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• Man arrested on drug charges after authorities allegedly recover MDMA from bayou

  May 1, 2026 5:23 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on drug charges following a traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, a narcotics agent attempted to stop a vehicle after it committed a traffic violation. The driver allegedly threw an item over the Labadieville bridge into... more »

• Deputies search for truck reportedly seen dragging dog along roadway

  May 1, 2026 10:56 AM

  FRANKLINTON — Deputies with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating after a truck was seen dragging a dog on Thursday on Seven Mile Road. According to the sheriff's office, the truck was seen dragging the dog around 3:40 p.m. along Seven Mile Road headed north to La. 436.... more »

• EBR Metro Council appoints new parish attorney Play Video

  April 30, 2026 4:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council voted to appoint a new parish attorney on Thursday. Criminal defense and personal injury lawyer John McLindon will take on the role following the council's vote at a special meeting held Thursday afternoon. McLindon graduated from the LSU Law... more »

• Georgia man arrested for phone scam targeting Louisiana families with fake arrest story Play Video

  April 30, 2026 12:46 PM

  FRANKLIN — A man from Georgia was arrested for allegedly scamming Louisianians through phone calls, posing as a fake law enforcement officer and telling victims their loved ones had been arrested. Donovan Kobie Baptiste, 22, was arrested in Valdosta, Georgia, on Wednesday. He's charged with bank fraud, fraudulent portrayal... more »

• EBR Metro Council will vote whether to appoint new parish attorney at Thursday special meeting Play Video

  April 28, 2026 3:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council has called a special meeting to appoint a new parish attorney. The council announced it will vote on whether to appoint John McLindon to the role at Thursday's special meeting. The criminal defense and personal injury lawyer graduated... more »

• Patient flown to hospital in critical condition following crash involving dump truck in Livingston Parish Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:16 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is responding to a crash involving a dump truck on La. 447 and Genre Drive. According to the sheriff's office, first responders are currently on the scene. A patient was flown by helicopter to a local hospital in critical condition. All... more »

• District Attorney files lawsuit claiming inadequate funding, council says priorities must be balanced Play Video

  April 26, 2026 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A major funding dispute is now headed to court in East Baton Rouge Parish, where Hillar Moore is suing the city-parish government over what he calls inadequate funding for his office. Moore said in the lawsuit that he has exhausted all other options to secure the... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office searches for vehicle after shooting leaves teen injured Play Video

  April 26, 2026 5:09 PM

  FRANKLIN —The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Saturday in the Ashton community. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting took place around 5 p.m. on Gibbs Road, where deputies arrived to find a 17-year-old male who was struck by... more »

• Missing attorney found dead in wooded area along highway in St. Tammany Parish Play Video

  April 26, 2026 3:35 PM

  MANDEVILLE — An attorney from St. Tammany Parish was found dead on Saturday after being reported missing, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. The United Cajun Navy said Attorney David P. Sierera , who was reported missing on Friday to the Mandeville Police Department, was last seen... more »

• Mandeville Police Department asks for help locating missing attorney Play Video

  April 25, 2026 4:44 PM

  MANDEVILLE — An attorney from St. Tammany Parish has been announced missing, according to the Mandeville Police Department. Attorney David P. Sirera has been missing since Thursday, officers said. The United Cajun Navy said he was last seen leaving the Turtle Creek Apartments on Highway 22. Sirera is... more »

• Deputies arrest Prairieville man on child pornography, sexual abuse of an animal charges Play Video

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PRARIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Prairieville man for allegedly downloading pornography depicting children and animals. Deputies searched a device they say belongs to Cody Madere and found dozens of child pornography files, some involving children under 13 years old. One file depicted sexual abuse of... more »

• EBRSO: Meth dealer arrested for selling drugs across parish lines Play Video

  April 21, 2026 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies arrested an alleged meth dealer who they say sold drugs across multiple parishes on Tuesday. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it was alerted by Iberville Parish deputies earlier this month about Marvin Batiste, a suspected meth trafficker in Baton Rouge. EBRSO says... more »

• Iberville Parish schools implement clear backpack policy for next school year Play Video

  April 17, 2026 5:33 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish School District will implement a clear bag policy for the 2026-2027 school year, according to a social media announcement made Friday. Starting next school year, students in the school district will only be allowed to wear clear or mesh backpacks. The district said... more »

