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• Baker Police searching for two suspects connected to theft at Plank Road convenience store

  March 24, 2026 10:17 AM

  BAKER — Baker Police are investigating a theft at a convenience store along Plank Road involving two suspects. According to police, two people stole from a Circle K on Plank Road in Baker on March 20. The two people then drove away from the scene in a silver... more »

• 100 Black Men announces new headquarters at Baker High School Play Video

  March 20, 2026 1:28 PM

  BAKER - The Baker Community School System, Helix Community Schools and 100 Black Men announced they are joining forces on Friday. The nationally recognized organization will now move its headquarters into Baker High School. The partnership will create new opportunities for students, including after-school programs like financial literacy,... more »

• Man arrested, accused of burglarizing Dollar Tree in Baker Play Video

  March 17, 2026 1:54 PM

  BAKER — Police arrested a man accused of breaking into a Dollar Tree after they say tips from the public helped investigators identify him. Jacoby Lewis was arrested following a burglary at the store on Groom Road on October 10, 2025. Police posted a photo of the suspect... more »

• Baker first responders honored with medals after helping couple deliver baby in Walmart parking lot Play Video

  March 11, 2026 12:13 AM

  BAKER - Baker Police Officers and Firefighters were honored at Tuesday night's Baker City Council meeting after several of them helped to deliver a baby in the parking lot of Walmart on Plank Road on March 4. However, the story of the baby's father is nothing short of a... more »

• 5-year-old from Baker, 18-year-old from Houma killed in Vacherie crash Play Video

  March 8, 2026 9:38 PM

  VACHERIE - A five-year-old boy from Baker and an 18-year-old from Houma were killed in a car wreck in Vacherie on Saturday night. State Police said the crash that happened shortly before 10 p.m. on La. Highway 3127 near La. Highway 3213. LSP said Demond Tenner, 5, and... more »

• Baker police ask for help identifying person of interest in theft investigation Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:38 PM

  BAKER — The Baker Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police shared images of a man putting gas into a tan-colored pickup truck with a Texas license plate, saying that they need to identify him as part... more »

• Part of Old Baker Zachary Road to be permanently closed due to work on Comite River Diversion Play Video

  February 26, 2026 1:19 PM

  ZACHARY — Part of Old Baker Zachary Road will be permanently closed on Monday as work continues on the Comite River Diversion, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday. The stretch of Old Baker Zachary Road between Spur Lane and 3,000 feet south of Kirkwood Lane in Zachary... more »

• Baker PD: Brothers arrested after stealing man's medication at gunpoint inside his home Play Video

  February 19, 2026 7:22 AM

  BAKER — Two brothers were arrested after they stole several prescription medications from a man while holding him at gunpoint in his own home, Baker Police said. Baker Police said that Kendall and Chavez Marshall were among three people who arrived at a man's Plaza Drive home on Feb.... more »

• Baker receives $863,000 grant to build new satellite fire station on city's west side

  February 6, 2026 7:13 AM

  BAKER — The City of Baker received a $863,000 federal grant to build a new satellite fire station on the city's west side. The new fire station will significantly enhance Baker's emergency response capabilities and provide faster response times, city officials said Thursday. It will also provide improved coverage... more »

• Baker High School debuts new auditorium at Tuesday ribbon-cutting ceremony Play Video

  February 3, 2026 6:23 PM

  BAKER — Baker High School debuted its new auditorium at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. Students celebrated with a performance on the new stage. The upgraded auditorium can seat more than 700 people. School officials said they have big plans for the new space. "This building symbolizes... more »

• Baker public works crews repairing water line, affecting customers along several streets

  January 21, 2026 12:34 PM

  BAKER — Public works crews in Baker worked to repair a water line on Wednesday. While they work to repair the line, service on and around Sherron Avenue at Lavey Lane will be affected. Coolidge Street, Sandra Drive, Heritage Court and Charles Avenue will also be affected. Crews... more »

• Baker hosts annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Day of Remembrance Play Video

  January 19, 2026 8:02 PM

  BAKER — Residents in Baker gathered for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute and Day of Remembrance on Monday at the Baker Municipal Building. The event celebrated Dr. King's life by helping children understand the sacrifices he made for freedom and equality. "If we don't love... more »

• Baker Mayor Darnell Waites talks construction, lighting improvements at 'State of the City' address Play Video

