Columbus
LATEST NEWS
Race for mayor officially starts with Ted James and Mayor Broome
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The race for mayor in East Baton Rouge Parish is officially underway. Former state Representative and Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Ted James, is challenging Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome for her job as the other Democrat. “I made the decision last year...
CRIME STOPPERS: Detectives search for individuals accused of vehicle burglaries
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives are searching for more than one person accused of breaking into multiple vehicles, according to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers. Detectives said they believe the vehicle burglaries happened on Eastgate Drive in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to officials, the people allegedly responsible for...
Former star LSU QB qualifies for BR election
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A well-known former LSU quarterback has decided to try his hand at politics by taking on an incumbent council member. Marcus Randall, the quarterback behind LSU’s famous “Blue Grass Miracle” play in 2002, qualified Wednesday to run for the District 5 seat on the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council.
Lone finalist for EBR Superintendent bows out
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The lone finalist for the job of superintendent of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools has withdrawn her name from consideration. In a letter sent Thursday morning, Andrea Zayas said the “conditions for success are now near non-existent in this government tableau.”. ”What should matter...
East Baton Rouge deputies shot, killed 8 years ago today in ambush
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is remembering the lives of officers who died during an ambush in 2016. Wednesday marks the eighth anniversary of the shooting. On July 17, 2016, a man ambushed East Baton Rouge deputies. The attack led to four...
Illegal gambling charges against former LSU player Kayshon Boutte dropped
Gambling charges against former LSU player Kayshon Boutte have been dropped. He was arrested in January for illegal online gaming. The East Baton Rouge Parish DA’s office said Boutte completed a gambling awareness program and executed a self-ban.
Four EBR School Board members explain why they don’t support Adam Smith for superintendent
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Four members of The East Baton Rouge School Board issued a statement Wednesday, explaining why they are not supporting interim superintendent Adam Smith for the permanent job. Read statement below:. We, four of five EBR School Board members who chose not to include Adam Smith...
See who’s qualifying for mayor-president of East Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — East Baton Rouge Parish mayor-president candidates started qualifying for the Nov. 5 election on Wednesday. The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk of court in the parish they are registered for. Federal and state candidates qualify at the Louisiana State Archives.
See who’s qualifying for East Baton Rouge Metro Council
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Qualifying began Wednesday for local and state races, including East Baton Rouge Metro Council. The qualifying period for candidates is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from July 17-19. Local and municipal candidates qualify with the clerk of court in the parish they are registered for. Federal and state candidates qualify at the Louisiana State Archives.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.