• Opelousas Police looking for inmate who escaped while being transported to St. Landry Parish Jail Play Video

  April 16, 2026 3:15 PM

  OPELOUSAS — Opelousas Police are looking for an inmate who escaped while being transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail from a health facility. According to the Opelousas Police Department, Michael Vavasseur was being taken from STOA Behavioral Health to the parish jail when he got out of his... more »

• WBR deputies arrest man wanted in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Pennsylvania Play Video

  April 16, 2026 2:48 PM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a man wanted in Pennsylvania in connection with a fatal hit-and-run. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy stopped 25-year-old Ameer Nassar, of Houston, on Tuesday as he was driving a box truck on I-10 westbound for... more »

• Livingston Parish Animal Shelter's food bank running 'critically low,' asks community for donations Play Video

  April 15, 2026 1:37 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Animal Shelter said its pet food bank is running "critically low," and they are in need of donations. The shelter said that since it opened the food bank, it has distributed 1,576 pounds of dog food and 606 pounds of cat food to the... more »

• Patterson man arrested for allegedly having child sexual abuse material Play Video

  April 14, 2026 3:00 PM

  PATTERSON — St. Mary Parish deputies arrested a Patterson man for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. According to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies executed a search warrant on Monday and found CSAM in 42-year-old Henry Manuel Rabelo's possession. Rabelo was booked into the St. Mary... more »

• Chicago man arrested for allegedly shooting endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish Play Video

  April 13, 2026 4:16 PM

  PINE PRAIRIE — A Chicago man was arrested for allegedly killing an endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish, the second crane killed there in recent months. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said that on March 19, biologists reported a lost signal on a whooping crane's tracking collar.... more »

• Officers in West Baton Rouge Parish increase patrols following rise in vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 12, 2026 10:58 AM

  BRUSLY — Agencies in West Baton Rouge have reported an increase in vehicle burglaries over the past week, according to the Brusly Police Department. Officers said most of the burglaries involved vehicles that were left unlocked. Authorities would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove any... more »

• Livingston Parish president releases statement after parish government ordered to pay $37,000 in legal fees Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Livingston Parish President Randy Delatte released a statement on Friday after the Louisiana Supreme Court ordered the Livingston Parish government to pay over $37,000 in legal fees. A former board member of the Livingston Parish Convention and Tourism Board, Harold Marcell Parker Jr., filed a lawsuit against... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies arrest woman in connection with December theft

  April 10, 2026 6:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A woman was arrested following an investigation into a theft at a local bar, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that two women were originally wanted in connection with the theft of a purse from a local bar following a large bar fight in... more »

• 20-year-old Lafayette woman dies in head-on crash with 18-wheeler in St. Mary Parish

  April 10, 2026 2:04 PM

  PATTERSON — A Lafayette woman died after driving into oncoming traffic and crashing head-on into an 18-wheeler, Louisiana State Police said Friday. Kylee Nobles, 20, was driving west in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 90 near Cotton Road in Patterson when she collided head-on with the 18-wheeler, LSP said.... more »

• 5 accused of malfeasance in Mamou, Ville Platte, Opelousas; troopers allege misuse of state database Play Video

  April 7, 2026 4:29 PM

  VILLE PLATTE — Four law enforcement officials and a mayor were booked Tuesday on criminal charges, State Police said. Those arrested were Mayor Ryan Williams, 40, police Sgt. Darrien Guillory, 33, and communications officer Chasessica Basco, 41, of Ville Platte; Mamou Police Chief Charles "Pat" Hall, 53; and Opelousas... more »

• Woman charged with taking contraband to penal institution following theft arrest Play Video

  April 6, 2026 3:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office charged a woman with taking contraband to a penal institution following her arrest at a Walgreens on Saturday. According to deputies, 38-year-old Brittany Hollins was arrested outside a Walgreens for a previous warrant in relation to a theft. Upon her arrival... more »

• Labadieville man arrested for theft following disturbance complaint in Assumption Parish Play Video

  April 6, 2026 1:25 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A man was arrested for theft following an investigation into a disturbance complaint, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived at the scene on Thursday to find 20-year-old Dashawn Jonte Breaux of Labadieville, who was wanted for the unlawful... more »

