Local woman says contractor took insurance money, left fire-damaged home unfinished

A Baton Rouge woman says a local contractor accepted insurance funds to repair her fire-damaged home but left the job ...

Local physicians promote early breast cancer screenings during Carnival season

Doctors encourage women to schedule mammograms before October awareness month.

Local nonprofit accepting unwanted Mardi Gras throws to support programs

Organization uses donated throws to fund services for developmentally disabled individuals.

Wildfire burning near Gum Swamp Road in Livingston Parish

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters are responding to a large fire burning near Gum Swamp Road in Livingston Parish, according to local fire officials. Livingston Parish Fire Protection ...

Ash Wednesday kicks off seafood season as crawfish prices drop

Catholics observed Ash Wednesday today, marking the beginning of Lent and the start of crawfish season at local markets like ...
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Venezuelan restaurant owner celebrates Maduro’s capture, urges focus on freedom over oil

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces last week has sparked debate about America’s future involvement in the region, but one local restaurant owner ...
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Gumbo cookoff to raise funds for veteran organizations

WATSON, La. (WAFB) - People in Watson are preparing to hold their annual Bird and Sausage Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Livingston Parish Fairgrounds. “This started 14 years ago,” said ...