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Want to go stargazing? Check Baton Rouge observatory and dark sky places in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Looking for places to go stargazing in Louisiana? There are many great areas for family and friends to explore what’s above, whether that is at an observatory or one of the several dark sky places in Louisiana. According to Brittanica, stargazing is “the...
Louisiana Woman Found After Being Missing for 12 Years
A woman from Lutcher, Louisiana who was reported missing by family members over 12 years ago has been found. Detective Corporal Tamarius Smith with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office said Angela Williams Franklin has been located, after being missing since January 2012. Angela was last seen in the 2800...
Former LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow Shaves Off Signature Hair
A photo of the former quarterback for the LSU Tigers, Joe Burrow, has the internet buzzing before the 2024 NFL Season. Burrow, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals after his playing days in Baton Rouge, has become known for his style and signature hairstyle. Well, a photo on the...
Police identify truck driver killed in crash on I-10 Monday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The driver of an 18-wheeler is dead following a major traffic crash Monday, July 22. The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the driver as Jamoliddin Tokhirov, 38. The initial investigation revealed a 2022 Freightliner Semi Tractor was traveling near the Highland Road exit ramp on...
Fatal crash: Truck dangles over elevated I-10 in Baton Rouge Monday
BATON ROUGE, La. — One person was killed when an 18-wheeler truck struck a guardrail and jackknifed, ejecting the driver as part of what is being described as a multi-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge on I-10 near the Mississippi River Bridge Monday morning. The truck was seen on traffic...
Six Present, Former Tigers Tee Off In European Ladies Amateur Championship
BATON ROUGE – Six present and former members of the LSU women’s golf team will tee off Wednesday in the European Ladies Amateur Championship at the Messila Golf Course in Finland. The 37th edition of the Championship features 144 players from 31 different countries. First played in 1986,...
Two people taken to hospital after reported hit and run early Monday morning
BATON ROUGE - Two people were taken to the hospital, one in serious condition, after a reported hit and run early Monday morning. Officials said the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. in the 6300 block of Airline Highway, between Hanks Drive and Greenwell Street. One of the victims was...
Top Broome administration official to leave post
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A top staffer in Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s administration is stepping down. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Courtney Scott’s resignation will take effect next week, sources told the WAFB I-TEAM. Officials in Broome’s administration have so far refused to explain the reason behind Scott’s...
Southern Lab running back Armariyan Asberry commits to Southern University football
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Southern University football landed another big-time local commit in Southern Lab’s Armariyan Asberry. The star running back had offers from multiple colleges, such as Southern Miss and Alcorn State, but he knew Southern University was the right fit for him. “I feel love....
Baton Rouge school board agrees to consider last minute applicants for top job and pick one by Wednesday
Unable to find someone they could agree on among the initial crop of applicants, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is unlocking the door and letting in an uncertain number of last minute applicants for superintendent with the goal of picking someone by Wednesday night. The board on Tuesday...
MADD awards local law enforcement for DWI arrests
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunny Wall and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are awarding 118 law enforcement officers from around the state for their efforts over the last year. MADD said the officers helped to prevent senseless crimes. “They need to be acknowledged,” said Wall, the executive director for MADD...
Downtown casino withdraws application to demolish historic building to make way for parking lot
BATON ROUGE - The Belle of Baton Rouge casino has withdrawn its application to demolish downtown's historic 'Catfish Town' building to make way for a parking lot. Executives for the Downtown Development District and Historic Preservation Commission opposed the proposition, saying the 100-year-old building is too much of an asset.
BRPD: Two men, teen arrested for tossing suspected weed onto interstate, fleeing officers
BATON ROUGE — Two men and a teen were arrested by Baton Rouge Police on drug charges after they fled from police and threw bags filled with marijuana onto Interstate 12. Derrick Green and Kentavian White were both arrested Tuesday on multiple felony charges, including possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. A 13-year-old who was with the men was also arrested and released to a guardian, BRPD said.
First Look: Electric Pickle brings pickleball to Mid City with bar and restaurant to open this fall
Pick up the paddles. There’s a new place to dink—and soon to dine and drink—in Baton Rouge. Electric Pickle debuted six outdoor courts at Electric Depot and has plans to open an adjacent restaurant and bar by mid-November. Electric Pickle aims to make pickleball more accessible to...
LSU Football’s 2025 Recruiting Class: Looking Like A Game-Changer
Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff are building a program-changing 2025 recruiting class, and they’re holding a consensus top-five class in America. LSU’s impressive haul is headlined by Bryce Underwood, the number one quarterback in the country. Underwood’s exceptional skills were on full display as early as his freshman season at Belleville High School, where he threw for 2,888 yards and 39 touchdowns with only four interceptions. He also added six rushing scores, leading Belleville to a state championship and earning him the Michigan Associated Press Division 1-2 Player of the Year award. Underwood is the No. 1-ranked 2025 recruit in the country overall.
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