Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s 19 th annual One Book One Community initiative throughout March and April. This year’s selected title is ...

A 17-year-old male was fatally shot after getting off the school bus Monday afternoon in what police think is a targeted shooting by a 16-year-old suspect who later was taken into custody, Baton ...

A Virginia high school sprinter is looking for an apology after she was whacked in the head with a baton by a fellow competitor during a recent meet, leaving her with a concussion and "possible ...

Over the weekend, a viral video showed what appeared to be a violent attack during a track meet as one girl was struck in the head by a baton during a relay race. However, the apparent attacker ...

Isaiah Smith, 28, turned himself in to police about 11 a.m. Smith was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a count of felony hazing, a Baton Rouge Police spokesperson said.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - - The Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel has rebranded as Bally’s Baton Rouge Hotel. The announcement follows the recent merger of Bally’s Corporation with the Belle’s ...

Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs. By Vjosa ...

February 28, 2025 • Lieutenant governor of Louisiana Billy Nungesser comments on the upcoming Mardi Gras season as well as a recap of the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Activist and co-founder of ...

March 13, 2025 • President Trump has derided aid the U.S. provides overseas as rife with fraud. His administration has moved aggressively to eliminate such funding including cancelling contracts ...

East Baton Rouge Parish Library stays relevant as a community partner with its expanding portfolio of services. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is far more than a place to find books these days.