  January 15, 2026 6:36 PM

  BAKER — Baker Mayor Darnell Waites touched on construction, lighting improvements and more at his "State of the City" address on Thursday. Waites said the Lavey Lane Project is nearly complete and promised to continue road improvement projects. He also promised lighting improvements at the municipal center. "Before... more »

• Cassidy: Multiple capital region groups to receive millions in federal funds to improve roadway safety Play Video

  December 30, 2025 7:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Monday that more than $19.5 million in federal funds will be used on infrastructure projects across Louisiana. Cassidy said that the funding, which comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will benefit projects to improve traffic safety, reduce injuries and fatalties... more »

• Water service restored in areas of Baker after Monday morning outage

  December 29, 2025 12:41 PM

  UPDATE: Water service was restored for the affected areas in Baker on Monday. BAKER — Baker is experiencing a water outage, the city's public works department said Monday. Crews are working to restore service, which will affect service in and around the following areas: Groom Road Parkwood... more »

• Street milling started along Groom Road in Baker Play Video

  December 18, 2025 12:40 PM

  BAKER - Crews have been milling streets in Baker as the Groom Road Corridor Upgrade project has begun. The city says road work will start at the intersection of Plank and Groom roads and will proceed west. Once the street project is complete, workers will begin to upgrade... more »

• Daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker honors father at Gary Sinise Foundation event in Disney

  December 17, 2025 1:06 PM

  ORLANDO - The daughter of Louisiana State Trooper George Baker, who tragically lost his life in duty, was seen holding a picture of her father at a Gary Sinise Foundation event at Walt Disney World on Sunday. Baker , a military veteran, died after being struck by a Hammond... more »

• Police: Baker High School teacher arrested after loaded handgun found in backpack Play Video

  December 10, 2025 12:34 PM

  BAKER — A Baker High School teacher was arrested after a gun was found in a bag inside his classroom, Baker Police said. According to Baker Police, 24-year-old Cameron McMorris' classroom was being searched prior to testing. During this process, an assisting teacher placed multiple items in a book... more »

• Baker man federally indicted for creating, possessing child porn; previously sentenced for trafficking Play Video

  November 19, 2025 5:22 PM

  BAKER - A Baker man who was previously sentenced for human trafficking was federally indicted for production and possession of child pornography, the United States Department of Justice said. Kevontae Reed, 30, allegedly employed, used, persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced a minor child to engage in sexually explicit conduct... more »

• 39th annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive raising money for food ahead of holidays in Baker Play Video

  November 12, 2025 8:06 AM

  BAKER — Wednesday is the 39th annual Thanksgiving Zydeco Food Drive in Baker. The food drive brings together a series of artists, promoters, business owners and customers to raise money for food as the holiday season approaches. The fundraiser is at The Showroom on Plank Road in Baker.... more »

• One of three arrested in Baker girl's disappearance not involved in trafficking scheme, agent says Play Video

  November 6, 2025 4:05 PM

  BAKER - New details about a Baker girl's kidnapping have been released and agents say one of the men arrested for kidnapping was not involved in the alleged human trafficking scheme. Chris Masters, a Supervisory Special Agent with the Louisiana Attorney General's Cyber Crimes Unit, said 62-year-old Alvin Hanson... more »

• Veterans celebrated at luncheon in Baker Play Video

  November 6, 2025 2:35 PM

  BAKER - Veterans Day may not be until next week, but Veterans were celebrated on Thursday in Baker. A luncheon was held at Occasions Unlimited Banquet Hall, where all local Veterans were invited to be recognized. "It's part of giving back to the community, we've been blessed for... more »

• Baker's public works, utility billing phones lines are temporarily down

  November 5, 2025 9:58 AM

  BAKER — Baker's phone lines for its public works and utility billing departments are down, the city said Wednesday. Alternative lines were made available for each service, with anyone needing utility billing services asked to call 225-954-2551, and public works asked to call 225-317-1032. The city is working... more »

• Authorities identify 62-year-old man arrested in connection to Baker girl found abused in Pennsylvania Play Video

  November 3, 2025 11:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities have identified a 62-year-old man arrested in New Orleans who was connected to the disappearance of a Baker girl who was found two weeks later sexually abused in a Pennsylvania home. Alvin Hanson was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service on Oct. 27 at a... more »

• Crews break ground on Groom Road Corridor Improvement Project in Baker Play Video