• Former Livingston public works director accused of using town funds to buy vehicle parts and settle debt Play Video

  April 6, 2026 12:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Investigative auditors said the Town of Livingston's former public works director allegedly used the town's funds to pay for vehicle parts and settle a personal debt. According to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, former public works director Patrick Bell approved the purchase of $1,624 in vehicle parts in... more »

• Drug bust in St. Martin's Parish leads to the seizure of multiple marijuana plants

  April 3, 2026 6:52 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — A drug bust in St. Martin Parish led to the seizure of several marijuana plants, according to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the plants were recovered following the execution of a search warrant on Leger Road after the sheriff's office received information... more »

• Federal judge ends direct oversight of special education in Orleans Parish

  April 3, 2026 1:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — More than a decade of federal oversight of special education in New Orleans charter schools has ended. This week, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey terminated a sweeping consent judgment that went into effect in early 2015. That consent judgment resulted from a class-action lawsuit filed by... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspect Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with multiple thefts. Investigators believe the man is responsible for multiple felony thefts at various specialty retail stores throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. Anyone... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies make arrest in 2023 car theft case

  March 26, 2026 3:31 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — Deputies arrested a man for breaking into one car and stealing another near Paincourtville in 2023, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Deputies responded to a vehicle theft call at a home along La. 70 near the intersection of La. 3127 on July 26, 2023. When... more »

• Coroner identifies 68-year-old woman who died in Springfield apartment fire Play Video

  March 24, 2026 1:24 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — The Livingston Parish Coroner's Office has identified a woman who died in a Springfield apartment fire. Sandra Pine, 68, died after a fire broke out in her apartment along Blood River Road on Sunday night . While the exact cause has not yet been released, the... more »

• Funeral held for former deputy who died following a car crash on Angola prison grounds Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:17 PM

  NEW ROADS — The funeral for a former Pointe Coupee Parish deputy who died in a car crash on Angola grounds took place on Monday at the New Life Worship Center in New Roads. Tyler Grezaffi , 27, died in a crash on Wednesday when her vehicle went off... more »

• Couple accused of shooting restaurant worker over order dispute booked into EBR Parish Prison Play Video

  March 20, 2026 7:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A couple arrested in Houston as fugitives was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Friday after the boyfriend allegedly shot a Baton Rouge restaurant owner over an order dispute in February. According to arrest warrants, on Feb. 2, 18-year-old Daylin Woods and 21-year-old... more »

• Rideshare driver accused of killing Baton Rouge woman in crash booked into St. John the Baptist Parish jail Play Video

  March 20, 2026 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A rideshare driver from Ponchatoula, who allegedly killed a Baton Rouge woman in a head-on crash while driving drunk, was booked into the St. John the Baptist Parish Jail on Thursday. According to the Louisiana State Police, 30-year-old Manmeet Singh was driving while intoxicated along Interstate... more »

• Kentucky man arrested for kidnapping Zachary teen booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Play Video

  March 20, 2026 12:04 PM

  ZACHARY — As of Friday morning, a Kentucky man who was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old from Zachary was formally booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Detectives with the Zachary Police Department were notified about the missing teen on Tuesday, and later learned that the teenager... more »

• Ascension Parish man who barricaded himself inside Gonzales home arrested Play Video

  March 19, 2026 1:56 PM

  GONZALES — A man who barricaded himself inside a home in a Gonzales neighborhood Thursday was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Special units responded to a person who barricaded themselves in their home around 12 p.m., the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. APSO said Keenan Brown... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office addresses homelessness in East Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  March 18, 2026 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sid Edwards has made reducing homelessness a priority, boasting on social media of major reductions in homelessness throughout the city. In January 2025, Matthew Edwards started working as a coordinator for the Mayor's Office of Homelessness Prevention. "Ultimately, we're just trying to help these... more »

• Inmate dies in EBR Parish Prison five days after entering following a probation violation Play Video

  March 18, 2026 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sheriff's officials say an inmate who entered the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison this month on a probation revocation was dead less than a week later. Tre'deon Hilliard, 21, was booked March 7 after the 19th Judicial Court revoked his probation for possession of a firearm... more »

• Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape; sentence will be capped at 20 years Play Video

