Gros Avenue in 2021 came to an end on Friday, Oct. 25. The trial for Brian Lavergne ...

In a recent stop in Baton Rouge, she barely mentioned former President Donald Trump — other than to say she supports his candidacy — celebrated Lindy Boggs, a Democrat who represented New ...

A dense fog advisory was in effect early Tuesday morning for the New Orleans metro area, Baton Rouge, the Florida Parishes and southwest Mississippi. The National Weather Service issued the ...

Current Baton Rouge Constable Terrica Williams is running for re-election against State Rep. Denise Marcelle. Both speak on why they want the position in office and what they bring to the table.

Decomposed human remains were discovered by a kayaker in the Rouge River in Wayne on Wednesday, police said. The remains were "tangled along the embankment" in the Lower Rouge River area near ...

"Baton Rouge region needs this bridge to happen." Daigle stated that $200 million of the original $500 million allocated has already been pulled from the project, leaving $300 million in the wings.

The best time to visit Baton Rouge is March through May and September through November. The spring and fall months offer highs in the 70s and 80s and plenty of events. Winters here are mild ...

Teressa Basa, 96, Binghamton, NY passed away on Sunday October 13th at her daughter's home after declining health this past year. She struggled with leaving her family and wanted everyone to be ...