  October 28, 2025 6:22 PM

  BAKER — Crews broke ground on the Groom Road Corridor Improvement Project in Baker on Tuesday morning. Officials said the project will create dedicated turn lanes and eight-foot-wide "shared use" paths along the road, as well as several drainage improvements. "Everything is on Groom Road right now," Mayor... more »

• Several streets in Baker without water as crews repair water line

  October 23, 2025 12:21 PM

  BAKER — Several streets in Baker will have water turned off as the city's public works department repairs a water line. The following streets' water services will be affected: Tristian Street Hickory Street Scott Street Yvonne Drive Winside Drive Gibbens Payne Ave Greenwood Drive Evans Drive Mchugh Road... more »

• Water service restored in areas of Baker after emergency water line repair Play Video

  October 9, 2025 5:04 PM

  UPDATE: Water service was restored for the affected areas in Baker on Friday. BAKER — The City of Baker shut off water in several areas while it does emergency repairs on a leaky major water line. The city said the following streets and surrounding areas are affected:... more »

• Baker officials formally rename cemetery in remembrance of former mayor Play Video

  October 8, 2025 7:09 AM

  BAKER — On Tuesday, Baker officials formally rededicated the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery as the Norman E. Pete Heine Memorial Gardens. Heine served as Baker's mayor from 1964 to 1976; he died in December. The city council voted for the name change three years ago, but some people... more »

• BESE can take over Baker schools that consistently underperform, 1st Circuit rules Play Video

  September 24, 2025 7:13 PM

  BAKER — A state appeals court said Wednesday that Louisiana education officials can take over a pair of Baker schools that have received "F" grades in statewide assessments. A panel of the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal reversed a Baton Rouge judge's decision preventing the state from taking over... more »

• 2une In Previews: 34th annual Baker Buffalo Festival Play Video

  September 18, 2025 9:11 AM

  BAKER — The Baker Buffalo Festival returns to Baker City Park this weekend for its 34th annual event. Abigail Whitam with 2une In visited with organizers and participants of the event on Thursday ahead of a weekend of live music, vendors, food trucks and a car show. There... more »

• Get 2 Moving: BREC's Blackwater Conservation Area Play Video

  September 12, 2025 8:14 AM

  CENTRAL — This week on Get 2 Moving, 2une In's Lauren Hawkins takes a trip to Blackwater Conservation Area. It's a nature-lover's paradise with plenty of opportunities to hike and kayak through a hidden gem of East Baton Rouge Parish. Learn more about it at BREC's website. more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested after shooting, killing grandfather in Pride Play Video

  September 6, 2025 5:21 PM

  PRIDE - Deputies arrested a man for killing his 79-year-old grandfather at their Crystal Drive residence, officials said. Deputies said Nicholas Smith, 25, admitted to killing his grandfather and retired Baker Police captain, Danny Beck, after a verbal altercation around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Smith said he retrieved his... more »

• New Baker school system campus opens on Plank Road Play Video

  August 12, 2025 4:06 PM

  BAKER — On Monday, Helix Community Schools celebrated the opening of a brand new campus within the Baker school system. The new Park Ridge Achievement Academy is located on Plank Road. Helix added the campus at Bethany Church after an increase in enrollment. "I'm hoping this partnership will... more »

• Baker house burns to the ground, leaves man with burns all over body Play Video

  August 8, 2025 10:11 AM

  BAKER — A Baker house burned to the ground and left one person with burns all over his body on Friday. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said that police responded to the fire on Southwest Drive with firefighters. A woman at the scene said that the explosion the... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: New school year, Same Louisiana heat Play Video

  August 7, 2025 5:16 AM

  As many students and teachers head back to school today across the Capital Area, a classic August day is in store. It will be warm and dry by the bus stop before turning hot and steamy for after school activities! Today & Tonight: Thursday starts off mostly clear with... more »

• Big changes coming to Baker schools as district enters partnership with Helix Community Charter Schools Play Video

  August 6, 2025 2:27 PM

  BAKER — Big changes are coming to Baker schools as students return to the classroom on Thursday. The Baker Community School System has partnered with Helix Community Charter Schools and will be expanding some of its campuses, including Park Ridge Achievement Academy. They are also preparing to... more »

• Man who killed girlfriend in attempted murder-suicide dies in hospital Play Video