  March 17, 2026 4:24 PM

  GONZALES - Louisiana-based rapper Mystikal pleaded guilty of third-degree rape on Tuesday. The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was accused of beating, choking and robbing a woman at his Ascension Parish home in 2022. The victim said Tyler took her keys and phone so she couldn't leave.... more »

• DEMCO customers in Pumpkin Center experiencing power outage due to downed wires Play Video

  March 17, 2026 11:31 AM

  PUMPKIN CENTER — DEMCO customers in Pumpkin Center lost power due to downed wires Tuesday morning, the company said. An outage map shows affected homes off of Pumpkin Center Road. DEMCO said about 234 people lost power around 5 a.m. The company attributed the outage to downed wires... more »

• Zachary teenager reported missing found in Oklahoma; one man arrested for alleged kidnapping Play Video

  March 17, 2026 10:23 AM

  ZACHARY — A 17-year-old from Zachary was found safe after being reported missing earlier this week, Louisiana State Police said, and reports say a Kentucky man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping her. Zachary Police Chief, Darryl Lawrence says detectives were notified about the missing teen on Tuesday. Lawrence says... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Library builds new community tool to teach residents about parish operations Play Video

  March 16, 2026 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents in East Baton Rouge Parish were invited to a series of free community sessions where residents can help shape a community tool meant to help residents understand how the parish operates. Data Samurai, in partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, is building a... more »

• Inmate death reported at East Feliciana Parish Prison Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:23 PM

  CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office revealed the identity of an inmate who died at the East Feliciana Parish Prison on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, 45-year-old Raymond Gerard Dunn of Jackson was discovered unresponsive in his cell around 6:48 a.m. on March 13. Emergency... more »

• Hammond police arrest man wanted on murder charges Play Video

  March 16, 2026 6:13 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond police arrested a man early Monday morning who was wanted in connection with a Friday morning murder. According to police, Trevion Ferguson, 27, went to a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office substation along Club Deluxe Road for questioning on Sunday related to a murder that happened in... more »

• Labadieville man arrested on multiple felony child-related sex crimes, Assumption deputies say Play Video

  March 13, 2026 4:49 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A Labadieville man was arrested on Friday on multiple felony child-related sex crimes following an investigation by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the investigation began after deputies received a referral from the Department of Children and Family Services regarding the possible sexual... more »

• Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent being considered for CEO of Chicago Public Schools

  March 13, 2026 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent Dr. Narcisse is in the running to be the next CEO of Chicago Public Schools, according to the Chicago Board of Education. The board said more than 100 candidates applied nationwide, with the current names being considered for the... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of scammers pretending to be deputies Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:56 PM

  ADDIS — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents on Friday about a scam involving scammers claiming to be deputies, asking for money. According to deputies, scammers claiming to be with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are contacting residents about a missing court date and... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies arrest man accused of holding woman captive for more than 24 hours Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:30 PM

  UNEEDUS — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Friday, accused of kidnapping a woman. According to deputies, 30-year-old Brice Anthony kidnapped a woman on Tuesday who had a protective order against him. Anthony allegedly held the woman against her will for more than 24 hours, during... more »

• Iberville Parish Library hosts Gray Monkey Parade Play Video

  March 13, 2026 11:39 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Iberville Parish Library celebrated its Gray Monkey Parade on Friday in Plaquemine. This is the 80th year the parade has taken place, with the Iberville Parish Library system hosting the parade for 41 years. The theme for this year's parade was "Plant a Seed, Read,"... more »

• St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office searching for missing 33-year-old Folsom man

  March 13, 2026 10:01 AM

  FOLSOM — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 33-year-old man. According to deputies, Evan Lindley was last seen on Wednesday night at his home on Hilltop Lane in Folsom wearing an off-white sweater with red lettering and shorts. ... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies looking for man accused of kidnapping, holding woman captive for more than 24 hours Play Video

  March 12, 2026 3:32 PM

  UNEEDUS — Tangipahoa deputies are asking the public for help finding a man who allegedly kidnapped a woman. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says that on Tuesday, Brice Anthony, 30, kidnapped a woman who had a protective order against him from her home in Uneedus. He held her against... more »

• State health department temporarily closes East Baton Rouge Health Unit location Play Video