  August 4, 2025 8:18 AM

  BAKER - A 20-year-old who killed his girlfriend before shooting himself died in a hospital Tuesday morning. The Baker Police Department said Brendon Ely shot his girlfriend, 24-year-old Kyra Hayes, at a home along Tristian Avenue on Monday morning. Hayes was declared dead at the scene, but Ely... more »

• Woman arrested for allegedly setting Baker home on fire Play Video

  July 29, 2025 4:15 PM

  BAKER - A woman accused of setting a home on fire months ago was arrested Monday for arson. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said Melderkia Foster was arrested for setting fire to a home along Sandra Drive on Baker during the early-morning hours of May 28. An investigation... more »

• Baker police arrest suspect allegedly connected to double shooting that left recent graduate dead Play Video

  July 9, 2025 8:23 AM

  BAKER - Police have arrested a teenager for his alleged involvement in a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and a 19-year-old injured . The shooting happened Monday evening on Seville Road. The Baker Police Department said the shooting stemmed from an argument and ultimately left 18-year-old Terrence Freeman,... more »

• Proposed law outlining St. George School District passes committee, heads to House floor Play Video

  May 28, 2025 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposal to set up the rules for an independent St. George School District passed committee in the state legislature Wednesday morning, bringing St. George's decade-plus journey of creating its own school district one step closer to reality. Sen. Rick Edmonds' SB 234 passed the House... more »

• Two bills regarding St. George school district creation, split from Baton Rouge face opposition Play Video

  May 20, 2025 8:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge school board argue they want the future St. George school board to pay its fair share. The founders of the City of St. George say they created the city because they wanted to create their own school district. They could... more »

• Man arrested after argument at Baker crawfish boil led to fatal shooting Play Video

  May 7, 2025 9:42 AM

  BAKER - Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing another man at a crawfish boil over the weekend. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested Steven Berthelot, 44, after he spent days in a hospital due to his injuries. Arrest documents said Berthelot was arguing... more »

• New Impact Charter board moving to withdraw Chakesha Scott's lawsuit against BESE Play Video

  May 6, 2025 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The new board operating the Impact Charter School in Baker is moving to withdraw a federal lawsuit filed by the facility's previous director against the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. BESE in February had voted to remove Impact Charter's previous board and replace it... more »

• Victim of deadly crawfish boil shooting in Baker identified Play Video

  May 4, 2025 8:33 PM

  BAKER - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies have identified the victim of a shooting at a family crawfish boil in Baker on Sunday. Deputies say Gad Davis, 27, and another man were shot inside the home near the corner of Rolling Acres Drive and Plank Road. They... more »

• Residents voice concerns over proposed subdivision on Comite Drive Play Video

  April 26, 2025 9:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Neighbors are raising concerns about a proposed subdivision that would add more than 200 homes to their community. Neighbors say they were never informed about the plans for this new subdivision. They gathered Saturday alongside newly elected District Two Councilman Anthony Kenney to voice their concerns.... more »

• Baker district, BESE tussle over campus where local board has placed K-8 students Play Video

  April 22, 2025 12:07 PM

  BAKER — The Baker School District says the state board that oversees public education took too long to review plans to improve academic performance among its younger students and cannot now let the Recovery School District lay claim to a facility where the children now go to school. The... more »

• 2une In Previews: 4th annual Senior Citizen Fish Fry Play Video

  April 18, 2025 7:53 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - In just a few hours, senior citizens will be welcomed to the 4th annual Senior Citizen Fish Fry, a chance for members of the community to come together and enjoy a meal on Good Friday. The fry is being held at True Hope Missionary Baptist Church in... more »

• Impact Charter School holding open house at former Baker Heights Elementary campus Play Video

  April 15, 2025 12:17 PM

  BAKER — Impact Charter School is holding an open house Tuesday night at the former location of Baker Heights Elementary before students transition to the campus on Thursday. The open house will start at 5:30 p.m. and last an hour. Impact Charter students are at home on Tuesday... more »

• Impact students to finish year at different location; former leaders say move orchestrated in backroom deal Play Video

  April 11, 2025 10:18 AM

  BAKER - Impact Charter School students will report to a new location to finish out their school year starting next week after the charter faced an eviction. In a statement sent to parents Friday morning, school officials said that due to the eviction notice, "remaining in the current space... more »