  March 11, 2026 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has temporarily closed its East Baton Rouge Health Unit as it looks for a new location. The department said it closed the site at 353 North 12th Street while it works with the mayor's office to "identify a suitable site that... more »

• St. Amant bar fight suspect turns himself in after brawl leaves several injured Play Video

  March 11, 2026 1:45 PM

  ST. AMANT — The third suspect in a St. Amant bar fight has been arrested, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. According to deputies, a large fight broke out at a bar along La. 431 in the early morning hours of Feb. 22. Several people suffered serious injuries.... more »

• $3.5 million expansion to Livingston Parish animal shelter welcoming dogs next week Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:19 AM

  LIVINGSTON — An expansion to Livingston Parish's animal shelter is ready to help the area's furry friends, with dogs set to move into the new $3.5 million expansion on Monday. The new shelter is right next door to the one currently operating on Florida Boulevard in the town of... more »

• Residents call for clean up in Bayou Manchac after heavy rain brings litter to river Play Video

  March 10, 2026 5:38 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Heavy rain in the capital region is pushing more than water through local bayous. It is carrying trash and pollution into waterways like Bayou Manchac, leaving behind debris along the shoreline. After recent rainfall, plastic bottles, food containers and other litter were visible along the banks... more »

• Motorcycle club member sought after violent fight injures several in St. Amant bar Play Video

  March 10, 2026 1:35 PM

  ST. AMANT — Two people were arrested after a bar fight involving members of a motorcycle club in St. Amant, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies are still looking for a third suspect in the Feb. 22 brawl. APSO says a large fight broke out in the... more »

• 32-year-old bicyclist killed in Hammond hit-and-run crash; deputies ask for help identifying driver Play Video

  March 10, 2026 12:57 PM

  HAMMOND — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hammond over the weekend, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. TPSO deputies said Shawn Paul Schech, 32, was riding his bike eastbound along Old Covington Highway just after midnight on Sunday when he was struck by a car... more »

• One injured following Saturday night shooting on East Gate Drive in Hammond Play Video

  March 9, 2026 7:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Saturday night shooting left one man injured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that around 10:30 p.m., they arrived on East Gate Drive to find a car and a home with bullet holes. There was no victim on the scene at the time.... more »

• Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Two Texas women arrested in Grant Parish after using crow decoys to smuggle contraband into federal prison Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:06 PM

  POLLOCK — Two Texas women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and other items into a federal prison using plastic crow decoys, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that 38-year-old Melanie Jean Worthington of Joshua, Texas and 41-year-old Kassy Marie Cole of Hurst, Texas, admitted... more »

• Section of Bluff Road closes until May between La. 74 and Perkins Road Play Video

  March 9, 2026 9:26 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A section of Bluff Road will be closed for several weeks beginning on Monday between Serenity Lake Lane and Alligator Bayou Road in Ascension Parish. According to DOTD, the closure is to replace failing box culverts at Jim Bayou on Bluff Road. Crews are working to patch... more »

• Trailer fire reignites after being extinguished on Deck Boulevard in Ascension Parish

  March 7, 2026 6:55 PM

  GEISMAR — The Gesimar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer fire on Deck Boulevard Friday evening after the trailer reignited following an earlier blaze. According to the department, crews responded to the original trailer fire around 2:30 p.m. After the flames were extinguished, the fire reignited around 7... more »

• St. Francisville hosts Walk in the Park event Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:59 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — Residents in West Feliciana Parish enjoyed a day filled with music and entertainment as the community hosted its Walk in the Park event on Saturday. Members of the community gathered at Parker Park to enjoy live music, art and local crafts as more than a dozen... more »

• Three Baton Rouge men arrested in connection with appliance burglaries in Lafayette Parish Play Video

  March 6, 2026 1:38 PM

  LAFAYETTE —Three Baton Rouge men were arrested by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office following an investigation into several residential burglaries at new home construction sites. According to the sheriff's office, detectives conducted a multi-week investigation after receiving reports of nearly 10 new appliances being stolen from building sites near... more »

• Ascension Parish jury finds two men guilty of human trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Gonzales Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:20 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found two men guilty of human trafficking of a victim under the age of 18. According to the 23rd Judicial District of Louisiana, on Sept. 19, 2024, investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, searching for a missing 13-year-old girl, located online... more »