• Baker police seeking to ID horse riders who paraded through Walmart Play Video

  April 9, 2025 10:47 AM

  BAKER - Recognize these cowboys? The Baker Police Department is looking to identify the people who rode their horses through Walmart Tuesday night. Video posted to social media showed four people on horses riding through the Walmart in Baker. The Baker Police Department said it is working to... more »

• Massive sinkhole opens in backyard, property owner concerned there's no solution Play Video

  April 4, 2025 5:29 PM

  BAKER - A concrete-lined canal is failing and swallowing up one man's property. For over two decades, Mr. James has been watching his yard wash away. "I'm doomed," he said. He lives off of Magnolia Drive in Baker and his property backs up to Baker Canal. He moved... more »

• Baker firefighters put out Amerest Avenue house fire

  March 21, 2025 12:23 PM

  BAKER — Firefighters put out a Amerest Avenue fire in Baker on Friday morning. Baker Fire Department and other law enforcement were working to extinguish the house fire around 11:15 a.m. The cause, extent of the damage and whether any injuries were reported is not known. more »

• BESE votes in favor of turning control of failing Baker schools over to charter company

  March 12, 2025 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education said it will turn control of two Baker schools that received four consecutive "F" ratings over to a charter company after the local school board voted to close both schools in February. BESE's School Innovation and Turnaround Committee... more »

• Baker mayor named to National League of Cities' 2025 Small Cities Council

  February 13, 2025 12:24 PM

  BAKER — The mayor of Baker on Thursday was appointed to the National League of Cities' 2025 Small Cities Council. Mayor Darnell Waites was elected to a one-year term on the council to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities, NLC President and Mayor of... more »

• Central breaks ground on city's first city hall in 20 years of existence Play Video

  February 13, 2025 12:15 PM

  CENTRAL — The City of Central announced Thursday that it broke ground on the city's first-ever city hall. The city, which has existed for 20 years, said that the new governmental building will anchor plans for Mainstreet 2030 Vision, a long-term plan to bring economic and community-driven development to... more »

• Future of two Baker schools in limbo as state considers intervention after consecutive 'F' ratings Play Video

  February 10, 2025 6:39 PM

  BAKER - The fate of Baker Heights Elementary School and Baker Middle School is up in the air after the school received over four consecutive "F" ratings each. Baker School District Superintendent James T. Stroder told parents in an email Monday that the consecutive failing ratings from the state... more »

• Jury finds man guilty of attempted manslaughter in 2022 West Feliciana Parish funeral shooting Play Video

  February 10, 2025 3:24 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — A West Feliciana Parish jury found an Alaska man guilty of attempted manslaughter after another man was shot in a shooting that arose out of an argument at a 2022 funeral. The jury on Thursday found James Blake guilty of shooting Michael Lancaster in December 2022... more »

• Second annual Sneaker Ball benefits youth sports in Baker Play Video

  February 8, 2025 1:37 PM

  BAKER - The second annual Sneaker Ball benefitting youth sports in the Baker area took place Saturday night. The ball was hosted at the Baker Municipal Center with the sponsorship of the Baker Area Sports Association and the City of Baker Recreation department. Guests were encouraged to wear masks... more »

• Baker Police find missing 15-year-old last seen Thursday evening

  January 31, 2025 12:48 PM

  BAKER — Baker Police said Friday they had located a teenager last seen Thursday night. The 15-year-old was missing since between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. after leaving a house and walking west on Fausse Drive. more »

• Baker Police say local Walmart was burglarized while security was off due to the snowstorm Play Video

  January 24, 2025 3:03 PM

  BAKER — A Walmart in Baker was burglarized while the store was closed during the snowstorm earlier in the week. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn said that the Plank Road store was without police security on Tuesday and Wednesday when the burglary occurred. The theft was discovered when... more »

• Baker teenager shot in the head dies in hospital Play Video

  October 28, 2024 4:11 PM

  BAKER - A 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital where he died after he was shot in the head Monday. The Baker Police Department said officers responded to the shooting that happened at a home near the end of South Magnolia Drive. Assistant Chief Chris Becnel said... more »

• Baker Middle band receives grant to improve access to quality music supplies Play Video

  October 17, 2024 10:58 AM

  BAKER - Young musicians will have access to quality instruments and supplies thanks to a grants from New Orleans. The Baker Middle School band received a $3,500 grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation to support the program and give the students access to high-quality supplies and... more »